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Who’s Secretly Behind Israel’s Power?
27 September 2024, in United Nations General Assembly held in New York City, when it was the turn of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver his speech, more than half of the diplomats walked out of the assembly in protest, turning their backs on Netanyahu. The message was absolutely clear: opposition to Israel’s bombing campaign in Gaza and Lebanon. But what was the result of that walkout? Afterward, Israel even began attacks on Yemen as well.
By Imran Ali Shah5 months ago in History
The African Kingdoms That Rivaled Ancient Rome
Let's be honest. When most of us think about the ancient world — the great empires, the dazzling cities, the military generals who changed the course of history — we think of Rome. We think of Greece. Maybe Egypt, if the curriculum was feeling generous that day. But here is what your history teacher never told you: while Rome was busy building its empire, Africa had already been there, done that — and in some cases, done it better.
By Shirley Oyiadom5 months ago in History
The Last Stand of Raven Castle
The Last Stand of Raven Castle Winter, 1689 — Northern Europe Snow fell like ashes from a dying world. The mountains surrounding Raven Castle had disappeared beneath a violent storm, their frozen peaks swallowed by darkness and swirling wind. From the highest tower, Lord Cedric Volkar watched thousands of enemy torches move through the valley below like rivers of fire.
By younas khan5 months ago in History
The Phantom Host
In Gaelic folklore, few supernatural beings are as unsettling as the Sluagh. Their name is often translated simply as “the host” or “the multitude,” but in story they are no ordinary gathering. They are commonly described as a restless company of the dead, moving through the air in dark swarms and traveling on the wind. Their presence is associated with danger, death, and the uneasy spaces between worlds. They are often linked most strongly with Samhain and the dark half of the year, when the boundaries between the living and the dead are thought to grow thin. Yet folklore does not always keep them there. A sudden gust on a bright evening, an unexplained chill in summer air, or a strange movement of birds across the sky could also stir old fears. Even in the bright half of the year, the west wind might carry more than weather.
By The Celtic Spirit- A modern Guide to Celtic Belief and Practice5 months ago in History
Ancient Human Creativity in Adversity Is Revealed by Ice Age Butcher's Tools
The Lingjing archaeological site, where ancient humans once killed animals, has been the subject of more than ten years of excavation and investigation by scientists in central China. Archaeologists have discovered intricate stone tools among the fossilised bones that would have needed a high degree of intelligence and foresight to make.
By Francis Dami5 months ago in History
A hiker in Norway discovers a rare gold sword scabbard from the sixth century behind a tree.
A local hiker saw something glinting under a fallen tree during a morning stroll through the well-known Dalsnuten hiking region near Sandnes in southwest Norway. This moment became historic. Using a stick to poke at a mound of dirt, he discovered an artefact that was perhaps 1,500 years old: a highly decorated gold fitting from a sword scabbard.
By Francis Dami5 months ago in History
Maya Dog Trade: Isotopes Uncover Prehistoric Dog Trade Systems
Isotope examination of animal bones from highland Chiapas sites revealed that the majority of the dogs found there originated in distant lowland Maya kingdoms, indicating that the ancient Maya were trading live canines over hundreds of miles, according to a recent study.
By Francis Dami5 months ago in History
Syria's "Dead Cities" Display Sophisticated Roman-Byzantine Home Designs
One of the renowned "Dead Cities" of Northern Syria, the ancient settlement of Baçoude, includes intricate domestic layouts and advanced construction techniques, according to a recent research published in the Bulletin of the American Society of Overseas Research (BASOR).
By Francis Dami5 months ago in History
Researchers utilise lasers to uncover sharks' hidden age.
There has always been a sense of mystery around sharks. They travel through water that is rarely visible to people, and a large portion of their existence is concealed. For decades, scientists have worked to comprehend them, particularly how long they survive. Timelines for recovery, fishing restrictions, and conservation strategies are all influenced by that figure.
By Francis Dami5 months ago in History
How Kim Jon Un Travels (Secret Train)
North Korean President Kim Jong Un prefers traveling in his secret train whenever he has to go anywhere. This train is no ordinary train — it is like a moving fortress or even a moving five-star hotel. Although he rarely travels, whenever he does, he makes sure there is no compromise in luxury or security. Officially, the train is called “Taeyang,” but the world knows it as the “Moving Fortress.” Many people even compare its facilities and security system to Air Force One, the plane used by the U.S. President.
By Imran Ali Shah5 months ago in History
