All of you history, anthropology, and archeology-loving Pandas out there, hang on to your seats. Have we got a treat in store for you! If you’ve ever wondered what historical figures would look like if they were alive right here and now, then look no further—Becca Saladin has you covered. Becca, who works as a full-time graphic designer, created the Royalty Now series as a way to bring the past into the present and to help us look at history from a new angle. Check out Becca’s newest historical reimaginings below and remember to upvote your faves. Let us know which of the artist’s pieces you enjoyed the most, too.
Becca told Bored Panda that each image takes her from 4 to 5 hours to create. Sometimes, even longer. "Many people think I just use an app or just simply face-swap them, but it's much more complex than that in order to make it look as realistic as possible," she said. Read on for our full interview with the graphic designer.