25. First Photograph
In modern day society, we take the ability to take photos for granted, as many of us have never known any different. Cameras are so advanced we walk around with mini high-tech versions on our phones, and they’re constantly evolving. The eldest surviving photograph is pictured above, a truly historical event in itself, and it was captured in 1826-27 by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce. The photo is rough but it displays the view from a rooftop, captured over an eight-hour exposure period. Niépce used asphalt to coat the pewter plate during the process referred to as heliography.