Love of history

01/14/2025

The Rebecca Riots—an enigmatic and rebellious chapter hidden in the depths of Welsh history. Between 1839 and 1843, whispers of defiance grew louder as shadowy figures moved under the cover of night, dressed in women's clothing and calling themselves "Rebecca's Daughters." But who was Rebecca? And what drove these disguised rebels to rise against an unseen force that gripped their lives in fear?

The answers lie behind toll-gates, secret meetings, and the echoes of an uprising that changed everything. Want to uncover the truth? The story holds secrets that few have ever dared to fully understand. Read here: https://bit.ly/42jGqWt

01/14/2025

‘Oumuamua is the first interstellar object ever detected passing through our solar system. Discovered in October 2017, its name means "scout" or "messenger" in Hawaiian, highlighting its unique journey from the distant stars.

"Learn fascinating details about ‘Oumuamua's origins, its unusual shape, and what makes it a truly one of a kind interstellar visitor." https://bit.ly/40hHbfZ

01/14/2025

If you had the chance to sit at the same table as the ancient Romans, you might be surprised by some of the food on your plate.

Ancient Roman cuisine was a rich tapestry of flavors and ingredients, reflecting the empire’s vast expanse and cultural diversity. From everyday staples to exotic delicacies, the Roman table offered a variety of foods that might surprise the modern palate. Daily Staples Bread was a cornerstone of ...

01/13/2025

"The disappearance of Frederick Valentich remains one of the most perplexing aviation mysteries in history. On October 21, 1978, the young Australian pilot vanished without a trace while flying over Bass Strait. Adding to the enigma, Valentich’s chilling final radio transmission hinted at an encounter with an unidentified flying object (UFO).

Learn more about this baffling case and the questions that still linger to this day." https://bit.ly/4jnTpwm

01/12/2025

On February 2, 1933, Christine and Léa Papin brutally murdered their employer's wife and daughter, shocking France. The sisters mutilated the victims with knives and hammers, leaving the nation horrified.

Public reactions were divided some demanded their public ex*****on, while others called for a deeper investigation into the motives behind their heinous act.

Taking place in 1933, it gripped the nation with its brutality and raised profound questions about mental health, class conflict, and familial bonds. What drove two seemingly quiet domestic servants to commit such a gruesome act? https://bit.ly/40upn2C

01/12/2025

Roughly 22,000 to 23,000 years ago, a likely young woman made two dangerous trips across the expanse of Lake Otero, an ancient lake from the Ice Age, with at least one of these trips involving her carrying a small child. Learn more: https://www.historyen.com/footprints-at-white-sands/

01/12/2025

Athens, Greece. 📸: .21

01/11/2025

Aspendos , Antalya-Turkey

01/11/2025

Hypatia, 350-370 died 415 AD. was a neoplatocic philosopher, astronomer and matematician, who lived in Alexandria, Egypt.

01/11/2025

The Windover Bog Bodies in Florida are pretty fascinating—these guys date back around 8,000 years! They were discovered in 1982, and it's a really incredible site with the remains of 168 people buried in Windover Pond. Thanks to the peat down there, the bodies were preserved so well that scientists even found intact brain tissue in several skulls. This amazing preservation has made it possible to do DNA testing, which is part of what makes Windover such a big deal in the world of archaeology, especially when we talk about the Archaic period.

To delve deeper into the secrets these ancient bodies reveal and what they tell us about life 8,000 years ago, explore the full story here: https://bit.ly/3zxLuKO

01/10/2025

Believe it or not, this 3.300-year-old chariot bridge is still in use today.
The Arkadiko Bridge was built between 1300 and 1190 BCE, making it one of the oldest still-used arch bridges still in existence. It was built on a road that linked Tiryns to Epidaurus, and was part of a larger military road system.
This extraordinary bridge is still safe for pedestrian use. However, that wasn’t its original purpose.
Archaeologists have concluded that based on the bridge’s style, it was built specifically for chariots: The structure even still has the curbs intended to guide the horse-drawn vehicles

01/10/2025

Archaeologists have uncovered a 6,000-year-old Neolithic site in Kosenivka, Ukraine, where seven individuals perished in a fire, with evidence of trauma on some remains. Radiocarbon dating suggests six died in a single catastrophic event, while the seventh was buried later. Stable isotope analysis revealed a cereal-based diet with livestock products, shedding light on ancient subsistence patterns. This discovery raises questions about violence, ritual practices, and settlement continuity in the Trypillia culture. Explore the full scientific analysis on our website.

Archaeologists have unearthed a remarkable discovery in the Trypillia settlement of Kosenivka, Ukraine, shedding light on a tragic event dating back nearly 6,000 years. This interdisciplinary study, combining bioarchaeology, radiocarbon dating, and stable isotope analysis, provides significant insig...

01/10/2025

Delphi, Greece.
Photo credit: Paul Williams.

01/09/2025

Caryatides, Acropolis of Athens

01/09/2025

In 1908, American Arctic explorer Robert E. Peary was captured in a photograph aboard the SS Roosevelt, the ship that carried him on his daring polar expeditions. Clad in his rugged Arctic attire, Peary epitomized the determination and toughness required to face the unforgiving conditions of the far north. As a key figure in the era of exploration, his ventures came to symbolize humanity’s relentless drive to uncover the unknown, even in the harshest climates on Earth.

Peary is best remembered for his 1909 claim of reaching the North Pole, an achievement that earned him widespread recognition and solidified his place as a celebrated figure in exploration history. However, years later, doubts about his claim emerged. By the 1980s, a review of his navigational data and expedition logs suggested he may not have reached the true geographic North Pole, potentially falling short by 50 to 100 kilometers (30 to 60 miles). This has fueled ongoing debate among.

What drives someone to trek across frozen wastelands, risking life and limb to stand on a patch of ice at the top of the world? For Robert Edwin Peary, it was the allure of the North Pole a place that symbolized ultimate exploration. His journey to claim this elusive goal is one of the most debated yet fascinating stories in the annals of exploration. https://bit.ly/4j7KZJ5

01/09/2025

The western caryatids from the Erechtheion's Caryatid Porch, Athens, Taken some time between 1903 and 1920 by Gorham Phillips Stevens. This photo is one of many in the ASCSA Archives documenting his and his colleagues' work on the Erechtheion in the first two decades of the 20th century. 🇬🇷❤️
Thanks to Rafael Agusti Torres on FB.

01/09/2025

In 1954, in the quiet town of Sylacauga, Alabama, Ann Elizabeth Fowler Hodges experienced something so rare and unbelievable it defied explanation. On an otherwise ordinary day, the skies delivered a force that would change her life forever—an event that stunned the world and left behind a mystery still talked about decades later. What exactly happened to Ann Hodges, and how did she survive the unimaginable?

Learn how a single moment from the heavens turned her into an unwitting legend: https://bit.ly/4fqKIOm

01/08/2025

Minoan fresco in the House of Women in Thera - Akrotiri
Today's island Santorini
1600 BC.