History in Pictures

The Mummy of King Seti I: A Remarkable Relic of Ancient Egypt   Ancient Egypt has fascinated historians and archaeologists for centuries, with its grand pyramids, powerful pharaohs, and well-preserved mummies. Among the most remarkable mummies ever discovered is that of King Seti I, a ruler of the 19th Dynasty of Egypt (1294–1279 BCE) and…

At two minutes past 11 o’clock in the morning on August 9, 1945, an atomic bomb exploded over the Japanese city of Nagasaki. At that moment, Kazumi Yamada, a 12-year-old paper boy, was finishing up his deliveries and on his way home. Earlier that morning, some friends had gone to a local swimming hole, but…

Stanley Kubrick’s directing credits include Lolita, Dr. Strangelove, 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange and The Shining. Steven Spielberg once said: ‘Nobody could shoot a picture better in history.’ Street meat: A hot dog seller finds two customers in this shoe shine boys in 1947, one of whom appears to be called Mickey and…

Bob Crane was a household name in the 1960s and 1970s, thanks to his role as Colonel Hogan in the popular television series Hogan’s Heroes. His charm, wit, and talent made him a beloved figure in American entertainment. However, his life took a dark turn, ending in a mystery that remains unsolved to this day. Bob…