Mankind conquered the ocean a few hundred years ago, and it’s an important and intrinsic part of our history, including how we moved from place to place. That’s why many countries, companies, and individuals have made it a priority to try and save as much maritime-related history as possible, including the various marine artefacts and […]
What Are The Best Books Of All Time?
Everyone adores a classic novel; however, the question is where to begin? From Jane Austen, Charles Dickens and Toni Morrison to Fyodor Dostoevsky, the fiction genre is so vast that you are easily able to get lost in it.
Tips For Better Astrophotography
Astrophotography is a type of photography that involves taking pictures of the night sky and the countless celestial bodies that reside within it. While it does share some similarities to other types of photography, there are some notable differences that it a fairly unique pastime.
The Best Horror Books Ever Written
If there’s one genre that has always been popular among the general audience, it’s horror. Fear is one of our most ancient emotions, one that has kept the human race alive over hundreds of thousands of years. It makes sense, then, that such a powerful emotion would translate well into the world of literature, where […]
A Guide To Choosing The Right Lens
Anyone that’s experienced with photography will be well aware that buying a camera body is only the first step of the process. While there are many other pieces of photo equipment that can make taking photos that much better, none of it can happen without the camera and the lens. A good lens will almost […]
The Most Accurate History Books Worth Reading
Human history is endlessly fascinating to learn about for those that are inclined. We, as a species, have accomplished amazing feats over the millennia, from successfully creating agriculture, to building massive, world-spanning empires that lasted for centuries at a time.
The Best Hyper Realistic Artists In The World
Hyperrealism is a type of artwork that involves creating art that’s as realistic as possible. For anyone that’s attempted to draw or paint in the past, it doesn’t take long to realise that it takes a lot of time and dedication to capture an image in as much detail as possible, but trying to make […]
Popular Kinds Of Photography
Photography is among the oldest modern professions in the world, having first started out around a century ago. Today’s photographers are highly skilled, versatile artists that dedicate their lives to always getting that perfect shot. It’s also a career path that’s fairly diversified, meaning that there are a lot of branches that a young professional […]
Unmissable Sights To See While At The Louvre
The Louvre, found in the city of Paris, France, is considered by many to be one of the very best art museums in the world, but also one of the largest. For those that have never been to it before, they may feel completely overwhelmed by how big it really is, and just how much […]
Truly Unusual Books Shrouded In Mystery
Humans have been writing books for hundreds of years, and collectively we’ve amassed countless thousands that have been read, reproduced, and replicated over and over. And while the vast majority of the books we have access to are readily available to read whenever, there are a few exceptions that have long mystified historians many years.