A visual journey through two centuries of history: this book collects 100 iconic photographs that captured crucial moments in human history. From world wars to space exploration, civil rights movements to climate change, each image is a window into the past, present, and even a possible future. Taken by legendary photographers or anonymous witnesses of their time, these pictures showcase the powerful storytelling ability of photography as a tool of collective memory. A striking, emotional, and visually rich volume—this updated edition of a bestselling classic brings history into sharp focus for today’s readers.

Roberto Mottadelli directs the Iceigeo editorial lab in Milan and is a lecturer at the Department of Cultural and Environmental Heritage at the University of Milan, where he contributes to courses on visual culture.

Gianni Morelli is a geographer by training and a novelist by passion. Over the years, he has travelled extensively, worked with renowned research institutes, and gained significant experience in publishing.

Margherita Giacosa is an art historian with a passion for graphic design and illustration. She has long been involved in the publishing world, working as an author and editor for various publishing houses, with a keen interest in contemporary culture and history.