The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, also known as the Artemision , was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was a grand temple dedicated to the Greek goddess Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, fertility, and childbirth. The temple was located in the ancient city of Ephesus , which is now modern-day Turkey . The construction of the temple began in the 6th century BC , during the reign of King Croesus of Lydia. It was designed by the Greek architect Chersiphron and his son Metagenes . The temple was built on a marshy plain near the river Cayster, and it was raised on a platform to prevent flooding. The temple was made of marble and was adorned with sculptures and decorations. The temple was destroyed and rebuilt several times throughout history. The first temple was destroyed by a flood in 550 BC , and it was rebuilt by Croesus . The second temple was destroyed by arson in 356 BC , and it was rebuilt by Alexander the Great. The third te...
Corky Lee was an American photographer who was known for his stunning images capturing the Asian American experience. He was born on May 25, 1948 , in Queens, New York City, and grew up in the Chinatown neighborhood. Lee's interest in photography began in high school, where he worked as a photographer for the school newspaper. After high school, he went on to study at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Lee's photography career started in the 1970s when he began photographing the Asian American community in New York City. His work captured the everyday life and struggles of Asian Americans, including immigrants, activists, and working-class people. Lee was passionate about documenting the Asian American experience and wanted to make sure that their stories were heard. One of Lee's most famous photographs is the "Miss Chinatown U.S.A." image, which was taken in 1973. The photograph depicts a young Chinese-American woman wearing a ...