Two of the most brilliant pieces I've ever seen on the web.

Part newsreel, part radio documentary, part photojournalism essay... I'm speechless.

The Revolution by Burt Glinn
When rebel forces ousted Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista, photographer Burt Glinn was there for the riotous aftermath, recording the chaos and excitement in Havana’s streets and traveling with a young rebel leader named Fidel Castro.

World of Changes by Thomas Hoepker
Photographing for over 50 years, Thomas Hoepker has seen a world of change through his lens, from the Cold War division of his native Germany to the fall of the Twin Towers on September 11.

Slate :: Magnum Photos (scroll down to "Interactive Essays")