Revolutions of 1848 Revolutions of 1848 The Revolutions of 1848, known in some countries as the Spring of Nations, People's Spring, Springtime of the Peoples, or the Year of Revolution, were a series of political upheavals throughout Europe in 1848. It remains the most widespread revolutionary wave in European history. The revolutions were essentially democratic and liberal in nature, with the aim of removing the old monarchical structures and creating independent nation states. The revolutions spread across Europe after an initial revolution began in France in February. Over 50 countries were affected, but with no significant coordination or cooperation among their respective revolutionaries.
Travel Photographer of the Year Travel Photographer of the Year Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY) is an international travel photography award for amateur, professional and young photographers. It was founded by photographer Chris Coe in 2003.It is judged by an international panel of experts that includes renowned photographers, editors and picture buyers. The winning entries are published in the "Journey" portfolio books and, since 2011, displayed in a major exhibition held at the Royal Geographical Society. Travel Photographer of the Year is sponsored by a range of companies in the photography and travel industry. For 2012 these are: Adobe, Digimarc, Explore, Fujifilm, Genesis, Plastic