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Violent pictures of North Korean anti-American propaganda art, 1950-1970 These propaganda paintings show how North Korea views America and by association the West. They depict the alleged mass murder of Sinchon civilians between October and December 1950. The regime claims that around 35,000 people were brutally tortured and killed by US forces during that time. Nightmarish pictures show troops pulling out teeth, carving open skulls, and burning people alive. Though North Korean aggression spurred this retaliation, the nation’s then-leader Kim Il-sung quickly realized that fear of this barrage of American firepower had quickly become a major factor in his citizens’ lives. Rather than allowing this fear to paralyze his populace, Kim decided to use it as a propaganda tool against the United States and to support his regime. His government concocted a vision of the Americans as bloodthirsty murderers hellbent on carrying out the genocide of the North Korean people. The fear of

When Liberation Meant Demonization: France’s “Ugly Carnivals” After France was liberated from German occupation, many within the country borrowed Nazi tactics to publicly shame women. From 1940 to 1944, Nazi Germany occupied northern and western parts of France, in what to this day remains a source of deep humiliation for the country. Moments after France was liberated in the summer of 1944, celebration expanded to include demonization, with Allied victors engaging in some of the same revenge tactics against women as their enemies. Many French women believed to have had children or collaborated with German occupiers were publicly humiliated. Sometimes this meant having their heads shaved; other times -- even in addition to head shavings -- it meant public beatings. The decision to shave a woman's head is imbued with gender power dynamics. In the dark ages, the Visigoths removed a woman's hair to punish her for committing adultery, according t

Touching Footage Shows Smart Dog Keeping a Loving Eye on Baby’s Slumber with Gentle Cuddles. binh In a touching demonstration of friendship and protection, a clever and intuitive cat has become an essential part of a child’s nightly routine. This extraordinary feline, named Whiskers, has taken it upon themselves to ensure the little one’s safety and tranquility during sleep by providing tender cuddles. Each evening, as the child settles down in bed, Whiskers faithfully positions themselves beside the sleeping area, prepared to fulfill their unique role. With a gentle and watchful gaze, Whiskers senses when the child is drifting off to sleep and carefully approaches, enveloping them in a soft embrace with their furry paws. The cat’s presence and soothing touch generate a feeling of security, preventing any accidental disruptions or falls. Each evening, as the child settles down in bed, Whiskers faithfully positions themselves beside the sleeping area, prepared to

Robert Liston (1794-1847) was a Scottish surgeon who is most famous for amputating a patient's leg in under 2.5 minutes Robert Liston (1794-1847) was a Scottish surgeon who is most famous for amputating a patient's leg in under 2.5 minutes, operating so quickly that in the process also amputated the fingers of his assistant and slashed the coat tails of a spectator, who dropped dead from sheer terror. Both the patient and his assistant later died from gangrene, making it the only recorded operation with a 300% mortality rate. British surgeon and author Richard Gordon described Liston as the following:⁣⁣⁣⁣ "He was six foot two, and operated in a bottle-green coat with wellington boots. He sprung across the blood-stained boards upon his swooning, sweating, strapped-down patient like a duelist, calling, 'Time me gentlemen, time me!' to students craning with pocket watches from the iron-railinged galleries. Everyone swore that the first flash of his knife w

Once upon a time in a small village, there lived a young girl named Maya. Maya had a big dream—to become a successful artist and share her creativity with the world. Despite her passion, Maya faced many challenges on her journey. One day, Maya's favorite art teacher, Ms. Anderson, noticed her talent and encouraged her to participate in a prestigious art competition. Filled with excitement, Maya poured her heart and soul into creating a masterpiece. However, as the submission deadline approached, disaster struck—the painting accidentally got ruined. Devastated, Maya felt like giving up. But Ms. Anderson reminded her that setbacks are a part of life and can be turned into opportunities. With determination, Maya decided to take a different approach. She collected the broken pieces of her painting and started to reassemble them, using them as a foundation for something new. Days turned into nights as Maya tirelessly worked on her new creation. The villagers, witnessing her

The Rugged Utase Squad Sawing off an enemy head You should know that even the Natzis(Allies) were churned by their brutality The Ustaše (pronounced [ûstaʃe]), also known by anglicised versions Ustasha or Ustashe, was a Croatian fascist and ultranationalist organization active, as one organization, between 1929 and 1945, formally known as the Ustaša – Croatian Revolutionary Movement (Croatian: Ustaša – Hrvatski revolucionarni pokret). Its members committed regicide of the King of Yugoslavia, while later they also murdered hundreds of thousands of Serbs, Jews, Roma as well as Croatian political dissidents during World War II in Yugoslavia The ideology of the movement was a blend of fascism, Roman Catholicism and Croatian ultranationalism. The Ustaše supported the creation of a Greater Croatia that would span the Drina River and extend to the border of Belgrade The movement emphasized the need for a racially "pure" Croatia and promoted genocide against Serbs—due to t

The last century Imagine for a moment that you were born in the year 1900. When you were 14 years old, World War I begins and ends only when you are 18 years old, leaving 22 million dead. A little later, a worldwide pandemic, the Spanish Flu, appears, killing 50 million people. And you are alive, 20 years old. At 29 years old, you survive the global economic crisis that began with the crash of the New York Stock Exchange, causing inflation, unemployment and hunger. When you are 33 years old, Nazism comes to power. When you're 39, World War II starts and ends when you're 45, with 60 million dead. When you are 52 years old, the Korean War begins. When you're 64, the Vietnam War starts and ends when you're 75. A person born in 1985, for example, thinks that their grandparents have no idea how difficult life is, not knowing that they have survived several wars and catastrophes. Today we have been living with a great pandemic for more than a year. We are scared a

Alberico da Romano Torture and Execution It’s grim up north! – The savage punishment of Alberico da Romano After making an enemy of the Pope in 1259, nobleman Alberico da Romano of northern Italy soon found himself in the custody of merciless troops loyal to the Papal States. And they were clearly not fans of him While clad in heavy chains he was forced to watch all his six sons, some of them very young, hacked to death in front of him. Pieces of their bloodied flesh and limbs were then thrown in his face The women and girls of his family were forced to walk naked through the enemy Venetian camp. Their breasts and noses were cut off and they were burnt alive. The condemned aristocrat was even forced to lend a hand in executing some of his family members. Alberico himself had his flesh torn from his body with red-hot pliers, to the applaud of onlookers, before being dragged by a galloping horse through the city of Treviso until he was ? Alberico was born in the castle of San

A woman who was buried alive at a cemetery in Brazil has been rescued after being trapped for more than 10 hours inside a tomb. Two men have been arrested after a 36-year-old woman was found entombed at the Visconde do Rio Branco Municipal Cemetery in the southeastern state of Minas Gerais. The victim is currently in intensive care and may need her finger amputated, hospital staff have indicated. The mother-of-four was beaten and dragged from her home on 28 March before she was abandoned at the burial site, police said. The victim managed to survive in the tomb for 10 hours before gravediggers noticed fresh cement and blood near the grave. After hearing a woman’s voice crying for help, they immediately called the police. The Visconde do Rio Branco Civil Police confirmed the arrests, which took place on Saturday night in the municipalities of São Geraldo and Viçosa, during a press conference on Tuesday. The defendants, who have not been named, were planning to escape after abandoning t

Blowing from the gun - A cruel and messy form of execution. Blowing from a gun is a method of execution in which the victim is typically tied to the mouth of a cannon which is then fired, resulting in death. George Carter Stent described the process as follows The photograph above shows an Iranian convict whose name is unknown, placed with his back in front of the mouth of a cannon. This was done in the 1890s and in a few moments, his body will be scattered to bits. In March 1764, a native officer secretly planned to persuade the men under his command to defect to an enemy force. But unfortunately for him, his plan was discovered and he was blown from a cannon in front of his soldiers. One nursing mother became so starved that her production of milk stopped, and her infant was dying. She chose to kill it, and eat it. Once the Portuguese general became aware of her act of cannibalism, he ordered her blown with a gun, but in this particular instance, the clergy and the princi

The Kanto Massacre. Also known as the Kanto Earthquake Massacre, was a disturbing event that occurred on September 1, 1923, in the Kanto region of Japan. The disaster was caused by a massive earthquake that struck the region, followed by a series of fires that destroyed much of the area. However, what made the Kanto Massacre particularly devastating was the violence that erupted in the aftermath of the disaster. The earthquake, which measured 7.9 on the Richter scale, struck at 11:58 am on September 1, 1923. The epicenter was located in Sagami Bay, about 50 kilometers south of Tokyo. The earthquake caused widespread damage, with buildings collapsing and fires breaking out across the region. The fires were particularly devastating, as they quickly spread through the wooden buildings that made up much of the area. In the aftermath of the disaster, chaos and violence erupted in the streets. Many Japanese citizens blamed foreigners, particularly Koreans, for the disaster and th

See The Punishment Soldiers Gave These Guys (photos) The elders say a child that says his mother will not sleep. Sleep will be a nightmare for him as well. These are pictures of punishment being meted by the soldiers to these guys their their offence was not known same as their location. See more pictures below...  A corporal punishment or physical punishment is a punishment that is intended to cause physical pain to a person. When it is inflicted on minors, especially in home and school settings, its methods may include spanking or paddling. When it is inflicted on adults, it may be inflicted on prisoners and slaves. Physical punishments for crimes or injuries, including floggings, brandings, and even mutilations, were practised in most civilizations since ancient times. With the growth of humanitarian ideals since the Enlightenment, such punishments are increasingly viewed as inhumane in Western society. By the late 20th century, corporal punishment had been e

BROWN BABIES: BORN IN GERMANY TO BLACK AMERICAN SOLDIERS & GERMAN WOMEN A “Negro Village” in Germany displaying a mother and her child Brown Babies, was a term used for children born to black soldiers and white European women during and after World War II. Other names include “war orphans,”war babies,” and “occupation babies.” In Germany they were known as Mischlingskinder, a derogatory term first used under the Nazi regime for children of mixed Jewish-German marriages. Brown Babies, was a term used for children born to black soldiers and white European women during and after World War II. Other names include “war orphans,”war babies,” and “occupation babies.” In Germany they were known as Mischlingskinder, a derogatory term first used under the Nazi regime for children of mixed Jewish-German marriages. Brown babies born in Germany were shipped out of the country after World War II. As many as 5,000 children were sent to live with black adoptive families in the United S

Recent studies conducted by the Institute of Heart-Math provide a clue to explain the two-way ′′healing′′ that occurs when we're close to horses. According to researchers, the heart has an electromagnetic field larger than the brain: a magnetometer can measure the energy field of the heart that radiates from 2.4 meters to 3 meters around the human body. While this is certainly significant, perhaps more impressive than the electromagnetic field projected by the heart of a horse is five times larger than that of a human being (imagine an electromagnetic sphere around the horse) and it can influence straight into our own heart rate. Horses are also likely to have what science has identified as a "coherent′′ heart rate (heart rate pattern) that explains why we can feel better when we're close to them. Studies have found a coherent heart pattern or HRV to be a solid measure of well-being and consistent with emotional states of calm and joy-that is, we exhibit such p