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12 hours ago

Watch the Titanic and Lusitania Sink in Real Time: One Fast, One Slow

The Titanic met her end by colliding with an iceberg, and about two and a half hours later, it was on the bottom of the North Atlantic.
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fromWorld History Encyclopedia
3 hours ago

What drove a music-loving prince to conquer Europe? (52 chars)

Frederick II transformed Prussia into a major European power during his 46-year reign, balancing military prowess with cultural devotion.
fromSmithsonian Magazine
13 minutes ago

Native Nations Fought in the American Revolution to Protect Their Ancestral Lands. After the War, Settlers Seized Their Territory Anyway

"Once the Declaration of Independence is issued by Congress, then it kind of changes the calculus. Then, both sides are putting pressure on Native people to join one side or the other."
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago
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Humans have been gambling since the Ice Age

Gambling history dates back at least 12,000 years, significantly earlier than previously thought, with early examples found in North America.
fromMail Online
1 day ago
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Caveman casino! Humans began gambling 12,000 YEARS ago, scientists say

Gambling has been part of North American culture for over 12,000 years, evidenced by ancient two-sided dice made from bone.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago

Humans have been gambling since the Ice Age

Gambling history dates back at least 12,000 years, significantly earlier than previously thought, with early examples found in North America.
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fromMail Online
1 day ago

Caveman casino! Humans began gambling 12,000 YEARS ago, scientists say

Gambling has been part of North American culture for over 12,000 years, evidenced by ancient two-sided dice made from bone.
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fromOpen Culture
1 day ago

How Everything in a Medieval Castle Worked, from Its Moats to Its Dungeons

Medieval castles were complex structures designed for defense, featuring elements like barbicans, moats, and parapets.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Commentary: From Columbus to Chavez: L.A.'s disappearing, disfigured and displaced statues

Statues in Los Angeles are frequently vandalized, stolen, or removed, reflecting changing perceptions of historical figures.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

Slavery bounded his life': Thomas Jefferson's views on race in his own words

Thomas Jefferson's life was deeply intertwined with slavery, influencing his views on liberty and race throughout his lifetime.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Archaeologists discover wreck of Danish warship sunk by Nelson 225 years ago

A Danish warship, the Dannebroge, has been discovered in Copenhagen harbour, prompting urgent archaeological efforts before construction begins nearby.
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fromMedievalists.net
4 days ago

The Afterlife of a Medieval Persian Text: The Qalandar-nama of Abdullah Ansari - Medievalists.net

The authenticity of medieval texts is often uncertain due to layers of transmission and the lack of original manuscripts.
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fromMedievalists.net
1 day ago

Judas in the Middle Ages: The Making of an Anti-Hero - Medievalists.net

Judas Iscariot symbolizes despair and damnation in medieval thought, evolving from a biblical figure to a powerful moral myth.
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fromSmithsonian Magazine
1 day ago

The Spirited Revolutionary Who Led the Fight for Independence in Corsica Also Inspired America's Colonial Rabble-rousers

Pasquale Paoli led Corsica to independence, inspiring American revolutionaries with his innovative constitution and vision for self-governance.
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 day ago

Neolithic axe found in Lake Constance

The axe was the most important find in the group and would have been highly valued in the Neolithic community. Experiments with fiddle bows have found that it takes more than a day of work to manufacture an axe like this one.
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fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 day ago

Women in Ancient Mesopotamia: Celebrating the Feminine Principle in the Near East

Women in ancient Mesopotamia had significant rights, including property ownership and autonomy, though their status varied across different periods.
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fromBig Think
1 day ago

Ghost map: Europe's first glimpse of Tenochtitlan shows a city already destroyed

The 1524 map of Tenochtitlan reflects the cultural clash and hybridization between indigenous and European perspectives after the city's destruction.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

How can you forget me': show details Filipino Americans' rich history

The exhibition showcases the lives and stories of Filipino migrants, emphasizing their humanity beyond labor history.
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fromMedievalists.net
2 days ago

How Church Leaders Helped Defend Medieval Germany - Medievalists.net

Church leaders in Ottonian Germany were responsible for organizing defenses and mobilizing communities to protect the kingdom.
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fromMail Online
1 week ago

Dark message found inscribed on sling bullet from ancient Holy Land

A 2,000-year-old sling bullet inscribed with 'Learn your lesson' was found in ancient Hippos, showcasing local sarcasm from Greek defenders.
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fromMail Online
1 week ago

Dark message found inscribed on sling bullet from ancient Holy Land

A 2,000-year-old sling bullet inscribed with 'Learn your lesson' was found in ancient Hippos, showcasing local sarcasm from Greek defenders.
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fromSmithsonian Magazine
2 days ago

To Finance Their Lifestyle, a Young French Couple Went to Cambodia to Steal Antiquities. They Did Almost Everything Wrong

Clara and André Malraux attempted to loot Banteay Srei, leading to a significant battle for the reclamation of cultural heritage.
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fromMedievalists.net
1 day ago

Medieval "Giant" with Trepanned Skull Discovered in Mass Grave - Medievalists.net

A 9th-century mass grave in England reveals remains of young men, suggesting violent conflict during the Viking conquest of East Anglia.
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fromConde Nast Traveler
2 days ago

Reconnecting With Cyprus, the Complex Isle of My Childhood

Cyprus is a culturally rich island grappling with its modern identity amidst a complex history of migration and foreign influence.
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fromMail Online
3 days ago

Shroud of Turin mystery as scientists find DNA from 'multiple people'

New analysis of the Shroud of Turin reveals DNA from multiple sources, including humans, animals, plants, and fungi.
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Jesus's final journey before the crucifixion revealed

The journey begins at the Temple Mount, where Jesus is said to have taught daily and, according to the Book of Matthew 21:12-17, 'cleansed the temple' of merchants and money changers seven days before his death.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

A Rebel and a Traitor by Rory Carroll review the extraordinary story of Roger Casement

Casement was bequeathed, in Carroll's words, a fractured identity as the child of a Protestant father and a Catholic mother who were both dead by the time he was 12.
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fromWorld History Encyclopedia
3 days ago

Truths Wrapped in Fiction: Mesopotamian Naru Literature: Originality in Writing Ancient Bestsellers

Originality in ancient literary works was less valued than in modern times, with authors often assuming identities of famous figures.
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fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
3 days ago

Dali's largest work acquired by Dali Museum in Florida

A unique assemblage of Salvador Dali's theatrical set for a 1939 ballet has been acquired by the Dali Museum, including the largest work by the artist.
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fromInverse
3 days ago

94 Years Later, An Iconic Horror Genre Finally Reveals Its Complex Roots

The zombie symbolizes the historical trauma of slavery, originating as a metaphor in Haitian Vodou and evolving into a horror genre staple.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

The Lincoln Flag: A somber relic in our nation's history

The Lincoln Flag, displayed in Milford, Pennsylvania, is believed to have comforted Abraham Lincoln after his assassination.
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fromEsquire
3 days ago

Well, Holy Week Is off to an Interesting Start in Israel

Palm Sunday Mass was blocked for the first time in centuries due to safety concerns amid ongoing conflict in Israel.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Is d'Artagnan lying beneath a church in Maastricht? DNA will determine if remains found are those of the famous musketeer

A skeleton found in Maastricht may belong to Count d'Artagnan, with DNA analysis underway to confirm its identity.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Is d'Artagnan lying beneath a church in Maastricht? DNA will determine if remains found are those of the famous musketeer

A skeleton found in Maastricht may belong to Count d'Artagnan, with DNA analysis underway to confirm its identity.
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fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
4 days ago

French culture ministry blocks sale of Baldung portrait

The silverpoint portrait of Susanna Pfeffinger was declared a national treasure, blocking its sale and export for 30 months.
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fromMedievalists.net
3 days ago

New Medieval Books: Light on Darkness - Medievalists.net

Liturgy is central to Western cultural history, rich in artistic expression and emotional depth, influencing society for over a thousand years.
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fromSmithsonian Magazine
3 days ago

When America Found Itself Ready to Roll, Route 66, Stretching From Chicago to Los Angeles, Was the Road of Endless Possibilities

Route 66 evolved from a simple highway to a cultural symbol of freedom and modernity in America.
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

The oldest dog in the world was a puppy that lived 16,000 years ago in Turkey and ate fish

The first study analyzes canid remains from two sites: Pnarbas, on the Central Anatolian Plateau, and Gough's Cave, in Somerset, UK. The fragments from Pnarbas are extraordinarily small, but the team still managed to extract enough nuclear DNA to confirm that they were domestic dogs and not wolves.
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fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
5 days ago

Exceptional Roman cargo shipwreck found in Lake Neuchatel

A Roman vessel wreck with approximately 600 artifacts was discovered in Lake Neuchatel, dating between 20 and 50 A.D.
fromMedievalists.net
5 days ago

Who Lies in Winchester's Medieval Mortuary Chests? - Medievalists.net

This project demonstrates the combined power of science, the study of human remains and historical research to discover new information about the six mortuary chests and their occupants which would not have been available to us a generation ago.
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fromtime.com
6 days ago

Who Really Built the Empire State Building?

The Empire State Building symbolizes the American dream, yet the contributions of immigrant workers who built it have been historically overlooked.
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
6 days ago

Toltec human sacrifice altar found in Mexico

The momoztli altar measures about one meter square and consists of three sections: a base of andesite quarry stone, a second section of larger slabs, and a top section of river stones and basalt.
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fromMedievalists.net
5 days ago

New Medieval Books: Basics of Bloomery Iron Smelting - Medievalists.net

This manuscript is intended to fill the gap between 'the doer and the thinker', and so should be expected to be an overview, especially as applies to the fine details of current archaeology.
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fromJezebel
6 days ago

Rome's Most Notorious Marriage Counselor Had a 600-Husband Body Count

Giulia Tofana helped women in 17th-century Italy poison their husbands through an underground network, providing a means to escape unhappy marriages.
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fromBig Think
6 days ago

Militarized snowflakes: The accidental beauty of Renaissance star forts

Star forts exemplify the intersection of military engineering and geometry, showcasing beauty born from the necessity of defense against artillery.
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Roman mosaic proves topless FEMALE gladiators fought animals

'Women fighting beasts in arena games are attested by the written sources, but no visual source is known to show their image,' author Alfonso Mañas wrote in the International Journal of the History of Sport.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

The Strait of Hormuz is not just an oil chokepoint

The Strait of Hormuz is not an oil chokepoint. It is the aortic valve of globalised production and like any valve, when it fails, the entire circulatory system collapses.
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fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Chinese Science

The Chinese were the first to use paper for writing and toilet paper, with the first recorded use in 589 C.E.
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fromFuncheap
6 days ago

The Drillmaster Staged Reading

The Drillmaster is a comedic play about Baron Von Steuben, a gay founding father who transformed the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
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fromInverse
6 days ago

A New Star Trek Game Just Revealed The Hidden Reason Starfleet Actually Began

Starfleet's origins are complex, with two distinct phases: pre-2161 and post-2161, as explored in a new documentary by Star Trek Online.
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fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 week ago

Ten Ancient Mesopotamia Facts You Need to Know: Fun Facts on the Cradle of Civilization

Mesopotamia, known as the cradle of civilization, saw significant innovations from 6500 BCE to the 7th century, shaping agriculture, governance, and daily life.
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fromMedievalists.net
6 days ago

Medieval Goths and Goth Music: The Surprising Connection - Medievalists.net

The Goths influenced modern goth music, linking a historical Germanic tribe to contemporary cultural styles.
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fromMedievalists.net
6 days ago

Scientists Confirm Remains of Medieval Emperor Otto the Great - Medievalists.net

Emperor Otto the Great's identity has been confirmed through scientific research, including DNA analysis, after centuries of uncertainty.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Pepys curated' letters to conceal being offered enslaved boy as bribe research

Samuel Pepys curated his correspondence to conceal an offer of an enslaved boy as a bribe, prioritizing reputation over ethical concerns about slavery.
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

In "Bomarzo," the Renaissance Man is a Monster

"One must put himself in the period... crime had a certain familiarity from its repetition through time.... That's what they were like, unscrupulous. So was I. And since we are speaking about it, so was the Renaissance."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Uruguay faces dilemma from the deep: what to do with a salvaged Nazi eagle?

Uruguay grapples with the future of a salvaged Nazi eagle sculpture, considering various proposals for its display or destruction.
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fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 week ago

Mesopotamian Naru Literature: The World's First Historical Fiction

Naru Literature featured historical figures in fictional narratives, shaping perceptions of history and humanity's relationship with the divine.
fromMedievalists.net
1 week ago

How Many Workers Built a Medieval Cathedral? - Medievalists.net

The financial accounts kept by the fabrique for Girona Cathedral provide exceptionally detailed records, allowing historians to calculate the total number of workers and the average employed per year.
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fromSmithsonian Magazine
1 week ago

Nine Black College Students Were Arrested in 1961 for Reading at a Segregated Public Library. Their Contributions to the Civil Rights Movement Have Long Been Overlooked

The Tougaloo Nine staged a sit-in at a segregated library in 1961, significantly impacting the desegregation movement in Mississippi.
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fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 week ago

Footballer donates Norway's most expensive book to home town

Erling Haaland and his father donated the most expensive Norwegian book to inspire cultural heritage in their hometown of Time, Norway.
fromianVisits
1 week ago

Shackleton's legendary Antarctic rescue boat, the James Caird is on display in south London

The voyage of the crew in a 22.5-foot ship's boat through the 'Furious Fifties' is regarded by many historians as the greatest small-boat journey ever completed.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The War With Iran Is Exposing Big Problems for the Military

The U.S. military demonstrates advanced technology and professionalism in the ongoing conflict in the Persian Gulf, but faces significant challenges with munitions stockpiles.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

From Goethe to Soraya: German-Iranian stories

Germany and Iran share a long history of cultural and diplomatic ties, beginning with Goethe's admiration for Persian poetry.
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fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 week ago

Ten Great Ancient Mesopotamian Women: Monarchs, Generals, and Scribes

Women in ancient Mesopotamia held significant roles, including generals and scribes, and some even ruled, despite a patriarchal society.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Death in the strike zone: the mysterious fate of James Creighton, baseball's first star

James Creighton, a pivotal figure in baseball history, is argued to be the first to throw a curveball and a potential Hall of Fame candidate.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Exhibition to tell story of Punjabi princess and pioneering suffragette Sophia Duleep Singh

Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, a suffragette and daughter of the last Sikh maharajah, challenges elite social norms in a new exhibition at Kensington Palace.
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fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 week ago

The African Colony that Inspired 'Heart of Darkness'

Belgian Congo was a colony from 1908 to 1960, previously a private enterprise of King Leopold II, marked by exploitation and inhumane practices.
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fromMedievalists.net
1 week ago

The Size of Armies in Early Medieval Warfare - Medievalists.net

The size of early medieval armies remains debated, with some scholars arguing for small warbands while others suggest larger fighting forces existed.
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 week ago

Section of Eiffel Tower staircase goes under the hammer

The section on sale is lot no. 1 of the 1983 staircase auction, measuring 2.75 meters high with 14 steps spiraling around a riveted sheet metal cylinder.
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fromMedium
1 week ago

The intelligence revolution won't be televised-it will be automated over a longer arc

The Intelligence Revolution is reshaping work organization and societal roles, similar to the Industrial Revolution's impact.
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fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 week ago

Enheduanna - Poet, Priestess, Empire Builder: Redefining the Gods for the People

Enheduanna, the world's first author, was a high priestess whose hymns helped stabilize her father's empire and defined a new hierarchy of gods.
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fromSmithsonian Magazine
1 week ago

Popular Lore Claims That William Howard Taft Got Stuck in a Bathtub. New Research Sheds Light on the Legend's Forgotten Origins

The legend of President Taft getting stuck in a bathtub is a fictional narrative that overshadows his actual accomplishments.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 week ago

False Dawn: The New Deal and the Promise of Recovery, 1933-1947

Selgin provides a measured investigation of FDR's efforts, focusing on economic analysis rather than personal stories of those affected by the Great Depression.
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fromMedievalists.net
1 week ago

Did King Harold Sail to Hastings? New Study Sparks Debate Among Historians - Medievalists.net

Research challenges the narrative of King Harold II's forced march to the Battle of Hastings, suggesting a significant naval component instead.
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fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 week ago

New gold foil old man found in Norway

A rare Nordic Iron Age gold man was discovered in Norway, dating between 550 A.D. and 793 A.D., indicating significant cultural importance.
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fromSFGATE
1 week ago

The rise and fall of a Death Valley town built by a con man

Leadfield, once a promising mining town, collapsed due to a lack of actual resources, leaving only ruins behind.
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fromMedievalists.net
1 week ago

Medieval Iceland's Most Unusual Export: Sulphur - Medievalists.net

Iceland's sulphur trade became a vital economic link in northern Europe during the later Middle Ages, driven by its unique geological deposits.
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