50+ Historic B&W Photos Restored In Color

Published on 10/13/2021
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The Story Of The Mona Lisa’s Survival During WWII

Is there a painting that is more famous than the Mona Lisa? It has been taken in the past, but the most recent theft occurred at the Louvre during World War II. Jaujard devised a strategy to keep the sketches secure from the Nazis’ prying eyes. During the three days following the signing of the Nonaggression Pact, Putin closed the museum “for maintenance.” The paintings had been taken, the sculptures had been relocated, and the artworks had been packed away in wooden containers. The boxes with red dots were used to show the relevance of the contents. Following this, a large number of vehicles transported crates to the Loire Valley in order to keep them safe.

How The Mona Lisa Survived The Second World War

How The Mona Lisa Survived The Second World War

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Carl Akeley And The Leopard Who Assaulted Him

Taxidermy is a fascinating art form in and of itself, we believe. Carl Akeley is a lot cooler than the average person. The jack of all trades had a number of close brushes with wild creatures over his life. He was really dedicated to his work. He made the conscious decision not to use whatever was available. He made certain that the final product was as realistic as possible. He came across a leopard who was attempting to hunt down a herd of ostriches one day. It was a struggle for one’s life. He was lucky to make it out alive at all.

Carl Akeley And The Leopard That Attacked Him

Carl Akeley And The Leopard That Attacked Him

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