Famous Historical Figures Look Completely Different Than You Think

Published on 03/28/2022
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Johann Sebastian Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach was one of the most famous musicians of all time, having been born in 1685. In the sphere of music, the composer had been a prodigy. He started out playing the organ, but it was his church music compositions that made him famous. Only a handful of people have ever accomplished what he has.

Johann Sebastian Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach

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What Bach Really Looked Like

Dr. Caroline Wilkinson used his skull cast to replicate his likeness. Bach was buried in an unmarked grave for a long time. A century and a half later, when the church where he was buried was being renovated, they uncovered his remains. They noticed a skull that looked like his and concluded it was his. The effort yielded the image below.

What Bach Really Looked Like

What Bach Really Looked Like

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