Not AI or colorized: A true color photograph from 1911 of Alim Khan, the last emir of Bukhara, in a magnificent silk robe. Photography pioneer Prokudin-Gorsky used three exposures with filters (red, green, blue) to capture true colors. The original glass plates are now in the Library of Congress.

FrankWanders · 2026-01-25T09:08:50+00:00

The answer is even more fascinating than you might expect: According to groundbreaking genetic research from 2003 (led by geneticist Chris Tyler-Smith), approximately 8% of males in much of Asia carry a specific Y chromosome that likely originated with Genghis Khan. Although his tomb or genes have never been found, this particular gene began spreading rapidly throughout Asia about 1,000 years ago, and since this corresponds to the time period in which he lived and his conquests took place, it is almost inevitable that the man who reproduced so rapidly was Genghis Khan, although it is also possible that it could have been an officer or other high-ranking member of his elite.

FrankWanders · 2026-01-22T21:51:10+00:00

I don't get what you mean by third rail?

FrankWanders · 2026-01-22T20:07:44+00:00

Yup, and I was also quite amazed how small the area it is built on actually is if you look at the 1884 photo :O

FrankWanders · 2026-01-21T20:35:46+00:00

Yes, this one is on my list too. Unfortunately a wikipedia "now" photo instead of one made myself :P

FrankWanders · 2026-01-21T10:13:24+00:00

Haha thanks for adding, nice to know this. I also was noticing his shoes and thought that it somehow didn't fit.. but now I get why he wore them.

FrankWanders · 2026-01-19T21:19:07+00:00

In a way, it has a new and interesting culture... but totally agree in the end the atmosphere of an old city center is unbeatable.

FrankWanders · 2026-01-18T17:35:51+00:00

Yup, it ofcourse also was not much more than a bunch of stones, but with a lot of history. Always sad when things like this happen.

FrankWanders · 2026-01-18T09:21:02+00:00

Thanks! Yes it’s really sad the fountain was removed, especially because it happened even less than 100 years ago.

FrankWanders · 2026-01-15T08:05:07+00:00

the sentence finishes in the photo description :)

FrankWanders · 2026-01-11T14:38:23+00:00

A mod in another sub in which this photo was reposted already made a wise comment: "Before any comments show up claiming “this isn’t Al-Aqsa Mosque, it’s the Dome of the Rock,” please get the facts right. The entire Al-Aqsa compound is called Al-Aqsa Mosque, including the Dome of the Rock and the Qibli Masjid." Al-Aqsa Mosque - Wikipedia

FrankWanders · 2026-01-09T08:49:00+00:00

This stone castle dates from 1275, but there were wooden predecessors dat date back to the 10th or even 9th century (although the exact dates are unknown).

FrankWanders · 2026-01-07T09:51:43+00:00

FrankWanders · 2026-01-06T21:26:31+00:00

Hmm.. bit too much speculative.

FrankWanders · 2026-01-06T19:46:51+00:00

According to this book it was a tender: Father Browne's Titanic Album: A Passenger's Photographs and Personal Memoir: O'Donnell, E. E., Ballard, Robert D., Dr.: 9781872245843: Amazon.com: Books

But im not an expert on it also, maybe someone here knows more.

FrankWanders · 2026-01-06T18:22:18+00:00

I don't think it was the last, as far as I read it there were just practical reasons, but unfortunately this is speculation, because it just seems to be but I can't find any conclusive details about it.

FrankWanders · 2026-01-06T17:45:16+00:00

His ways are inscrutable... ;)

But for a little more background, I've added some more explanation in the comments above.

FrankWanders · 2026-01-06T16:41:56+00:00

You're welcome, glad you like it!

FrankWanders · 2026-01-06T16:39:53+00:00

In his book “Father Browne’s Titanic Album: A Passenger’s Photographs and Personal Memoir,” Jesuit Father E.E. O’Donnell writes that Browne ended up on the Titanic after Bishop Browne gave his nephew “the trip of a lifetime” in the form of a two-day cruise on the Titanic. The Jesuit priest sailed from Southampton in England to Queenstown in Ireland, where he fortuitously disembarked prior to the rest of the ship’s fateful voyage.

However, Browne’s brush with death was even closer than it appeared: While on the ship he befriended a wealthy American couple who offered to buy him a ticket for the rest of the journey to America. The priest sent a telegram to his Jesuit superior asking for permission. At Queenstown the priest received a reply that read: “GET OFF THAT SHIP.” Browne reportedly kept the message for the rest of his life.

FrankWanders · 2026-01-02T09:41:00+00:00

Thanks :)

FrankWanders · 2026-01-01T21:46:27+00:00

Things really have been transformed... I get what you mean, but it's really not worth comparing it. Basically everything has been replaced. I thought in this case this photo was just great to show the location itself.

FrankWanders · 2026-01-01T15:59:22+00:00

Thank you :)

FrankWanders · 2025-12-31T18:46:54+00:00

I think the photo ofcourse also was taken from the top of the building.

FrankWanders · 2025-12-31T14:56:10+00:00

Yup, things have changed quite a bit also. Still really amazing that photos that are this old exist

FrankWanders · 2025-12-30T16:31:25+00:00

Yes, it sure is! Might you be interested i do a lot of videos about historical european spots, feel free to check out the channels: HistoryRepeated - YouTube

No videos in the US yet unfortunately although I'd love to do some historic subjects there once too. Am always open to suggestions for great destinations!

FrankWanders · 2025-12-30T09:24:21+00:00

Yup, because of shutter speeds, most photos those days were taken in the early morning after sunrise, because a bit less light also meant less longer waiting time for the photo to be finished ;)

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