Archaeological workers extract the mummified bodies of two adults and three children from Pompeii, May 1, 1961
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Toppled statue at Stanford University following the 1906 San Francisco earthquake
Michelangelo's Statue of David, created between 1501 and 1504, is known for its remarkable details, particularly in the right hand.
This iconic statue was carved from a single 6-ton slab of marble that had been discarded by two other sculptors due to flaws. The marble lay exposed to the elements for 26 years before a 26-year-old Michelangelo was awarded the contract.
Michelangelo began his work on September 13th, 1501, and dedicated two years of his life to carving out this masterpiece.
The Statue of David stands at an impressive 17 feet (5.18 meters) tall, featuring an enlarged head and right hand. These proportions were adjusted to ensure visibility from below, as the statue was originally intended to be placed on the cathedral's roof.
A diver showing the skull of a crew member of the 17th-century Swedish Vasa ship, one of the seven most complete skulls from which faces have been reconstructed, between 1956 and 1961,
Marilyn Monroe in line to buy a hot dog, NYC,1957.
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