Atavism: the means by which suddenly any creature -- humans included -- can sprout physical traits that they thought they had abandoned millennia ago.
Clarence Frederick Underwood create images for magazines Saturday Evening Post, Ladies’ World magazine and others, as well as works by many literary works. Underwood was born in Jamestown, NY, during his studies took place in Paris, after which he chose for himself a career illustrator.
Vasili Vladimirovich Pukirev (Russian (1832, Luzhniki, Tula Governorate 1 June 1890, Moscow) was a Russian genre painter in the Realistic style. He was born to a peasant family and was originally apprenticed to an icon painter in Mogilev. By sheer luck, he was able t
Behind the number 12, rue Chabanais, a typical building on a typical back street not far from the Musée du Louvre in Paris, used to be one of the most notorious and prestigious bordellos of the golden era. Today, it's an apartment building, but just across the road at number 11, an inconspicuous lit
Downton Abbey Fashion - Lady Sybil - Paul Poiret and those Harem Pants Whether or not it was the intention of the producers of Downton Abbey - exactly 100 years after Serge Diaghilev's Ballet Russes
In 1939, the Nazi German forces began their occupation of Poland. By 1944, the Russians were advancing from the East and the Allies from the West. The Polish Home Army, Armia Krajowa, was a secret rebel force that had been stockpiling weapons, strategizing, and waiting for the opportune moment to…
A while ago I shared a collection of architectural images, now let’s get a little more specific. Churches and places of worship are often well design, finely crafted, masterpieces of architecture. Let’s take a look at some great, ethereal images of churches, mosques, and other places of religious practice: Cathedral by Andrew Vasiliev on 500px […]
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Rare pictures of St Paul's Cathedral, Blackpool Tower and the 1947 Thames Flood are among more than 15,000 images on the new Britain from Above website.
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Saint-Émilion France, UNESCO World Heritage site, is a medieval village known for its wine. Stroll, explore and sip outstanding wine!
The idea of capturing something in photography before it disappears dates back almost to the dawn of the medium.
There's a lot to do with a weekend in Bath, from spas and shopping to food and sightseeing. Here's how to make the most of your weekend trip to Bath.
C'est en 1525 que Ludovico Capponi, banquier et homme politique florentin, confie à Pontormo la décoration de la chapelle qu'il vient d'acheter en l'église Santa Felicita de Florence.
Im Museum für Hamburgische Geschichte erfahren Sie allerhand Wissenswertes über die Geschichte der Stadt. Seit dem 8. Januar 2024 ist das Museum wegen Umbauarbeiten geschlossen.
During the latter half of the 18th century, Denmark-Norway was ruled by a king by the name of Christian VII. His wife was Caroline Matilda of Great Britain. Christian’s reign, which lasted from 1788 until his death in 1808, was colored by the king’s insanity. Due to Christian’s mental illness, he was only nominally king, and power was in the hands of whoever controlled the court at the time.
Mao’s last public appearance—and the last known photograph of him alive—was on May 27, 1976, when he met the visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto during the latter’s one-day…
Comme son nom l’indique, le tumblr Art History Snapchat rassemble tout plein de snaps pris dans les musées par des touristes qui a priori trouvaient plus marrant de commenter les œuvres que d’écouter ...
Usually, when you read a history article or story, it's mostly just dry facts and your imagination. But a photo gives something a bit different... It shows you how something actually looked, letting you understand the historical moment more intimately. Whether it would be a historical landmark, a famous person or random photo of the past - they all have fascinating stories behind them, and we're just about to show you.
When searching for images of the mythic land of Hyperborea, the work of this fantastic Russian-born artist is featured prominently. Born on August 14th, 1950, Ivanov studied art in Tver. In his a…
Why do a list of unbelievable funny pictures, you ask? Well, we live in a world full of incredible, interesting, and unbelievable
Image by The Wellcome Trust When researching a famous historical figure, access to their work and materials usually proves to be one of the biggest obstacles.
Disguised as a stranded sailor, American journalist Jack London took to the streets of Whitechapel to document the struggles of London's destitute.
The Swing by Jean Honore Fragonard. In various sizes. Giclee printed on high quality matte canvas using archival inks. Archival inks can last 75 years if kept out of direct sunlight. Prints are not framed or mounted. All prints have an approximate 1/2" white border in addition to the print size. Items ship free to the U.S. in one business day. Prints are carefully rolled and shipped in a crush-proof tube or sturdy mailer. Available in other sizes, just send me a message.
Frases de Immanuel Kant✔️. Conoce las ideas filosóficas de uno de los pensadores más influyentes en Occidente sobre la ley, Dios, la felicidad, la lectura o la ciencia.
