Published in Lessons from History·PinnedMember-onlyWanderer Above The Sea Of Fog — The Greatest Romanticism Painting Ever MadeEvery art style and movement had its own story and origins. Sometimes those even clashed and were born out of spite to each other. Romanticism was born in protest. Partially, it was an attempt to run away from the Industrial Revolution and all the developments that eventually shaped the world…Art5 min read
PinnedMember-onlyHistorium Article GuideIf you enjoy history, you might like our guides & lectures on YouTube If you enjoy the content, support Historium & join Medium Greetings! Here is a list or a mini-library of all the posts that have been published in the Historium blog. You can find stories about various topics…History10 min read
Jul 30Member-onlyThe Shop On Main Street (1965) — A Heartbreaking Movie About HolocaustThis Czechoslovak movie is one of the long-forgotten masterpieces of European cinema. Directed by Jan Kadar and Elmar Klos, The Shop On Main Street is a story of an ordinary little man caught amid the tragic events of World War II. …Movies5 min read
Jul 27Member-onlyThe Cremator (1969). The Most Horrifying Movie About HolocaustThe Cremator is another masterpiece of Czechoslovak cinematography. I must admit it is one of the most horrifying movies I have ever seen. A one that might sneak into the worst nightmares. The story of this movie begins in Czechoslovakia, which is on the verge of German occupation. The lead…Holocaust4 min read
Published in Lessons from History·Jul 24Member-onlyThe Ashes (1965) — A Highly Objective Historical Epos About Poland & Napoleonic WarsThere are historical movies that bring excitement to the viewer’s eye by their costumes and visual appearance. However, a visually pompous cinematographic work can sometimes lack substance and historically accurate details. Originally known, as Popioly, The Ashes is a historical epos directed by the iconic Polish film director Andrzej Wayda…History5 min read
Jul 22Member-onlyDon’t Be Like Kylie Jenner! The Global Warming. If We Won’t Stop — Nature Will Eat Us AlivePlease, don’t be like her. Especially, if you have loads of money in your bank account… — Scientists are trying to discover the Universe, and some are hoping that life is possible on other planets as well, while Earth is screaming for help. It is showing us that if we won’t stop, it will eventually eat us alive. …Global Warming5 min read
Published in Lessons from History·Jul 18Member-onlyHated By The Government, Loved By The Audience. The Polish Cult Film Director — Stanislaw BarejaUnlike the other legends of the Polish cinema — Andrzej Wajda or Jerzy Hoffman, Bareja never worked on visually impressive, pompous movies. Even if he would have wanted, the government would not let him do so. …Cinema5 min read
Published in Counter Arts·Jun 17Member-onlyWhat Connects Goebbels Lover, Soviet Apartment, and Artwork Of Peter Paul Rubens?Tarquin and Lucretia — History has seen plenty of iconic artworks that have wandered around the world. Some pieces, worth millions of dollars, have been collecting the dust in the hands of owners unaware of the worth they actually possessed. …Art4 min read
Published in Counter Arts·May 24Member-only10 NFT Artworks That Are Worthy Of Being Considered As A True ArtThe world of NFTs has been on the rise in the past few years, and it has given artists a chance to get quick profits from their artworks. Of course, it’s just a small percentage of those, who become lucky enough to attract the collectors, but the opportunity is somewhere…Nft5 min read
Published in Counter Arts·May 13Member-onlyAmerican Master Of Marine Painting — Winslow HomerSeas and oceans have inspired painters throughout centuries. Many may associate iconic seascape paintings by Ivan Aivazovsky and his Romanticism works. However, there was a master of maritime landscapes in the United States who created a series of beautiful artworks. Born in Boston, Winslow Homer was no stranger to the…United States4 min read
