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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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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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By Francesca Lungarotti Vintage photography is a true source of knowledge and a means, or a “window into the past,” to experience places as they once were and learn how they were created. No artificial intelligence will ever be able to restore the authenticity of photos that tell stories of recent history by capturing the […]
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Sorrento and the towns of the Amalfi Coast are like precious gems set amidst lush Mediterranean vegetation. One of the elements that makes these places unique and a coveted destination for visitors from around the world is undoubtedly their architectural mix. The architecture of Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast is a fascinating fusion of ancient […]
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Universal Images Group contributing photographer Claudio Ciabochi offers his customers a wide range of subject areas, including architecture (including ancient buildings, castles, fortresses, abbeys, monasteries, archaeological sites and theatres); art (such as museums, art collections, frescos, picture-galleries etc); still life and landscapes ( mountains, coasts, natural parks etc.); people and folk festivals (including folklore meetings, […]
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Over the course of a year we receive, select and process many thousands of images across a wide variety of subjects. We are privileged to work with such a fantastic range of photographers, agencies and archives. Check out our slideshows below of just some of the interesting, striking and topical images, that we received in […]
Read MoreLocated off the northwest coast of Greece, the Emerald Island of Corfu is considered one of the most beautiful of the Greek Islands. With 112,000 inhabitants, Corfu is the most populated of the major islands in the Ionian Sea. The old town of the largest town on the island, Corfu, was inscribed as a UNESCO World […]
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A vibrant city with a blend of modern culture and interesting architecture, sea and countryside. Brighton spreads over the hills of the South Downs to the north. To the east it is fronted by chalk cliffs, and to the west it merges with the residential borough of Hove. To the south…is the beach! Brighton was for many centuries […]
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By Francesca Lungarotti Cultural travel photography creates an intense feeling of being there or dreaming of being there and in that moment this feeling pervades and wins over the image itself. This feeling is drawn from the memory of moments lived and not, trying to rediscover familiarity with eras that we or our loved ones have […]
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The Roman Empire during its peak, covered large areas of western Europe, Africa and even parts of Asia. These range from sprawling Roman cities, Roman additions to ancient Greek cities and small outposts and temples. Outside of Italy especially, there are many less well known ancient sites to explore. Private houses, even palaces, often emphasized interior courts and […]
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