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…

Fueled by his passion for history, photographer Drew Gardner recreated portraits of some of the world's most famous historical figures, featuring their direct descendants as models.

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.

Holy. This artist called Mads Madsen has an amazing skill for colourising old black and white photographs. Even beside their original counterpart the results are impressive, bringing a new dimension of realism to historic images. Hit the jump to see more images below, or click here to see a video of how he does it. PREVIOUS: The Van Gogh Selfie

All your history teachers lied to you.

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

You're going to want to apply a cold press to that immediately.

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.