Popular History Photos

What is it that makes children so cute? It doesn't have to be a relative or your own child, but just about any photo of a child can immediately trigger the "aww that's cute" cue in our minds. Is it their smiles or oversized eyes? Whatever the reasons, children have always been seen as adorable. Checkout some snapshots below that are sure to make you smile.

The truth about Daniel Boone's hat, a Vice Presidential candidate who pardoned a witch, living descendants of a pre-Civil War President, the last Civil War widow died in 2003. . . what we consider as historical facts often isn't true. Which of the following did you know and what surprises you? Did you know that toilets that flush date back to the 26th century BCE, but pre-sliced bread is less than a hundred years old?

These historical photos are popular! They have created quite a buzz based on the comments made by the community. You'd think that the most popular photos would be of celebrities. But while there are some familiar faces, many are of photos that you might just find in an old shoe box at home. Whether the photos put a smile on your face, a song in your head, inspire a fashion statement, or tug at your heart strings, join the discussions by clicking on the photos below.

These popular photos were the most favorited by the community in 2015. Some photos gathered attention because of the image, and some stood out from the crowd because of the story associated with the photo. Select any photo to see what people are saying about these popular family history photos.