Märket, world's smallest island split between two nations, a 3.3-hectare Baltic islet shared by Sweden and Finland. The border, originally a straight line from an 1809 treaty, was redrawn in zigzag pattern in 1985. This adjustment was made to ensure a lighthouse, accidentally built on Swedish side in 1885, was placed within Finnish territory, without either country losing land overall. The island is uninhabited and home to an automated lighthouse, attracting visitors due to its unique history.

This incredible photograph from 1885 AD, of Anandibai Joshi of India, Keiko Okami of Japan, and Sabat Islambouli of Syria, who each became the first licensed female doctors in their respective countries. The three were students at the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania; one of the only places in the world at the time where women could study medicine. © Historical Photos #archaeohistories

Randall Champion was already dead when this photo was taken. He had been electrocuted while working on a utility pole in 1967, his heart stopped mid-shift. His colleague J.D. Thompson, without hesitation, climbed up and gave him mouth-to-mouth resuscitation while both were still strapped to the pole. The image, later dubbed “The Kiss of Life,” captured a moment of pure instinct and heroism. Champion survived the incident and lived for nearly 40 more years. 📷© Rocco Morabito #archaeohistories