In July of 1970, French photographer Jack Garofalo, took a series of captivating photographs for Harlem Paris Match magazine’s October issue. Garofalo’s assignment was to document the changes after the series of rent strikes broke out in the neighborhood in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Led by local activist Jesse Gray, together with the … Read more
Geishas have been part of Japanese culture for 400 years. Many Westerners remain in the dark about the life and role of a Geisha The life of a geisha was highly coveted for Japanese women. One hundred years ago, there were about 80,000 geishas in Japan. Today, there are only around 2,000 who uphold the … Read more
Archaeological discoveries allowed us to unravel and better understand some of the mysteries and secrets of our past we have always been curious about. Let’s take a look at some of the most amazing archaeological discoveries that changed our history forever. [wp_ad_camp_1]
End of the war: Huge parts of Europe and Asia had been reduced to ruins. Homecomings and burials were under way. Massive efforts to build and rebuild had just begun. Here are 40 incredible photos of the aftermath of World War II.
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The year 1968 is remembered as among the most tumultuous time in America’s history. Following the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., on April 4, 1968, Washington, D.C. found itself in the middle of controversy. The most devastating perhaps was the six days of race riots which erupted in the nation’s capital. The riots started … Read more