Category: Then & Now
Compare history with the present in fascinating “Then and Now” photo pairs. See how cities, landmarks, and people changed over time.
These visual contrasts show the beauty of transformation and the persistence of heritage.
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#3 The great Swiss geologist Louis Agassiz decided to dive down to get a look at what was going on inside the earth.
A playful “Then & Now” scene brings the past into the present, showing a black-and-white cutout of Louis Agassiz appearing to dive headfirst into the ground, as if eager to peer inside the earth. The surreal illusion turns a quiet outdoor terrace into a moment of historical imagination, blending an old portrait-style figure with a…
