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Was Sparta the Disneyland of the Ancient World? How much do we really know about Sparta? And how much of what we think we know was carefully crafted? Find out in my latest video:
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April Fools! What pranks are you doing today?
Peanut butter as we know it wasn’t invented until the late 1800s. Dr. John Harvey Kellogg (yep, the cereal guy) patented a version in 1895. Peanuts themselves originate from South America, not Egypt or Europe—so Crusader peanut butter is, tragically, just delicious fiction.
Peanut butter as we know it wasn’t invented until the late 1800s. Dr. John Harvey Kellogg (yep, the cereal guy) patented a version in 1895. Peanuts themselves originate from South America, not Egypt or Europe—so Crusader peanut butter is, tragically, just delicious fiction.
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Not history related, but I thought it was cool:
The clearest image ever taken of Phobos, Moon of Mars.
Why does it look like that? Phobos is so small that it’s own gravity is barely enough to maintain a somewhat round shape, so it just looks a like a weird potato thing. Each seem a lot larger in relative to the size of Phobos, so it becomes even lumpier.
A 150lbs person would only weight 0.13 lbs standing on Phobos
The clearest image ever taken of Phobos, Moon of Mars.
Why does it look like that? Phobos is so small that it’s own gravity is barely enough to maintain a somewhat round shape, so it just looks a like a weird potato thing. Each seem a lot larger in relative to the size of Phobos, so it becomes even lumpier.
A 150lbs person would only weight 0.13 lbs standing on Phobos
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Amazing Ancient Roman Cameos, look at this one from 23 AD!
Beyond precious stones, they also excelled at cameo glass, a highly skilled process that involved layering and carving colored glass. The famous Portland Vase—now in the British Museum—is a masterpiece! #findsfriday
Beyond precious stones, they also excelled at cameo glass, a highly skilled process that involved layering and carving colored glass. The famous Portland Vase—now in the British Museum—is a masterpiece! #findsfriday
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#FrescoFriday The Underground Crypt for Gladiators at the Capua Amphitheater, the second largest amphitheater, after the Colosseum, and where Spartacus started the slave revolt
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The charming fireplace in Little Moreton Hall (built between 1504 and 1610 CE) looks wonky, but it's actually completely straight. It's the rest of the room that's out of whack - it's one of the wonkiest buildings in England, as well as the exterior
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The View of the Pyramids of Giza from the Marriott Mena House Hotel. Would you stay here?
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Floor mosaic found in Alexandria, Egypt, depicting a dog and a knocked-over gold vessel. c. 200-150 BC #MosaicMonday
He looks so guilty 😅
He looks so guilty 😅
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The Historical Lens retweeted
@CatholicArenaTitus is the Patron Saint of the United States Army Chaplain Corps.
He was an early Christian missionary and church leader, a companion and disciple of Paul the Apostle, mentioned in several of the Pauline epistles including the Epistle to Titus. He is believed to be a Gentile coby Paul and, according to tradition, he was consecrated as Bishop of the Island of Crete.
He was an early Christian missionary and church leader, a companion and disciple of Paul the Apostle, mentioned in several of the Pauline epistles including the Epistle to Titus. He is believed to be a Gentile coby Paul and, according to tradition, he was consecrated as Bishop of the Island of Crete.
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#FolkloreSunday A Cute Cat? Wait... No, It Isn’t!! Oh No!
Meet Jólakötturinn, the Icelandic Yule Cat. At first, you might think, “Oh, a festive feline—how adorable!” But don’t let those whiskers fool you. This cat isn’t here to purr by the fire. Instead, it prowls the snowy sniffing out… fashion disasters?
Yes, you read that right. The Yule Cat has one terrifying mission: to devour anyone who hasn’t received new clothes for Yule! The idea was probably a clever way to encourage hard work—if you didn’t help with the seasonal chores, no new clothes for you, and, well… crunch.
So, this year, think twice before you skip laundry duty or shrug off getting your loved ones a warm pair of socks. Because while Santa checks his list twice, Jólakötturinn is just checking your wardrobe. Meow? More like yikes!
Meet Jólakötturinn, the Icelandic Yule Cat. At first, you might think, “Oh, a festive feline—how adorable!” But don’t let those whiskers fool you. This cat isn’t here to purr by the fire. Instead, it prowls the snowy sniffing out… fashion disasters?
Yes, you read that right. The Yule Cat has one terrifying mission: to devour anyone who hasn’t received new clothes for Yule! The idea was probably a clever way to encourage hard work—if you didn’t help with the seasonal chores, no new clothes for you, and, well… crunch.
So, this year, think twice before you skip laundry duty or shrug off getting your loved ones a warm pair of socks. Because while Santa checks his list twice, Jólakötturinn is just checking your wardrobe. Meow? More like yikes!
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Hawaiian pizza is fantastic, and I will scientifically explain why if you are confused
Fun fact.
The Hawaiian Pizza was invented in Canada by a Greek immigrant, who was inspired by Chinese food to put a South American ingredient on an Italian dish, that went on to be most popular in Australia.
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The Historical Lens retweeted
@archaeologyartng that the devotional statues from that time were just emerging, and it marks a unique artistic style and must have had a strong cultural significance.
These statues date back to the Early Dynastic Period of Sumer, a civilization that flourished in the southern part of Mesopotable for the development of city-states like Ur, Uruk, and Lagash.
Characteristics of the Statues:
Eyes: One of the most striking features of these statues is their large, wide eyes, often inlaid with shell or lapis lazuli. These eyes are believed to symbolize eternal wakefulness, allowing the statue to always be 'watching' and in a state of devotion.
Posture and Gestures: The statues often depict men and women in a posture of prayer, with hands folded or raised in supplication.
Material: They were usually carved from limestone, gypsum, or alabaster.
Size: The sizes vary, with some being life-sized and others much smaller.
These statues date back to the Early Dynastic Period of Sumer, a civilization that flourished in the southern part of Mesopotable for the development of city-states like Ur, Uruk, and Lagash.
Characteristics of the Statues:
Eyes: One of the most striking features of these statues is their large, wide eyes, often inlaid with shell or lapis lazuli. These eyes are believed to symbolize eternal wakefulness, allowing the statue to always be 'watching' and in a state of devotion.
Posture and Gestures: The statues often depict men and women in a posture of prayer, with hands folded or raised in supplication.
Material: They were usually carved from limestone, gypsum, or alabaster.
Size: The sizes vary, with some being life-sized and others much smaller.
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Alexander the Great had a Hindu Guru who accompanied his army to Persia. After he died via self immolation the army held a drinking contest in his honor, resulting in 42 people dying from alcohol poisoning, including the winner, who drank 13 litres of unmixed wine
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The Apprentice Pillar in Rosslyn Chapel, Scotland. 15th Century AD. According to legend, the apprentice carved it while his master was away touring cathedrals throughout Europe. The master was so envious of the work, that he killed the apprentice on the spot.
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