We often think of history in black and white, quite literally. And that’s because most very old photographs are indeed monochrome, taken before a time when images could easily and affordably be ...

History looks boring in black and white until someone decides to give it life with color. Suddenly the past jumps off the page with people, streets, and moments that feel shockingly real. You see ...

Black-and-white photos have their own nostalgic charm, but sometimes they can feel a little distant, like glimpses of a world we can’t quite connect with. Now, imagine seeing those same vintage ...

Photos often shape the way we look at people we don't know. But if a person died a long time ago and the only remaining portraits of them are damaged black-and-whites, we might not get the full ...

During the Great Depression, lives were reshaped, fortunes were lost, and hope endured. This period is etched in the sepia-toned pages of history. But this time, we're bringing those memories to life ...

An Army unit’s series of color re-creations of old black-and-white photos is a reminder of the battles Black soldiers have fought in war and in the fight for equality at home. To mark Black History ...

Black and white history can feel distant, like something sealed off in a textbook, but color has a way of bringing the past to life. Suddenly, the people of 1922 don’t seem like figures from another ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Commercial photography -- 20th ...