All Blog Posts Tagged 'Century' (3)

Color Photographs of Russia, 100 Years Ago. - The Big Picture

Emir Seyyid Mir Mohammed Alim Khan, in Bukhara, (present-day Uzbekistan), 1910.

Would you believe me if I told you we could see what the world looked like a century ago through color photographs? Well it's true, and it's nothing short of incredible.

This extraordinary collection of color photographs was taken between 1909 and 1912. In those… Continue

Added by Eugene on August 20, 2010 at 10:00am — 4 Comments

LIFE: Famous Figures That Shaped the 20th Century (32 photos)

More than any textbook, LIFE magazine captured the 20th Century in a way we'll never forget. Their images of iconic figures inspired us to see greatness within ourselves, and their inside look at great events throughout history made us feel closer and more connected to the world around us.

Until July 9, LIFE, in conjunction with Lelands.com, is auctioning… Continue

Added by alice on June 29, 2010 at 4:30pm — 9 Comments

The Longest Solar Eclipse of the Century - The Big Picture

Earlier today, the moon passed directly in front of the sun, causing a total solar eclipse that crossed nearly half the Earth - through Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar and China. It was the longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century, lasting as much as 6 minutes and 39 seconds in a few areas. Despite cloudy skies in many of the populated areas in the path,… Continue

Added by Eugene on July 22, 2009 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

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