Historical Figures

All of you history, anthropology, and archeology-loving Pandas out there, hang on to your seats. Have we got a treat in store for you! If you’ve ever wondered what historical figures would look like if they were alive right here and now, then look no further—Becca Saladin has you covered. Becca, who works as a full-time graphic designer, created the Royalty Now series as a way to bring the past into the present and to help us look at history from a new angle. Check out Becca’s newest…

This article was originally published on 24/7Mirror What is the one thing that actors do the best? Pretending to be someone that they're not, of course. Some actors are really good at it while others - not so much. Keep on reading to find out about those actors who portrayed historical figures and not only played the role, but they became the role and captivated everyone with their enchanting performances. Grab your popcorn and let’s get started.

S’ils revenaient en 2020 avec le look et la tenue de notre époque, de quoi auraient-ils l’air ? Réponse avec Becca Saladin, graphiste passionnée d’histoire.

Is Mrs. Obama really the first black First Lady? Which US bill features a black man? You’ll be surprised at the historical figures you didn’t know were black.

Is Mrs. Obama really the first black First Lady? Which US bill features a black man? You’ll be surprised at the historical figures you didn’t know were black.

Joan of Arc as a Gen Z'er?!

Artist Bas Uterwijk, from Amsterdam, uses a sophisticated AI software that recognises common facial features to make realistic photo-style portraits of famous figures.

Desde criança, sou fascinado por história e arqueologia. Eu acho que os humanos percebem o passado como uma série de eventos; algo como um filme que não podemos sentir ou tocar. Acredito que as coisas que nos aproximam do passado são aquelas que realmente nos humanizam - os corpos de Pompéia,

All your history teachers lied to you.

Our mental image of many famous historical figures is typically one of them late in life, only after they achieved widespread recognition for their deeds. To counter that, here are portraits of history's notables when they were children or young men and women.