The former Athens of West Africa
The University of Sierra Leone was founded in 1827 as an Anglican missionary school under the name Fourah Bay College (FBC). Very quickly, the institution became the most popular and best on the African continent. This also gave Freetown its secret title as the “Athens of West Africa”. In the
Tree leaning against the rock
This photo was taken in the Elbsandsteingebirge (Elbe Sandstone Mountains) in the East of Germany. There are always close connections between trees and the rather soft rock of sandstone. Information about taking this photo Where to find this location
Dentist in a lost place
It’s a pity that these wonderful buildings have been empty for a long time. What has this dentist’s chair been through? Who has suffered on it? Who has been relieved of excruciating pain? Who dragged that heavy chair into the corridor? These buildings are full of questions. Information about taking
Lanterns in Berlin
Artificial street lighting has existed in Berlin since 1678. The Great Elector Friedrich Wilhelm ordered that a lantern with a burning light be hung on every third house in the evening. As this did not work properly, the installation of fixed oil lamp lanterns began. In 1826, the first gas