History
“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”
May 16 2013
– Socrates, was a classical Greek Athenian philosopher. Credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy, he is an enigmatic figure known chiefly through the accounts of later classical writers, especially the writings of his students Plato and Xenophon.
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”
May 15 2013
– Anne Frank, one of the most discussed Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Her diary has been the basis for several plays and films. She gained international fame posthumously after her diary was published. It documents her experiences hiding during the German occupation of the Netherlands in World War II.
“Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.”
Apr 25 2013
– Thomas Jefferson, an American founding father and third President of the United States of America.
“There is only one good: knowledge; and one evil: ignorance.”
Apr 24 2013
– Socrates, was a classical Greek Athenian philosopher. Credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy, he is an enigmatic figure known chiefly through the accounts of later classical writers, especially the writings of his students Plato and Xenophon.
“If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”
Apr 22 2013
– Martin Luther King, Jr., was an American clergyman, activist, and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience.
An Inside Look at Yuri Gagarin's Personal Life in Photos [16 Pics]
Apr 19 2013
Take a look at these high quality photos of Gagarin, living his life as an ordinary person. It's great to see photos such as these, as it only adds to the greatness of a character.
“The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me.”
Apr 8 2013
– Ayn Rand, was a Russian-American novelist, philosopher, playwright, and screenwriter. She is known for her two best-selling novels, The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, and for developing a philosophical system she called Objectivism.
Rare Historical Photos Pt. 8 [20 Pics]
Mar 29 2013
Another roundup of the popular historical series of posts that we do. You can find the previous post here, and the start of the series here.
Incredible Military Photos Pt.6 [20 Pics]
Mar 21 2013
An amazing roundup of the best military photos we came across since our last military photo compilation.
“Do what you feel in your heart to be right – for you’ll be criticized anyway.”
Mar 18 2013
– Eleanor Roosevelt; she was the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, holding the post from 1933 to 1945 during her husband Franklin D. Roosevelt's four terms in office.
“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”
Mar 17 2013
– Confucius, was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn Period of Chinese history. The philosophy of Confucius emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity.
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”
Mar 14 2013
– Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States (1901–1909). He is noted for his exuberant personality, range of interests and achievements, and his leadership of the Progressive Movement, as well as his “cowboy” persona and robust masculinity.
New York During the 70's [18 Pics]
Mar 7 2013
Camilo José Vergara visited New York during the Vietnam War, when many Hispanics and Blacks were beginning the movement to end the chains of oppression to become free.
Most of the places Camilo photographed were very dangerous to visit, let alone photograph.
Abandoned Luxury Resort in Kupari, Croatia [17 Pics]
Feb 28 2013
Once considered to be the best luxury resort of Yugoslavia, it now sits untouched for nearly 20 years. Dmitri Korobtsov captured this location perfectly, the weather and the setting couldn't be any better.
