"The Captive Amazon" by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse: A Masterpiece of 1866
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In the pantheon of neoclassical sculpture, "L'Amazone Captive" by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse stands out as a profoun...
Continue readingSeljestadjuvet, Odda, Norway: A Journey Through Time from 1887 to 2014
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Nestled in the rugged terrain of Odda, Norway, Seljestadjuvet has stood as a silent witness to the unfolding of history ...
Continue readingThis House Has Been Alive for 233 Years
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Deep in the heart of Cappadocia, Turkey, stands a marvel of ancient architecture and natural beauty that has been home t...
Continue readingThis House Has Been Alive for 233 Years
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Nestled in the heart of a lush forest, the house pictured above is not just a structure but a story of resilience and ti...
Continue readingThe Rue du Temple in Rongy, Belgium—1944 (World War II), 2024, and a cool digital composite image by Adam Surrey of Ghosts of Time Again.
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In the quiet village of Rongy, Belgium, lies a street that has witnessed the passage of time and the scars of history—th...
Continue readingRoute de la Liberation (D35 road) near the intersection with the D924 in Normandy, France—31 July 1944 and now.
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Old photo: US soldiers of the 25th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (Mecz) of the 4th Armored Division. Caption from Bri...
Continue readingEgyptian Gold, Faience and Agate Necklace (New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty; 1539-1292 BC),
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decorated with beads in form of Egyptian god Bes and goddess Tawaret. In ancient Egyptian mythology, "Tawaret", a godde...
Continue readingThe tomb of Amyntas is an ancient Greek rock-hewn tomb at ancient Telmessos in Lycia. Built in 350 BC.
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It was named after the Greek inscription on the side of it which reads
Continue readingSide View of Limestone Bust of Queen Nefertiti, circa 1340.
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In the annals of ancient history, few figures command as much intrigue and fascination as Queen Nefertiti of Egypt. Know...
Continue readingRio de Janeiro, Brasil 100 years apart
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Nestled between lush mountains and the sparkling shores of the Atlantic Ocean, Rio de Janeiro stands as a vibrant metrop...
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