Experience a visual journey through diverse images showcasing enchanting landscapes, flora and fauna, architectural marvels, artistic shots, personal moments and events, as well as lifestyle and fashion photographs. Each image seems to tell a unique story, mirrored with the captivating allure of real life.
Bound Foot X-ray (1920s)
Foot binding, a painful Chinese tradition lasting over a thousand years, symbolized status and beauty. A 1920’s x-ray of a 43-year-old woman starkly visualizes the cruel transformation of natural feet into “lotus feet”.
Infant X-Ray, Chicago (1942)
In 1942, amidst the turmoil of World War II, a little bundle of joy was held still for a diagnostic x-ray at the esteemed Provident Hospital located in Chicago.
Diamond Check X-Ray (1954)
In 1954, South Africa used X-ray surveillance on mine workers to prevent diamond theft, unintentionally exposing them to harmful radiation, highlighting both the dark underbelly of the precious stone industry and early misuse of medical technology.
