First world

Explore the concept of first world problems and gain insight into the challenges faced in today's society. Discover ways to address these issues and make a positive impact on the world around you.
World History, World War Ii, Art History, Pow Camp, Frederick Douglass, British Soldier, Historical Images, Colorized Historical Photos, Prisoners Of War

In 1826, Joseph Nicephore Niepce, a French inventor, came up with what forever changed the way we see, experience, and remember the world and its history. It was the birth of a camera that took the first photograph on a piece of paper coated with tar of the view from his window at Le Gras. Of course, it looked nothing even remotely similar to what we think of as a camera.

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Melody Faulkiner
Colorized History, Colorized Photos, Ww1 History, World War One, First World, Christmas Truce, Christmas Eve, Ww1 Photos, Photographs

German and British soldiers laid down their arms, and climbed out in to no man's land for an unofficial ceasefire during Christmas. Supposedly over 100,000 soldiers participated, gifts were exchanged, British soldiers cut the hair of German soldiers, officers swapped buttons and coats, privates exchanged candy - and the next day, the fighting resumed, and the carnage continued. it's worth noting that not all parts of the front celebrated this truce, some parts of the frontline only had small…

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David Guerin