Today we look at the Isle of Man, or Ellan Vannin as it’s known to the speakers of its native zombie language, Manx Gaelg. A small island in the Irish Sea, this self-governing Crown dependency was the first place in the world where women could vote in national elections – and boasts the world’s oldest parliamentary body. Come take a look!
On this week’s Sunday Travels, we’re in for a pleasant surprise – Keystone View Company not only created a number of pretty great stereoviews, but they treated their subjects with respect. A stark contrast to Australia and most of The Netherlands, we’ll look at the likely explanation for the nice stereography and barely-racist text.
I have a few hours to kill on my birthday before my wife gets home. So what better way than by posting a Top 10 list of stereoviews that have previously been posted on this blog?
Sunday Travels is back – with a ridiculous look at Australia, courtesy of KVC. The only thing more common than kangaroos in this set of stereoviews is stereotyping – at which Keystone excelled. Some come aboard, and see all the excitement of ‘roos, sheep, and a really big rock!
I love penguins. Even taxidermic penguins, such as these specimens from the Grande Galerie de l’Évolution in Paris. While bereft of life they rest in peace, they’re still lovely (and quite lifelike!) specimens. Let’s take a trip to the museum!
