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By Francesca Lungarotti ‘What fills the eye fills the heart’ celtic proverb Northern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom, is located in the northeastern quadrant of the island of Ireland, on the western edge of continental Europe, often referred to as Atlantic Europe. The capital of this fascinating land is Belfast, a modern city whose historic […]
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Photographer Bernard Friel has been a contributor to UIG for nearly two decades. He is a nature photographer and is a charter and life member of the North American Nature Photography Assn. and served on its board and as its president. Bernie was born and grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he practiced law with […]
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By Francesca Lungarotti “Nothing is art if it does not come from nature” – Antoni Gaudì In 2026, the world celebrates and commemorates the 100th anniversary of the death of one of the most visionary and eclectic architects and artists of all time: Antoni Gaudí. Gaudi loved nature and organic forms; he did not contemplate sharp […]
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Norma Jeane Mortenson Baker Monroe was born on June 1, 1926, at 9:30 a.m. at Los Angeles General Hospital. Young Norma had a very troubled childhood. Due to her mother’s mental instability, she was placed with foster families and occasionally in various orphanages. It’s no surprise that Norma Jean sought to break this vicious cycle. Indeed, […]
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Jump in to our time machine as we take you back 100 years to snapshots of what was happening around the world back in 1926. What was going on in the daily lives of people, what events were happening? Are there things we do now that were surprisingly similar all that time ago? When you […]
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By Francesca Lungarotti The allure of Albania, the “Land of the Eagles”, became increasingly popular with travelers during the summer seasons of 2024 and 2025. Many visitors are discovering that this Balkan pearl is not just a more affordable destination, but a new land of hidden treasures, fascinating history, unspoiled beaches, and wild nature. Many of […]
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Ninety-five years ago, on May 1, 1931, the iconic symbol of New York’s financial might, Empire State Building opened. Conceived of and announced just prior to the Stock Market Crash of 1929, the building was meant to symbolize the financial might and ingenuity of the United States as it neared the end of the roaring twenties. […]
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St George’s Day and Shakespeare’s birthday On 23 April each year, England celebrates its patron saint, Saint George, a figure whose story blends legend and history. Believed to have lived in the 3rd century in what is now Turkey, George was a Roman soldier who refused to give up his Christian faith and was executed for it. Over […]
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For more than 125 years, the Touring Club Italiano historical archive has reflected the perspective of Italians learning about their country and its vibrant culture through tourism. Touring Club Italiano (TCI) was founded in Milan in 1894 to promote tourism across Italy. The archive developed over time from photographs provided by the Club’s members. Now, […]
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Sit back and enjoy the heyday of cinema and going to watch a film. This week on April 2nd over 120 years ago in 1902, Tally’s Electric Theater opened – it was the first permanent movie theater in Los Angeles, with the Hollywood district of the city soon to become central to film-making and cinema around […]
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