Trapped in black and white, historical figures often seem just that — historical. But colorized portraits remind us that these famous people from the past were real human beings with hopes, fears, and dreams. However, adding color to historical photos is easier said than done.
Amelia Earhart
After flying in an airplane for the first time in 1920, Amelia Earhart decided she wanted to fly one herself. She took flying lessons, and soon became the most prominent female pilot of her time. In 1922, she became the first woman to fly above 14,000 feet. Ten years later, she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Wikimedia Commons
Tragically, Earhart's love for the skies would also lead to her mysterious death — while she was attempting to fly around the world. On July 2, 1937, Earhart and her navigator went missing somewhere over the Pacific Ocean. Her disappearance remains unsolved — and one of the greatest mysteries of the 20th century.
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