History Through Lens

Discover iconic historical photographs, beautifully curated and narrated to bring the past to life.

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Raphael Oimbari Aids Wounded Australian Soldier, New Guinea 1942 Early 20th Century 1942

Raphael Oimbari Aids Wounded Australian Soldier, New Guinea 1942

This iconic photograph, captured on Christmas Day, December 25, 1942, depicts a wounded Australian soldier being guided ...

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Buna, New Guinea
Japanese POW Reacts to Emperor Hirohito's Surrender Speech, 1945 Post-War Era 1945

Japanese POW Reacts to Emperor Hirohito's Surrender Speech, 1945

This poignant photograph captures a raw moment of human emotion in the wake of the Pacific War’s conclusion. It depicts ...

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Guam, Mariana Islands
Japanese Operational Map: Luzon Campaign, December 1944 Early 20th Century 1944

Japanese Operational Map: Luzon Campaign, December 1944

This rare historical document is an original Japanese operational map detailing troop movements on the island of Luzon d...

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Luzon, Philippines
USMC Sergeant Elmo Haney on Pavuvu, 1944: The Pacific War Reality Early 20th Century 1944

USMC Sergeant Elmo Haney on Pavuvu, 1944: The Pacific War Reality

This photograph captures United States Marine Corps Sergeant Elmo 'Gunny' Haney on the island of Pavuvu, dated November ...

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Pavuvu, Solomon Islands
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