Photographer Thom Atkinson has arranged the historic uniforms and equipment of British soldiers in interesting still life photos for his series Soldiers’ Inventories. These photographs show militaria representing more than 900 years of history, from the Battle of Hastings in 1066 to the ongoing Helmand Province Campaign in Afghanistan. In them, Atkinson gathers what would … [Read more...] about Historic British Military Equipment in Still Life Photos
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A Day of Water Skiing Turns Historic Amid Mount St. Helens Eruption
Jim Hobson, a 19-year-old resident of Battle Ground, Washington, was water skiing on Yale Reservoir at Saddle Dam Park on May 18, 1980, when Mount St. Helens erupted in the background. The iconic photo captured a surreal blend of thrill and nature's dramatic display, forever marking that day in history. Hobson and his friends, Robert, Ralph, and Dave, had been camping and … [Read more...] about A Day of Water Skiing Turns Historic Amid Mount St. Helens Eruption
Major US lake expected to completely fill after years of historic drought: ‘We’re feeling very good’
California's largest reservoir is anticipated to achieve its maximum capacity this year, likely reaching a full or nearly full level for the second consecutive time after enduring several years of historically low water levels. Lake Shasta surged by 12 feet from March 1-26 and requires an additional 17 feet to attain its limit, as reported by the Redding Record … [Read more...] about Major US lake expected to completely fill after years of historic drought: ‘We’re feeling very good’
Utrecht Reclaims Its Canals: A Historic Correction
Utrecht, the Netherlands, is witnessing the righting of a historic wrong. Over four decades ago, sections of the canal encircling the city's old town were filled with concrete to make way for a bustling 12-lane motorway. Now, in a move celebrated by residents and urban planners alike, the Dutch city is reclaiming its 900-year-old moat. This restoration project is more than … [Read more...] about Utrecht Reclaims Its Canals: A Historic Correction
A Glimpse into Human Ovulation: Captured in Historic Photographs
In a groundbreaking moment for reproductive science, Dr. Jacques Donnez, the head of gynecology at UCL in Brussels, Belgium, has achieved a remarkable feat—photographing the elusive event of human ovulation for the first time in history. The significance of these images lies not only in their rarity but in the valuable insights they provide into the intricacies of ovulation, a … [Read more...] about A Glimpse into Human Ovulation: Captured in Historic Photographs