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Hugh Hefner’s Playboy

Posted on 24. Nov, 2009 by pavlus.

In 1962 in Illinois in the ordinary American family a boy was born who was named Hugh Marston Hefner. After school and regular army service he entered the University of Chicago. After graduation from university he started working as a copywriter for Esquire. The fee of $ 5, which he was receiving for the material [...]

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The Most Famous Assassinations

Posted on 23. Nov, 2009 by pavlus.

This is the story about the most famous assasinations.

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Famagusta Ghost Town

Posted on 18. Nov, 2009 by pavlus.

Take a look at first two pictures to understand the difference between then and now.

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Chicago criminals of the beginning of 20th century

Posted on 16. Nov, 2009 by pavlus.

All these photos were taken before “The Noble Experiment” (also known as “Prohibition Era”).

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Historical Photos (Part 3)

Posted on 13. Nov, 2009 by pavlus.

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Historical Photos (Part 2)

Posted on 12. Nov, 2009 by pavlus.

Long live free Quebec! (Vive le Québec libre !)

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Historical Photos (Part 1)

Posted on 11. Nov, 2009 by pavlus.

There were many historical moments during 20th century. Here you will find photos (well-known or unknown) of such moments.

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The beginnings of photomontage

Posted on 25. Oct, 2009 by sanela.

Photomontage is the process (and result) of making a composite photograph by cutting and joining a number of other photographs. The composite picture was sometimes photographed so that the final image is converted back into a seamless photographic print. A similar method, although one that does not use film, is realized today through image-editing software. [...]

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Military Caricatures

Posted on 05. Apr, 2009 by sanela.

This is an ambitious collection of individual prints, drawings, and watercolors from The Anne S. K. Brown Military Collection. The artwork vividly documents all aspects of military and naval history, with emphasis on the history and illustration of world military and naval uniforms from the 17th century to the present.

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Antique Maps

Posted on 05. Mar, 2009 by sanela.

For all antique lovers this collection will be a real feast for eyes, because here we have an unique photo collection of rare and old maps, mostly from the 16th to the 19th century. If you are into history or geography you’ll surely find these map prints interesting. By looking back at images from the [...]

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The history of Twentieth Century

Posted on 14. Feb, 2009 by sanela.

Here is an amazing collection of old black and white photos that will take you on the journey through the history of the twentieth century. These captions are so moving and inspiring that I’m sure nobody will remain lukewarm and unimpressed. I loved the last photo with car crash and dead horses, it is very [...]

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