Overgrown ruins of Murud-Janjira, modern India
German executioner's sword with engraving, 17th century AD
British plane refueling at Semakh, Palestine, 1931
Say hi to Carl before his glorious victory!
Merovingian warrior, 5th century AD
MY YEARS, MY WEALTH (lemmy.ml)
Embark on a journey through the personal reflections of a life rich in experience and contemplation. This narrative delves into the true meaning of wealth, beyond the material, and invites readers to consider the legacy we weave through our years. Herein lies a story that resonates across generations, urging us to ponder the...
The Russian Woman!
This article is a heartfelt ode to the resilience and fortitude of Russian women, whose contributions have been pivotal yet often overlooked. It’s a narrative that weaves through personal stories and historical events, shedding light on the silent endurance that has shaped a nation....
3,500-year-old 'rest house' used by ancient Egyptian army discovered in Sinai desert (www.livescience.com)
The "Sweet Track" remains and illustration, Somerset, England
Just Classicist Problems
Autochrome of the ruins of the Castle of Arques, France, ~1895
The Banana Wars: How the US Plundered Central America (www.thecollector.com)
The Banana Wars were a series of US military interventions in Latin America from 1898 to 1934. Why are they relatively understudied, and why are they called banana wars?
Danish Axe-Gun, ~1650 AD
Kapilikaya Rock Tomb, modern Turkiye
British soldiers on the Western Front cooking food in a helmet, WW1, 1917
Was the Stone Age Actually the Wood Age? (archive.ph)
Ornate German hunting crossbow, 16th century AD
Medieval excuses to cancel a date
Italy, what're you doin'
"I don't want to get better. I want to get worse."
Celtic-style wooden shields found in Southern Denmark, dated 4th century BCE
Imagining of the semi-legendary Japanese Queen Himiko
Ship cannon from Switzerland, 1799 AD
