Category: History
The Lost Gardens of Heligan – The Birth Place of Eden
Do fairy tales really exist? In the terms of magical kingdoms the Lost Garden of Heligan could be a true representation of the famous Sleeping Beauty Lands. After decades of neglect following the hurricane hit in 1990 the Gardens of Heligan became swamped and choked in bramble and ivy, leaving the lands forgotten over [...]
9 Most Dangerous Nuclear Power Plant Accidents
Based on a report by INAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency), a radiation & nuclear disaster or accident is described as “Any event which leads to a significant consequence/s to the environment, facility as well as people. A few examples of such are the lethal consequences to individuals, a large release of radioactivity in the environment, [...]
Altiplano – A Landscape of Magic
The Altiplano landscape is a 600 mile stretch of ice, fire, wind and salt – a land that is both eerie yet majestic. The 12,000 foot high plateau ripples through the Andes of Bolivia, Peru and Argentina and holds the records for the world’s highest navigable lake, the largest salt flat and is earth’s second [...]
Bombing of London – The London Blitz 1940
image credits The relentless barrage that was the unforgivable. 70 years ago, one small stature megalomaniac in Germany set off the most horrendous 76 days and nights of sustained bombardment in the history of the world. Determined to bring the British nation to its knees in abject surrender, he sent his aircraft, the Luftwaffe, to [...]
Advertising London – An Historical Collection of Classic Posters
They are vivid, colourful and strikingly creative, composed of bold images and tipped with sharp text. They meet their purpose beautifully – to engage London visitors in feeling passionate about what the capital has to offer. The London zoo, Natural History museum, Covent gardens, a steam boat tour… the list is an endless supply of [...]
12 Events that Shaped 2011
Below is a snap shot of some of the headlines that took place across in the world in 2011. 2011 surely was an eventful year with most events evoking sadness and worry across the globe, with the occasional glimpse of hope. But more importantly is the positive turn around we are willing to put in [...]
6 Global Warming Skeptical Organizations
Unlike the celebrities – environmental activists mentioned in one of our previous posts, there are people and whole Organizations which go in opposite direction. Of course, Earth protection and high profits don’t come together, so there will always be some bad guys who obstruct the process of saving the planet. 1. Global Climate Coalition The [...]
VW Beetle – An Inspirational Photography Collection
The Beetle is like no other, with a reputation and strange combination of its design both being inspired by nature, and desired by Adolf Hitler, the Beetle has become the longest-running and most-manufactured automobile of a single design platform anywhere in the world. Its saturated characteristics and amazing old models starting from the 1930’s guarantees this [...]
Manhattans Miracle Floating Park
Roads clogged with engine running taxis, crowds of faces swept with fluster, tower blocked buildings that play with the clouds, sophistication, chances and opportunities that hide around corners, lifestyles that operate with a kick and urge, bridges that unfold to a map of more roads, a sea of lights, spires and apartments that are built [...]
5 Wonderful Things Inspired by Nature
“Come forth into the light of things, Let Nature be your teacher” ~William Wordsworth With increasing awareness of our surroundings, we have begun massively exploring how we can manipulate and adapt our surroundings to evolve around us, rather than slowly adapting to our environment. Nevertheless, many impressive breakthroughs of technology that propel changes towards medicine, [...]
5 Greatest Environmental Lawsuits
From the first environmental case filed in 17th century, courts all around the world stand in the row of saving the planet through their verdicts about certain cases. Most of them result with better awareness, but that happens only when they get great media attention. Here are five of those greatest Environmental Lawsuits that have [...]
The Rarest Big Cat in the World
Ten times more endangered than the Amur Tiger, these beautiful Cats have been cornered by human pressures into one remaining area – the forests of southwest Primorsky Kraj. Most leopards stalk and chase the grounds of Africa with their large stocky tails and daggered claws – where populations are moderately stable and warm environments deliver [...]
5 Green Politicians
Green issues became a mainstream recently, so they’re more and more attractive for anyone who wants to attract attention. Politicians know it well and use it in order to get votes. However, there are still real green Politicians among them, people who have done a lot for the green cause and who deserve praise for [...]
