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Lyon’s Festival Of Lights

On December 7, 2014 by Tim Newman

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Each December the people of Lyon bung up a load of lights as a way of thanking Jesus’ mother Mary for saving them from the plague. Every resident puts candles in their windows and...

Here’s your eighth installment of the Global Selfie Project where we stare apologetically at people from across the earth. My premise is simple, I wanted to collect a selfie taken in every country, I’ve almost...

Baroque Painting At Its Best & Most Sinister

On December 6, 2014 by Tim Newman

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Baroque painting first appeared on the scene around 1600 and continued until the early 18th century. Unlike the much more subdued Renaissance movement, Baroque is designed to scream at you from the canvas....

North Korea In Pictures

On December 5, 2014 by Tim Newman

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I’ve had a bit of a fascination with the closed state of North Korea for some time now. I’m intrigued by the mechanics of keeping an entire nation of people on their knees and in the...

Erik Söderberg’s Mesmerizing GIFs

On December 5, 2014 by Tim Newman

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Erik Söderberg is an artist who works in a variety of media and enjoys achieving a 3D vibe. Here’s what he has to say about thee wonderfully confusing visuals we have below: In...

17th Century Anatomical Drawings From Tibet

On December 4, 2014 by Tim Newman

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Tibet’s medical knowledge (and knowledge in general) came predominantly from India. This influx of info began in a slow but steady manner during the 11th and 12th centuries. In the 17th century, however, Tibet...

The Ruthless Nihang Sikhs

On December 2, 2014 by Tim Newman

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The Nihang Sikhs are an armed Sikh order famed for their bravery and ruthlessness. Throughout Sikh history the Nihang have faced many a battle where numbers have not been in their favour and still been...

Beautiful Soviet Era Bus Stops

On November 30, 2014 by Tim Newman

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Photographer Christopher Herwig traveled 30,000 km across 13 countries over 12 years, photographing Soviet era bus stops. That sounds like a pretty mad thing to do, but he’s got a best selling book out...

Sochi’s Pre-Olympic Sanatoriums

On November 30, 2014 by Tim Newman

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Before the Olympics rocked up in Sochi and changed it for good, but not necessarily for the better, it was a bustling holiday destination. For decades Sochi had been the place to go if you...

China’s Giant Buddha Of Leshan

On November 28, 2014 by Tim Newman

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The giant Chinese Buddha in Leshan is of epic proportions. At 71 metres (233 feet) tall, the stone statue cuts a mean figure; however, somehow, he still looks pretty benign, probably thanks to the nonchalant...

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