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Some television characters arrive with a very simple purpose. They appear, cause a little trouble, deliver their lines and disappear when the episode ends. Then something unexpected happens. Audiences love them, writers find new stories for them, or an actor brings something to the role that makes leaving them behind feel like a mistake. Suddenly, a character who was never meant to stick around becomes part of the show’s world for years. Some even become essential to the story or completely change the dynamic of the main cast. Here are 15 TV characters who were never supposed to become regulars but refused to stay gone.

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Human history is so vast and expansive, there’s likely an event we consider our favorite throughout it. Part of the fun of being a history nerd is being able to tell what’s going on in a picture without explanation; therefore, will you rise up to the challenge here?

What we have here are several pictures from across human history, and of course, the explanation of where they come from. Not all explanations are exact, since the source of the picture is often vague, but hopefully you’ll be able to grasp the time and place of a photo without every minute detail.

Giant Animals

Exhibitions of giant animals, be them extinct or otherwise, have always been a thing. This one is from an exposition in St. Luis, back in 1901.

In Construction

Seeing the St. Luis World Fair under construction is quite a fascinating sight, particularly for the people that have been there recently. We often take the buildings that surround us for granted, but back in 1904, this wasn’t even finished.

The Blue Planet

This is the classic view of the Earth from the moon, as taken by the late William Anders. It remains as an iconic reminder of the Apollo 8 mission.

Tree Army

A century ago, the American government sent young men to build what would one day become America’s great forests. Here, we see them mid planting efforts.

Masked Mystery

This image seems to be from 1908, taken in Baltimore. It may be a staged recreation of how detectives would inspect suspects without letting anyone recognize them. This was before the two-way-mirror became mainstream.

Ravages of War

Many youths nowadays remember only the horrors of World War 2, but the first World War had its fair share of terrors. Like in this picture, where an entire forest has been torn by the fighting.

Flying Fleet

Aerial photographs of World War 2’s airships aren’t as common as we might think, mostly due to the pilots themselves needing to be the ones taking the pictures. We’re lucky to see these many in action.

Extended Family

This image is from a family from Denmark, and it’s estimated to be from around 1910. It’s fascinating to think about all the stories we’re not privy to, the tales this picture was meant to tell and never will.

Camels

This image is from the newly weds photos from a couple that, between 1910 and 1920, could afford to travel the world and ride on a camel’s back.

Planning of Chernobyl

Before it became known as the biggest nuclear disaster, Chernobyl was meant to be a place of technological advancement for the Soviet Union. It instead became a great part of its downfall.

Uncle Sam

Did you know that Uncle Sam was based on a real person? This is Samuel Wilson, a meat packer from New York who supplied rations for the soldiers during the war of 1812.

Mardi Gras

A celebration often attributed to youth, Mardi Gras has its roots digging deep in American history. This picture, at least, dates as far back as 1938.

Lost Photos

This image belongs to a set that would’ve been lost forever if not for the work of a lonesome volunteer. It depicts soldiers from the first World War era.

Prime Pearl

This majestic sheep is the USS Arizona, which would, rather tragically, be sunk in 1941 in Pearl Harbor. Images of it intact are quite rare.

The First Photographs

The first Kodak made the world of photography something many more people could use beyond what was expected. Believe it or not, this one image seems to be from 1888.

The post 15 Photos Specifically for the History Nerds appeared first on Den of Geek.

Some of the most unforgettable moments in movie history were never guaranteed to make it onto the screen. A line was changed at the last second, an actor improvised something unexpected, or a production problem forced filmmakers to rethink an entire scene. Sometimes, the moment existed only because someone took a chance when the original plan stopped working. These little twists created scenes audiences still remember decades later, even though they could have easily disappeared before anyone saw them. Here are 15 iconic movie moments that came remarkably close to never happening, and the surprising stories behind how they ended up in the final cut

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Human history is so vast and expansive, there’s likely an event we consider our favorite throughout it. Part of the fun of being a history nerd is being able to tell what’s going on in a picture without explanation; therefore, will you rise up to the challenge here?

What we have here are several pictures from across human history, and of course, the explanation of where they come from. Not all explanations are exact, since the source of the picture is often vague, but hopefully you’ll be able to grasp the time and place of a photo without every minute detail.

Giant Animals

Exhibitions of giant animals, be them extinct or otherwise, have always been a thing. This one is from an exposition in St. Luis, back in 1901.

In Construction

Seeing the St. Luis World Fair under construction is quite a fascinating sight, particularly for the people that have been there recently. We often take the buildings that surround us for granted, but back in 1904, this wasn’t even finished.

The Blue Planet

This is the classic view of the Earth from the moon, as taken by the late William Anders. It remains as an iconic reminder of the Apollo 8 mission.

Tree Army

A century ago, the American government sent young men to build what would one day become America’s great forests. Here, we see them mid planting efforts.

Masked Mystery

This image seems to be from 1908, taken in Baltimore. It may be a staged recreation of how detectives would inspect suspects without letting anyone recognize them. This was before the two-way-mirror became mainstream.

Ravages of War

Many youths nowadays remember only the horrors of World War 2, but the first World War had its fair share of terrors. Like in this picture, where an entire forest has been torn by the fighting.

Flying Fleet

Aerial photographs of World War 2’s airships aren’t as common as we might think, mostly due to the pilots themselves needing to be the ones taking the pictures. We’re lucky to see these many in action.

Extended Family

This image is from a family from Denmark, and it’s estimated to be from around 1910. It’s fascinating to think about all the stories we’re not privy to, the tales this picture was meant to tell and never will.

Camels

This image is from the newly weds photos from a couple that, between 1910 and 1920, could afford to travel the world and ride on a camel’s back.

Planning of Chernobyl

Before it became known as the biggest nuclear disaster, Chernobyl was meant to be a place of technological advancement for the Soviet Union. It instead became a great part of its downfall.

Uncle Sam

Did you know that Uncle Sam was based on a real person? This is Samuel Wilson, a meat packer from New York who supplied rations for the soldiers during the war of 1812.

Mardi Gras

A celebration often attributed to youth, Mardi Gras has its roots digging deep in American history. This picture, at least, dates as far back as 1938.

Lost Photos

This image belongs to a set that would’ve been lost forever if not for the work of a lonesome volunteer. It depicts soldiers from the first World War era.

Prime Pearl

This majestic sheep is the USS Arizona, which would, rather tragically, be sunk in 1941 in Pearl Harbor. Images of it intact are quite rare.

The First Photographs

The first Kodak made the world of photography something many more people could use beyond what was expected. Believe it or not, this one image seems to be from 1888.

The post 15 Photos Specifically for the History Nerds appeared first on Den of Geek.

Director Na Hong-jin can be unexpectedly modest for a filmmaker who has a penchant for making near three-hour genre epics like The Wailing, 2016’s supernaturally-charged horror movie about mysterious killings in a small town that became the toast of Cannes. Before that, The Yellow Sea saw the South Korean auteur tackle the action genre with […]

The post The Most Intense Sci-Fi Movie of the Year Began with a Fishing Trip Near the Korean DMZ appeared first on Den of Geek.

Human history is so vast and expansive, there’s likely an event we consider our favorite throughout it. Part of the fun of being a history nerd is being able to tell what’s going on in a picture without explanation; therefore, will you rise up to the challenge here?

What we have here are several pictures from across human history, and of course, the explanation of where they come from. Not all explanations are exact, since the source of the picture is often vague, but hopefully you’ll be able to grasp the time and place of a photo without every minute detail.

Giant Animals

Exhibitions of giant animals, be them extinct or otherwise, have always been a thing. This one is from an exposition in St. Luis, back in 1901.

In Construction

Seeing the St. Luis World Fair under construction is quite a fascinating sight, particularly for the people that have been there recently. We often take the buildings that surround us for granted, but back in 1904, this wasn’t even finished.

The Blue Planet

This is the classic view of the Earth from the moon, as taken by the late William Anders. It remains as an iconic reminder of the Apollo 8 mission.

Tree Army

A century ago, the American government sent young men to build what would one day become America’s great forests. Here, we see them mid planting efforts.

Masked Mystery

This image seems to be from 1908, taken in Baltimore. It may be a staged recreation of how detectives would inspect suspects without letting anyone recognize them. This was before the two-way-mirror became mainstream.

Ravages of War

Many youths nowadays remember only the horrors of World War 2, but the first World War had its fair share of terrors. Like in this picture, where an entire forest has been torn by the fighting.

Flying Fleet

Aerial photographs of World War 2’s airships aren’t as common as we might think, mostly due to the pilots themselves needing to be the ones taking the pictures. We’re lucky to see these many in action.

Extended Family

This image is from a family from Denmark, and it’s estimated to be from around 1910. It’s fascinating to think about all the stories we’re not privy to, the tales this picture was meant to tell and never will.

Camels

This image is from the newly weds photos from a couple that, between 1910 and 1920, could afford to travel the world and ride on a camel’s back.

Planning of Chernobyl

Before it became known as the biggest nuclear disaster, Chernobyl was meant to be a place of technological advancement for the Soviet Union. It instead became a great part of its downfall.

Uncle Sam

Did you know that Uncle Sam was based on a real person? This is Samuel Wilson, a meat packer from New York who supplied rations for the soldiers during the war of 1812.

Mardi Gras

A celebration often attributed to youth, Mardi Gras has its roots digging deep in American history. This picture, at least, dates as far back as 1938.

Lost Photos

This image belongs to a set that would’ve been lost forever if not for the work of a lonesome volunteer. It depicts soldiers from the first World War era.

Prime Pearl

This majestic sheep is the USS Arizona, which would, rather tragically, be sunk in 1941 in Pearl Harbor. Images of it intact are quite rare.

The First Photographs

The first Kodak made the world of photography something many more people could use beyond what was expected. Believe it or not, this one image seems to be from 1888.

The post 15 Photos Specifically for the History Nerds appeared first on Den of Geek.

There are some TV shows that seem to live outside of time. You hear their names and instantly remember the characters, the theme songs, the catchphrases, or that feeling of watching them when they were everywhere. They became so deeply embedded in pop culture that calling them classics almost feels automatic. Some defined an entire generation, while others stayed popular long after their original runs ended. Even people who have never watched every episode usually recognize them. These are the shows that still come up whenever someone talks about great television, unforgettable characters, and the series that earned a permanent place in our cultural memory

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Human history is so vast and expansive, there’s likely an event we consider our favorite throughout it. Part of the fun of being a history nerd is being able to tell what’s going on in a picture without explanation; therefore, will you rise up to the challenge here?

What we have here are several pictures from across human history, and of course, the explanation of where they come from. Not all explanations are exact, since the source of the picture is often vague, but hopefully you’ll be able to grasp the time and place of a photo without every minute detail.

Giant Animals

Exhibitions of giant animals, be them extinct or otherwise, have always been a thing. This one is from an exposition in St. Luis, back in 1901.

In Construction

Seeing the St. Luis World Fair under construction is quite a fascinating sight, particularly for the people that have been there recently. We often take the buildings that surround us for granted, but back in 1904, this wasn’t even finished.

The Blue Planet

This is the classic view of the Earth from the moon, as taken by the late William Anders. It remains as an iconic reminder of the Apollo 8 mission.

Tree Army

A century ago, the American government sent young men to build what would one day become America’s great forests. Here, we see them mid planting efforts.

Masked Mystery

This image seems to be from 1908, taken in Baltimore. It may be a staged recreation of how detectives would inspect suspects without letting anyone recognize them. This was before the two-way-mirror became mainstream.

Ravages of War

Many youths nowadays remember only the horrors of World War 2, but the first World War had its fair share of terrors. Like in this picture, where an entire forest has been torn by the fighting.

Flying Fleet

Aerial photographs of World War 2’s airships aren’t as common as we might think, mostly due to the pilots themselves needing to be the ones taking the pictures. We’re lucky to see these many in action.

Extended Family

This image is from a family from Denmark, and it’s estimated to be from around 1910. It’s fascinating to think about all the stories we’re not privy to, the tales this picture was meant to tell and never will.

Camels

This image is from the newly weds photos from a couple that, between 1910 and 1920, could afford to travel the world and ride on a camel’s back.

Planning of Chernobyl

Before it became known as the biggest nuclear disaster, Chernobyl was meant to be a place of technological advancement for the Soviet Union. It instead became a great part of its downfall.

Uncle Sam

Did you know that Uncle Sam was based on a real person? This is Samuel Wilson, a meat packer from New York who supplied rations for the soldiers during the war of 1812.

Mardi Gras

A celebration often attributed to youth, Mardi Gras has its roots digging deep in American history. This picture, at least, dates as far back as 1938.

Lost Photos

This image belongs to a set that would’ve been lost forever if not for the work of a lonesome volunteer. It depicts soldiers from the first World War era.

Prime Pearl

This majestic sheep is the USS Arizona, which would, rather tragically, be sunk in 1941 in Pearl Harbor. Images of it intact are quite rare.

The First Photographs

The first Kodak made the world of photography something many more people could use beyond what was expected. Believe it or not, this one image seems to be from 1888.

The post 15 Photos Specifically for the History Nerds appeared first on Den of Geek.

Why do we like action movies so much? We know, after all, that the main character will survive, and likely achieve all of their goals; once the opening scene is over, you can pretty much tell where everything is going. So clearly, it’s not the plot we’re here for.

We’re here for the action, for the over-the-top scenes and elaborate choreographies that challenge what was possible before. And movies keep getting better and better in that regard. The ones we’ve gathered here aren’t remembered for their stories and character arcs (although some of them still deliver in that department), rather on blood pumping action that keeps us at the edge of our seats.

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Human history is so vast and expansive, there’s likely an event we consider our favorite throughout it. Part of the fun of being a history nerd is being able to tell what’s going on in a picture without explanation; therefore, will you rise up to the challenge here?

What we have here are several pictures from across human history, and of course, the explanation of where they come from. Not all explanations are exact, since the source of the picture is often vague, but hopefully you’ll be able to grasp the time and place of a photo without every minute detail.

Giant Animals

Exhibitions of giant animals, be them extinct or otherwise, have always been a thing. This one is from an exposition in St. Luis, back in 1901.

In Construction

Seeing the St. Luis World Fair under construction is quite a fascinating sight, particularly for the people that have been there recently. We often take the buildings that surround us for granted, but back in 1904, this wasn’t even finished.

The Blue Planet

This is the classic view of the Earth from the moon, as taken by the late William Anders. It remains as an iconic reminder of the Apollo 8 mission.

Tree Army

A century ago, the American government sent young men to build what would one day become America’s great forests. Here, we see them mid planting efforts.

Masked Mystery

This image seems to be from 1908, taken in Baltimore. It may be a staged recreation of how detectives would inspect suspects without letting anyone recognize them. This was before the two-way-mirror became mainstream.

Ravages of War

Many youths nowadays remember only the horrors of World War 2, but the first World War had its fair share of terrors. Like in this picture, where an entire forest has been torn by the fighting.

Flying Fleet

Aerial photographs of World War 2’s airships aren’t as common as we might think, mostly due to the pilots themselves needing to be the ones taking the pictures. We’re lucky to see these many in action.

Extended Family

This image is from a family from Denmark, and it’s estimated to be from around 1910. It’s fascinating to think about all the stories we’re not privy to, the tales this picture was meant to tell and never will.

Camels

This image is from the newly weds photos from a couple that, between 1910 and 1920, could afford to travel the world and ride on a camel’s back.

Planning of Chernobyl

Before it became known as the biggest nuclear disaster, Chernobyl was meant to be a place of technological advancement for the Soviet Union. It instead became a great part of its downfall.

Uncle Sam

Did you know that Uncle Sam was based on a real person? This is Samuel Wilson, a meat packer from New York who supplied rations for the soldiers during the war of 1812.

Mardi Gras

A celebration often attributed to youth, Mardi Gras has its roots digging deep in American history. This picture, at least, dates as far back as 1938.

Lost Photos

This image belongs to a set that would’ve been lost forever if not for the work of a lonesome volunteer. It depicts soldiers from the first World War era.

Prime Pearl

This majestic sheep is the USS Arizona, which would, rather tragically, be sunk in 1941 in Pearl Harbor. Images of it intact are quite rare.

The First Photographs

The first Kodak made the world of photography something many more people could use beyond what was expected. Believe it or not, this one image seems to be from 1888.

The post 15 Photos Specifically for the History Nerds appeared first on Den of Geek.

With the advent of streaming services, realising the season of a show in its entirety has become more of a norm than a rarity. Add to that the sheer number of things released at any given moment, and come the weekend, you are spoiled for choice when thinking about what to watch. But what if you want to start and finish something in that allotted time?

Well, there are several shows that are ideal when it comes to that department. Taste is subjective, and what you might want to marathon isn’t the same thing as someone next to you, so here we’re focusing on two types of shows: easy to watch ‘comfort food,’ and mysteries that beg you to watch the next episode.

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Human history is so vast and expansive, there’s likely an event we consider our favorite throughout it. Part of the fun of being a history nerd is being able to tell what’s going on in a picture without explanation; therefore, will you rise up to the challenge here?

What we have here are several pictures from across human history, and of course, the explanation of where they come from. Not all explanations are exact, since the source of the picture is often vague, but hopefully you’ll be able to grasp the time and place of a photo without every minute detail.

Giant Animals

Exhibitions of giant animals, be them extinct or otherwise, have always been a thing. This one is from an exposition in St. Luis, back in 1901.

In Construction

Seeing the St. Luis World Fair under construction is quite a fascinating sight, particularly for the people that have been there recently. We often take the buildings that surround us for granted, but back in 1904, this wasn’t even finished.

The Blue Planet

This is the classic view of the Earth from the moon, as taken by the late William Anders. It remains as an iconic reminder of the Apollo 8 mission.

Tree Army

A century ago, the American government sent young men to build what would one day become America’s great forests. Here, we see them mid planting efforts.

Masked Mystery

This image seems to be from 1908, taken in Baltimore. It may be a staged recreation of how detectives would inspect suspects without letting anyone recognize them. This was before the two-way-mirror became mainstream.

Ravages of War

Many youths nowadays remember only the horrors of World War 2, but the first World War had its fair share of terrors. Like in this picture, where an entire forest has been torn by the fighting.

Flying Fleet

Aerial photographs of World War 2’s airships aren’t as common as we might think, mostly due to the pilots themselves needing to be the ones taking the pictures. We’re lucky to see these many in action.

Extended Family

This image is from a family from Denmark, and it’s estimated to be from around 1910. It’s fascinating to think about all the stories we’re not privy to, the tales this picture was meant to tell and never will.

Camels

This image is from the newly weds photos from a couple that, between 1910 and 1920, could afford to travel the world and ride on a camel’s back.

Planning of Chernobyl

Before it became known as the biggest nuclear disaster, Chernobyl was meant to be a place of technological advancement for the Soviet Union. It instead became a great part of its downfall.

Uncle Sam

Did you know that Uncle Sam was based on a real person? This is Samuel Wilson, a meat packer from New York who supplied rations for the soldiers during the war of 1812.

Mardi Gras

A celebration often attributed to youth, Mardi Gras has its roots digging deep in American history. This picture, at least, dates as far back as 1938.

Lost Photos

This image belongs to a set that would’ve been lost forever if not for the work of a lonesome volunteer. It depicts soldiers from the first World War era.

Prime Pearl

This majestic sheep is the USS Arizona, which would, rather tragically, be sunk in 1941 in Pearl Harbor. Images of it intact are quite rare.

The First Photographs

The first Kodak made the world of photography something many more people could use beyond what was expected. Believe it or not, this one image seems to be from 1888.

The post 15 Photos Specifically for the History Nerds appeared first on Den of Geek.

Video games are a medium with unique strengths and weaknesses when it comes to telling stories, and that’s perfectly fine. They aren’t meant to replace films or books after all. However, when ‘playing’ certain games, it feels like the designers would’ve rather be making a movie instead of something with any interactivity.

That is not necessarily a bad thing; some of these games are genuinely fantastic. But when the most memorable parts happen while you are simply watching, it is fair to wonder whether the story might have worked better on a cinema screen. These are the games that make the strongest cases for putting down the controller and letting a filmmaker take over.

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Human history is so vast and expansive, there’s likely an event we consider our favorite throughout it. Part of the fun of being a history nerd is being able to tell what’s going on in a picture without explanation; therefore, will you rise up to the challenge here?

What we have here are several pictures from across human history, and of course, the explanation of where they come from. Not all explanations are exact, since the source of the picture is often vague, but hopefully you’ll be able to grasp the time and place of a photo without every minute detail.

Giant Animals

Exhibitions of giant animals, be them extinct or otherwise, have always been a thing. This one is from an exposition in St. Luis, back in 1901.

In Construction

Seeing the St. Luis World Fair under construction is quite a fascinating sight, particularly for the people that have been there recently. We often take the buildings that surround us for granted, but back in 1904, this wasn’t even finished.

The Blue Planet

This is the classic view of the Earth from the moon, as taken by the late William Anders. It remains as an iconic reminder of the Apollo 8 mission.

Tree Army

A century ago, the American government sent young men to build what would one day become America’s great forests. Here, we see them mid planting efforts.

Masked Mystery

This image seems to be from 1908, taken in Baltimore. It may be a staged recreation of how detectives would inspect suspects without letting anyone recognize them. This was before the two-way-mirror became mainstream.

Ravages of War

Many youths nowadays remember only the horrors of World War 2, but the first World War had its fair share of terrors. Like in this picture, where an entire forest has been torn by the fighting.

Flying Fleet

Aerial photographs of World War 2’s airships aren’t as common as we might think, mostly due to the pilots themselves needing to be the ones taking the pictures. We’re lucky to see these many in action.

Extended Family

This image is from a family from Denmark, and it’s estimated to be from around 1910. It’s fascinating to think about all the stories we’re not privy to, the tales this picture was meant to tell and never will.

Camels

This image is from the newly weds photos from a couple that, between 1910 and 1920, could afford to travel the world and ride on a camel’s back.

Planning of Chernobyl

Before it became known as the biggest nuclear disaster, Chernobyl was meant to be a place of technological advancement for the Soviet Union. It instead became a great part of its downfall.

Uncle Sam

Did you know that Uncle Sam was based on a real person? This is Samuel Wilson, a meat packer from New York who supplied rations for the soldiers during the war of 1812.

Mardi Gras

A celebration often attributed to youth, Mardi Gras has its roots digging deep in American history. This picture, at least, dates as far back as 1938.

Lost Photos

This image belongs to a set that would’ve been lost forever if not for the work of a lonesome volunteer. It depicts soldiers from the first World War era.

Prime Pearl

This majestic sheep is the USS Arizona, which would, rather tragically, be sunk in 1941 in Pearl Harbor. Images of it intact are quite rare.

The First Photographs

The first Kodak made the world of photography something many more people could use beyond what was expected. Believe it or not, this one image seems to be from 1888.

The post 15 Photos Specifically for the History Nerds appeared first on Den of Geek.

What would you say embodies the core of the American spirit? This isn’t just about values, it’s about what makes someone as American as it can be, with all the patriotic good and problematic mess that it may mean. For many, it’s about having leadership combined with reckless behaviour, one that defies borders and plants the flag firmly in American soil.

People like this are the focus of today’s list: soldiers, explorers, journalists, performers, politicians, and ordinary people who somehow managed extraordinary things. Not all of them were admirable in every respect, but they possessed something historians cannot easily manufacture: nerve.

The post 15 Historical Americans That Really Didn’t Give One Iota appeared first on Den of Geek.

Human history is so vast and expansive, there’s likely an event we consider our favorite throughout it. Part of the fun of being a history nerd is being able to tell what’s going on in a picture without explanation; therefore, will you rise up to the challenge here?

What we have here are several pictures from across human history, and of course, the explanation of where they come from. Not all explanations are exact, since the source of the picture is often vague, but hopefully you’ll be able to grasp the time and place of a photo without every minute detail.

Giant Animals

Exhibitions of giant animals, be them extinct or otherwise, have always been a thing. This one is from an exposition in St. Luis, back in 1901.

In Construction

Seeing the St. Luis World Fair under construction is quite a fascinating sight, particularly for the people that have been there recently. We often take the buildings that surround us for granted, but back in 1904, this wasn’t even finished.

The Blue Planet

This is the classic view of the Earth from the moon, as taken by the late William Anders. It remains as an iconic reminder of the Apollo 8 mission.

Tree Army

A century ago, the American government sent young men to build what would one day become America’s great forests. Here, we see them mid planting efforts.

Masked Mystery

This image seems to be from 1908, taken in Baltimore. It may be a staged recreation of how detectives would inspect suspects without letting anyone recognize them. This was before the two-way-mirror became mainstream.

Ravages of War

Many youths nowadays remember only the horrors of World War 2, but the first World War had its fair share of terrors. Like in this picture, where an entire forest has been torn by the fighting.

Flying Fleet

Aerial photographs of World War 2’s airships aren’t as common as we might think, mostly due to the pilots themselves needing to be the ones taking the pictures. We’re lucky to see these many in action.

Extended Family

This image is from a family from Denmark, and it’s estimated to be from around 1910. It’s fascinating to think about all the stories we’re not privy to, the tales this picture was meant to tell and never will.

Camels

This image is from the newly weds photos from a couple that, between 1910 and 1920, could afford to travel the world and ride on a camel’s back.

Planning of Chernobyl

Before it became known as the biggest nuclear disaster, Chernobyl was meant to be a place of technological advancement for the Soviet Union. It instead became a great part of its downfall.

Uncle Sam

Did you know that Uncle Sam was based on a real person? This is Samuel Wilson, a meat packer from New York who supplied rations for the soldiers during the war of 1812.

Mardi Gras

A celebration often attributed to youth, Mardi Gras has its roots digging deep in American history. This picture, at least, dates as far back as 1938.

Lost Photos

This image belongs to a set that would’ve been lost forever if not for the work of a lonesome volunteer. It depicts soldiers from the first World War era.

Prime Pearl

This majestic sheep is the USS Arizona, which would, rather tragically, be sunk in 1941 in Pearl Harbor. Images of it intact are quite rare.

The First Photographs

The first Kodak made the world of photography something many more people could use beyond what was expected. Believe it or not, this one image seems to be from 1888.

The post 15 Photos Specifically for the History Nerds appeared first on Den of Geek.

Human history is so vast and expansive, there’s likely an event we consider our favorite throughout it. Part of the fun of being a history nerd is being able to tell what’s going on in a picture without explanation; therefore, will you rise up to the challenge here?

What we have here are several pictures from across human history, and of course, the explanation of where they come from. Not all explanations are exact, since the source of the picture is often vague, but hopefully you’ll be able to grasp the time and place of a photo without every minute detail.

The post 15 Photos Specifically for the History Nerds appeared first on Den of Geek.

Human history is so vast and expansive, there’s likely an event we consider our favorite throughout it. Part of the fun of being a history nerd is being able to tell what’s going on in a picture without explanation; therefore, will you rise up to the challenge here?

What we have here are several pictures from across human history, and of course, the explanation of where they come from. Not all explanations are exact, since the source of the picture is often vague, but hopefully you’ll be able to grasp the time and place of a photo without every minute detail.

Giant Animals

Exhibitions of giant animals, be them extinct or otherwise, have always been a thing. This one is from an exposition in St. Luis, back in 1901.

In Construction

Seeing the St. Luis World Fair under construction is quite a fascinating sight, particularly for the people that have been there recently. We often take the buildings that surround us for granted, but back in 1904, this wasn’t even finished.

The Blue Planet

This is the classic view of the Earth from the moon, as taken by the late William Anders. It remains as an iconic reminder of the Apollo 8 mission.

Tree Army

A century ago, the American government sent young men to build what would one day become America’s great forests. Here, we see them mid planting efforts.

Masked Mystery

This image seems to be from 1908, taken in Baltimore. It may be a staged recreation of how detectives would inspect suspects without letting anyone recognize them. This was before the two-way-mirror became mainstream.

Ravages of War

Many youths nowadays remember only the horrors of World War 2, but the first World War had its fair share of terrors. Like in this picture, where an entire forest has been torn by the fighting.

Flying Fleet

Aerial photographs of World War 2’s airships aren’t as common as we might think, mostly due to the pilots themselves needing to be the ones taking the pictures. We’re lucky to see these many in action.

Extended Family

This image is from a family from Denmark, and it’s estimated to be from around 1910. It’s fascinating to think about all the stories we’re not privy to, the tales this picture was meant to tell and never will.

Camels

This image is from the newly weds photos from a couple that, between 1910 and 1920, could afford to travel the world and ride on a camel’s back.

Planning of Chernobyl

Before it became known as the biggest nuclear disaster, Chernobyl was meant to be a place of technological advancement for the Soviet Union. It instead became a great part of its downfall.

Uncle Sam

Did you know that Uncle Sam was based on a real person? This is Samuel Wilson, a meat packer from New York who supplied rations for the soldiers during the war of 1812.

Mardi Gras

A celebration often attributed to youth, Mardi Gras has its roots digging deep in American history. This picture, at least, dates as far back as 1938.

Lost Photos

This image belongs to a set that would’ve been lost forever if not for the work of a lonesome volunteer. It depicts soldiers from the first World War era.

Prime Pearl

This majestic sheep is the USS Arizona, which would, rather tragically, be sunk in 1941 in Pearl Harbor. Images of it intact are quite rare.

The First Photographs

The first Kodak made the world of photography something many more people could use beyond what was expected. Believe it or not, this one image seems to be from 1888.

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