These Newly-Colorized Historical Photos Reveal Shocking Things

Sophia Loren

Italian beauty Sophia Loren appeared in her first film, Quo Vadis, at just 17 years old. She often took on roles as the seductress of comic stars. She gave some valuable advice to hardworking actresses, saying that it's important to look back on your life critically and recognize moments where you took jobs or opportunities that you didn't want just because you felt like you had to and to not put that pressure on yourself.

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More than two percent of the American population was killed during the Civil War.
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Roman emperor Caligula planned to make his favourite horse a senator.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.