Hike to active volcano activity is not for the faint of heart. Uneven terrain, extreme temperatures, long physical activity and the risk of a volcanic eruption would be a result of lava flowing over the mountain. However, if you’ve met all the security measures, the risk is usually small, but …
Read More »The unusual life of a Papuan tribe of skeletons. Photo
This unique people. Papua New Guinea is a country in Oceania, occupying the Eastern part of the island of New Guinea, the Bismarck archipelago and various smaller Islands. The country’s population – 7 million people. The name “Papua” derives from Malay word “Papua”, which translated into Russian language means “curly” …
Read More »Paris of the mid-twentieth century in the project of Arnold Blaise. Photo
Stylized images from the French photographer. This picture of Paris in 1954, at first almost took over the true historical picture, albeit obviously staged: It’s really not a historical picture, and part of a unique art project. French photographer Arnold blaze in his project “Paris dans les années 1900”, which …
Read More »Indian slums in colorful pictures. Photo
India opened this time from the bus window. To remove on-the-go easy, but to know that the picture sometimes is not possible. What do you think is going to make this person, decorated with rings, right-hand? Photography and text by Marina lystseva 1. And here have not guessed. He expected …
Read More »The largest industrial disaster of the XXI century. Photo
Terrible days in the history of mankind. March 11, 2011 the strongest ever Japan earthquake and ensuing tsunami there was a major radiation accident maximum, 7-level International scale of nuclear events at nuclear power plants “Fukushima-1”. Financial damages, including the costs of liquidation of consequences, costs of decontamination and compensation, …
Read More »Maori: the most mysterious people of New Zealand. Photo
Indigenous people managed to preserve their identities. Maori – a Polynesian people, the indigenous people of New Zealand. The name “Maori” means “normal” / “natural”. So in the Maori myths are indicated by mortals, unlike the gods and spirits. In the Maori legend about how they arrived in New Zealand …
Read More »From the old water tower made the house of the future. Photo
This is one of the most unusual and exciting buildings in the world. This unique architectural project is located in North-West London. It would seem that water tower and a house in futuristic style are incompatible. But this project is a perfect proof to the contrary, it’s a stunning combination …
Read More »Treasure island: the incredible Metropolitan Museum of art. Photo
The Metropolitan Museum of art, or just “Meth”, was founded in 1870. More than two million works of art spanning thousands of years of human history, the Metropolitan Museum of art is one of the most prominent art museums in the world. This is one of those new York attractions …
Read More »Top 10 best European universities according to the Times. Photo
The definition of the best universities in the world is engaged in a variety of rating agencies. Times Higher Education’s World University published a list of the best universities in Europe. The rankings are based on teaching and research universities. Here are 10 of the best universities in Europe. 1. …
Read More »The flip side of “Paradise”: the largest garbage island is a dump in the Maldives. Photo
Not all Maldivian Islands are renowned for white beaches and clear waters. What makes the island with a shortage of land for disposal of hundreds of tons of waste produced by a million tourists a year and almost four hundred thousands of permanent residents? Of course, he dumps it on …
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