26 Famous Photos And Their Backstories
Turns out some pictures need 1,000 words.

There are certain photos that are iconic and recognizable, and have become well-known cultural touchstones. But as it turns out, some of those well-known images have virtually unknown backstories. And some of them have even been heavily edited. Which is saying something, in the pre-Photoshop era.
For example ...


Christopher Columbus

Abe Lincoln





Doctored Photos







Iceberg Doctoring

Tiananmen Square


Sir Arthur Conan Doyle


Joseph Stalin





