The innovations in the slideshow below each involve a reworked moment in history. We all learned what happened during the Renaissance and are aware of historical figures like Gandhi, cavemen and samurai warriors. But what about LEGO Gandhi, Renaissance-era superheroes or Inquisition-inspired fashion? Such creative reinterpretations surely deserve a spot in the history books--maybe.
Forget everything you learned in history class and cycle through this cluster. It'll tell you everything you really need to know about world history.
35 Reworked Moments in History
From Inquisition Fashion to Renaissance Superheroes:
Marissa Brassfield — Feb 28, 2009 — Social Good

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Sword Fighting Females
Traditional Japanese Samurai Lessons Just For Women

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Cleopatra Fashion
Paris Hilton's Latest Fashion Influenced By Egyptian History

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Historical Footwear Exhibits
The Bata Shoe Museum
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Etched Samurai Racing Suits
The Tattoo Ykz. by Dainese
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Portraits of Historical Female Icons
‘Regal Twelve' by Alexia Sinclair
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Artistic Advertising
Hotel Ads Imitate Renaissance Masters
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Samurai-Inspired Fashion Editorials
‘Superhero Worship' by Adriana Gerasimova
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Gothic Renaissance Fashion
Louise Simmonds ‘Alter' Collection is her First
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Remixed Renaissance Art
10 Mona Lisa Parodies
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Renaissance SuperHeroes
Worth1000 Masterpieces Showcase Quirky Creativity
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Street Art History Lessons
Pure Evil Pearly Kings
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Free Historic Homes
Just Repair & Move In
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LEGO To Make History Fun
Ghandi, Castro, Archimedes Figurines
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500 Years of Art in a Few Minutes
Teaching Art History Through Morphing Technology
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Inquisition Inspired Fashion
Mads Lehn Kruse Brings Back Dark Ages
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Faking Intimate History
Museum of Communism Showcases Stalin & Lenin Intimacy
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Samurai-Inspired Denim
Evisu International Jeans
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Caveman Scentvertising
Lynx 'Instinct' Ad Captures Prehistoric Women on the Prowl
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Historical Lollipops
Head Pops
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Ninja Weapon Fridge Magnets
Throwing Star Note Holders
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Renaissance Art Fusion
Transfiguration Blends Photography and Portraiture
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Renaissance Inspired Ads
Reebok's Birth of Venus
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LEGO For History
Inauration Lego-cy Stars 1000+ LEGO Figurines, Including Obama
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Historical Figures in Underwear
“Balls” Print Campaign
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Ninja-Inspired Thumbtacks
Throwing Stars Make Even the Lamest Cubicle Look Cool
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Living Dinosaurs
A Night at LA Natural History Museum
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Tableware Totems
Canadian History Interpreted As Stacking Cups
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New 7 Wonders of the World
Vote Now & Become a Part of History!
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Prehistoric Social Media Parodies
The Office Spoofed by Dinosaurs
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Historical Art on Currency
Gazeta Mercantil Ads
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Futuristic Historical Art
Last Star Wars Supper
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Biblically Correct Tours
Christians Rewriting History
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Animated Historic Documents
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Related Ideas
Sci-Fi-Honoring Toy Puzzle Books
LEGO and Star Wars Unveils the Force of Creativity Book
Villain-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear
Marvel and KITH Join Forces Again on a Honorary Capsule
Retooled Reimagined Lifestyle Sneakers
Masha Popova Remixes a Pair of adidas Superstars
Enchanting Classic-Animation-Inspired Jewelry
Girls Crew Features Collections for Various Fandoms
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Comic Book Hero Collectibles
Mattel Celebrates Iconic Comic Book Heroes with a New Line-Up
GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
Surplus Fabric Childrenswear
The Remake by Burberry Repurposes Excess Fabrics and Yarns
GenAI Confectionery Posters
The My Cadbury Era Tool Puts People into Retro Posters with AI
Collectible Historical Figurines
PIX! is Dropping Designs Inspired by Icons in Art, Music & More
Buildable 3D Superhero Displays
The Gotham City Skyline Set Recreates an Iconic City in LEGO
Voting-Themed Fashion Ads
Reformation's 'You've Got the Power' Campaign Stars Monica Lewinsky
History-Centric Advertisements
Royal Ontario Museum's Epic Natural History Ad is Inspiring
Spring Fashion Blooms
Reformation Drops Seasonal Wardrobe Refresh with Sustainable Flair
Brand Heritage Watch Collections
GUESS Celebrates with the Launch of Four Iconic Watches
Show-Inspired Block Puzzle Kits
Martin_Studio Creates a Bright Golden Girls LEGO Kit
GenAI Storybook Illustrators
Storybooks Turns Kids' Beloved Toys into Main Characters
Inspiring Role Model Dolls
Barbie Role Models Celebrate Women from Around the World
Individuality-Focused Brand Campaigns
Adidas Originals' New Campaign Champions Timeless Classics
Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Moleskine Presents 'Unleash Your Genius' at BASE Milano
Tablet-Integrated Fashion
The Lenovo Tab Wear Collection Explores the Concept of "Me Time"
Revived Celebrated Home Decor
Ikea Brings Back Archives in the Nytillverkad Vintage Collection
Tailored Retail Experiences
Levi’s Reinvents Retail with NextGen Indigo Shopping Experience
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
France-Inspired High Jewelry Collections
Louis Vuitton Launches Awakened Hands, Awakened Minds
Nostalgic Cellphone Digital Devices
Aalto University Launched the Nokia Design Archives
Destigmatizing Period Comical Kits
ModiBodi and Justyna Green Relaunch the First Period Kit
Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs
Fendi and MAD Architects Join Forces on a Futuristic Capsule
Rediscovered Iconic Masterpieces
A Long-Lost Work from Gustav Klimt Will Embark on a Global Tour
Sci-Fantasy Fashion Collections
Forever 21 and Netflix Draw Inspiration from Rebel Moon
Archaeology-Inspired Eco-Friendly Apparel
AELIS Debuts the History and High Technology Collection
Villain-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
©SAINT Mxxxxxx Celebrates Heath Ledger's Joker in New Capsule
Film-Inspired Whimsical Rental Homes
Airbnb Adds the Latest Addition to its Icons Program
Recycled Metal Jewellery
Reformation X Clair Waight Keller Create a Limited-Edition Collection
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Functional Illuminated Bricks
Omar Gandhi Architects Creates the OG Brick Light for Various Uses
Nostalgic LEGO Roller Skates
The LEGO® Creator 3-in-1 Girls Retro Roller Skate is Playful
Anime-Inspired Fashion Collections
The DGK x Afro Samurai Collection Pays Homage to Japan
Family-Friendly Interactive Museums
LEGO's Superpower Studios is Devoted to Hands-On Play
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion
DAIRIKU Introduces a Limited Star Wars Collection
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Playful Hotel Campaigns
BWH Hotels Launches a Campaign to Reclaim Stolen Treasures
Animation-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear
Highsnobiety Presents a Special Pixar Collection
AI Past Life Storytellers
Past Life AI Offers a Glimpse Into the Past Using Images and Questions
Reimagined Beloved Character Comics
Marvel and Disney Imagine Mickey Mouse and Friends as Heroes
Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Creations Celebrates Keiichi Tanaami with Whimsical Designs
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Artful Accessory Ranges
Patricia Nash Designs' Renaissance Revival Collection References History
Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Remasters Takashi Murakami's Superflat Animation
Fall-Ready Explorative Fashion
Napajiri Presents the Future Heritage Capsule for FW24
Iconic Vacation Itineraries
Intrepid Travel Launches Epic Vacays Inspired by Blockbuster Films
Empowering Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
Impactful Gaming Experiences
Humanity Games Combines Retro Gameplay With Real-World Lessons
AI Fairytale Generator
WizFairy Can Create a Personalized Magical Tale in Minutes
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Pre-Loved Shoppping Events
eBay's Recommerce Day Champions Sustainable Shopping
Collaborative Auction Experiences
Hospitality Meets Collectible Art Through This Auction Event
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Unique Volume-Inspired Watches
Swatch Launched its 'Swatch Encyclopedia' Collection
Historical Humankind Coffee Books
Hungry Minds Presents The Book to Nurture Childlike Curiousity
Stylish Romance-Themed Capsules
Reformation Introduces The Love Collection for Valentine's Day
Collectible Circular Design Exhibitions
Isola Presents Nothing Happens if Nothing Happens
Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits
Ai Weiwei Presents Ai in Red Made from Bright LEGO Bricks
Spiritual Meditation Chair Exhibitions
Andrés Reisinger Presents the 12 Chairs for Meditation Show
Race-Inspired Puzzle Collections
LEGO and Formula 1 Launch a New Build the Thrill Series
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations
These Artful Watches Feature Masterpieces from the MET
Time-Traveling Internet Searches
'Search a Year' Helps You Explore Web History with Precision
Reinterpreted Retro Denim Spots
Beyoncé Stars in Chapter Three of Levi’s 'REIMAGINE Campaign'
Cookie-Twisting Commercials
The OREO Super Bowl 2024 Spot Revisits Pivotal Moments in History
Branded Creativity-Focused Workshops
The LEGO Group Unveils Its 2025 Creativity Workshop Series
AI-Generated Elizabethan Experiences
The Museum of Shakespeare Will Recreate 16th Century England
Italian Heritage Brand Identities
Sergio Soldano Launches Tableau D’Art in Cannes and Genoa
Vintage-Inspired Sleep Sets
Reformation’s First-Ever PJ Collection Debuts Elevated Nightwear
Iconic Doll-Inspired Exhibitions
Barbie: The Exhibition Opens at London's Design Museum
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
Exploratory Art Exhibits
The Saga of the Department Stores Exhibit Explores Shopping’s Evolution
Brand Heritage Exhibitions
'Stone Islands' Archival Exhibition is on Display at Holt Renfrew
Cheeky Recliner-Focused Campaigns
The Lovesac Company Changes the Social Image of the Recliner
Cartoon Turtle Figurines
Teljesnegyzet Turns the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to LEGOs
Video-Promoted Urban Transformation Initiatives
Renewing Shanghai is a Video Documentary Series
Artist-Inspired Intricate Timepieces
Jaeger-LeCoultre Adds to the Reverso Tribute Collection
AI-Powered Historical Chat Apps
Hello History Facilitates Conversations with Influential Figures
Historic Beachside Mediterranean Resorts
India Mahdavi Reimagines the Monte-Carlo Beach Resort
Global Digital Marketplaces
Renaissance Hotels' R FINDS Shares Goods from Local Artisans
Garment-Mending Events
Fashion Revolution's Mend in Public Day Encourages Repair & Reuse
Curved Minimal Chair Exhibitions
Studio Booboon Unveils the Playful Reappropriation Exhibit
Brand Staple-Highlighting Luxe Fashion
Kiko Kostadinov Drops the New Rathbone/Newman Capsule
Animated Biographical Movies
Pharrell's Piece by Piece Biopic is Animated with LEGOs
Miniature Deadstock Denim-Dressed Models
Material Exchange Builds a Cheeky and Creative Display
Reimagined Film Brick-Form Shows
LEGO Recreates Iconic Pixar Films for Bricktoons on Disney+
Show Skit-Inspired Puzzle Sets
A New LEGO Design Reflect an Iconic Mr. Bean Skit
Art Sculpture Miniature Replicas
LEGO Creates a Miniature LOVE Replica to Rest on a Table
Vintage Projector Puzzle Kits
The LEGO Magic Lantern by Norders is a Functional Projector
History-Centric Recipe Cookbooks
The Tasting History Cookbook Features Global Recipes
Reflective Kaleidoscope-Inspired Puzzles
Milan Sekiz Designs the KaLEGOidoscope Set
Celebratory Photo Collections
Sonic Editions Honors Black Icons with an Exclusive Photo Collection
Kindergarten-Focused Hands-On Learning Solutions
LEGO® Education Science Enhances Learning
War Boat-Inspired Timepieces
William Wood Designs the Dunkirk Watch with Various Commands
Traditional Cartoon Artwork
Tokyo's National Museum Presents Hello Kitty: As I Change, So Does She
Artist-Inspired Flower Puzzle Sets
BelgianDesigner's LEGO Ideas is Inspired by Murakami's Work
Generative AI Historical Art
Google Presents the Art Selfie 2 Feature Fusing Art and Selfies
Modern Baby Apparel Lines
Gerber Childrenswear Launches Modern Moments™ by Gerber® Lifestyle Brand
Re-Invented Comic Book Collections
Veve Comics Offers a New Way to read and Collect Comic Books
Classic Board Game Remakes
Dungeons & Dragons Takes on a Celebratory Modernized Update
Iconic Painting-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Creates its Own Girl with a Pearl Earring Art Piece
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
3D Royalty-Based Museums
The Princess Diana Museum Features a Virtually Guided Experience
Parametric Style Video Games
Zaha Hadid Architects and Epic Games Add to Re:Imagine London
Sustainable Kids Cartoon Capsules
Primark & Disney Unveil a Collection Inspired by The Lion King
Historical Architecture Game Blocks
LEGO Unveils the Notre-Dame de Paris Set
Historic Bird-Like Contraption Recreations
LEGO Icons Creates the Flying Machine Set by da Vinci
Personalized Story Creators
TinkerTell Offers AI-Crafted Stories That Make Every Child the Hero
Reinventive Denim Campaigns
Chapter Two of the REIMAGINE Campaign Honors Levi's Denim Heritage
Celebratory Anniversary Exhibitions
K-Way Celebrates 60 Years with an Immersive Display in Milan
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Refined Spring-Centric Apparel
Helly Hensen's HH-118389225 Drops the Reimagined Icons Capsule
Museum-Replicating Puzzle Sets
LEGO Icons Presents the New Natural History Museum Set
Inclusion-Focused Design Partnerships
Barbie's New Initative Spotlights Black Designers for BHM
Superhero Headquarter Puzzle Sets
LEGO Group Transforms the X-Mansion into an Intricate LEGO Set
AAPI Heritage-Honoring Exhibitions
3.1 Phillip Lim Presents the Crafting Selfhood Exhibition
Fast-Paced History Games
ZoomYear Challenges Players to Guess the Year a Photograph Was Taken
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Puzzle Animated Biopic Trailers
LEGO and Pharrell Unveil the Piece by Piece Trailer
Daily History Reminders
Today in History Offers a Fascinating Glimpse into Past Historical Events
Tropical Modernism Stage Designs
A Team of Designers Form a South Asian Stage at Glastonbury
Daily Inspirational Quotes
Models of Life Offers Real, Inspirational Quotes and Narratives
Custom Timeline Builders
Create and Share Custom Timelines Instantly With TimelineCraft
Politically Artful Textile Shows
Barbican Hosts Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art
Computer Evolution Museums
Evolution Museum Explores Iconic Computers Through History
History Preserving Renovation Projects
Studio Anne Holtrop Renovates the Siyadi Pearl Museum
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Slaugherhouse-Transformed Unique Museums
Cave Bureau Creates the Anthropocene Museum 9.0
History-Honoring Vibrant Coins
The Royal Canadian Mint Engages with the History of Making Change