On August 9, 1945, America dropped the atomic bomb codenamed “Fat Man” over the Japanese city of Nagasaki, killing an estimated 40,000 people on impact. Thousands more would die later from burns and radiation

public executions were viewed as uncivilized and barbaric. The guillotines were then operated out of the public eye until 1977. Source of shared Link

The times had indeed changed—instead of viewing them as having a “moralizing effect, Source of shared Link

This picture ended up being so controversial that the government only allowed executions behind closed doors following its publication Source of shared Link

People also came for the entertainment value. We go to the zoo or to sports games, while the French would go to see public beheadings for fun. Source of shared Link

Weidmann was a robber and a murderer before he eventually got caught and sentenced to death. On June 17, 1939, entire crowds turned up to see the gory spectacle. Source of shared Link

Above, we can see the guillotine’s blade about to claim the head of Eugen Weidmann.  Source of shared Link

Public executions aren’t some ancient historical footnote. Many countries still regularly decapitated criminals publicly less than a century ago Source of shared Link

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TAKING SIMPLE PICTURE AT THE BEACH Source of shared Link

this is one of the greatest church and beautiful church when we visit Cebu Philippines Source of shared Link

I see both, a girl and a man. These images are a challenge for many people and often cause divided opinions about it. And what do you see in the image? Source of shared Link

Beautiful picture collection 😍I just like this picture coz this flower so much 👌 Source of shared Link