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These Amazing Photographs of Historical Figures Will Shock You

by Alexandra

Throughout history, there have been so many individuals who have left a lasting impact on this world. Through music, politics, and many other things, we have been introduced to some of the most interesting and talented individuals on the planet. While we may have never been able to be in the same room with any of these people, we have photographs to remember them and their legacy by.

You can tell a great deal from a photograph ranging from details of a person's physical appearance you never noticed before to what that person enjoyed doing the most. Throughout this gallery of historical photographs, ranging from Bob Marley to Audrey Hepburn, you will be mesmerized by the historical events and people that were captured. 

The inspiration behind the film "Shrek" was an individual named Maurice Tillet, who worked as a semi-professional wrestler in Russia

The inspiration behind the film The Things

Bob Marley with his son Damien's mother, Cindy Breakspeare

Bob Marley with his son Damien's mother, Cindy BreakspearePinterest

Led Zeppelin's founder, Jimmy Page, performing with the group in the 1970's

Led Zeppelin's founder, Jimmy Page, performing with the group in the 1970'sPinterest

Marilyn Monroe at the young age of 12!

Marilyn Monroe at the young age of 12!Biography

An early image of sorority sisters in the 1940's at the University of Texas

An early image of sorority sisters in the 1940's at the University of TexasWorld Lifestyle

Grace Kelly, who eventually went on to become a princess, on vacation in Jamaica

Grace Kelly, who eventually went on to become a princess, on vacation in JamaicaPinterest

Clint Eastwood riding a skateboard in Rome in the early 60's

Clint Eastwood riding a skateboard in Rome in the early 60'sPinterest

Actress Sigourney Weaver enjoying a hot dog

Actress Sigourney Weaver enjoying a hot dogPinterest

12-Year-Old Jodie Foster on the set of "Taxi Driver"

12-Year-Old Jodie Foster on the set of Independent

Julie Newmar, the first Catwoman ever!

Julie Newmar, the first Catwoman ever!Pinterest

Famous martial artist Bruce Lee seen here with a beard in the 60's

Famous martial artist Bruce Lee seen here with a beard in the 60'sReddit

Accomplished actress Goldie Hawn seen here enjoying a burger

Accomplished actress Goldie Hawn seen here enjoying a burgerVogue

The talented Dona Drake pictured here in the 1940's

The talented Dona Drake pictured here in the 1940'sWorld Lifestyle

This photo of 2 young girls hitchhiking shows how common it was in the 70's

This photo of 2 young girls hitchhiking shows how common it was in the 70'sReddit

Ava Gardner and Burt Lancaster doing acro-yoga in 1946

Ava Gardner and Burt Lancaster doing acro-yoga in 1946Pinterest

This photograph is of a Mestiza de Sangley woman in 1875

This photograph is of a Mestiza de Sangley woman in 1875Pinterest

A photograph of Mohandas Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement while India was under British rule

A photograph of Mohandas Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement while India was under British ruleBroadly

Audrey Hepburn having some fun in the late 1960's

Audrey Hepburn having some fun in the late 1960'sPinterest

This photograph of actress Bessie Love was taken in 1919 but looks like it could have been taken in the 60's

This photograph of actress Bessie Love was taken in 1919 but looks like it could have been taken in the 60'sPinterest

The beautiful Farrah Fawcett practicing before the "Battle of the Stars" match

The beautiful Farrah Fawcett practicing before the Pinterest

Jack Nicholson and Nancy Smith, both famous individuals, at their senior prom in Ottowa City

Jack Nicholson and Nancy Smith, both famous individuals, at their senior prom in Ottowa CityWorld Lifestyle

Lynda Carter at the Emmy Awards in 1977

Lynda Carter at the Emmy Awards in 1977Reddit

Chester E. Macduffee standing next to his invention, a 250-kilo diving suit

Chester E. Macduffee standing next to his invention, a 250-kilo diving suitPinterest

Frances Densmore recording the music of a Blackfoot chief onto a phonograph

Frances Densmore recording the music of a Blackfoot chief onto a phonographPinterest

A photo of a very young Gary Busey in 1978

A photo of a very young Gary Busey in 1978Getty Images

Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan pictured here shooting a scene for "Enter the Dragon" in 1979

Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan pictured here shooting a scene for Pinterest

A photo of Phil Collins playing with his band Genesis in the 1970's

A photo of Phil Collins playing with his band Genesis in the 1970'sGetty Images

This vintage photograph of Vegas showgirls in the 1950's

This vintage photograph of Vegas showgirls in the 1950'sWorld Lifestyle

French automotive designer, Jean Bugatti, photographed here with the Bugatti Royale 'Esders' Roadster

French automotive designer, Jean Bugatti, photographed here with the Bugatti Royale 'Esders' RoadsterPinterest

Lynda Carter at the "Battle of the Stars" event in 1976

Lynda Carter at the Pinterest

Sex symbol Mae West pictured here in 1930

Sex symbol Mae West pictured here in 1930Pinterest

Bobbi GIbb, the woman who disguised herself as a man to participate in the Boston Marathon in 1966

Bobbi GIbb, the woman who disguised herself as a man to participate in the Boston Marathon in 1966Bobbi Gibb Art

The opening of the Grand Canyon Diorama at Disneyland Park in in 1958

The opening of the Grand Canyon Diorama at Disneyland Park in in 1958Pinterest

A picture of Elvis in 1956 at his first RCA Victor recording session in Nashville, TN

A picture of Elvis in 1956 at his first RCA Victor recording session in Nashville, TNPinterest

Neurologist Sigmund Freud pictured here getting a sculpture made of his head

Neurologist Sigmund Freud pictured here getting a sculpture made of his headPinterest

Human rights activist Malcom X pictured here in 1964 at the London Airport

Human rights activist Malcom X pictured here in 1964 at the London AirportPinterest

Helen Keller pictured here meeting the former first lady Grace Coolidge in 1926

Helen Keller pictured here meeting the former first lady Grace Coolidge in 1926Pinterest

Lynda Carter pictured here in the 1970's

Lynda Carter pictured here in the 1970'sPinterest

Newspaper publisher William Randolph and his family photographed here in 1904

Newspaper publisher William Randolph and his family photographed here in 1904Pinterest

Frank Sinatra pictured here in a 1957 publicity portrait

Frank Sinatra pictured here in a 1957 publicity portraitUSA Today

Debbie Harry, the lead singer of Blondie, pictured here in 1976

Debbie Harry, the lead singer of Blondie, pictured here in 1976Pinterest

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