Tag Archives: Europe

5 Odd Things About the Thames River

The River Thames is an incredibly iconic river. It is the source of inspiration for many artists and has over 200 bridges spanning its banks. But there are things not commonly known about the Thames. Below are 5 odd facts about the Thames River. 1. The Thames used to Freeze Over. Hell may not freeze…… Read More »

5 Exciting Facts About Snowdon Mountain

Located in North Wales, Snowdon Mountain is a great part of Welsh geography and history. Alongside Scarfell in England, and Ben Nevis, in Scotland, Snowdon is part of the Three Peaks Challenge. Here are 5 exciting facts about this fantastic natural monument! 1. It has a Welsh name. While its English name comes from “Snow…… Read More »

33 Amazing Color Pictures Taken 100 Years Ago in Russia

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 »