Fascinating Color Photographs of Romania in the 1930s

Fascinating Color Photographs of Romania...

The 1930s was the decade of crisis for Romanian democracy. The world depression exacerbated existing economic problems and sharpened social tensions and thus gave impetus to those forces hostile to the prevailing parliamentary system. The crisis enhanced the appeal of anti-Semitism among certain elements of society, who used it to rally support for their particular brand of nationalism. Foremost among organizations that made anti-Semitism the ideological core of their new Romania was the Iron Guard, which reached the height of its popularity in the mid 1930s. Via:...
Old Photos of the Bucharest Earthquake of 1977

Old Photos of the Bucharest Earthquake o...

The 1977 Vrancea Earthquake occurred on Friday, 4 March 1977, 21:20 local time and was felt throughout the Balkans. About 35,000 buildings were damaged, and the total damage was estimated at more than two billion dollars. Most of the damage was concentrated in  Bucharest, where about 33 large buildings collapsed. Probably made in no more than two or three days after the event , the scenes presents people and bulldozers, workers and the army that helps remove piles of debris.     Via:...
Hunedoara seen by an hungarian traveller , at 1900

Hunedoara seen by an hungarian traveller...

Hunedoara atmosphere of a century ago is described thoroughly in photographs taken by a Hungarian traveler. Grayscale images taken by a traveler Hungarian Frigyes Schoch, who arrived in Hunedoara County in the early 1900s. They are among the few photographic evidence of how people lived at that time found fair...
Romanian people wearing national costumes at 1900

Romanian people wearing national costume...

These are photos taken from the early 20th century, which represents some costumes from around the country. These costumes are worn today, in different regions, especially on special occasions. Via: 35mm-si-multe-tigari