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 often took photographs of the war in close quarters and embedded themselves with the units they were assigned. One of these artists was Orville Fisher, who strapped a waterproof pad of paper to his wrist and sketched the battle on 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 displayed in national exhibitions. These works documented various battles in the Pacific as well as European theatres. They often included captions to describe the events captured 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. To promote the war effort, the group worked in partnership with businesses and government agencies. 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. A recent case, involving the Nudes in a Landscape by Pierre Auguste Renoir, reveals that the painting had been seized from the family of a Jewish banker in Germany. Hugo Simon, a banker as well as an art collector, was the one to return the painting.
Although most of the art that was looted in WW2 has been returned, there are still many pieces that remain in the wrong hands. Many of these artifacts were sent to Russia during the war. Russia is legally obligated to return these pieces. 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
You can find out the provenance of art objects using many resources. The National Gallery of Art performed extensive research to discover the history of art. Their efforts focused on the World War II period and they have unearthed numerous links between art objects and their owners. You can also find extensive archival reference and wartime histories on the website, which makes it easy to determine where an object came from.
Three main collections contain objects that were recovered from the battlefield. These collections consist of a mix cultural and historical objects that were taken or traded. The Nazis took cultural property, particularly Jewish property. To identify the most valuable collections, they used systematic methods. Some of the confiscated artifacts were eventually returned to their owners. However, many others remain unaccounted.
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. Most of these cultural treasures were plundered by the Nazis and taken to Germany, but the Soviet copies of these items do not exist in Russia's archives.
These items were needed to help the USSR in its war effort. During World War 2, more than 25,000,000 Soviet citizens were killed in a fierce battle against Nazi Germany. Despite countless defeats in the first 18 months of the war, the Soviet Union rebuilt 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 is the most secretive place in the world, and why?
The answer may shock you. It could even make you uncomfortable, because it challenges how reality is perceived and lived. However, there's a reason for this place to exist. It's not what we would expect.
The ancient Greeks called it the City of God. It was also called the City of Destruction in the Bible.
It is called Kashi (Kashmir in India). In Russia, it's called Novgorod.
Here in America, however, it is called The Village That Disappeared.
A small community of 1200 people in western New York State vanished. A road sign pointing to the former location of the town was all that was left, except for a few bodies and cars.
This tiny town vanished without any trace. Some say the earth swallowed it up. Some claim it was destroyed by a meteorite impact. Others believe that aliens took it.
Regardless of what happened, residents of this once-thriving town are certain that their town won't be forgotten forever. They had just relocated to another town.
Even a website exists to help track down the disappearances of the lost city Zugspitz.
So where is this town? It's in Switzerland, actually!
Zugspitze lies on the border between Austria and Germany. Just beyond the summit of the mountain is a huge lake called Lake Zugspitze.
It has always fascinated and astonished me to see how many towns have vanished but still exist. Why is it that some disappear while others live on? I decided that I would investigate.
I wanted to learn more about mysteriously disappearing towns. What causes a town to disappear? How can one place become extinct?
There are several theories behind the disappearing of towns. One theory holds that a town disappears if all its buildings are demolished. Another theory is that the town moves to another place. A third theory states that the town didn't exist at all.
There are many theories, but the truth is that thousands of towns around the world have been submerged by the earth. This video examines the past and present status of these areas.
Have you ever wondered what amount of trash is generated each day worldwide?
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? Most of that trash is shipped 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 real name. He owns a company called Waste Watchers. He spends his time watching trucks hauling trash around North America. He reports back to us about the next steps.
Sexton said he enjoys his job. 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.
His favorite story is about a driver that pulled into an abandoned gas station just outside Los Angeles. Sexton recalls, "The guy was searching for somewhere to put his loads." "He drove down the road and saw this building. He pulled over and went in. "There were two enormous roll-off containers filled with stuff. The man removed everything from the truck and started to load it again. "Then he took out everything and began to fill up the truck. There were lots of old tires, rags furniture, mattresses, mattresses, cans, cans, and other items. It was a complete mess. It had been cleaned up before he arrived. There wasn’t trash everywhere."
What is the explanation? This particular spot used to be a recycling center. People would drive there to recycle their trash. Sexton explained that people would bring home their household items, and then take them to the building. After they were done, they would dispose of the empty containers.
This can happen hundreds of times a week. This can happen hundreds of times a week.Eventually, the truck becomes so overloaded with junk that it stops running. The owner eventually abandons the vehicle.
However, trash is not the only problem on our planet.
Most of these particles are made up of tiny pieces of plastic.Some of these plastics end up in landfills or incinerators. Some are washed into rivers and oceans. Others end up with fish in their stomachs.
Experts warn that if there is no change, the world could soon be facing a food shortage. Experts warn that "if we keep going the way we are, we're not going make it," although scientists agree that the world is heading toward disaster. Most people, however, don't seem to be concerned.
What is the most interesting fact about the human body?
There are two eyes, two ears. Two nostrils. Four limbs. A mouth, nose and penis. We have over 50 parts of our bodies. However, one thing is missing. A heart.
The heart is a pump that circulates blood throughout your body. The blood moves through the veins. It transports oxygen and nutrients to your cells. It also removes carbon dioxide.
Each minute, the heart pumps approximately 5 liters. This is equivalent in daily coffee consumption to an adult who consumes approximately 2 to 3 cups.
The heart pumps blood 24 hours a days, 365 days per year. While you sleep, your heart beats almost 100 times per minute.
Because of the color and texture of their skin, you can tell if someone is healthy or sick. If you examine the skin closely, you will see tiny blood vessels called capillaries. These vessels carry blood back to the heart from the large blood vessels beneath the skin. The skin becomes blue-colored or purple when blood flow is restricted.
People with sickle cells lack red blood cell. They become very sick when their blood becomes hardened and sticky.
Bandages are used to stop bleeding after you have cut yourself. For wounds to heal properly, blood must flow. Doctors place a needle in the wound and insert it through the skin. This allows blood to drain from the area.
The doctor may also insert catheters (catheters), into the artery at the site of the blood clot. This keeps the patient alive till the blood clot dissolves naturally.
What is the most mysterious area on earth?
Antarctica is considered the most mysterious area on Earth.
What is it that makes this place so interesting? Because it's unlike any other place in the world.
It is isolated, remote, and very hard to visit. There is much more to this place than meets the eyes.
You will also find some of the oddest wildlife species in this natural wonder.
So let's explore how this remarkable destination became famous for its mystery.
Antarctica: The South Pole
It is not known why Antarctica was called Antarctica. Others believe it means "land with ice". Others think it comes from Greek mythology.
In ancient Greece, Antarktis was the name given to the island where Zeus' twin brothers were born. According to one source, one of the twins was conceived in winter. Hence, the word antarctic.
Others believe that the name is a combination of the Greek words anti and tropos which mean against and turn. This would signify land turned away the sun.
Whatever the reason Antarctica holds a special fascination, people have always loved it.
It is the coldest, windiest, driest and highest continent. It is too cold for trees, plants and animals.
And yet, this frozen wasteland is teeming with life.
It houses approximately 90% of all Earth's living organisms. About 50% of the world's plant and animal species can be found here.
What is the secret to Antarctica's unique environment? Here water freezes to ice and not evaporates into the atmosphere.
This causes large ice masses to rise above the ground.
These floating glaciers cover 80% of the continent. These glaciers are getting larger each year.
The Antarctic ice sheet has grown 60ft since 1960.
The sea level could rise to 200 feet if the melting continues. That could cause massive flooding around the globe.
But not everyone thinks this is bad news. Some scientists believe that global warming can be beneficial. They suggest that rising temperatures could cause ice sheet melt faster, leading to floods that flush out toxic chemicals from soil and bodies.
However, others caution that this theory sounds a lot like a plot in a science fiction movie.
Statistics
- 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)
- "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)
- 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)
- You spend about 10% of your time awake blinking (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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American history's secret societies and clubs
Many reasons make American History's secret societies and clubs fascinating. The mystery surrounding them is one reason. A second reason is their impact on society.
Secret societies and clubs have been used throughout America's history to promote ideas that would otherwise be considered taboo. Anti-Semitism, racism, and other ideas are just a few of the many examples. These groups helped spread political ideologies like communism or socialism.
The Ku Klux Klan is America's most well-known organization. This group was formed in 1865 after the Civil War ended. Its purpose is to protect white people from African Americans.
Other organizations created during this period included the Knights Templar, Freemasons, and Odd Fellows. These organizations shared the same beliefs and goals.
Another interesting aspect of secret societies is that they often had memberships restricted to males only. These groups also had women members. These women included Emma Goldman (Margaret Sanger) and Susan B Anthony.
In addition to the groups mentioned above, other secret societies did not share the same ideals. For example, the Order of Skull & Bones was founded in 1832. Their goal was to create an elite class within the United States.