Heartwarming Moments of History When Humans Chose Compassion Over Violence

Compassion and conflict are two important things in anyone's life. During conflict or violence it is very difficult for someone to look for compassion. Harmony and conflict are the natural phenomena and both are the two sides of a same issue. Today we've compiled a list of some mind blowing photographs showing no to hate and violence. These images are depicting love and affection. Take a look on the following photographs which set an example for all of us to choose compassion during conflict.

Joseph Dwyer carries an injured boy away from fire and to safety. [Iraq War, c. 2003 - 2011]

A soldier shares water and food with three children on Saipan. 

[c. July, 1944]

Protesters carry a wounded policeman to safety. [Turkey, 2013]

30 of The Most Iconic Photos From Our Past

Historic photos are always stunning to look at. Since the invention of photography historic photographs have played important part to record unique and special aspects of our life such as weddings, birthdays and occasional selfie. Even a single photo sometimes can tell you much more about history than a whole book you read. Below are some iconic photographs from our past that will not only tell you historical events but also demonstrate the triumph of the human spirit, power of loyalty and tone and values of yesteryear. Take a look!

First morning after Sweden changed from driving on the left side

 to driving on the right, 1967

106-year-old Armenian Woman guards home, 1990

A beautiful suicide – 23 year-old Evelyn McHale jumped from the 83rd floor of the Empire State Building  and landed on a United Nations limousine, 1947