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Photos Of Siberian Folk 150 Years Ago

On May 6, 2015 by Tim Newman

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A while back, I posted up some photos taken in Siberia 100 years ago, they were lovely to look at and proved to be (relatively) popular. If you haven’t seen them yet, click on this link....

Black Victorians: Photos Unseen For 120 Years

On September 17, 2014 by Tim Newman

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The following photos are taken from an exhibition of rare photographs of black people in Victorian England. The series is titled Black Chronicles II. It showcases photographs of some of the first black people to live in...

Some Cool Old Photos I Hadn’t Seen Before

On May 7, 2014 by Tim Newman

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There’s a lot of posts on the internet showcasing old photos from history. I find them fascinating. A tiny crack in the door that leads back to a hint of how life was...

Siberia 100 Years Ago

On March 8, 2014 by Tim Newman

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Siberia is massive and cold and anyone that manages to survive there gets a tip of my hat. Here’s some pictures of the people of Yenisei province, Siberia from the early 1900s. Bleak,...

Old Photos From Russia

On March 2, 2014 by Tim Newman

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I came across some recoloured photos of Russian life in the 20’s? 30’s? 40’s? I don’t know. I just liked them, so have a look yourself… I wish I could hear what the...

Beautiful Pictures Of Eskimos From 1879

On July 6, 2013 by Tim Newman

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Eskimos, or Inuits as they prefer to be known are a group that developed in Alaska around 4,000 years ago. Braving the harshest of conditions, and despite all odds, managing to thrive. Although...

Old Photos Of Russian Monks + Sinister Choral Soundtrack

On March 23, 2013 by Tim Newman

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Recently, I found some photos of a Russian monastery on the lake island of Valaam, near St Petersburg. They are amazing. The monastery is known as the Valaam Monastery, and the lake is called Ladoga....