These Newly-Colorized Historical Photos Reveal Shocking Things

An Iceberg Grotto

Geologist Thomas Griffith Taylor and Meteorologist Charles Wright explored icebergs in 1911 and were photographed at the entrance of this grotto, a natural phenomenon. These two explorers were competing to become the first person to reach the South Pole aboard the Terra Nova Expedition.

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Genghis Khan did not force the poor, teachers, artists, and lawyers from paying tax.
The Germans and British soldiers paused the war for a day during Christmas Day 1914. They sang, drank and celebrated together. They even had a match of football.
During World War I, Jackie the baboon was awarded a medal and promoted to the rank of corporal.
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