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The Best Episodes of Photos That Changed The World

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Special series looking at the defining moments of the last century, caught on camera. Hear the stories behind world-changing photos from photographers, eyewitnesses, reporters, historians and more.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Photos That Changed The World Season 1 Episode 9 - The Lady in the Mask
    8.2/10(10 votes)

    #1 - The Lady in the Mask

    S1:E9

    The image of a commuter clutching a mask to her badly burnt face during the London 7/7 bombings brings home the threat of terrorism in the UK.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Photos That Changed The World Season 1 Episode 3 - The Terror of War (Napalm Girl)
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #2 - The Terror of War (Napalm Girl)

    S1:E3

    Captured running from an attack in terror, the chilling image of 9-year-old Kim Phuc is thought to have helped end the Vietnam War.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Photos That Changed The World Season 1 Episode 11 - Tank Man
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Tank Man

    S1:E11

    A look at the Tiananmen Square image that shocked the world - Jeff Widener's photo of a man stood before a column of tanks in 1989.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Photos That Changed The World Season 1 Episode 4 - Hunting the President
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Hunting the President

    S1:E4

    Photographer Ron Edmonds made history when he captured the moment that John Hinckley Jr fired a gun at President Reagan as he waved at crowds.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Photos That Changed The World Season 1 Episode 5 - The Hooded Man
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #5 - The Hooded Man

    S1:E5

    A look at one of the most memorable images of the Iraq war - a photo taken by one of several soldiers who tortured Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Photos That Changed The World Season 1 Episode 8 - The Drowned Boy
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #6 - The Drowned Boy

    S1:E8

    Captured lying face down on a Turkish beach, the heart-wrenching image of two-year-old refugee Aylan Kurdi caused international outrage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Photos That Changed The World Season 1 Episode 10 - The Moors Murders
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    #7 - The Moors Murders

    S1:E10

    The focus falls on Ian Brady's 'trophy' shot of fellow murderer Myra Hindley, which captures her looking down on the grave of victim John Kilbride.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Photos That Changed The World Season 1 Episode 2 - The Royal Kiss
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #8 - The Royal Kiss

    S1:E2

    A look at the iconic photo of Charles and Diana's Royal Wedding balcony kiss. Some say their body language indicated the troubles that lay ahead.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Photos That Changed The World Season 1 Episode 6 - Munich Massacre
    7.8/10(7 votes)

    #9 - Munich Massacre

    S1:E6

    Kurt Strumpf's photo of a terrorist at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games grew into a symbol of the 21-hour stand-off and its resulting bloodbath.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Photos That Changed The World Season 1 Episode 7 - Mandela's Walk to Freedom
    7.8/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Mandela's Walk to Freedom

    S1:E7

    Fists clenched and walking hand-in-hand with Winnie, Greg English's image of Nelson Mandela leaving prison gave hope to millions across the world.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Photos That Changed The World Season 1 Episode 1 - Iranian Embassy Siege
    7.7/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Iranian Embassy Siege

    S1:E1

    In 1980, photographers captured the SAS as they stormed through the Iranian Embassy in London in pursuit of the six gunmen who had taken it over.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Photos That Changed The World Season 1 Episode 12 - A Man on the Moon
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #12 - A Man on the Moon

    S1:E12

    With insight from British astronaut Tim Peake, this is a look at how one iconic image from the Apollo 11 mission changed the way we see our planet.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"The Lady in the Mask" is the best rated episode of "Photos That Changed The World". It scored 8.2/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/16/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Terror of War (Napalm Girl)".