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Haunting photographs show historical events erupting into the present day

By George Dvorsky Published April 10, 2013, 6:40 pm ET

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In 2010, award-winning artist and photographer Seth Taras put together these stunning blended images for the History Channel as part of their “Know Where You Stand” campaign.

All images Seth Taras/History Channel. Top: Lakehurst, New Jersey, USA 1937/2004.

Saint-Laurent-sur-Mec, Normandy, France 1944/2004.

The terrace of the Palais de Chaillot, Paris, 1940/2004.

On the Strasse des siebzehnten Juni, Berlin 1989/2004.

H/t Twisted Swifter via PetaPixel.

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