The First Image of the Temple of Zeus
This image was shot in 1842 and is the first photographic image of the Temple of Zeus. It was taken in Athens, Greece. These ancient ruins were a popular subject matter for many young photographers that aspired to use new technology to capture the world’s past.
The Oldest Image of Anesthesia
This picture used the daguerreotype method to capture this team of doctors giving anesthesia to a man by the name of Edward Gilbert Abbott. The procedure was done in Boston, and the photograph was reportedly taken in 1847. The substance was administered through ether.