Postman empties mailbox attached to a German tram. Berlin,1920.

Postman empties mailbox attached to a German tram. Berlin,1920. As the sound of tram bells tolled in the streets of Berlin in 1920, a postman made his rounds, emptying the mailbox attached to one of the trams. He collected the various letters and postcards, sorting them for delivery. In a city that had changed so much in the years since the war, the postman’s job was a reminder of simpler times. Even in the midst of difficult times, the mail was still being delivered. The mail was a crucial link to the past, connecting Berliners to family and friends all … Postman empties mailbox attached to a German tram. Berlin,1920. részletei…

Looted church bells amass at Hamburg Harbor, to be melted down for the German war effort, 1944.

In 1944, a heartbreaking sight took place at Hamburg Harbor in Germany. Hundreds of looted church bells from across Europe were being collected and melted down in order to help with the German war effort. Many of the bells had come from churches that had been destroyed by war, or were taken from churches as a form of retribution. It was a stark reminder of the destruction caused by war and the lengths that governments will go to in order to fuel their military efforts. As the bells were melted down, it symbolized a loss of heritage and culture, and … Looted church bells amass at Hamburg Harbor, to be melted down for the German war effort, 1944. részletei…

Group of men wearing an early design of the Michelin Man mascot. Berlin, Germany, 1928.

In 1928, a group of men in Berlin, Germany, were photographed wearing an early design of the iconic Michelin Man mascot. The Michelin Man, which first appeared on French Michelin tires in 1898, is one of the world’s most recognized logos and continues to be used today. The Michelin Man is constructed from a series of tires, and his smiling face and rotund shape have helped to make him an instantly recognizable figure. This early design of the Michelin Man mascot showcases the evolution of the logo and its continued use over the years. Group of men wearing an early design of the Michelin Man mascot. Berlin, Germany, 1928. részletei…