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Nazi film director Leni Riefenstahl accidentally witnessing German soldiers shooting Jews in the Polish town of Końskie. 12 September 1939.

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Nazi film director Leni Riefenstahl accidentally witnessing German soldiers shooting Jews in the Polish town of Końskie. 12 September 1939.

The ruins of the Natzweiler-Struthof barracks, the only concentration camp in present-day France. The museum was set on fire by Alsace separatist in protest against the lack of commemoration of the "victims of French Imperialism in 1945", they meant the hunt for collaborators. 13 May 1976

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The ruins of the Natzweiler-Struthof barracks, the only concentration camp in present-day France. The museum was set on fire by Alsace separatist in protest against the lack of commemoration of the "victims of French Imperialism in 1945", they meant the hunt for collaborators. 13 May 1976

Gump Worsley tends goal for the Minnesota North Stars, circa 1973; he was the last NHL goalie not to wear a mask

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Gump Worsley tends goal for the Minnesota North Stars, circa 1973; he was the last NHL goalie not to wear a mask

Admiring each other's tractor. US M88A1 passing German farmer, Operation REFORGER 1982

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Admiring each other's tractor. US M88A1 passing German farmer, Operation REFORGER 1982

The men of 2 7 Commando Squadron enjoying a beer, near Wewak, New Guinea, early 1945

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The men of 2 7 Commando Squadron enjoying a beer, near Wewak, New Guinea, early 1945

Soldiers removing the body of one of the students killed during the Ma'alot school massacre (1975)

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Soldiers removing the body of one of the students killed during the Ma'alot school massacre (1975)

French resistance fighters on La Canebière during the liberation of Marseille, 23 August 1944.

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French resistance fighters on La Canebière during the liberation of Marseille, 23 August 1944.

An Inuit man teaches his son how to use a bow. A still from the 1922 film "Nanook of the North," a pioneering film in the documentary drama genre. At that time, firearms were already common in northern Canada and bows were becoming obsolete.

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An Inuit man teaches his son how to use a bow. A still from the 1922 film "Nanook of the North," a pioneering film in the documentary drama genre. At that time, firearms were already common in northern Canada and bows were becoming obsolete.

Scottish National Antarctic Expedition member Gilbert Kerr plays the bagpipes for a penguin, beginning of March 1904.

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Scottish National Antarctic Expedition member Gilbert Kerr plays the bagpipes for a penguin, beginning of March 1904.

Allied war correspondents examining the couch in Adolf Hitler's bunker on which he is thought to have shot himself with his wife, Eva Braun, on April 30, 1945. The blood staining the arm of the couch is likely Hitler's. (1000x1000)

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Allied war correspondents examining the couch in Adolf Hitler's bunker on which he is thought to have shot himself with his wife, Eva Braun, on April 30, 1945. The blood staining the arm of the couch is likely Hitler's. (1000x1000)

USSR pavilion, Expo Montreal, 1967

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USSR pavilion, Expo Montreal, 1967

The four daughters of King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy: (left to right) Maria Francesca, Giovanna, Mafalda, Yolanda. Late 1930s

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The four daughters of King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy: (left to right) Maria Francesca, Giovanna, Mafalda, Yolanda. Late 1930s

Rare photo of former Cambodian communist dictator Pol Pot (center) in western attire after his overthrow, 1980. Despite implementing what some consider to be the most extreme iteration of communism of the 20th century throughout 1976-79, Pol Pot abandoned the ideology in the 80's. (1309x1077)

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Rare photo of former Cambodian communist dictator Pol Pot (center) in western attire after his overthrow, 1980. Despite implementing what some consider to be the most extreme iteration of communism of the 20th century throughout 1976-79, Pol Pot abandoned the ideology in the 80's. (1309x1077)

Japanese Crown Prince & future Emperor Hirohito in Windsor Castle meeting Sir John Baddeley, the Lord Mayor of London, & future King Edward, Prince of Wales, in 1921. (1904x918)

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Japanese Crown Prince & future Emperor Hirohito in Windsor Castle meeting Sir John Baddeley, the Lord Mayor of London, & future King Edward, Prince of Wales, in 1921. (1904x918)

A young future leader of north korea, Kim Jong il in the 1970s (717×1024)

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A young future leader of north korea, Kim Jong il in the 1970s (717×1024)

Photo of Ramfis Trujillo, first son & principal heir of Dominic Dictator Rafael Trujillo, as a child, 1930's. Supposedly, Ramfis was given the rank of army colonel by his father when he was only 4 years old, & made a general at 9. He grew up to be a violent, mentally unstable individual. (750x563)

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Photo of Ramfis Trujillo, first son & principal heir of Dominic Dictator Rafael Trujillo, as a child, 1930's. Supposedly, Ramfis was given the rank of army colonel by his father when he was only 4 years old, & made a general at 9. He grew up to be a violent, mentally unstable individual. (750x563)

South Korean student activist Lim Su-kyung dancing with North Korean students during her illegal visit to DPRK. Pyeongyang 1989.

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South Korean student activist Lim Su-kyung dancing with North Korean students during her illegal visit to DPRK. Pyeongyang 1989.

Pope John Paul II meeting with Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet in 1987. (896x865)

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Pope John Paul II meeting with Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet in 1987. (896x865)

Homeless family eating outside their tent near Marina Street (Barcelona), 1929-1935

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Homeless family eating outside their tent near Marina Street (Barcelona), 1929-1935

Ahmad shah masood and Qassem Solemani (on his left) in Kabul 1996

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Ahmad shah masood and Qassem Solemani (on his left) in Kabul 1996