🇵🇸🇮🇱 Piers Morgan asks professor @normfinkelstein how he thinks his parents, who were both Holocaust survivors, would’ve reacted to October 7th.
“They [his parents] had the right to hate the people that destroyed their lives, and the people of Gaza have the right to hate the people who destroyed their lives.”
@piersmorgan | @PiersUncensored
Brillante foto del fotógrafo polaco Jacek Stankiewicz que aparece hoy en algunos medios de comunicación.
Es finalista en los premios Wildlife Comedy Photography.
In 1996, an unidentified 8-year-old boy slipped away from his mother, climbed over a barrier, and fell into the Gorilla Enclosure. Due to the 20 ft fall, the boy broke his hand and suffered a deep laceration to his face.
Seven gorillas inhabited the enclosure. Gorillas are known to be fiercely territorial animals. They will fight to the death to defend their families.
However, one of the gorillas, called Binti Jua, meaning "daughter of sunshine" went over to the boy and cradled him in her arms, all while her own young child was on her back.
She then went over to the edge of the enclosure and waited for the zookeepers to come and collect the child. Binti handed the child over peacefully before returning to the rest of the gorillas.
Binti received worldwide praise and received regular treats for the next few weeks. The boy and the mother have never been identified, but the boy did stay in a hospital for 4 days.
Animal behavioral experts claim that Binti used her maternal instincts to look after the child. This may have been influenced by the fact that she had her own baby Gorilla with her at the time, named Koola.
Hay edificios que están al filo de lo imposible. Obras que desafían el sentido común y la tecnología.
Y luego está Santa Sofía de Constantinopla.
Una idea tan loca que no podía durar mucho.
Y, a pesar de todo, ahí sigue 1.500 años después.
¡Descubre su milagro!
HILO🧵👇
"Nighthawks" is an iconic painting created by the American artist Edward Hopper in 1942. It has become one of the most famous and recognizable works in American art history. The painting depicts a scene of urban solitude and loneliness, featuring four people in a brightly lit diner late at night. The diner's interior is the central focus, with large windows allowing viewers to glimpse the empty streets and buildings outside.
To understand the historical background of "Nighthawks," it is crucial to consider the broader context of the time in which it was created:
1. World War II: In 1942, the world was in the midst of World War II. The United States had entered the war after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941. The war effort was in full swing, leading to significant social and economic changes within the country.
2. Urbanization and Industrialization: The early 20th century saw a rapid growth of urban areas in the United States, accompanied by industrialization and modernization. Hopper's painting captures the sense of urban isolation and detachment that can often be felt in such cities.
3. The Great Depression: While the painting was created in 1942, the effects of the Great Depression that began in 1929 still lingered in American society. The economic downturn had left a lasting impact on the country, shaping the lives and experiences of people during that time. Hopper's portrayal of the night scene and the sense of isolation in "Nighthawks" might be seen as reflecting the emotional aftermath of this difficult period.
4. Artistic Style and Themes: Edward Hopper was part of the American realist movement, known for his ability to capture ordinary scenes with remarkable emotional intensity. His works often depicted themes of loneliness, alienation, and the complexities of modern life. "Nighthawks" exemplifies these themes, showcasing a sense of alienation and emotional disconnection between the figures in the painting.
5. Societal Changes: The painting's focus on individuals in a public space hints at the shifting dynamics of American society. During this time, people's lifestyles were changing, and more individuals found themselves living in cities, leading to an increase in anonymous encounters and a sense of isolation amidst the crowd.
"Nighthawks" is a masterful representation of the human condition and the impact of the changing urban landscape on human emotions. It continues to resonate with audiences and art enthusiasts worldwide, offering a glimpse into the psychological complexities of a rapidly evolving society during a momentous period in history.
“Hadashi no Gen”(1983), es un anime basado en un manga que describe los momentos previos y las consecuencias de la fatídica bomba atómica detonada en Hiroshima.
Esta horripilante escena probablemente sea el más fiel reflejo de lo que ocurrió en el momento de la explosión.
Lo que parecería ser una sombra o una simple mancha oscura sobre las escaleras en realidad es la huella que dejó el cuerpo de una persona al ser vaporizada por la explosión de las bombas atómicas lanzadas sobre Hiroshima y Nagasaki en 1945.
Las personas que estuvieron demasiado cerca al momento de la explosión literalmente se hicieron polvo instantáneamente y debido a la fuerza liberada sus cenizas quedaron "grabadas" en superficies cercanas. La temperatura superó el millón de grados centígrados.
Nadie, ni los científicos del proyecto Manhattan, ni el presidente Truman, ni Paul Tibbets, el comandante del Enola Gay que contenía la bomba, ni el emperador Hirohito, pero sobre todo, ninguno de los habitantes de Hiroshima incluyendo el hombre sentado a la entrada del banco, podían sospechar el efecto devastador que tendría aquel artefacto y que partiría la historia del mundo en dos.
A las 8:15 de la mañana "Little Boy" estalló 600 metros antes de alcanzar el suelo y la tierra ardió en pocos segundos.
La bomba atómica, la primera jamás caída sobre una población civil.
Miles de personas se esfumaron por el calor en un radio de un kilómetro. Entre ellos estaba el hombre sentado esperando que abrieran el banco, pero nunca la muerte.