eurohist:

Franz Liszt (1811-1886). The term ‘Lisztomania’ or ‘Liszt Fever’ described the adoration and hysteria of the fans of Franz Liszt. We’re talking like ‘Beiber Fever’ but in the 19th century. More here. There is also a song entitled “Lisztomania” by the band Phoenix.

Franz Liszt is a seriously interesting guy, I suggest you take a gander at his wiki page.

eurohist:

whereisinspiration:

Hall of Mirrors, the Amalienburg, Nymphenburg Palace park, Munich, Germany, early 18th century

“Rococo, also referred to as “Late Baroque”, is an 18th century style which developed as Baroque artists gave up their symmetry and became increasingly ornate, florid, and playful. Rococo rooms were designed as total works of art with elegant and ornate furniture, small sculptures, ornamental mirrors, and tapestry complementing architecture, reliefs, and wall paintings. It was largely supplanted by the Neoclassic style. In 1835 the Dictionary of the French Academy stated that the word Rococo “usually covers the kind of ornament, style and design associated with Louis XV’s reign and the beginning of that of Louis XVI”. It includes therefore, all types of art produced around the middle of the 18th century in France.”

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eurohist:

Otto von Bismarck (1815–1898), chancellor of Germany from 1871 to 1890.

When fired by Kaiser Wilehelm II, Bismark’s policies and alliances fell apart and Europe got one step closer to WWI. Kaiser Wilhelm engaged Britain in a sea arms race and looked at attaining more colonies. Bismark had wanted to be allies with Britain and also felt the future and security of the German state lay within Europe.

Once, when asked about the map of Africa the countries of Europe were dividing up among themselves he replied “Your map of Africa is really quite nice. But my map of Africa lies in Europe. Here is Russia, and here… is France, and we’re in the middle — that’s my map of Africa.” He was talking about what was his greatest problem which was that Germany was right in between two great powers that didn’t like Germany all that well. He wanted to, at all costs, keep those two from becoming allies and causing trouble for Germany.

eurohist:

A lot of times they will ask questions about illnesses.

(Source: fyeahhistorymajorheraldicbeast)

polyesterspectre:

Not WWI, but more History Facebook!

Mean Girls quotes work with EVERYTHING. No exceptions.

(Source: lord-kitschener)

1850-1930:

Victorian Era post-mortem photography. Many families at this time were either too poor or too far away to attend the funerals of their deceased loved ones. The emerging art of photography allowed them to at least view a snapshot, and it was affordable enough that most families could seize the opportunity. It became especially popular because the infant mortality rate was considerable and many newborns did not survive infancy. These were often the only pictures ever taken of them. 

The deceased was usually posed so they appeared to be asleep, or in a life-like position such as standing (with support) or sitting. 

(Source: hayir)

polyesterspectre:

Not WWI, but more History Facebook!

Mean Girls quotes work with EVERYTHING. No exceptions.

(Source: lord-kitschener)