Combat artists captured the reality of war
The realities of war were captured by combat artists during WW2, as they captured images that showed the horrors and complexity of the conflict. These artists often took photographs of the war in close quarters and embedded themselves with the units they were assigned. Orville Fisher was one such artist. He carried a pad of waterproof paper around his wrist and sketched D-Day.
These artists not only documented the war but also created thousands of pieces of art that were published in magazines and publications. Many of these pieces were also shown in the country as part exhibitions. These works documented various battles in the Pacific as well as European theatres. Many of these images included captions that described the events.
Artists for Victory group
Artists for Victory was a non-profit organization that gathered more than ten thousands artists to support the war effort. They partnered with governments and businesses to create visual materials about war to promote the war effort. This group was formed to assist the United States win war.
The group was started by artists in an effort to combat philistinism. The group was the first of its kind and pledged to produce five millions hours of art for war efforts.
Looted art
Many pieces taken by Nazis in World War II were returned to their owners. Recent case involving Nudes in a Landscape by Pierre Auguste Renoir reveals that the painting was taken from the German family of a Jewish banker. The painting was returned to the heirs of Hugo Simon, a banker who was also an art collector.
While most of the art stolen during WW2 has been returned, many pieces remain in bad hands. Many of these artifacts were sent to Russia during the war. Russia is legally obligated to return these pieces. Many of these works are in museums in Moscow, and the Polish government plans to submit seven more restitution requests to Russia.
Recovered objects after the war
Many resources are available to determine the provenance and history of art objects. The National Gallery of Art performed extensive research to discover the history of art. They focused their efforts on World War II and discovered many connections between art objects, and their owners. The website also offers extensive archival references and wartime histories, making it easy to discover the origin of an object's provenance.
There are three major collections of objects that were recovered after World War II. These collections include a mix of historical and cultural objects that were stolen or traded. The Nazis plunder cultural property, especially Jewish property. To identify the most valuable collections, they used systematic methods. Although some of the seized artifacts were eventually returned their rightful owners by the authorities, many are still unknown.
Donated objects for the USSR
The National Archives of the United States has released a CD-ROM that documents the transfer of cultural assets from the United States into the Soviet Union. It contains facsimile inventories of more than half a million cultural items. These cultural treasures were most likely taken by the Nazis and sent to Germany. The Soviet copies of these items don't exist in Russia’s archives.
These items were used to aid the war effort by the USSR. During World War 2, more than 25,000,000 Soviet citizens were killed in a fierce battle against Nazi Germany. Despite many defeats, the Soviet Union rebuilt and marched towards Berlin despite numerous losses in the first 18 month of the war. To aid in the war effort, the United States provided substantial military and financial assistance to the Soviet Union.
FAQ
How does your brain control your body's functions?
To ensure that they work together, messages are sent by the brain to other organs. The brain controls everything that happens in your body. It tells both your stomach and lungs what to do; it also controls your legs and arms.
Your brain is made up of billions upon billions of nerve cells that are connected together in groups called neuronal groups. Action potentials on Axons are an electrical signal that neurons send to each other. Every neuron has a cell wall around its nucleus. The cell membrane houses channels that allow ions, such as potassium and sodium, to enter and exit the cells. The electric charge that causes the neuron's fire is created by ion movement.
Neurotransmitters are chemicals released when a neuron fires. Neurotransmitters can bind to receptors at the second neuron. They open ions channels, allowing ions to move in and outside of the channel. This causes the second neuron to fire too.
When another neuron sends an impulse to the presynaptic neural cell, neurotransmitter is released. An impulse travels along a synaptic link between the two neuron. The transmitter binds at the receptors of the post-synaptic Neuron and triggers its firing.
They are vital for the communication between nerve cells. They also coordinate activity between different brain parts.
What is the most intriguing fact about the human anatomy?
Two eyes, two ears and two nostrils are part of our bodies. We also have four limbs: a mouth, nose, penis, and four limbs. Yes, more than 50 parts to our bodies. But one thing is missing. A heart.
A heart is the pump that circulates blood throughout a body. The blood moves through the veins. It transports oxygen and nutrients to your cells. It also removes carbon dioxide.
The heart pumps out about 5 liters per minute. This is equivalent in daily coffee consumption to an adult who consumes approximately 2 to 3 cups.
Blood flows throughout the heart 24 hours per day, 365 Days a Year. While sleeping, your heart beats close to 100 times per minute.
Color of your skin is a good indicator of whether someone is healthy. The capillaries are tiny blood vessels that can be seen on the skin's surface. These vessels carry blood away to the heart via the large blood vessels. The skin turns blue or violet when blood flow becomes blocked.
People with sickle cell disease lack red blood cells. Their blood becomes sticky and hardens, causing them to become very ill.
Bandages are used to stop bleeding after you have cut yourself. For wounds to heal properly, blood must flow. Doctors insert a needle into the injured area through the skin. This allows blood drainage from the injury area.
Doctors can also insert catheters into the artery close to the area where the bloodclot has formed. This keeps patients alive until the clot has broken up naturally.
Is there a Hollywood blacklist?
There is a Hollywood blacklist.
But, the list has not been made public. As far as we know, the names aren't even known. Here's why this matters.
The reason for the secrecy is that the blacklisted actors and directors wouldn't be able to find jobs. This would result in studios losing money as the actors and directors would have to go out on their own. Which means they'd cut back on spending money on movies. This would lead to fewer opportunities and less money for blacklisted directors. They would then go bankrupt.
This could mean more victims.
In short, when someone tries to make an oscar winning movie, they might be asked to sign a contract saying they won't speak publicly against their employers. This applies to any producer or director who wishes to be nominated.
This is why you'll hear about directors being pressured by producers to take scenes out of their films. Or how directors threaten to walk away from projects that don't fit their vision.
This is the reason there is a Hollywood blacklist. If you speak negatively about your employer, you will likely be fired. This is bad news for anyone.
Problem is, many people have been falsely charged. And they've had to fight to clear their name.
This kind of thing must stop before it can happen again. Everyone should have the right to speak freely.
We need to get rid of Hollywood's blacklist.
Which is the most secretive city in the world?
It may surprise you to hear the answer. It could even make you uncomfortable, because it challenges how reality is perceived and lived. But there is a reason why this place exists. And it is not what you would expect.
It was called the City of God by ancient Greeks. It was called the City of Destruction by the Bible.
It's known in India as Kashi (Kashmir). It's also known as Novgorod in Russia.
But here in America, it goes by another name - The Town That Disappeared.
A small town in western New York State, with a population of 1,200, vanished without a trace. It was abandoned without any remains, including no bodies, cars, or houses. The only thing that survived was a road sign, which pointed to its former location.
This little town disappeared, leaving no clues about where it went or when. Some believe it was swallowed by the earth. Some claim it was destroyed by a meteorite impact. Some believe that it was taken by aliens.
The residents of this once prosperous community believe that whatever happened, their town is not gone forever. They had just moved to a new town.
There's even a website that tracks the disappearances and recoveries of Zugspitz.
So where is this town? It's in Switzerland.
Zugspitze is situated on the border between Germany und Austria. Lake Zugspitze can be found just beyond the summit.
It's always fascinated me how so many towns disappear, yet others remain. What is the difference between some towns that disappear and others that survive? I decided to investigate.
I wanted to know more about the mysterious disappearing towns. What causes a community to disappear? What makes a place disappear?
It turned out that there are many theories about disappearing towns. One theory states that a town vanishes when all its buildings are destroyed. Another theory is that the town moves to another place. The third theory is that the town was never actually there.
There are many theories, but the truth is that thousands of towns around the world have been submerged by the earth. This video explores the history of these towns and examines their current state.
Statistics
- You spend about 10% of your time awake blinking (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)
- 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)
- According to a 2018 study published in Free Radical Biology & Medicine, this is because blood pressure is regulated by our innate circadian rhythm and internal clock. (romper.com)
- 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)
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What's the scariest film you have ever seen?
You're likely to get 10 different answers if you ask people about the most frightening movies.
Some people love horror films. Some people enjoy sci-fi movies. Then there are those who prefer comedies.
No matter your taste, there are some scary movies that everyone has seen.
These are ten of most terrifying scary movies ever made, including the classic Halloween and the modern Paranormal Activity.
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"Cabin Folly" – "Cabin Folly" is one among the most frightening zombie movies. It depicts a virus that causes humans to turn into zombies after death.
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"Thir13en Ghosts", an adaptation of the true story by Jack the Ripper, features a group possessed and controlled by ghosts by teenagers.
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"Pulse", a thriller, tells the story about a man held captive in his apartment by a violent crime spree. He must fight off attackers using only the items found inside his home.
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"The Descent," a horror movie that was made from found footage, follows a group who venture underground in search of adventure. But as soon as they arrive, things begin to go terribly wrong.
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"Get Out" - In 2017, Jordan Peele became famous for creating one of the most terrifying horror movies ever made. "Get Out" shows a young, black photographer visiting his white family for the holidays. He discovers dark secrets when he arrives.
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"Paranormal Activity", (2007). "Paranormal Activity", one of the very first found-footage movies. It featured a new twist on ghost stories, starring Katie Featherston.
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"Audition” in Japan means to give a speech before an audience. Kiyoko is high school student and waits to learn if she will become a popstar.
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James Wan started the "Saw” Series after making horror movies with low budget budgets for years. He was getting tired of trying new ways to shock people. So he decided to take a break and try something different when he created Jigsaw.
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"Tales From the Crypt", a horror film that focuses on the stories of the Crypt, becomes more terrifying with each year. Hollywood has produced many sequels to the horror-stricken crypt keeper over the years.
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"Carrie" (1976)"Carrie" introduced viewers to telekinesis, a powerful supernatural ability. Carrie White can manipulate objects simply by thinking about them.