50 Iconic and Rare Historical Photographs

We at HistoryColored have decided to curate 50 interesting, rare and iconic photos from history. There are many reasons why a photograph may be featured on this list. Some of the reasons include: it was the first time something was ever captured on camera, it shows a famous figure from history, the image depicts an important historical event, it is a “rare” photo that does not get shared as much as it should, or it is an “iconic” historical photo. It may not fall under any of these categories but can still be featured in this list for a different reason.

These photographs are in no particular order. They have been curated and added to the list over a long period of time, so no decision was taken on how they should be ordered. Be sure to take the time to check out every historical photograph featured on this list!

As well as this list, be sure to check out the other photos featured on HistoryColored!

1. The First Photograph Ever Taken, 1826 or 1827

The first photograph in history, the view from a window at Le Gras in 1826 or 1827.
The oldest surviving photograph to exist. It was taken by pioneer photographer, Joseph Nicéphore Niépce. The scene depicts a view from a window in Nicéphore Niépce’s estate known as Le Gras in Saint-Loup-de-Varennes, Bourgogne, France in 1826 or 1827. Credit: Wikimedia Commons // Public Domain

2. General William Tecumseh Sherman, circa 1865

Side profile photograph of General William Tecumseh Sherman in his Union Army military uniform in c. 1865
Side profile of Union Army Major General, and the Commanding General of the US Army, William Tecumseh Sherman, in his Union Army military uniform in circa 1865. Credit: Wikimedia Commons // Public Domain

3. Dali Atomicus, 1948

Salvador Dali suspended in mid air along with other objects within the iconic photograph Dali Atomicus taken in 1948
The photographic artwork by Philippe Halsman called “Dali Atomicus” showing three cats water, an easel, a chair, and Salvador Dalí all frozen in mid-air, 1948. This was the 28th attempt at taking this photograph. Credit: Library of Congress // Public Domain

4. The Solvay Conference on Quantum Mechanics, 1927

Key attendees of the 1927 Solvay conference photographed sitting down and in suits. The names are Auguste Piccard, Émile Henriot, Paul Ehrenfest, Édouard Herzen, Théophile de Donder, Erwin Schrödinger, Jules-Émile Verschaffelt, Wolfgang Pauli, Werner Heisenberg, Ralph Howard Fowler, Léon Brillouin,
Peter Debye, Martin Knudsen, William Lawrence Bragg, Hendrik Anthony Kramers, Paul Dirac, Arthur Compton, Louis de Broglie, Max Born, Niels Bohr,
Irving Langmuir, Max Planck, Marie Skłodowska Curie, Hendrik Lorentz, Albert Einstein, Paul Langevin, Charles Eugène Guye, Charles Thomson Rees Wilson, Owen Willans Richardson
The 1927 Solvay Conference on Quantum Mechanics at the Institut International de Physique Solvay in Brussels, Belgium. This image features many of the greatest scientists in modern history. Some of those that you may recognize are: Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, Max Planck, Niels Bohr, and Auguste Piccard. See the full list of names here. Credit: Wikimedia Commons // Public Domain

5. King George V & Tsar Nicholas II Together, 1913

Nicholas II of Russia photographed alongside similar looking and cousin King George V of the United Kingdom, while wearing military uniform.
First cousins and royals Tsar Nicholas II of Russia (left) & King George V of the United Kingdom (right) photographed together wearing military uniforms in Berlin, Germany, 1913. Credit: Library of Congress // Public Domain

6. The Manhattan Bridge Under Construction, 1909

Photographs of the Manhattan Bridge under construction. You can see the layout of the bridge but there is still a lot to build. March 23 1909.
The construction of the Manhattan Bridge on the East River in New York City. This photograph was taken on March 23, 1909. The bridge finished construction in 1909 and first opened up on the 31st of December 1909. Credit: Library of Congress // Public Domain

7. Soviet Prisoner of War, 1940

An injured Prisoner of War from the Soviet Union with a bandage around his bloody head, with clothing wrapped around his body. He looks cold as he is near the Arctic Circle where temperatures can get to -43 degrees Celsius
An injured Soviet Prisoner of War (POW) dressed in new clothes near the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, Finland, during the Winter War on the 6th of January 1940. Credit: Military Museum of Finland // CC BY 4.0

8. Dr. Wernher von Braun with 5 F-1 Engines

Aerospace engineer Wernher von Braun standing next to five F-1 rocket engines in 1969.
Dr. Wernher von Braun, an aerospace engineer that was a leading figure in Nazi German rocket technology, and then United States rocket technology, photographed standing in front of five F-1 rocket engines in circa 1969. Credit: Wikimedia Commons // Public Domains

Nursе, 31, Sреnt $200,000 Оn Соsmеtiс Рrосеdurеs То Lооk Likе А Ваrbiе

The media of today is a constant influence. Images of the ideal job, a stunning home or automobile, and a flawless smile with brilliant white teeth are all around us.

The ideals that so many women measure themselves to today—thanks to the fashion industry—are the most important issue.

For many women, it begins early in life. Some, as small children, receive their very first Barbie doll.

In today’s story, a nurse named Tara Jayne spent $200,000 getting plastic surgery to help her transform into the iconic Barbie because she wanted that appearance so desperately.

Source: Freepik

Barbie’s Brief History

Here’s a little background on the renowned Barbie doll, who so many people desire to be, before we get into that.

Barbie has had a significant impact on contemporary culture. In 1959, she made her stage debut in America.

Ever since, she has been the embodiment of every young girl’s ideal body being presented as the idealized representation of a woman. created by Ruth and Elliot Handler as a response to their daughter’s habit of crumpling paper pieces to form dolls that resembled grown-ups.

Ironically, rather than being a fashion and body image icon, She was supposed to encourage ideas of their future, which was a critical issue for young girls during that period.

With their design, Elliot and his wife Ruth most likеly did not anticipate making history, but they certainly did!

Source: Instagram

Cosmetic Nurse Becomes Barbie Personified

Nowadays, a great number of women are using cosmetic surgery to change the way certain areas of their bodies look, including facelifts, Botox, fillers, breast augmentations, and many other procedures.

If you work as a cosmetic nurse, you are likеly to see these costly procedures on a regular basis. Therefore, it makes sense that they would want to take care of themselves.

Today’s narrative centers on Tara Jayne, a cosmetic nurse who enjoys occasionally having a minor cosmetic operation done.

Tara is so infatuated with it that she has spent $200,000 on several plastic surgery procedures to make her look likе a Barbie doll. She claims that having plastic surgery allows her to “express beauty and empowerment.”

She’s had numerous nose jobs, up to five breast augmentations, and endless Botox and fillers thus far.

This requires a great deal of commitment and is also extremely costly.

Injections of Botox and filler are excellent for their anti-aging properties as well as for plumping or even contouring areas of your face, such as your cheekbones or lips.

Source: Instagram

Tara’s numerous surgeries have earned her some notoriety. With over 96,000 followers on her cosmetic journey and daily life as Barbie personified, tara_jayn3 is her Instagram username.

She has since conducted numerous interviews for various media outlets and written magazine pieces. She even made the following statement on the Morning Show: “I think it’s very important for a woman to be able to express the way they feel Just express everything about beauty in this day and age.”

An Expensive Hobby

Most people learn a new skiII, likе photography or making jewelry, when they want a new hobby. Jayne’s hobby is getting some form of cosmetic procedure done.

She gets her lips done about 30 times each year, and that must cost a pretty penny or two. “It’s quite easy to spend $2000 to $5000 at a time; it’s a pretty expensive hobby.” Said Jayne.

Luckily for Jay, she has many sponsors. All who likе to support this hobby of hers, and her family is also there to lend a hand.

Source: Instagram

Similar to hobbies, as soon as you get to a new level, you want to study everything you can about it in order to become an authority.

Jayne’s next operation involves getting personalized breast implants. These are designed to allow her to have 1500cc breasts rather than 1000cc.

She intends to complete this task in six months. We wish her the best of luck with her future body alterations, as this is a big task.

Here’s how she looked likе before the procedures…

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