Yes, it should come as no surprise that Italian dictator Benito Mussolini has been photographed, seeing as how he lived until the far-flung future of 1945, but there are a number of much older photographs, such as this one from November of 1923. By that time, he was already the Prime Minister of Italy, but that doesn’t mean he can’t get dressed up in a national militia uniform and give us his biggest… grin.
There is no photo evidence that Mussolini actually smiled. Sure, he might look dapper in this pic, but remember, he was the principal founder of fascism and a socialist and fascist dictator (though, of course, we repeat ourselves) who was on the wrong side during World War II. He had style, but that’s the only good thing we can say.
Grand Duchess Anastasia
She might not have been around for very long, but this young ruling family member still has an important place in history. She was the youngest of four daughters of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and his wife, Alexandra Fyodorovna. Anastasia and the rest of her family lost their lives on the night of July 17, 1918, because of the Bolshevik secret police.
During the time of Communist rule, nobody knew where she was buried, which gave rise to myths that she had escaped and was living undercover. This has been proven to be untrue (DNA evidence from 2008 has proved that remains of all four of the Tsar’s daughters have been recovered). We’re unsure exactly when this picture was taken, but she appears to be no older than twelve.
Princess Angeline
Chief Seattle, a revered Native American leader, fostered harmonious relations with the early European settlers who arrived in the region that would become present-day Oregon. Among his children, his eldest daughter, Kikisoblu, shared a special connection with the settlers. To honor her noble lineage, she was bestowed the name "Princess Angeline," which served as a reminder of her regal heritage.
Embracing a modest existence, Princess Angeline settled in the burgeoning town named after her father. Far removed from the world of politics, she engaged in humble livelihoods, offering laundry services and crafting hand-woven baskets to sustain herself. Despite her unassuming lifestyle, Princess Angeline embodied the resilience and adaptability of her people, serving as a testament to the enduring legacy of Chief Seattle and the cultural fusion that shaped the region's history.
Gertrude Stein
Gertrude Stein was born in 1874 and was best known for her contribution to the world of literature and uncompromising culture. In the past century, she was known as one of America's most famous art collectors. She attracted her way many other well-known names, such as Pablo Picasso and Earnst Hemingway, who together embraced the modernist style.
One of Gertrude Stein's most famous lines is "A rose is a rose is a rose," which was part of the "Sacred Emily." Released in 1913, the quote means things are what they are, let them be. Stein's intellectual spirit is clearly shown in this photo, reflecting the pure art she was involved in, so special to that era.
James Joyce
Amongst others, the appreciated Irish novelist James Joyce contributed some of the most famous quotes and phrases such as "Ulysses" and "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man." His work transformed modern literature and his words left a mark that is still unbeatable today. Joyce was experimental.
He would use words in ways that were not familiar at the time and introduced new and exciting literary methods such as monologs and symbolic parallels. His paper and pen tell the story of life in Dublin and take the readers on a lifetime journey of complexity, captivating landscapes, and revolution.