Editorial & Archival Picks: December 📅​​📽️​

Look back at December events through time, featuring Napoleon, John Lennon, UNICEF, radio, and Christmas.   [Pond5]( [FOOTAGE]( [MUSIC]( [SOUND EFFECTS]( REFER & EARN]( [Editorial Highlights: December 2023]( Editorial Highlights: December 2023 Editorial Highlights: December 2023 Explore the world’s most extensive editorial and archival footage library trusted by top broadcasting networks across the globe. Rediscover historical events through authentic footage available for your marketing, news, or documentary projects. Need editorial content for a commercial project? [Reach out](mailto:licenses@pond5.com?subject=Editorial%20content%20for%20commercial%20projects) [Napoleon Crowned Emperor]( [Napoleon Crowned Emperor]( December 02, 1804: This renowned military strategist reshaped Europe and declared himself the first French emperor in centuries. Dive into the captivating world of Napoleon Bonaparte.   [The World Loses John Lennon]( [The World Loses John Lennon]( December 8, 1980: This musician, intellectual, and activist lost his life at the hands of fan Mark David Chapman on the Upper West Side of NYC. Remember the man who lives on in the hearts and ears of millions.   [UNICEF Formed]( [UNICEF Formed]( December 11, 1946: The United Nations General Assembly established an emergency program for children affected by WW2. Watch as the same organization provides crucial global support today.   [First Radio Transmission Sent]( [First Radio Transmission Sent Across the Atlantic]( December 12, 1901: In a manner even he didn’t predict, Guglielmo Marconi revolutionized communication by sending a radio signal 2,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. Retrace the history of radio now.   [Vintage Christmas]( [Christmas]( December 25: The history behind this holiday spans cultures and centuries, and many worldwide still celebrate! In this vintage collection, find joyful, wholesome content of all kinds of Christmas traditions—whether spent in the sun or snow.   Our Editorial Partners The Pond5 [Editorial Collection]( features the best footage from top editorial agencies, with a simple license, all-inclusive prices, and new content added daily! [Reuters]( [epa Images]( [ViralHog]( [Conde Nast]( [Life Picture Collection]( [The Reda Archives]( [Global News]( [A+E Networks]( [Reuters]( [epa Images]( [ViralHog]( [Conde Nast]( [Life Picture Collection]( [The Reda Archives]( [Global News]( [A+E Networks](   HOW CAN WE HELP WITH YOUR PROJECT? Get free expert project support from a Pond5 [Creative Partner](. Our [Customer Service](mailto:support@pond5.com) team and [Help Center]( articles are always available. CONNECT WITH US [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Trustpilot Human score](   [Trustpilot Stars](   [Trustpilot Logo]( [VIEW IN BROWSER]( [UNSUBSCRIBE](