Abraham and David Roentgen were a German father and son team of carpenters. They lived in the 18th century and were famous throughout Europe for their inspired and complex creations, combining hidden compartments, automatic drawers, advanced mechanisms - all wrapped up in spectacular wooden design.
I'd like to introduce you to 5 incredible creations that will showcase their unbelievable work and are still astounding people 200 years later.
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Enjoy some of the most spectacular photos from the Smithsonian Magazine's 15th annual contest.
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Stunning Underwater Photography That'll Make Your Jaw Drop
A selection of stunning photos taken from the Underwater Photography Contest 2017.
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Each of these 19 pictures will cause you to linger in front of it for a few seconds trying to figure out what it is that’s really going on in them!
16 Pics That Reveal the Rarely-Seen Side of Things
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15 Incredible Photos of the World Underwater
Thousands of talented photographers registered for the British competition of the underwater photographer of the year!
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This Unique Dune House is Like a Hobbit Home, But Better
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14 Examples of Stunning Infrastructure That Inspire Awe
Enjoy this collection of pictures of incredible engineering marvels from the world over.
Magnificent Photos of the World's Last Native Tribes
Jimmy Nelson spends his life traveling the world and reminding us of where we came from, namely indigenous tribes. Take a look at his stunning work.
Milestones in History: the 12 First Photographs Ever Taken
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15 Historical Photographs Very Few Have Seen
This collection of fantastic historical photos will leave you intrigued.
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16 Pictures That Will Make You See the World Differently...
Thanks to the following series of images, your point of view about different things is going to change. Just take a look for yourself!
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