What is The Most Fascinating Historical Photos?

60 Fascinating Photos Taken Throughout History

These 60 photos taken throughout history tell humanities story so far, through it’s best moments, its worst and the moment in between — the moments that would otherwise be forgotten if they weren’t photographed. When you look at these you can’t help but wonder what photos people will look back one day to remember the 21st century.

1. The burning monk, 1963.

2. Deputy Mayor Ernst Kurt Lisso and his family after committing suicide by cyanide to avoid capture by US troops, 1945.

3. A guard of honour passes out as Queen Elizabeth II rides past during the Trooping the Colour parade, 1970.

4. Australian soldiers after their release from Japanese captivity in Singapore, 1945.