When trying to put historical events into perspective, we often simplistically divide events into those from the 'olden days' and those from 'modern times'. What if we told you that the things you think belong in today's world are actually much older? When you see this, you will look at history in a completely different way.
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The FIFA World Cup is not just an opportunity for players to shine in all their glory. Designers of sports shoes also want to show themselves in the best light, and they can go down in history with their beautiful football boots.
If you want to find out what the world was like in the past, flip through your grandmother's or parents' family photo album. Habits that your loved ones once had will seem ridiculous to you. Their 'antique' look is especially amusing. And you will surely find it strange that your mother or grandmother looked very old when she entered her thirties. Today's 30-year-old women could easily subtract 10 years. Why is that?
Before the time of color photography, moments of eternity were captured through various techniques of black and white photography. In recent years, however, a special trend of processing these photos with modern realistic techniques has developed. The result - an extraordinary reflection of history in color.
Our Dear Car, The First Century of Automobiles in Slovenia is an exhibition that brings the development of automobile traffic closer to the visitor through three characteristic periods.
The Promise is a historical drama by Terry George, which is raising a lot of dust even before it arrives in cinemas. It takes us back to the time of the Ottoman Empire, which carried out the genocide of the Armenian population in 1915, which serves as the backdrop for a love triangle consisting of Christian Bale, Oscar Isaac and Charlotte le Bon. Although only a handful have seen the film so far, it already has almost 90,000 reviews on iMDB. On the one hand, he gets tens, and on the other, only ones, and people more than obviously evaluate the film according to its political beliefs and not its quality or. truthfulness. It is one of the most expensive independent films of all time. They spent as much as 100 million dollars on it!
The first vehicles that could be called cars appeared as far back as 1769, but since experts cannot agree on this, the correct year is 1885, when the internal combustion engine appeared. In contrast to many inventions, this type of car was not signed by an individual, as the contribution of many people led to it via a steam-powered carriage. The first gasoline-powered car is attributed to Karl Benz, who introduced a tricycle with a smaller front wheel that was controlled by a lever in the mentioned year. Find out below who made the first Slovenian car and which cars marked the last century.
The old saying goes that a picture is worth a thousand words. The latter is especially true if you walk through your memories with their help. Long before the existence of mobile devices and the ease of use of the camera, only professional photographers were on the scene. Fortunately, they captured many moments that otherwise could not be remembered so vividly. Some photos are disturbing, others are sensational, some are beautiful... But they all have a common history. These are legendary historical photos that you most likely have never seen before.
Take a look at 30 of the most powerful historical photos that capture everyday events and intimate moments!
The missionary position in the dark is not an invention of modern generations, but a legacy of history, which proves that sex is not an innovation. Even in the past, people had dirty thoughts and fetishes and loved to indulge their passions. And yes, they were often "worse" than modern generations.
They recently unveiled plans for a Venetian theme park that also includes a fifty-five-meter wheel and carousel.
Serbia is a country of contrasts that offers its visitors many attractions, including a rich cultural and natural heritage, events, entertainment, gastronomy and quality shopping. The testimonies of different cultures throughout the centuries remind of Serbia's rich cultural heritage and emphasize its position between East and West as a bridge that connects different civilizations. Such contrasts make Serbia a particularly attractive destination. Many cultural monuments and natural areas of Serbia are part of the UNESCO heritage.