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Martial MariachiIn this photo from the December 1990 issue, a mariachi band serenades newlyweds on the way to their reception in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Mariachi bands have been around since the 1860s, when France occupied Mexico.
photograph by DANNY LEHMAN, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION

These 28 vintage Nat Geo photos are candid snapshots of the past

ByEslah Attar and Melody Rowell
May 15, 2020

Our photography archive is a treasure trove of timeless moments. Here's a riveting peek into our vast image catalog.

For more vintage pictures, visit our Photo of the Day, a daily look into the past through our historic collection.

Eslah Attar curates Photo of the Day. Melody Rowell writes and researches the captions.

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