Tom Hurndall a british photographer student went to Gaza documenting life under conflict. He was shot in the head by an Israeli sniper while trying to protect children during active gunfire, and later died after months in a coma. 2003 GalleryTom Hurndall a british photographer student went to Gaza documenting life under conflict. He was shot in the head by an Israeli sniper while trying to protect children during active gunfire, and later died after months in a coma. 2003
The ‘Sea Greyhound’ that couldn’t turn: The French cruiser Jurien de la Gravière. Built in 1899 to be the ultimate predator, she had a 2km turning circle and vibrated so much she nearly shook herself apart. GalleryThe ‘Sea Greyhound’ that couldn’t turn: The French cruiser Jurien de la Gravière. Built in 1899 to be the ultimate predator, she had a 2km turning circle and vibrated so much she nearly shook herself apart.
Future WWII hero & French president Charles De Gaulle with his daughter Anne in the 1930’s. Anne was born with down syndrome but was never institutionalized, as was common at the time, & lived with her family until the end of her life. She died of pneumonia in 1948 at the age of 20 (1310×900) GalleryFuture WWII hero & French president Charles De Gaulle with his daughter Anne in the 1930’s. Anne was born with down syndrome but was never institutionalized, as was common at the time, & lived with her family until the end of her life. She died of pneumonia in 1948 at the age of 20 (1310×900)
