11 Disaster Films Based on Real Events

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The Titanic (1997)

We have already heard more than once about the events that occurred in April 1912. A huge ship traveling from Britain to New York collided with an iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean and killed more than 1,500 passengers as a result of the crash. If you do not take into account the tragic fate of the main characters in love, then the rest of the film was shot very reliably. The director of the picture more than once resorted to real documentary materials and talked with survivors in this disaster in order to reproduce the tragedy in the smallest details.

Chelsea Hotel — New York Bohemian Habitat

The New York Chelsea Hotel was built in 1844 and since then has become a magnet for famous writers, musicians, actors, artists, etc. This place has always been not simple, as if a special atmosphere reigned in it, which attracted the whole New York bohemia. What does this place look like now and what was so special about the legendary Chelsea Hotel? More on this later ...

35 Photos That Speak Louder Than Any Words!

A selection of positive photos, each of which will tell you its unique story. The most unusual photos collected from around the globe: about people, their lives, fates, addictions, moments, impressions and memories! Sit back and tune in to a wave of positive and vibrant emotions ...

Named «Most Unfortunate» Age in a Person’s Life

In the life of every person, sooner or later, there comes a period when it seems that everything is going wrong: there is no money, you are tired of work, there are problems in your personal life, and in general there is no mood for anything - in general, a complete breakdown of strength and energy! And no, this is not a description of the autumn depression, as many might think. Such a period can occur for every person. You can call it an age crisis or "unhappy age", but it is probably worth knowing when it is approximately worth preparing for changes in mood ...

The Actual Sizes of Some Things: 20 Examples With a Comparison!

The truth is, everything in this world is known in comparison! Human vision is an amazing thing, but alas, it is not always possible to trust it. Sometimes, in order to understand the real size of certain things, sometimes familiar to us, things, they just need to be placed next to those whose real sizes we know for sure. You will be surprised how big or small some objects, phenomena or creatures actually are, the real size of which we could not have guessed.

Titanic Then And Now: 30 Photos

The tragedy of 1912, when the Titanic sank, left an indelible mark on the hearts of millions of people. Today, the archive contains photographs from the bottom of the ocean in which the liner sank. This selection will clearly show the very unique shots of the sunken ship in comparison with the pictures that were taken in the year of the tragedy.