Epictetus, Hesiod, Virgil

Why is capital so concentrated and why so few have it?

Political powerhouse Huey Long was a radical democrat who had no qualms about making his opinions known. Rising through political ranks in Louisiana, he began making an impact on the national stage. Long made a number of reforms during his tenure in government, many of which made him popular with the rural populace that […]

“The photo always holds two layers, the concrete and the emotional. You must involve your own experience and perception when decoding the photo, and only then does it disseminate its full message” – photographer Krass Clement     In 1991 Danish photographer Krass Clement took three tips to Dublin, Ireland. There’s a feeling of perpetual … Continue reading "Dublin in 1991: Photographing The Feeling Of A City On The Edge" The post Dublin in 1991: Photographing The Feeling Of A City On The Edge appeared first on Flashbak.

Not confined to the medieval history of Europe, massive stone fortifications were also a common sight throughout the Middle East. Many of these castles still stand, their impenetrable stone walls having withstood centuries of war and strife.   Some, however, have crumbled to rubble but still retain their fame.   Here are 8 of […]