Below pictures are taken from the Dutch National Archieff collection. This shows just how strong the commercial relationship between Japan and the Netherlands was, as it lasted from 1641 up to 1855. Hand coloured,...
History was always brutal for anyone who was different. It didn’t matter if you were a leftie, homosexual or a women. The only proper way of living was to be a strong white man. Anyone else had a pretty though time.
Photography style from 20th century was absolutely different from our modern standarts. Taking photos was mainly associated only with important events like weddings or birthdays. I bet you saw pictures of your great grandparents...
Throughout the 20th century, especially during the cold war period, the political and economical strength of a country was symbolised by their ability to make cars. Soviet Union also tried their luck in this race.
Singing to our kids before they fall asleep is a sweet tradition, as long as nursery rhymes we use are not closeted horror stories.
On April 15th, 1452 Leonardo da Vinci was born. True renaissance man, he is widely considered to be one of the greatest painters of all time and perhaps the most diversely talented person ever to have lived.