9,000 Fallen Soldiers Carved into the Sand of Normandy Beach to Commemorate World Peace Day

To celebrate World Peace Day this past weekend, two artists with an army of volunteers stormed the beaches of Normandy. Unlike in history, though, this army was equipped with rakes and stencils to etch 9,000 silhouettes of fallen soldiers into the sand. The Fallen 9000 by Jamie Wardley and Andy Moss serves as a stark… Continue reading 9,000 Fallen Soldiers Carved into the Sand of Normandy Beach to Commemorate World Peace Day

50 Years After the March on Washington, We Are Still Marching

On August 28, 1963, one of the largest political rallies in U.S. history gathered around the Washington Monument, advocating the civil and economic rights of African Americans: the March on Washington. Today marks the 50th anniversary of the March, the day when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered the words we’ll never forget: “I have… Continue reading 50 Years After the March on Washington, We Are Still Marching

The Animated History of Western Architecture and Design [6-Part Video Series]

Do you fancy yourself as a new age modernist or is your house a little more minimalistic or Bauhaus? I’ve always been fascinated by different architecture and have been looking to learn more about its many origins. To the rescue comes this new Design in a Nutshell series, a 6-part animation presenting the entire history… Continue reading The Animated History of Western Architecture and Design [6-Part Video Series]

The History Of LinkedIn: A Brief 10 Year Celebration [INTERACTIVE INFOGRAPHIC]

Today hundreds of millions of professionals around the world use LinkedIn to connect with other people and businesses, manage their online identities, highlight personal skills, and find their dream jobs! But how did it all get started? In an intimate blog post by Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, he describes their journey till now: Ten… Continue reading The History Of LinkedIn: A Brief 10 Year Celebration [INTERACTIVE INFOGRAPHIC]

Tumblr Touts 100 Million Blogs Created With a Historical Timeline [GIF]

Congratulations to Tumblr, who has just announced it is 100 million blogs strong as of today! Tumblr is a social network and free blog hosting platform with a ton of options for customizable templates, bookmarklets, mobile apps, sharing photos, videos and other media. The first Tumblr blog was created in 2007 and the site has… Continue reading Tumblr Touts 100 Million Blogs Created With a Historical Timeline [GIF]