These Newly-Colorized Historical Photos Reveal Shocking Things

Sophie Scholl

Sophie Scholl was an anti-Nazi activist who was convicted of high treason for handing out anti-war leaflets. She and her brother, Hans, were both executed at the guillotine. She was one of few activists who worked against the Nazis publicly. 

"West Meets East"

These two German brothers were separated by the Berlin Wall. They got to reunite during 1963's border pass agreement. However, it took 25 more years after this photo for the wall to permanently come down.

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The More You Know

  • Roman emperor Caligula planned to make his favourite horse a senator.
  • Joseph Stalin would remove the people he did not like from the photos. This was pre-photoshop times.
  • Since 1945, all British tanks have been equipped with the necessary items for making tea.
  • There was a pig that was hanged during the French Revolution because it bit someone.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.