These Newly-Colorized Historical Photos Reveal Shocking Things

Winston Churchill and Charlie Chaplin

The British Prime Minister and the vaudeville star are pictured here on the set of "City Lights." Did you know these two were actually at political odds? Churchill visited the United States in 1929 and hung out on the film set, and when the film premiered in London in 1931, Chaplin was invited to dinner at Churchill's home.

Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso visited Cannes in 1958 and was photographed with this revolver that was given to him by Gary Cooper. He never fell victim to the "reclusive artist" trope. He loved to entertain, and often had Gary Cooper and his daughter to his ceramics studio in Vallauris. 

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The More You Know

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.