Barbary lions were a species of lions that lived in the northwestern area of Africa from Egypt all the way into Morocco. They were commonly used in gladiatorial games and displayed and killed for show.

They were pushed to extinction in the 1960s by humans, and this is the last known photo of a wild one.

Software engineer Margaret Hamilton took this photo next to a print-out of all the code used to pull off the moon landing back in 1969.

Today, that’s not even a fraction of a thumb drive’s worth of storage.

Pulling out your camera meant something different back in the day! This is a photo of a camera that was used in planes during WWI and WWII.

Pilots would fly over land and gather recon on the enemy. Say cheese!

The Manhattan Bridge is one of the most iconic landmarks in the United States.

When they built the bridge, an estimated three men died and it cost $10 million to construct. In today’s money, that would be roughly $330 million.

Homing pigeons were used until 1871, after which the last pigeons were released on the 1st and 3rd of February. This photo was taken after that but shows us what it was like to be a pigeon flying around a city in Germany!

This was taken by Julius Neubronner, a German inventor.

King David Kalākaua was the last king to rule the Hawaiin islands. His reign lasted from 1874 to 1891.

He was elected democratically and didn’t rule by birthright! It is likely that his bloodline still exists to this day.

When Russia had its revolution, things didn’t go too well for the ruling class. Czar Nicolas II was the last to ever reign and this is a photo of him and his cousin – George V, the King of England.

The revolutions began on March 8th, 1917.

This photo, taken in 1906, is truly beautiful. The tower is struck about 10 times per year. It essentially acts as a massive lightning rod, but since it’s all metal and grounded, it isn’t damaged.

Dust storms in the southwest and midwest have occurred for decades. They originated during 1930-1936 when destructive farming practices allowed loose soil to become dislodged and spun into the air. The resulting storms would race across the land.

Incredibly, people all the way in England would sometimes wake up and find that dust on their window sills.

The Cuyahoga River fire began in 1969 when a passing train sent a spark into the water.

The river was so heavily polluted that the water itself caught fire, sending 5 story tall flames into the air.

Ultimately, it resulted in the creation of the EPA.

The San Fran Mission District was named after the Mission Dolores was built there in 1776. After the great earthquake of 1906, the city burned for days.

25,000 buildings were destroyed and 500 blocks were totally leveled.

The Metropolitan Opera House was built in 1883 and opened with a performance of Faust. The building was famed for its acoustics and elegance.

But it was razed in 1967 and is now a 40-story office tower.

More commonly known as Juneteenth, this holiday celebrates the emancipation of slaves and has since turned into a celebration of African-American culture.

The Winter War started in 1939 and involved Finland and the Soviet Union. It began with the invasion of Finland and ended with the Moscow Peace Treaty of 1940.

This is a photo of a Lapland Warrior, a fighter from the largest and most northern region of the country.

Taken in Alaska, this Shaman holds a man that is tied up after being accused of witchcraft. If true, severe punishment or death likely awaited the man.

Later, Christians would accuse shamans of practicing witchcraft as well.

Children were often employed in textile mills to better reach into tight equipment. Large numbers of children were sent off by their parents to help pay the bills.

Often, the sharp and dangerous equipment would slice and maim the children who would then be reprimanded and sent home.

During the demise of the Confederacy, large-scale drafts took place to stem the losses.

Old men and boys as young as 11 fought in the final moments of the war. It became the bloodiest war in American history.

The Haka is a traditional dance/ritual that was performed by Māori warriors to intimidate the enemies.

When Māori Battalion warriors fought for New Zealand in World War II, they performed their dance for the visiting King George II of Greece in Egypt.

This photo depicts the firing squad for the execution of Maximilian, an Austrian Archduke who ruled Mexico during the Second Mexican Empire from 1964-1867.

While other European countries saw the reign as legitimate, the United States did not.

The Empire collapsed and he was captured and executed.

During WWI, tensions were high at home in the United States. This man was of German descent and was abused by his fellow citizens. After hot tar and feathers were splashed on him, this was the result.

The tar would burn and the feathers would stick to the skin, creating the appearance of a chicken to be mocked.

The Mars Rover is one of the great accomplishments of the past few decades. Controlled on a delay, the rover can send pictures back to Earth.

This is the first one received back in 2021, showing that it was working and operational.

By today’s comparison, this guy wouldn’t even make it in the NFL. Back in 1915, however, Paul Trappen was as strong as it got! He was considered the “World’s Strongest Man” and hailed from France.

While coffee has become a world-renown drink, it wasn’t always the case. It has been an important part of Middle Eastern culture for hundreds of years.

Al-Qahwa, for example, is served at social gatherings and special events. Before you can have coffee, however, you need to grind the beans! This was taken in 1905.

There was a total eclipse not too long ago here in the States, and it didn’t look too different than this one did although it was 100 years later.

One of the most celebrated holidays in Mexico, Día de Muertos is a remembrance of the dead – friends and family alike. This photo was taken in Oaxaca, Mexico in 1940 as a family sings and plays music over their ancestor’s grave.