These Colorized Black And White Photos Will Show You How Far Mankind Has Come

Published on 10/21/2020
ADVERTISEMENT

A German Soldier In His Dugout During The Great War

Trench warfare was a huge part of the Great War. The military tactic dates back to the Civil War and involves soldiers digging out ditches to provide both defense and a last stand. In Belgium and northern France, troops had to go through the narrow trenches and stay there for weeks on end. In fact, the mass casualties from the First World War had been victims of the trenches. To be specific, these were the soldiers who had to rise from the ditches to deal with oncoming forces. Unfortunately for them, it was practically a “no man’s land” that made them sitting ducks for the offensive gunfire.

A German Soldier In His Dugout During The Great War

A German Soldier In His Dugout During The Great War

ADVERTISEMENT

Charlie Chaplin And Albert Einstein At The Premiere Of City Lights

You were wrong if you assumed that Albert Einstein spent his days with fellow scientists! He was a funny and imaginative guy who considered himself an artist. We can see why he got on famously with Charlie Chaplin after they were introduced by the head of Universal Studios, Carl Laemmle. In 1931, the scientist and comedian went to the premiere of City Lights together! It is said that Einstein admitted that he was envious of his pal since the world could understand him without even a single word. “But your fame is even greater… the world admires you when nobody understands you,” Chaplin replied.

Charlie Chaplin And Albert Einstein At The Premiere Of City Lights

Charlie Chaplin And Albert Einstein At The Premiere Of City Lights

ADVERTISEMENT