From January through April, visitors to Kuwait’s Remal International Sand and Light Sculpture Festival can check out the largest collection of sand sculptures from an international team of artists. 28,000 tons of sand, or 1,000 dump trucks full, were used by the 80 sculptors from 25 different countries at a cost of almost $3 million.
Perhaps a reflection on patriarchal and puritanical norms endemic within 19th century culture, it’s pretty easy to see from this list that a woman’s ‘sanity’ was greatly tied to her relationship status. If you exhibit any of these mental health “indicators”, be thankful that you live at a time when views on mental health are actually evolving.
Some photos taken at the beaches in the first half of the 20th century.
These teachers bring a breath of fresh air into their teaching.
Geysers are found in active volcanic areas or land that is prone to earthquakes. Thermal or hot springs are also a feature, as are boiling mud pools, often appreciated for their medicinal qualities. Here is some of most stunning Icelandic geysers.
