Historical photos are really amazing to see because they give us an idea of how everything changes over the course of time. Seeing how different people dressed in the ’60s in comparison to us is definitely something interesting to take notice of. However, the downside of historical photos is that they are black and white which means that we don’t actually get to see the full picture and how everything looked back then.
Fortunately, Photoshop experts all over the world have taken as a hobby to colorize historical pictures of famous people. Seeing historical figures in color is quite shocking and interesting at the same time since it makes them seem just like normal people. Without any further ado, let’s check out some amazing colorized photos of famous people.
Rasputin
The man we’re seeing in this photo is the mystical adviser in the court of Czar Nicholas II of Russia who’s sole purpose was to heal the Czar’s son but he did so much more than that.
Alfred Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock is the man who revolutionized the art of film making. One cool fact about this man is that he used practical effects for his movies which means that he didn’t use any green screen or FX effects.
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin looks quite different without his iconic mustache and top hat.
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was the president back in 1865 and this is how he would look like in color.
Joseph Stalin
Do you know who this handsome young man is? He is Joseph Stalin, one of the most influential Soviet ruler that ever lived.
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln appears once again on our list but this time without his famous beard.
Marie Curie
In case you are wondering who this woman is, then you should know that she is Marie Curie, the first woman to ever win a Nobel prize.
Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin is a man of many talents but his most important work has to be the contribution he paid to the theory of evolution.
George Orwell
George Orwell was one of the most influential English writers of his time. His books are still considered as a must read to this day.
The War is Over!
This has to be one of the most famous photos in the world. The photo shows a couple celebrating after hearing that the war was finally over.
Sharon Tate
This beautiful woman is Sharon Tate and she was a famous actress back in 1969.
Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla is a man of many talents that was born ahead of his time. He is mostly known for being an innovative inventor and engineer.
Albert Einstein
I believe Albert Einstein needs no introduction because everybody knows him for being the man behind the theory of relativity.
Che Guevara
Che Guevera was one of the most influential Marxists revolutionists that ever lived. His name is still spoken to this day.
Theodore Roosevelt
The man we’re seeing in this picture is Theodore Roosevelt, an American president that’s holding his grandson in his arms.
Princess Elizabeth
This little girl that’s celebrating her 13th birthday is Princess Elizabeth which will eventually grow up to become the Queen of England.
Civil War
These men are a fighting squad from the Civil War of America.
Alan Turing
Alan Turing is a genius that played a major role in the WWII.
Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand was the Archduke of Austria from 1863 until 1914.
John F, Kennedy
This man needs no introduction since everyone knows who he was. What’s interesting about this picture is that it shows a young John F. Kennedy when he was just a congressman who didn’t even dream of becoming president, but little did he know.
Al Capone
Al Capone was so infamous that there are countless movies and books made about him. Even though his name will forever live on as being the most fierce gangster, it will also remind everyone that the law always wins in the end.
Tsar Nicholas II of Russia
This photo was taken back in 1916 and it shows Tsar Nicholas II of Russia alongside his daughters and Cossack officers.
W.H. Murphy
The man on the left is W.H. Murphy and he is showing to the entire world that bulletproof vests actually work.
Yuri Gagarin
Yuri Gagarin is the first man to venture into space!
Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill is the man who led England to victory during the second World War.