Combat artists captured the realities of war
The reality of war was captured by combat artists in WW2, who captured images of the horrors of war and the complexities of conflict. These artists were often deployed in the field to capture the conflict at close quarters. Orville Fish was one of these artists. He strapped a waterproof pen to his wrist so that he could sketch the battle at D-Day.
They also documented the war and created thousands upon thousands of pieces of artwork that were later published in magazines or publications. Many of these works were also part of national exhibitions. These works covered various battles and actions that took place in Europe and the Pacific. They included captions to describe events depicted in the images.
Artists For Victory group
Artists for Victory (WWII) was a nonprofit organization that brought together over ten million artists to aid the war effort. The group partnered up with government agencies and companies to create war-themed visual material to promote war efforts. The mission of the group was to aid the United States in winning the war.
The group was started by artists in an effort to combat philistinism. It was the first such group and promised to produce five million hours art for the war effort.
Looted art
Many pieces taken by Nazis in World War II were returned to their owners. Recent evidence reveals that the painting Nudes and Landscape by Pierre Auguste Renoir was taken from the Germany family of a Jewish banker. Hugo Simon, who was also a banker and art collector, received the painting back.
Most of the art taken in WW2 was returned but there are still some pieces. Many of these objects were sent to Soviet Union during wartime. Russia is legally bound to return them. Many of these works can be found in Moscow's museums. The Polish government will submit seven more restitution requests.
After the war, objects recovered
There are several resources for finding out the provenance of art objects. The National Gallery of Art has performed extensive research into the history of art objects. They focused their efforts on World War II and discovered many connections between art objects, and their owners. The website offers extensive archival resources and wartime history, which allow you to easily find the origin of an object.
There are three main collections of objects recovered after the war. These collections include a mix of historical and cultural objects that were stolen or traded. The Nazis purged cultural property, especially Jewish properties. They used systematic methods for identifying the most valuable collections. While some artifacts seized were eventually returned to the rightful owners, others are still unaccounted for.
Donated objects to the USSR
A new CDROM of the National Archives of the United States documents the movement of cultural treasures from the United States back to the Soviet Union. This CD-ROM presents facsimile inventories of almost half a million cultural objects. The Nazis took most of these cultural treasures to Germany. However, the Soviet copies of these items are not in Russia's archives.
These items were used to aid the war effort by the USSR. In the epic battle against Nazi Germany, more than 25 million Soviet citizens were killed during WW2. Despite multiple defeats over the first 18months of war, the Soviet Union rebuilt itself and marched to Berlin. The United States provided massive military and economic aid to the Soviet Union to make the war effort possible.
FAQ
What dark secrets are there in Hollywood?
Hollywood is full secret societies. There are secret societies that are more cult-like than others. They have members who follow specific rules and rituals. While some are clubs for those with similar interests, others are not.
Some of the most powerful organizations in the industry are even more dangerous. These include companies such as the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), which sets film ratings, and the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), which sets music licensing fees.
Many unions and guilds represent actors, directors writers, producers, and others. These large corporations control the majority of major film studios and television networks.
It is obvious that, no matter how secretive or obtuse a group appears, someone knows exactly what they do. However, we shouldn't fear them.
Instead, embrace them. Because they help us make better choices.
They also tell us about the movies that are most likely to succeed and which songs are most popular.
These help us to decide what we'll watch, read, listen, and buy.
We can trust their advice and we can ignore it if it contradicts our values.
They become more powerful because we choose to ignore them. They become the ultimate arbiters of taste.
And if you don't like what they say, you're free to ignore them.
Let's now look at some lesser-known, but still very real Hollywood secret organizations.
You can see why they are so vital.
Have you ever wondered how much trash is produced worldwide each day?
The United Nations states that an average person produces more than 2.5 pounds of waste per day. That's over 25 billion pounds of garbage each year!
Most of this rubbish ends up in landfills or incinerators. But, what happens when those dumpsters fill up? The majority of this rubbish is sent out of the country. The trash is then sent out of the country and dumped in countries where it pollutes ecosystems. But, one man has now discovered exactly where this rubbish goes. Mike Sexton is his name. He is the founder of Waste Watchers. He watches over trucks that transport trash across North America. He then gives us a report on what happens next.
Sexton says he finds his job very satisfying. CNN interviewed Sexton and said that he has a lot of fun. "We'll be following these big rigs through town. "Sexton started following truck drivers nearly 20 years ago.
"It's all I felt," he stated.
Sexton's favorite story was about a driver who stopped at an abandoned gas station in Los Angeles. Sexton recalls, "The guy was searching for somewhere to put his loads." "He drove down the street and saw this building. He pulled over and went in. "There were two enormous roll-off containers filled with stuff. He took out everything and began to fill up the truck. "Then, he took everything out and started filling up the truck again. There were many old tires, furniture, rags and mattresses. "It was a complete mess. But it was cleaned out before he came. There wasn't any trash anywhere."
This is the reason why it happened. The answer is that this location was once part of a recycling facility. People who knew about it would drive to this location to recycle their garbage. Sexton explained, "They would bring their household goods and take them here," and they would then empty the containers.
Now, because of the way the law works, once a container reaches its destination, it cannot be opened.So no matter how often someone takes something out of it, the thing will never be emptied.Every time the truck comes by, it has to start over again. It could happen hundreds of thousands of times a week. The truck eventually stops running because it has become so jammed with junk. The owner finally decides to stop using the truck.
Trash, however, isn't the only problem facing our planet.As you may have noticed, things are getting worse.According to experts, pollution levels have risen dramatically in recent years.More than half of all water bodies on Earth are polluted.Pollution from industrial chemicals has increased by more than 30 percent since 1980.Even the air we breathe is becoming increasingly toxic.A study by the World Health Organization found that the average person inhales around 100 million particles daily.
Most of these particles are made up of tiny pieces of plastic.Some of these plastics end up in landfills or incinerators. Others get washed into rivers or oceans.And when they reach the ocean, they often end up in the stomachs of fish.
Experts warn that the world may soon face a shortage of food if we don't make any changes. Experts warn that if we continue to go the same way, we won't make it. However, scientists and most people aren't worried.
Five interesting facts about your liver.
The liver is responsible to detoxify toxins and store vitamins and minerals. It also helps regulate blood pressure and keeps our body temperature stable.
Are you familiar with the expressions, "I feel sluggish today", or "my head feels heavy"? These symptoms may be a sign of liver disease.
Some common signs include dark urine, yellowing skin, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach cramps, jaundice (yellow coloration), and itching. These aren’t the only warning signs. If you are experiencing any of these signs, it is important to consult your doctor right away.
The liver is a vital organ. It is responsible for detoxification as well digestion, metabolism and immunity.
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The average adult human liver weighs approximately 1,400 grams.
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A baby's liver is about half the size of an adult's at birth. It becomes about four times more large by the age of three than an infant's liver.
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The liver can be found just below the rib cage, on the left side.
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The liver has 16 main lobes, with many smaller lobules within the lobes.
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There are approximately 10,000,000 red blood cells in the liver.
What is the most secretive place in the world, and why?
It may surprise you to hear the answer. You might be uncomfortable with the truth of it, as it may challenge your perception of reality. But there is an explanation for why this place exists, and it's not what you would expect.
The ancient Greeks called it the City of God. In the Bible, it was known as the City of Destruction.
It's known in India as Kashi (Kashmir). It's also known as Novgorod in Russia.
It's called The Town That Has Disappeared here in America.
One tiny town in western New York State lost its 1,200 inhabitants without trace. With the exception of a road marker pointing to its former site, there were no remains: cars, bodies, houses.
This little town disappeared, leaving no clues about where it went or when. Some claim the earth swallowed it. Some claim it was destroyed by a meteorite impact. Some claim that it was destroyed by a meteorite strike. Others still believe it was stolen away by aliens.
Regardless of what happened, residents of this once-thriving town are certain that their town won't be forgotten forever. They just moved to another city.
There is even a website dedicated to tracking the disappearance of the lost city of Zugspitz.
So where is this town? Well, it's in Switzerland!
You can find Zugspitze at the border of Austria and Germany. Just beyond the summit of the mountain is a huge lake called Lake Zugspitze.
It has always fascinated my that so many towns have disappeared but others still exist. Is it possible that some towns disappear and others are preserved? I decided that I would investigate.
I wanted to know more about the mysterious disappearing towns. What causes a town to disappear? How does one place go extinct?
It turns out that there are several theories about the phenomenon of vanishing towns. One theory states that a town vanishes when all its buildings are destroyed. Another theory is that the town moves to another place. A third theory states that the town didn't exist at all.
The fact is that hundreds of towns all over the world have been swept away by the ground, despite theories to the contrary. This video looks into the history of those places and investigates their current status.
Statistics
- In fact, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, you make 15 to 30 gallons of tears each year, which is insane when you think about it. (romper.com)
- It might not sound like something that's truly plausible — and it is quite rare — but according to a 2015 study published in the Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals, it's possible to hurt yourself and even break a rib just by sneezing. (romper.com)
- The average human adult male heart rate is between 70 and 72 beats per minute, while the average for adult women is between 78 and 82 beats, which is significantly faster, according to 2014 published in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. (romper.com)
- "It is estimated that 75% of people have at least mild gum disease, with the most common symptoms being bleeding when brushing, bad breath, and dark and swollen gums," Dr. Ron Baise, a London-based dentist, tells Romper. (romper.com)
- In fact, nearly 24% of U.S. women are affected with one or more pelvic floor disorders, according to research funded by the National Institutes of Health. (romper.com)
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Hollywood scandals that shocked the globe
Nothing is more shocking than seeing someone famous for wrong reasons. However, there is nothing worse than watching them fall from grace.
It's fascinating to see how industries react to their mistakes. We've all heard stories of celebrities who used drugs and alcohol excessively. Some even died young because of it.
But, the worst part? When those stars openly discuss their issues and are ignored by everyone. We found ourselves in that situation last week.
Heath Ledger lost his long and successful career. He took too many prescription pills and died shortly after.
His family and friends struggled to accept his passing, and the media had a field day bashing him publicly.
Heath was once considered to be one of today's most talented actors. He was nominated for two Academy Awards for his performance in Brokeback Mountain.
Heath not only acted, but also wrote and directed films including A Knight's Tale. Monster's Ball. Iron Man.
Hollywood loved Heath, however he soon grew too big for his good looks. He began to drink heavily and took drugs. Eventually, he went to rehab and came out clean.
He wanted to make amends now that he was sober. He made a documentary called "Room 237," that chronicled the making and release of The Shining. It was supposed to be released this year, but now it won't hit theaters until next year.
Heath tried unsuccessfully to get into Hollywood again, but nothing happened. He was actually arrested twice for drug charges.
We're not saying Heath should have been allowed back into show business. However, it would be nice if he could get some help before things spiral out of control.
We hope Heath's story will serve as a warning to others who may think they can still have everything.