What Historical Figures Would Actually Look Like In Modern Times

King Tut

We wouldn’t know too much about the ruling pharaoh of Egypt from 1334-1324 B.C if it weren’t for archaeologist Howard Carter. He discovered Tut’s tomb in 1922. According to CT scans, it was found that he died at only 19, primarily due to malaria. Results show that the Pharaoh suffered from a noticeable overbite, fractured lower leg, and congenital deformities caused by inbreeding.

Nefertiti

Unlike other queens in the Egyptian lineage, Nefertiti was depicted as a more powerful queen when compared to others. Like her grandson, we were introduced to the queen when her tomb was discovered – although she was buried upside down. CT scans revealed a beautiful face (with a few wrinkles) considering she raised six children.

Cleopatra

We have seen depictions in movies, but those interpretations always leave us wondering what she truly looked like. Based on history, it was found that she wasn’t only beautiful, but was also brilliant. When M.A. Ludwig gave her an artistic depiction, it showed us a sharp nose and masculine features. This might explain that it wasn’t just her beauty that attracted many of Rome’s most excellent men.

Julius Caesar

He was famously known for his impeccable military exploits and successful campaigns across Europe. However, we only see Caesar in sculpture or in painting. Today, we can see him in a different light. When his facial skull was scanned, it was revealed that he had quite a large head (forehead and all).

Queen Elizabeth I

Queen Elizabeth’s reign lasted from 1559-1603; beginning upon the death of her brother and sister. Currently, we only get to see her in paintings, leaving historians to ask what she looked like. Scanning her face with 3-D printing technology finally showed how contemporary her face actually was

Mary Queen of Scots

Mary Stuart become Queen when she was just 6 days old. Shortly after her father passed away, she was then sent to France to study and develop in the French court. Eventually, she came back home to Scotland in 1559. Like Shakespeare, Dr. Caroline Wilkinson scanned her face. This recreation shows Mary between 19 and 26 years old

Alexander The Great

Alexander the Great was known to have a condition called Heterochromia, wherein the eyes each have a different color. In many descriptions of the Great King, he’s also been given golden curly hair – explaining the lighter skin tone in the picture. Regardless, this never affected his public prestige

Jane Austen

It’s been quite a long time since we’ve heard or seen the astounding British author Jane Austin. However, if she were around today, she would definitely be on the New York Times’ Best Seller list and probably named as one of society’s best dressers, as well

Anne Boleyn

Anne Boleyn was the Queen of England from 1533 to 1536, and her role in the British Empire’s political and religious outburst sparked the start of the English Reformation. She was notably known to be King Henry VIII’s second wife. She was beheaded for treason

Louis XV

Despite having more popular predecessors like Louis XIV the Sun King, he is still the second-longest reigning monarch in French history. He was well-known for having Madame De Pompadour as his mistress.

Catherine Parr

She may not be the most famous wife of King Henry, but she made a name for herself, either way. Her reign lasted from 1543 to 1547. While she generally blends in with Henry’s other wives, she did raise Henry’s children – Edward, Mary, and Elizabeth. Without her, we wouldn’t have seen Queen Elizabeth’s reign.

Emperor Augustus

Emperor Augustus, formerly known as Octavius, was the nephew of Julius Caesar and the first emperor of Rome. He was surrounded by controversy despite his smarts and ruthless entrance as an emperor. During his reign, Rome was deemed to be peaceful.

Caligula

Caligula was the third emperor of the Roman Empire and was part of the Julio Claudian Dynasty. Regardless of his great lineage, he was known for being a total brat. His reign lasted for three years and ten months.

Mona Lisa

She may not be part of a royal family, but her name has lasted through the ages. She was painted by the famous Leonardo Da Vinci – one of the most famous faces around the globe. Do you believe she would model or act in Hollywood?

Napoleon

Napoleon Bonaparte is one of the most famous – and infamous – world leaders in history. Napoleon first gained fame as a military leader during the French Revolution, and then parlayed that into a 10-year reign as the Emperor of France before he was defeated and eventually banished.