When the Zwick family moved into their home in Neenah, Wisconsin over a decade ago, they had no idea there was something worth uncovering right in their backyard. That was until they decided to look behind a metal door that was dug into the ground.
Before and after photos from the front demonstrate how British and French soldiers had to have their faces completely rebuilt having been maimed during World War I. This incredible collection of photos are from the Faces from the Front, highlighting the work of a young surgeon Harold Gillies. This was also a show of the … Read more
Throughout history, women of strength, will and vision have managed to break free from the shackles of society’s norms to fight for freedom, human rights, and equality. Here are 17 most rebellious, badass women who blazed trails and influenced history forever: 1. Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alyokhina Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alyokhina are members … Read more
Soviet sniper Vasily Zaytsev was Russia’s most skilled marksman immortalized in the movie “Enemy at the Gates.” Vasily grew up in some of the roughest inhabited terrain in the Ural Mountains, which runs from north to south through western Russia. As a child, Zaytsev became acquainted with the finer points of marksmanship from a young … Read more
The world of art inspires and stimulates creativity. Art is a man’s or woman’s creative way to express thoughts, feelings and emotions. There are many incredible artists who have shown the world their amazing creations in truly remarkable ways. Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van Gogh, Leonardo Da Vinci, just to name a few, are the names … Read more
The year 1917 marked the end of over 300 years Romanov dynasty. Chaos, anger and death were sweeping through Russia and Tsar Nicholas II saw no end to the bedlam. He finally bowed to the chaos and relinquished the royal throne on March 15, 1917. It was the end of the centuries-old rule of the … Read more