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scavengedluxury · 2 months
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Chemical protection suit, 1983. From the Budapest Municipal Photography Company archive.
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catsofyore · 7 months
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Tiny pioneers. 1911. Source.
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sovietpostcards · 4 months
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"Train if you want to be like this!" Poster by V. Koretsky (USSR, 1972).
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utahunfiltered · 3 months
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A long abandoned cabin somewhere in the southern end of the San Rafael Swell. Nobody seems to know anything about it or that it even exists. It’s in pretty good shape. We like to camp here.
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104-days-of-gifs · 8 months
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Another 104 Days of Phineas and Ferb GIFs: Day 47
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kafkasapartment · 10 months
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Suzanne Lenglen, Cannes, 1921. Jacques-Henri Lartigue, 1894–1986. Silver gelatin print. Suzanne Lenglen was a French tennis player who is considered one of the greatest players of all time. She won 21 Grand Slam singles titles, including six French Open titles and five Wimbledon titles. She was also a pioneer in women's tennis, helping to popularize the sport and break down barriers for female athletes. 
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longliveblackness · 11 months
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Sister Rosetta Tharpe, famous in the 1930s for her upbeat electric guitar playing style, is the original godmother of rock and roll music. She was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018, and recognized for her contributions in paving the way for other artists in the industry.
Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who was born in 1915, grew up in a small town in Arkansas. Raised in the Pentecostal church, she honed her talent in music during tent revivals and church gatherings.
In the 1930s, she started making a name when she moved to New York, where she performed in the city's nightclubs. In 1938, she became famous for her record called "Rock Me." Her 1945 recording "Strange Things Happening Every Day" is considered the first gospel song that bridged the "race" (later called "R&B") charts after it reached number two.
Her fame was sustained until the 1950s when she could fill arenas with thousands of fans who want to watch her perform on stage with her electric guitar.
By the 1960s, a new generation of musicians seemed to have overshadowed her fame. Still, she went to Europe to perform for new audiences in London and Liverpool.
Sister Rosetta Tharpe died in 1973 at the age of 58. Even though her name was somehow forgotten by most people, her influence is very much alive.
"She influenced Elvis Presley, she influenced Johnny Cash, she influenced Little Richard," says Tharpe's biographer Gayle Wald. "She influenced innumerable other people who we recognize as foundational figures in rock and roll."
She was posthumously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of fame on May 5, 2018 for her essential role in the industry.
"Without Sister Rosetta Tharpe, rock and roll would be a different music," according to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame website. "She is the founding mother who gave rock's founding fathers the idea."
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Sister Rosetta Tharpe, famosa durante la década de 1930 por su estilo animado de tocar la guitarra eléctrica, es la madrina original del rock and roll (rocanrol). Se le indujo al salón de la fama del Rock and Roll en el 2018 y se le reconoció por sus contribuciones en pavimentar el camino para otros artistas en la industria.
Sister Rosetta Tharpe, quién nació en el año 1915, creció en una pequeña ciudad en Arkansas. Criada en la iglesia Pentecostal, ella perfeccionó su talento musical durante avivamientos en carpas y reuniones de la iglesia.
En los 1930, comenzó a darse a conocer cuando se mudó a Nueva York, donde hacía presentaciones en los clubes nocturnos de la ciudad. En 1938, se hizo famosa por su canción llamada “Rock Me”. Su grabación de "Strange Things Happening Every Day", hecha en 1945, es considerada la primera canción góspel combinado o unida con “race” (luego llamado R&B). La canción llegó a segunda posición en las carteleras.
Su fama se sostuvo hasta la década de 1950, cuando solía llenar estadios con miles de fanáticos que querían verla en el escenario con su guitarra eléctrica.
Para los 1960, su fama fue opacada por una nueva generación de artistas. Aún así, se fue a Europa para hacer presentaciones a nuevas audiencias en Londres y Liverpool.
Sister Rosetta Tharpe falleció en 1973 a la edad de 58 años. Aunque su nombre fue olvidado por muchas personas, aún así su influencia estaba muy viva.
“Ella influenció a Elvis Presley, ella influenció a Johnny Cash, ella influenció a Little Richard” dijo el biógrafo de Tharpe, Gayle Wald. “Influenció a innumerables personas que hoy reconocemos como figuras fundacionales del rock and roll (rocanrol).”
Fue incluida póstumamente en el salón de la fama del Rock & Roll el 5 de mayo del 2018 por su papel esencial en la industria.
“Sin Sister Rosetta Tharpe, el rock and roll sería una música diferente”, según el sitio web del Salón de la Fama del Rock & Roll. “Ella es la madre fundadora que le dio la idea a los padres fundadores del rock”.
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blackswaneuroparedux · 10 months
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If you only do what others have already done, you will only feel what others have already felt. However, if you choose to achieve something that no one has ever done, then you will have a satisfaction that no one else has ever had.
- Sir Edmund Hillary
Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa from Nepal, made history as the first individuals to conquer the summit of Mount Everest.
The image captures them near Camp IX in Nepal, just one day before reaching their ultimate goal. This monumental achievement took place on 29 May 1953, concluding a long-standing quest to conquer the world's highest peak.
Their triumph symbolises the indomitable human spirit and the collaborative efforts of countless explorers who dared to challenge the unconquerable.
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nestedneons · 1 year
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Christmas gifts by By Davey Perkins
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sumbluespruce · 9 months
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The Platte, a mile wide and an inch deep,
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Mary Seaacole
Mary Seacole was a remarkable woman born in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1805. Her mixed heritage—her father Scottish, her mother Jamaican—shaped her upbringing. Her mother, known as "the Doctress," ran a boarding house where Mary learned the art of nursing. At 15, she travelled to England to expand her medical knowledge, a journey that sparked her lifelong love of travel. In 1836, Mary married Edwin Seacole, but their happiness was short-lived as he passed away eight years later. Despite personal tragedy, Mary continued her nursing and entrepreneurial ventures. She travelled extensively throughout the Caribbean and Central America, blending traditional Caribbean medicine with European medical practices. In 1854, when news of the dire conditions in the Crimean War reached her, Mary decided to offer her nursing skills. Despite facing rejection from the War Office, she financed her own trip to the Crimea. There, she established the British Hotel near Balaclava, providing comfort and care to sick and wounded soldiers. Her bravery and compassion earned her the nickname "Mother Seacole." After the war, Mary returned to England, facing financial struggles and ill health. However, her plight captured the public's attention, leading to a fundraising festival to support her. In 1857, she published her memoirs, chronicling her adventures and experiences. Mary Seacole passed away in 1881, leaving behind a legacy of courage, compassion, and resilience. Despite facing racial discrimination and personal hardships, she dedicated her life to helping others, earning her a place as a pioneer in nursing history. 
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scavengedluxury · 6 months
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Pioneer City, Zánka, 1976. From the Budapest Municipal Photography Company archive.
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taraross-1787 · 6 months
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This Week in History: The First Mach 3 Flight
During this week in 1956, Captain Milburn “Mel” Apt becomes the first to fly faster than Mach 3. Sadly, his Bell X-2 supersonic aircraft went into a spin mere seconds later. The intrepid pilot was unable to eject in time.
“These are powerful rocket planes,” Air Force Magazine described, “each icebox white, small, and more powerful than any engine man has ever built. They are rapier-nosed guided missiles, guided by men who are a new breed of pilots. . . . Probing the unknown, their missions are dangerous.”
Apt was among the best test pilots of his day, and he was known for his dogged determination to save any plane that he was flying. He once brought a plane back with its engine on fire. “He hated to lose the airplane,” another test pilot said. “And, as a result of getting it back, the plane was extensively redesigned.”
The story continues here: https://www.taraross.com/post/tdih-mel-apt-pilot
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sovietpostcards · 10 months
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Grandfather and grandson read in the park. Photo by Pyotr Nosov (Moscow, 1964).
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haitilegends · 8 months
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📸 HAITI'S FIRST NATIONAL WOMEN'S FOOTBALL TEAM,
circa 1970.
Pioneering Women's Football: A Trailblazing Debut. In the colorful tapestry of football history, Haiti shines as a true pioneer of women's football.
By Orlando Aurélien
Back in the 1970s, despite opposition from FIFA's President against women playing football, Haiti fearlessly embraced women playing football. They established their first national women's team and organized a national women's football tournament, believing in the power of gender equality in sports.
Haiti's fervent support for women's football caught FIFA's attention, leading to the CONCACAF World Cup qualifier being hosted in Haiti (1991), promoting the inaugural Women's World Cup. The image of packed Haitian stadiums, filled with fans passionately watching women's football, symbolized the sport's global appeal.
At the 2023 Women's World Cup, Haiti's debut showcased their unwavering spirit. Labelled underdogs, they held European champions England to an impressive 1- 0 victory. Haiti's goalkeeper, Kerly Théus, made crucial saves, reflecting the nation's grit and determination. As we celebrate Haiti's pioneering journey, we recognize their lasting impact. Their legacy inspires generations, igniting the passion for women's football and empowering individuals to dream big. Haiti's unwavering commitment propels the sport towards a more inclusive and diverse future.
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- Fuzz One, A Bronx Childhood - 2005 - first edition -
- 391 pages - 17.7-24.8cm - hardcover -
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