Wednesday, January 30, 2019

An Artistic Duo Restored 7 Famous Historical Buildings to Their Ancient Glory in GIFs

Countries such as Greece, Italy, Egypt, and Mexico are famous for some of the most interesting historical monuments on the planet. Sadly, not all of them have managed to survive the cruel wheel of time, and after so many centuries that the only thing left to remind us of them are their destroys. But have you ever tried to envision how those architectural wonders, like Parthenon in Athens, Mexico‘s Pyramid of the Sun, or Italy‘s Temple of Jupiter, looked in all their glory?

Expedia’s NeoMan job, created in collaboration with Maja Wrońska and Przemek Sobiecki from”This Is Render,” gives us a unique chance to travel back in time and research the original structures until they were ruined by centuries of organic decay. This creative team examined seven famous historical buildings in 3D animations, bringing us back hundreds of years, gradually showing how they had been built up to the magnificent structures that they were. Scroll down to observe that stunning historical engineering functions on your own.

The Parthenon (Greece)

“Back in early times, this temple commissioned a monumental golden statue of Athena, the Greek goddess of knowledge, war, and craft. Sitting atop the mountain in the Acropolis, an ancient citadel in Athens, the Parthenon cuts an imposing silhouette. In 1687 it was seriously damaged in the Great Turkish War; however a lot of this sturdy Doric architecture withheld the burst, and a good chunk of it is still intact to this day. Nowadays it is a tourist destination bringing millions of visitors a year. This is, fully restored to its original glory. Athena herself would be pleased.”

Nohoch Mul Pyramid (Cobá) (Mexico)

“Cobá is a Mayan remain in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The place is thought to have been first settled between 100 BC and 100 AD and left around 1550, upon the coming of the Spanish conquistadors. At 137 ft tall, Nohoch Mul is the tallest Mayan pyramid on the Yucatan Peninsula and the second highest Mayan pyramid in the world. It had been discovered in the 1800s, but the archaeological site was not opened to the public until 1973, since the thick jungle which surrounded it made it challenging to find. It’s off the hidden path, but today you can get there by public transportation or car.”

Area Sacra di Largo Argentina (Italy)

“This square in Rome homes not one, but four Roman temple ruins. It had been discovered during construction work from the 1920s. Temple B has become the most recent of the four temples, and six of its columns, the original steps and the alta are still intact. Visitors to the area will not just find a fascinating archaeological website, but also countless cats living among the ruins. Volunteers feed, clean and look after the cats and people are urged to say hello or even adopt them. Here’s what the temple would have looked like, minus the cats.”

The Pyramid of the Sun (Mexico)

“Teotihuacán was among the earliest urban facilities in central Mexico and is presently one of the essential archeology sites in Mexico. It had been constructed between the 1st and 7th centuries CE, but we understand very little about people who built it. They constructed the first complex cities in the region and then mysteriously vanished. The Pyramid of the Sun is the greatest building in Teotihuacan and one of the earliest pyramids in central Mexico. It’s also among the largest, and as you can see from that reconstruction, it was a spectacular mountain of a structure.”

Temple of Jupiter (Italy)

“Built-in commitment to Jupiter, the god of the sky and thunder, this temple has been the primary center of religious life in the ancient town of Pompeii, a tiny Roman city around the Bay of Naples. It stood imperative in the Forum, with Mount Vesuvius towering ominously supporting it. The volcano exploded in August of 79 AD, tragically erasing Pompeii from the surface of the planet. The place was discovered in the 16th century, and lots of years of excavation have given the millions of annual visitors an interesting insight into the everyday life of the 1st-century Roman city.”

Luxor Temple (Egypt)

“Since its beginning, Luxor Temple, which takes its title from the Arabic word, al-Uksur (“fortification”), was a sacred site. Commissioned from Amenhotep III at 1380 BC, the temple has been renovated by Rameses II about a hundred decades later to incorporate a great pylon gateway and an open courtyard. It was joined to the neighboring Karnak Temple with an avenue of sphinxes, who guarded the temple gates. With huge obelisks and architraves, Luxor Temple represents a few of ancient Egypt‘s most monumental stone architecture. It is a testimony to the country’s history and a must-see on any Egyptian holiday.”

Milecastle 39 (part of Hadrian’s Wall) (England)

“Stretching 73 miles around some of the most exciting countrysides in England, Hadrian’s Wall dates back to the 1st century AD. Historians still dispute the reasons for the building of the wall. The most common theory is that on getting Roman Emperor in 117 AD, Hadrian had the wall established to make his empire more secure. To improve security, forts called mile castles were put along the wall at intervals of roughly one Roman mile.”

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Tuesday, January 29, 2019

5 Spunky and Sassy Short Curly Hairstyles for Girls With Curls Who Want A Cute New Look

Short curly hairstyles are so much fun and can add life to your wavy locks. Curls can seem like a burden at times, but they are really a blessing if you have the right look.

Do you have wild, naturally curly hair? Do you find it harder to tame your tresses the longer your hair gets? Have your curly locks become completely unmanageable? How about a new shorter haircut to take remove some of the dead weight from your curly tresses? The longer your hair, the duller your curls, right? Simply cutting your hair can add new life to your curly hair!

As well, how you care for your curls has a lot to do with how they look. Here are some tips from expert stylists to help keep your curls happy and healthy.

 

12 Helpful Tips for Girls With Curls

 

  • Don’t wash your hair every day. Once or twice a week should do it. You can use dry shampoo and leave-in conditioners on the days you don’t wash your hair.

 

  • Wash your hair with lukewarm or even cold water to prevent breakage.

 

  • Sleep on silk or satin sheets.
  • Trim your ends every six to eight weeks to avoid dead ends which can cause your curls to lose their luster.
  • Pull your hair back in a loose braid or ponytail tied with a scarf or ribbon at night.
  • Comb your curly locks from the bottom up to keep your curls from frizzing. This also helps to gently remove tangles.
  • Use products that are specifically designed for curly hair and are free of sulfates.
  • Let your hair air dry as much as possible.
  • If you have to blow dry your hair, use a diffuser and blow dry your hair upside down.
  • Wrap your hair in a shirt instead of a towel to prevent breakage and frizz.
  • Never brush your hair. Use a wide tooth comb or your fingers.
  • Keep your hair hydrated with leave in conditioners. Remember to treat the ends.

 

 

 

So are you ready to check out some sassy new short curly hairstyles? We have chosen 5 of our favorite short styles for girls with curls. Notice that a lot of these looks have some bold color options. Highlights, lowlights and balayage hues can add so much depth and dimension to your curly tresses. You can simply add some subtle tones to your natural color or play it up a bit with a vibrant and daring new shade. The choice is yours and the possibilities are endless!

 

  • Blonde Balayage Undercut Curly Pixie

 

Undercuts are becoming quite the thing these days, and they look stunning on curly hair. They are a great way to add volume to any texture of hair and are also an edgy look if you want to try something new. This undercut is short on the sides and back and full on the top. Style your curls playfully to one side and let some fall carelessly over your face for a fun and flirty vibe. To make this style pop, mix in some pretty shades of blonde.

  1. Fiery Red Voluminous Curly Bob

Are your curls wild and out of control? How about this short layered bob with long side bangs to help tame those wild tresses? Ask your stylist for varying layers thought to help remove some weight, thus freeing up your curls to retain their natural bounce and lustre?
And don’t you just love this fiery shade of red? It adds a ton of sass to this voluminous bob. And it’s so easy to style. Simply apply a good volumizing mousse to your hair, tousle your curls and go! What could be easier?? And the finished look is so cute that you’ll turn heads wherever you go with your head full of volumus red ringlets?

  1. Curly Faux Hawk with Shaved Sides

If you aren’t afraid to go super short and have an edgy side, this shaved faux hawk is out of this world! The shaved sides can be designed to any style you choose and the curly faux hawk adds both height and depth to your curls. So if you want a look that’s both cutting edge and super cute, ask your stylist for a shaved undercut faux hawk and show off your daring side!

  1. Short Curly Bob For Natural Hair

Girls with natural hair can attest to the fact that the longer their curls grow out, the more lackluster they become. As you can see by this “before and after” shot, a simple short bob can really bring your natural locks to life!

  1. Wavy Red Tresses with Blunt Fringe

Do you want a look that’s both sexy and carefree? How about this shoulder grazing bob with wild layers throughout? The choppy layers will add a ton of depth your curls as well as volume!

This cute style has a bit of any 80s flair with the blunt short bangs and teased out sides and top! All you have to do to style is blow dry your hair upside down with a diffuser and tease it out to look wild and wavy!

And we think this deep shade of dark auburn is just stunning, don’t you?

Are you blown away by these sassy short curly hairstyles? Think you got enough spunk to pull one of them off? Call your stylist today and get ready to rock those curly locks!

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Monday, January 28, 2019

An Exhibition “Beyond Time” By Chiharu Shiota

“Beyond Time” the site-specific installation by Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota will give you a ghostly piano frame that releases swarms of white thread and sheet music. This is installed in an 18th-century chapel.

image source: Haarkon

Colour is important and carries much symbolism for Shiota. She uses it with positive intent; to represent ‘newness’ in death as opposed to an ending.

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Thursday, January 24, 2019

A Canadian Artist Carves Mountainous Landscapes from Books

Guy Laramée erects topographic specimen out of collections of vintage publications. His carved sculptures imitate the hills of knowledge once collected in books rather than compiled via digital means. Within this new series from 2017-2018 that the Montreal-based artist comprises traditional methods of publication organization as integral portions of the sculptures— such as box set containers, easy wood racks, and metal bookends reminiscent of public libraries.

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Wednesday, January 16, 2019

A Japanese Artist Creates Realistic Culinary Embroideries

Japanese embroidery artist Ipnot creates bits of food and drinks that seem to leap off of the fabric and into existence. Ipnot enhances the desire of her embroideries by staging them using their real-life inspirations and surroundings, like heaps of rice in a bowl, and pieces of stollen crumbling off a small fork. Ipnot shares her website that her grandmother’s embroidery practice inspired her to begin, and she utilizes the thread and needle similarly to the painting technique of stippling. You can view more of this artist’s delicate embroideries on Instagram.

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Joe Shutter Shares Photos From His Silent Arctic Photographic Expedition

Dramatic frosty shots by Joe Shutter, a talented British-Brazilian photographer, and adventurer now based in Reykjavik, Iceland. Joe captured some royal sceneries of Greenland on his photograph expedition.

“This is nothing short of a full-scale journey in Northeast Greenland via electric boat along and into the world’s biggest fjord system, some of which are almost 150 miles in length”, he says.

Shutter is recognized for his arctic landscape and wildlife in a number of the most remote places on the planet.

“In certain view, the light from Iceland can change within the second. And therefore it was that one glorious day some time ago; I traded In the blandness of the London lifetime (wonderful though it is) to get a lifetime Of multi-directional wind & rain, long blue light, midnight sun, highlands, mountains, volcanos, icebergs and canyons and waterfalls. These will be the sub-Arctic conditions where I thrive and Where I get the inspiration I need, to push (literally and Figuratively) a life of experience in Iceland. The vehicle of choice for My experiences is my Land Rover Defender: The Landy. The Beast. My steel Horse.”

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