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Welcome to today's video, where we unveil stories behind rare historical photos, taking us into a journey through time, complimented by a captivating narration.

Featured in this video:

In 1893, Princeton University students following a snowball fight. Before the century turned, snowball fights were a customary tradition at the school, with some students even including rocks in their snowballs.

A candy maker captured by Lewis Hine's lens in New York City around 1920.

In 1958, the American physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer was photographed by Philippe Halsman.

Overwhelmed with Joy: Father's Touching Reaction as He Meets His Triplets for the First Time in 1946.

Wilfred Tow, a borrower from the Farm Security Administration, and his seven children were photographed by Marion Post Wolcott in Laredo, Montana, in August 1941.

A class in pole-climbing during the telephone electricians' course, featuring both students and instructors in vocational training for S.A.T.C. at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, circa 1918.

Audrey Hepburn in the 1950s, a beloved film and fashion icon. She held the prestigious third rank among Hollywood's Golden Age legends by the American Film Institute and was honored with induction into the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame.

In the 1940s, William Steig, the creator of Shrek, is pictured alongside pro wrestler Maurice Tillet, who served as the inspiration for the character.

Berlin Wall Reunion: Brothers Separated by the Wall Embrace for 18 Days in East Berlin, December 1963, Cherishing a Precious Christmas Reunion Thanks to the Border Pass Agreement.

This giant sequoia tree, cut down in the 1890s, was estimated to be 2600 years old at the time.

Sportsmanship Triumphs: Swedish Boxer Lars Söderberg and Polish Boxer Roman Antczak Extend a Handshake of Respect Following a Hard-Fought Match in Stockholm, Sweden, on January 14, 1934, With Söderberg Emerging as the Victor.

Princess Elizabeth's Unseen Role: A Remarkable Portrait of Her Royal Highness as a Mechanic in 1945.

Members of the Swedish Women's Voluntary Defence Organization (Svenska Lottakåren) Hone Their Pistol Shooting Skills at a Sports Leadership Course in Roslagen, Uppland, Sweden, on July 9, 1943.

Capturing the Spirit of Rebellion: 'Mexican Rebels,' a Photograph Immortalized by Trudi Blom (1893-1925).

These are among the final photographs of the pregnant Sharon Tate, the American actress and model, taken when she was eight and a half months pregnant before her tragic murder by members of the Manson family in 1969.

The Yucca Flat Atomic Test took place on March 17, 1953.

In 1936, Republican militia women were captured in a photograph during the Spanish Civil War.

This is a photograph of Cheng Benhua, taken moments before her execution by bayonet. Cheng Benhua had led a Chinese guerrilla movement against the Japanese during the invasion of her country and was captured in 1938. She endured cruel torture while in captivity.

Photographer Paula Grimaldi-Reardon, better known as 'Pulsating Paula,' captured in the 1980s. The photograph is credited to Annie Sprinkle.

Voicing Dissent in Vietnam: A US Marine's Poignant Statement on His Commander In Chief, Lyndon Baines Johnson, in 1967.

A stunning German actress, Christiane Schmidtmer, captured in the 1960s.

Haji Washington, known as "The Persian Prince," photographed in 1882.

California High School Students in 1969: Capturing the Spirit of Youth and Freedom.

F. Scott Fitzgerald's Unconventional Stint: The Great Gatsby Author Cross-Dresses for a 1916 Musical Publicity Stunt.

Carl Bildt, the first High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina and former Swedish Prime Minister, photographed in Sarajevo in 1996.

Clint Eastwood being directed by his long-time stunt double, Buddy Van Horn, on the set of the fifth Dirty Harry film, "The Dead Pool," in 1988.

Honoring Courage: Grenadier Guards and Crimean War Veterans Charles Manners, William Webster, and Henry Lemmen, Posed with Their Medals in 1854.

Innovative Family Fun: Charles Steinlauf and His Family Enjoy a Ride on His Four-Position Bicycle Invention, 1939.

... plus many more inside the video.
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  • CharMaine Added Love looking back (colorized or not) to see how far we have come and how things used to be. Nice time capsule here. Thanks, Mel!