Have you ever wondered what Julius Caesar might have looked like if he were born in today’s era instead of thousands of years ago? Do you imagine what it would’ve been like to have Queen Elizabeth I as a friend?

While we haven’t mastered the art of time travel yet, graphic designer and history enthusiast Becca Saladin has done a pretty darn good job at imagining what it would be like to see historical figures in present-day fashion and hairstyles. One day, Saladin became curious about what Anne Boelyn might look like today and set out to make a more life-like representation of her than the Anne we’ve all seen in historical portraits. Soon, Saladin was reimagining other historical figures — mostly royalty, but also actors and other significant people from the past — as they would look in today’s society. She combines real modern-day photos with references (such as paintings or sculptures) of her subjects, then edits them to create a realistic, recognizable version of the people we’ve learned about in our history books.

Here are some of Saladin’s cool creations. Make sure to check out her Instagram account, Royalty Now, for more!

Benjamin Franklin

Julius Caesar

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King Henry VIII

Nefertiti

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This bust of Nefertiti is famous for its grace and beauty. Nefertiti lived from approximately 1370 – 1330 BC. She was an Egyptian queen and the wife of Akhenaten, an Egyptian Pharaoh. Akhenaten is famous for his attempt to transition Egypt into a monotheistic society (worshipping only the sun god, Aten), instead of a polytheistic one. I've been wanting to complete this comparison of Nefertiti for some time, as I've always been drawn to the beauty of this bust, which is believed to have been sculpted during her lifetime. This one was difficult and took some time, mostly because it's 50% digital reconstruction, considering the bust doesn't have eyes and has some pieces flaking off or missing. Hope you all enjoy – this has been one of my favorites. . . . #EgyptianHistory #QueenNefertiti #Nefertiti #Pharaohs #Akhenaten #KingTut #PhotoshoppedHistory #RoyaltyNow #RoyalHistory #EgyptianRulers #RulersofHistory #King #Queen #AncientHistory #TheNile #HistoryofEgypt #1300BC #egypt #egyptian #egyptianpharaohs #egyptiangoddess #egyptianmuseum

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Napoleon Bonaparte

Elizabeth Taylor

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Grace Kelly

Anne Boelyn

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Abraham Lincoln

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A lot of you requested Abraham Lincoln when I asked last week – this one came together so nicely. As most of you know, Abe Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. Lincoln led the nation through the American Civil War, its bloodiest war and its greatest moral, constitutional, and political crisis. He preserved the Union, abolished slavery, strengthened the federal government, and modernized the U.S. economy. . I personally don’t see any modern doppelganger – I think he was a really unique looking person. Who do you all think he looks like? . Colorization for left image goes to Marina Amaral (@marinaarts), and Universal History Archive.

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Marie Antoinette

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Julie Andrews

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Queen Elizabeth I

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