Today we have decided to share this extraordinary collection of color photographs taken between 1909 and 1912 in Russia. In those years, photographer Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii (1863-1944) undertook a photographic survey of the Russian Empire with the support of Tsar Nicholas II. He used a specialized camera to capture three black and white images in…… Read More »
Here are this week’s interesting historical photos. For part 278, click here. 1. The grave of an American pilot buried by Imperial Japanese troops, Kiska, Alaska, 25 August 1943. The sign reads “Sleeping here, a brave air-hero who lost youth and happiness for his Motherland, July 25 – Nippon Army”. 2. Russian soldiers during the…… Read More »
Here are 5 things you should know. 1. The FCC approved a $50 a month subsidy for low-income households to get high-speed internet, plus a $100 discount on a computer. This is great for those struggling to pay for the internet. Hopefully, this subsidy will help reduce the number of people having to choose between…… Read More »
Here are 46 Interesting Facts About Colors. 1-5 Interesting Facts About Colors 1. Color blind people tend to have better night vision and can sometimes see the luminosity of colors that normal-sighted people can’t. With this ability, and the fact that they perceptive colors differently, the U.S. Army discovered that the colorblind could see ‘camouflage’…… Read More »
Here are this week’s uplifting headlines. 1-5 Uplifting Headlines of the Week 1. “World first”: South Australia achieves 100pct solar, and lowest prices in Australia. – Source 2. The UK will no longer use bee-harming pesticides. – Source 3. Vaccine shows signs of protection against dozen-plus flu strains. – Source 4. Nigeria: 300+ kidnapped schoolgirls…… Read More »
