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If Only This Stunning 1850s Exhibition Was Still Around

Between May 1st to October 11th in 1851, Britain's Great Exhibition of Works of Industry of all Nations took place.

14 Examples of Stunning Infrastructure That Inspire Awe

Originally built as a wooden bridge in 1824, it was replaced in 1851 and was made of sandstone. 4. Magdeburg Water Bridge - Magdeburg, Germany 5. 

10 Little-Known Facts About Famous Paintings

Ophelia Artist: Sir John Everett Millais Year: 1851-52 Image source: Wikimedia Commons John Everett Millais enjoyed painting from life whenever he got the chance. He worked on Ophelia - which represents the story of Ophelia drowning - in the open air.

These Vintage Bird Illustrations are Charming & Beautiful

John James Audubon (1785 – 1851) was a noted artist from the 19th century who is best known for his seminal illustrated book titled 'Birds of America'. The iconic book contained 435 gorgeous hand-colored watercolor paintings depicting a wide variety of American bird species.

Then & Now: When Past Collides With the Present

Manhattan in 1851 and Present-Day Image source: Reddit Related: Time Transforms Everything - 15 Incredible Photos 16. Gooderham Flatiron Building, Toronto (1895 vs. Today) Image source: Reddit 17. Roman Forum in Rome, Italy (1864 vs. Present Day) Image source: Reddit 18. 

12 Artworks by J.M.W. Turner That Are Worth Adoring

However, one of the pioneers of the medium was Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851). The English painter left a lasting impression on the history of art through his sublime artworks and is still remembered fondly for his magnificent landscape paintings.

15 Photos of 19th-Century Celebs Alongside Their Portraits

Margherita Teresa of Savoy (1851-1926): Queen consort and wife of Humbert I of Italy 10. Elisabeth of Wied (1843-1916): the wife of Romania's first king, Carol I 11. Elena of Waldeck and Pyrmont (1861-1922): Princess consort and wife of Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany 12. 

These Past and Present Comparison Photos are So Powerful...

"Visitors in The Metropolitan Museum of Art viewing a painting (Emanuel Leutze’s Washington Crossing The Delaware - 1851) - 1910 and 2019" 2. The Big Oak in Thomasville, Georgia - 1895 and 2020 3. A farmhouse 125 years apart 4. The same site in Greece before and after excavation 5.

21 Incredible Items Unearthed by Metal Detectors

A Dollar coin from 1851 6. This medal is from the Carnival of Fun, a four-day event that took place in Grand Rapids, Michigan based on a similar event in Rome, Italy. The first Carnival of Fun was held in October 1897. Related: 8 Shocking Items Unearthed During a Home Renovation 7. 

This Forgotten American Painter’s Works Are So Majestic!

‘Blue Hole, Flood Waters, Little Miami River’ (1851) Image source: Wikimedia Commons See Also: These Charming Old Paintings Are Like a Balm to Your Soul 15. ‘The Quarry’ (circa 1855 – 63) Image source: Wikimedia Commons Share these beautiful paintings with other lovers of art! Robert S.

Discover Germany's Hidden Gems With This Travel Guide

Built in 1851, this sandstone bridge towers over the Elbe River at an incredible height of more than 194 meters. Whether seen up close or from a distance, this bridge is certainly a sight to behold, and the surrounding foliage and rock formations only add to its fantastical appeal. 8.

25 Breathtaking Buildings That Deserve More Attention

Spiral Staircase of Lednice The wooden staircase dates back to 1851. It is located in Lednice Castle, in the Czech Republic, and it was carved from a single tree. Residential Green Building The elegant apartment building s in Tel Aviv, Israel.

9 ‘Current’ Words That Are Much Older Than You’d Guess

The use of ‘dope’ as foolish first appeared in 1851, maybe for the notion ‘thick-headed’. The association with drugs came later, around 1890, from the practice of smoking semi-liquid opium preparation. Related: 10 Modern Words Included in The Dictionary This Decade 7.

Milestones in History: the 12 First Photographs Ever Taken

The First Photo of a Solar Eclipse (1851) Capturing the solar eclipse was an impossible task for early cameras, as they were quite bad at picking up the Sun’s corona around the eclipse.

Wonders of the World: The Greatest Man-Made Constructions

A Gothic-Styled spiral staircase carved from a single tree in 1851, In Lednice Castle, Czech Republic The unique staircase features intricate detailing and elegant curves that embody the whimsical spirit of the castle.

A Tax on Beards? History Has Seen Some Crazy Taxes

The tax was eventually scrapped in 1851. 7. Bachelors – Ancient Rome Ancient Romans who wanted to remain a bachelor had to pay a price. Quite literally!

20 Astounding Facts That Will Skew Your Perception of Time

Moby Dick was published in 1851, meaning that there could be whales some 50 years older than that alive in our oceans. 16. Pluto didn’t make it around the sun once between being discovered and being declassified as a planet.

Get a Glimpse of the Best Structures at Dubai Expo 2020

The first event of this kind was held in London in 1851, and countless iconic architectural marvels, as well as a number of pivotal inventions, were first showcased at the World Expo. For instance, the Eiffel Tower was famously unveiled to the public during the 1889 World Exhibition in Paris.

These Gorgeous, Classic Paintings Will Leave You in Awe

Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851) is arguably one of the greatest landscape artists of all time, and perhaps the most well-known British artist ever.

The Unlikely Chance Encounters That Shaped the World

Anthony not meet on a street corner in 1851. Each woman was involved in activism on her own right before their meeting, but together they became an unstoppable force, Anthony as an on-the-ground organizer, and Stanton as a writer, thinker, and commentator.