Rare photographs reveal youthful appearances of historical figures

Rarely seen photographs provide a different perspective on the early lives of world-renowned historical figures. While many icons are defined by specific, classic images in the public consciousness—such as Albert Einstein’s unruly hair or Marilyn Monroe’s platinum blonde aesthetic—these images capture them before they became global symbols.

Featured figures include Marilyn Monroe, Charlie Chaplin, Karl Lagerfeld, Albert Einstein, Ernest Hemingway, Vincent van Gogh, Elvis Presley, Steve Jobs, Stephen Hawking, and Queen Elizabeth II.