The realities of war were captured by combat artists
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 of these artists. He wore a waterproof pad of pen to his wrist and sketched 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 artworks were also on display in the United States. These images chronicled many battles and events in the Pacific and European theaters. These images often had captions that describe the events.
Artists for Victory group
The Artists for Victory group in WW2 was a non-profit group that united more than ten thousand artists to work in the war effort. The group partnered with government agencies and businesses to create war-themed visual materials to promote the war effort. This group had one mission: to win the war for the United States.
The group was founded by artists to combat philistinism and to use their artistic talents to help the war effort. It was the only group of its kind. The group promised to produce five hundred thousand hours of art in support of the war effort.
Looted Art
Many pieces of art taken by Nazis during World War II are now back with their rightful 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.
Many pieces of art that were stolen in WW2 have been returned. However, some pieces are still in danger. Many of these pieces were shipped to the USSR during World War II. 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.
Objects recovered after the war
There are many resources that can help you determine the provenance or origin of art objects. The National Gallery of Art has done extensive research on 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 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 contain a mixture of cultural and historical objects that were looted or traded. The Nazis plundered cultural property, especially Jewish property. They used systematic methods of identifying the most valuable collections. Some artifacts that were seized were eventually returned by the owners to their rightful owners. But many are still missing.
Donated objects to 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 in the USSR's war effort. During WW2, more than 25 million Soviets died in a battle with Nazi Germany. Despite multiple defeats over the first 18months of war, the Soviet Union rebuilt itself and marched to Berlin. To make the war effort possible, the United States provided enormous military and economic assistance to the Soviet Union.
FAQ
What is the most surprising fact about your body?
Two eyes, two ears, 2 nostrils, 4 limbs, 1 nose, 1 penis and one mouth are all there. It's true, we have more 50 parts of our body, but there is one thing missing. The heart.
The heart is a pump which circulates blood throughout the body. The blood travels through the veins and arteries, transporting oxygen and nutrients to cells. It also removes carbon dioxide.
Each minute, the heart pumps 5 liters of blood. This amount is equivalent to an adult drinking 2-3 cups of coffee daily.
Blood flows through the heart 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. While you sleep, your heart beats almost 100 times per minute.
You can tell whether someone is healthy or unhealthy because of the color of their skin. The capillaries are tiny blood vessels that can be seen on the skin's surface. These small vessels carry blood away from the large blood vessels in the skin back to the heart. If blood flow is blocked, skin can turn blue or purple.
Red blood cells are not available to sickle cell patients. They become very sick when their blood becomes hardened and sticky.
You can use a bandage to stop bleeding if your cut is severe. For the wound to heal properly, blood must continue to flow. Doctors place a needle in the wound and insert it through the skin. This allows the blood to drain from the injured area.
Doctors can also insert catheters into the artery close to the area where the bloodclot has formed. This keeps the patient alive till the blood clot dissolves naturally.
How does the brain control the functions in your body?
The brain communicates with other organs to ensure their cooperation. Everything that happens within your body is controlled by the brain. It tells you your stomach to digest food; your lungs to inhale air; and it tells you your arms and legs how to move.
Your brain is made up billions of nerve cell networks connected in groups known as neurons. Action potentials on Axons are an electrical signal that neurons send to each other. Each neuron is covered by a cell membrane. Inside the membrane are channels that allow ions such as sodium and potassium to enter and leave the cell. Ion movement creates the electric charge that causes the neuron to fire.
When a neuron is activated, neurotransmitters release chemicals into the space between it and the next neuron. Neurotransmitters bind with receptors on the second nerve cell, opening ion channel channels to allow ions in and out. This causes the second neuron to fire too.
Neurotransmitter release occurs when the presynaptic neuron receives an impulse from another neuron. The impulse travels along an synapse between the neurons. The transmitter binds directly to the receptors in the postsynaptic nervous neuron, and triggers the firing.
For communication within the nervous systems, neurotransmitters are essential. They coordinate brain activity among different parts.
What dark secrets are there in Hollywood?
Hollywood is full of secret societies. Many secret societies are cult-like and follow rigid rules. Others are just clubs for people with common interests.
But there are also more nefarious organizations that control much of the industry. There are companies like the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), who sets film ratings and the RIAA, which sets music licensing fees.
Numerous unions or guilds also represent producers, writers, actors, etc. These large corporations control the majority of major film studios and television networks.
The point is that no matter how secretive any group may seem, someone somewhere knows exactly what they do. They shouldn't be fearful, however.
Instead, embrace them. Because they can help us make better decisions.
They tell us what movies will likely succeed, what songs will be popular, and what books will best sell.
These help us to decide what we'll watch, read, listen, and buy.
We can trust our advisors and ignore advice that isn't in accord with our tastes.
We choose to ignore them and they become even more powerful. They are the supreme arbiters of taste.
You can ignore them if they don't agree with you.
Let's now look at some lesser-known, but still very real Hollywood secret organizations.
You can see why they are so vital.
Which is the most secretive city in the world?
The answer may shock you. It may even make it uncomfortable, as it challenges our perceptions of reality and our lives. However, there's a reason for this place to exist. It's not what we would expect.
It was known as the City of God to the ancient Greeks. In the Bible, it was known as the City of Destruction.
In India, it's called Kashi (Kashmir). In Russia, it's called Novgorod.
However, in America it is called The Town that Disappeared.
A small community of 1200 people in western New York State vanished. 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.
The little village vanished, with no trace of its existence. Some claim the earth swallowed it. 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 another town.
There is even a website dedicated to tracking the disappearance of the lost city of Zugspitz.
The question is, where did this place go? It's in Switzerland.
Zugspitze is situated on the border between Germany und Austria. A huge lake, Lake Zugspitze, is located just beyond the summit.
It's always fascinated me how so many towns disappear, yet others remain. Is it possible that some towns disappear and others are preserved? I set out to find out.
I wanted to know more about the mysterious disappearing towns. What causes a community to disappear? How can one place become extinct?
There are several theories behind the disappearing of towns. One theory states that a town vanishes when all its buildings are destroyed. Another theory says that the town just moves. A third theory holds that the town did not exist.
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 history and current status of these places.
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)
- A 2012 paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported that people blink about 15 to 20 times each minute, meaning, if you do the math, you spend about 10% of the time that you're awake blinking. (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)
- 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)
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What is the scariest movie you've ever seen?
It's likely that 10 people will give 10 different answers when asked about their favorite scary movies.
Some people love horror films. Some people enjoy sci-fi movies. Some prefer comedies.
No matter your tastes, everyone has seen some truly terrifying movies.
These are ten top-rated scary movies from the past, such as "Halloween" or "Paranormal Activity".
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"Cabin fever" - "Cabin fever" is one of the most terrifying zombie movies ever made. It shows a virus that makes people turn into zombies.
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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" - This thriller tells the story of a man trapped in his apartment during a violent crime spree. Only the items in his home can help him fight off his attackers.
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"The Descent," one of the first found-footage horror movies, is about a group of strangers who go underground to find adventure. But as soon as they arrive, things begin to go terribly wrong.
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"Get Out"- Jordan Peele was famous for creating one the most terrifying horror movies ever created in 2017. "Get Out" portrays a young black photographer who visits his white girlfriend for the holidays. He discovers dark secrets when he arrives.
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"Paranormal Activity," (2007) - This was the first ever found footage movie. This movie featured a fresh take on ghost stories and starred Katie Featherston.
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"Audition” - Japanese audition means to appear before an audience and be judged. That's exactly what happens in this film when high school student Kiyoko waits to hear if she will make it big time as a pop star.
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"Saw" Series - After years of making low budget horrors, James Wan grew tired of coming up with ways to shock audiences. So he decided to take a break and try something different when he created Jigsaw.
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"Tales From the Crypt", "Tales From the Crypt", "Tales From the Crypt," - "Tales From the Crypt", becomes more frightening with each passing year. Hollywood has made many sequels that feature the crypt keeper terrorizing different cities across the US over the years.
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"Carrie" (1976)"Carrie" introduced viewers to telekinesis, a powerful supernatural ability. Carrie White can simply think about moving objects.