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The Real Stories Behind 7 Iconic Images (2023x11)

: 05, 2023

Famous photographs like the Migrant Mother and Elvis meeting Nixon tell stories without words. Sometimes, though, those stories can be misleading or incomplete. In this episode of The List Show, Erin McCarthy shares the real stories behind some famous photos. She explains why Albert Einstein was snapped sticking his tongue out and how Princess Diana ended up cutting a rug with John Travolta.