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Today we Remember and honor of Alexis Patterson.
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The information below was provided to us by her mother. Alexis Nichol Patterson, “Lexi” peacefully entered the presence of her Lord on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the age of 23. She was the beloved Mother to Jaxson and Braxton. They are the light of her life and always will…
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In 1930, a group of four young ladies gathers for a photograph, capturing a moment of youthful camaraderie and style during an era of significant change.
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The Great Depression is casting its shadow over much of the world, yet in this photograph, the resilience and optimism of youth shine through. Dressed in the fashion of the time, the young women wear dresses with modest hemlines and delicate patterns, reflecting the elegance of the 1930s. Their hairstyles…
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“Huck and Jim in Their Final Years”
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In 1903, on his last visit to his in-laws at Quarry Farm in Elmira, New York, Mark Twain (1835-1910) posed for this photograph with his friend, John T. Lewis (1835-1906), who was born a free man in Maryland and who had migrated to upstate New York. They met in 1877…
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A statue of the Seal Woman is in Mikladagur, on the island of Kalsoy.
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It is made of bronze and stainless steel. The statue is designed to withstand 13 metre waves. In early 2015, a 11.5 meter wave swept over the statue. It stood firm and no damage was caused. The legend of Kópakonan (the Seal Woman) is one of the best-known folktales in…
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July 2022—In the remote mountains of Chin State, Myanmar, a Chin ethnic woman stands guard, gripping a makeshift r!fle as she watches for approaching danger.
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Her presence is a testament to the resilience of the Chin people, who have long faced persecution but have refused to surrender their autonomy. Historically, the Chin, a predominantly Christian ethnic minority, have suffered systematic oppression at the hands of successive Burmese governments. After the military coup of February 1,…
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Today we Remember and Honor Roza Rubanenko.
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Spring 1944—As the Soviet Red Army advanced westward in its relentless push against Nazi forces, Roza Rubanenko, a 20-year-old combat medic in the 105th Guards Rifle Regiment, braced herself for one of the most grueling battles of her service. The fighting had reached the banks of the Bug River, a…
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The Original Model of Liberty.
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The original model of the Statue of Liberty had an African American face that was Given to USA by France to pay homage to the slaves whom were brought here by force. The original copy was refused by America, But was Europeanized because the people of the United States did…
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Alternative for human burial.
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The Capsula Mundi is an innovative project that proposes an ecological and sustainable alternative for human burial. Its concept seeks to turn the body into a nutritious resource for nature. This capsule, made of biodegradable materials, is buried in a vertical position with the body inside and covered with soil,…
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The mummy of Queen Nodjmetca, dating back to 1069-945 BCE, is an important relic from the Third Intermediate Period during the 21st Dynasty.
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It is currently displayed in the Egyptian Museum located in Cairo, Egypt. Nodjmet, also known as Nedjmet or Notmit, was a prominent noblewoman in ancient Egypt, particularly during the late 20th and early 21st dynasties. She is best known as the spouse of Herihor, who held the esteemed position of…
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The War Against Japan
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At its core, the war against Japan was a naval contest in which the key to Japan’s demise centred upon the application of naval and air power. As an island nation lacking in many key natural resources, Japan primarily went to war in 1941 to remedy this situation. In doing…