Early 20th Century

3 historical photographs from this era

Öndör Gongor: The Mongolian Giant of the Bogd Khan Palace (1922) 1922

Öndör Gongor: The Mongolian Giant of the Bogd Khan Palace (1922)

This striking photograph captures Öndör Gongor, one of the most famous figures in early 20th-century Mongolia. Afflicted...
Soldiers in Mäntsälä: The 1932 Finnish Rebellion Aftermath 1932

Soldiers in Mäntsälä: The 1932 Finnish Rebellion Aftermath

This photograph captures a pivotal moment in early 20th-century Finnish history: the aftermath of the Mäntsälä Rebellion...
HMS Edinburgh: The Tragic Fate of the Arctic Gold Ship (1941) 1941

HMS Edinburgh: The Tragic Fate of the Arctic Gold Ship (1941)

This photograph depicts HMS Edinburgh (16), a Town-class light cruiser of the Royal Navy, captured in 1941. Launched in ...