ENGLAND’S FAMOUS RULER, KING GEORGE VI
People can’t help their intense interest in the lives of members of the royal family. The public knows very little about what kings and queens do within the walls of their manors, mansions, and palaces. Depictions of royalty being just the same as everyone else are especially popular.
This is why this photo of King George VI going down a slide is entirely historical. It shows that even members of royalty take some time to have fun occasionally. Even during his downtime, the king should have credits for appearing majestic in front of the public. He is smartly dressed, complete with a top hat. A crowd is gathered to observe King George VI during his adventure in the fairground.
NOTABLE PRINCESS OF IRAN AND QUEEN OF EGYPT, FAWZIA FUAD
Fawzia Fuad was a stunning princess from Egypt. She transcended her nation’s boundaries when she became Queen of Iran after marrying Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. She later became known as Muluk Fawzia of Iran. A genuine member of a royal household, she was protected and pampered from a young age by servants and other family members.
Her marriage, however, was a political arrangement planned by the Iranian prince’s father. The partnership continued to be an unhappy experience instead of an exciting marital adventure. After almost ten years, she obtained a divorce with the help of some divorce attorneys and traveled back home to Egypt. She later re-married an Egyptian diplomat.
A POPULAR SINGER’S REMEMBRANCE OF HIS MILITARY SERVICE
Elvis Presley is best known for his career in music. After all, he holds the title of king of rock and roll. In addition to his legion of fans, he also experienced backlash from teachers, parents, and even the clergy. These people expressed concerns about his music.
He was not only a celebrity, but he was also a member of the United States Army. He had the chance to enlist in special and forego regular service. This opportunity would have provided him with certain privileges. However, Presley refused and opted for regular service. More than the hefty investments he acquired of it, his military service earned him the adventure of a lifetime and respect from the soldiers whom he served with.
JAPAN’S HIGH-END ENTERTAINERS
To travel and explore other countries and cultures requires real understanding. It is simply not enough to maintain stereotypical beliefs and maybe even ignorance. That is especially true with the Geishas in Japan, who they are, and what they do. Contrary to the confusion and misunderstanding of some Westerners, Geishas are artists. Their training makes them skillful to a certain degree that they become experts in the art of traditional Japanese music, dance, and poetry. Just like the arduous training in any field, it requires years of practice and apprenticeship to become a full-fledged Geisha.
Shown in this photo, are three Geishas smiling. They seem to be busy with what looks like a piece of cloth. The women appear quite young.
XXII OLYMPIC GAMES’ OPENING CEREMONY IN MOSCOW
Every single Olympic Games is a historical event. The opening ceremonies are especially memorable. It shows the top athletes from all over the world the efforts and preparation made by the host country. The summer Olympics of 1980 was held in Moscow, and the opening ceremony featured a human formation.
The perfect execution of the routine must have required practice that needed time and energy that’s hard to imagine and quantify. The five impressive human rings should be given much credit for representing the five Olympic Rings, with each had a jaw-dropping human tower in the middle. The international community was more than amazed at the Russian’s routine that seemed impossible to pull off.
A QUICK GLANCE FROM THE TOP OF THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING DURING ITS DEDICATION DAY
Few cities in the entire world are as iconic as New York City. In the ever-growing list of places to visit in the Big Apple, few are as iconic as the Empire State Building. People who travel to New York to appease their wanderlust always have to visit the skyscraper to complete their bucket lists. The engineers working on the project knew that it was possible to construct taller buildings. Still, it would have been impossible to do so during the Great Depression when the bankruptcy of many businesses was prominent. This rich history is what makes it an icon.
On the day of its dedication, visibility in New York was impaired by fog. It’s almost miraculous that the photo which was taken from the top of the Empire State clearly showed the people looking at the city below.
HOW A WOMAN USED TO LIVE IN IRAN BEFORE
Globalization is best understood through its effects on modern international travel. However, it is also globalization that has made an impact on the worldwide movement towards awareness and equality. You can take this photo of an Iranian woman in the 1960s as an example. It would be nigh impossible to make a similar picture of a woman in Iran today. Women’s rights are always affected by the contemporary politics of a state.
The Pahlavi era was in full swing during the ‘60s. Globalization helped political leaders become more aware of changes in other countries. Modernization and westernization in Turkey, for example, inspired changes in the legal rights of women in Iran under Reza Khan. These changes have changed the world to a significant degree.
HOW CONCENTRATION CAMPS DISTRESSED THE GERMAN PRISONERS
The holocaust caused by the atrocities of the Nazis marks a particularly dark period in modern history. These events are carefully preserved and presented by memorials such as the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. People who travel and explore cities that have these memorials should consider visiting. There is much to learn about the human experience of these visits.
Soon after World War II, American and British military officials showed films of the suffering in concentration camps to German prisoners. They hoped that this confrontation with the horrific events would help remove the Third Reich and Nazi ideology from the German soldiers. Those who watched the violent scenes showed a wide range of reactions. The faces of the prisoners show fear, shame, and disgust. Some people remained defiant and indifferent to the highest degree they could be.
THE REAL INSPIRATION BEHIND THE PAINTING “AMERICAN GOTHIC”
The painting “American Gothic” by artist Grant Wood is one of the most famous pieces of American Art from the 20th century. Numerous parodies of the painting have made their way to pop culture and have helped contribute to its fame. This classic work of art is currently in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. Adding this to the itinerary should be a worthwhile time investment of any person who wants to travel to the city.
Surprisingly, several misconceptions remain about the details of a painting that’s so popular. One of the most popular mistakes is that the building is the home of the people portrayed in the artwork. It’s a small white house built in Carpenter Gothic Style that the artist found on a small farm in Iowa. Who are the people in the painting? They are not a couple. The woman is the artist’s sister, and the man is their dentist.
THE FINISHED ICON AFTER THE TEDIOUS CONSTRUCTION
If you were to travel to the Hollywood district in 1923, you would read the word “Hollywoodland” instead of “Hollywood” on the hills. The sign was initially advertising for a segregated housing plan. It was designed by Thomas Fisk Goff and was put up by the Crescent Sign company. The letters were initially decorated with thousands of light bulbs, which highlighted the words separately and then all together. One could not imagine how much the home finance was to set up this project.
It was in 1949 that the suggestion was made to remove the word “land” from the sign. This would direct attention to the entire Hollywood district instead of just housing development. This suggestion was part of a contract signed by the Los Angeles Parks Department to help repair and maintain the iconic sign.