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68 Old Photos That Make The Past Look Far More Sinister Than It Probably Was

Exposure times in the early days of photography were so long that smiling was basically impossible, and an entire era of people ended up staring down the camera with the expression of someone who has just heard a noise downstairs. The Thanatos Archive on Instagram has collected the images that…

Bored Panda · Nov 4

A painter locked himself in a lab for two years trying to create a lasting image using light. Then he accidentally broke a thermometer – and changed photography forever

The first type of photography that took minutes rather than hours was a result of a painter who shut himself in a lab for nearly two years, only to discover the answer by accident

Digital Camera World · Aug 15

Unsettling Moments In History That Have Been Immortalized In Pictures, And Here Are 39 Of Them

Human history might be fascinating, but it's equally creepy and we have complied some photos as proof. Some of these will leave you questioning what was wrong with people back then. Make sure to switch the lights on before you go through these disturbing historical photos!

Bored Panda · Jul 8

40 Of The Most Important Photos In Photography History As They Signal A New Era

The list of the many firsts that defined the history of photography.

Bored Panda · May 29, 2025

Who invented the camera, and when?

Wondering who invented the camera? This is how Louis Daguerre gave photography to the world

Digital Camera World · Aug 19, 2023

30 cameras that changed the world of photography

For World Photography Day, we pick out the most significant cameras from the first 200 years of photography

Digital Camera World · Aug 19, 2023

Happy World Photography Day! 🥳 This year marks the 200th anniversary of the first ever photo…but what IS World Photography Day and why is it today?

What is World Photography Day? A celebration of photographic history –and a great excuse to share photos with the world

Digital Camera World · Aug 19, 2023

World Photography Day 2023: 17 must-see documentaries and movies

Celebrate World Photography Day 2023 by looking through the pin-sharp lens of these photo-centric films and documentaries.

TechRadar · Aug 19, 2023

Invention of the negative makes Fox Talbot father of modern photography

Who got there first? Talbot and his rival Daguerre created similar chemical processes, but only one can claim to be the real pioneer, a new exhibition demonstrates

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2023

Arago goes all out for science

On September 25, 1820, French physicist Francois Arago announced his discovery of an occurrence of electromagnetism. This was just one of Arago’s many contributions as he spent a lifetime for the progress of science. A.S.Ganesh tells you more about the life of Arago…

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2022