Events
Divorce By Combat. Content Warning.
Let’s travel back in time, shall we? Imagine yourself in an open town square of the 15th-century Trier, Germany. The town square is full of people, clamoring in anticipation. You are about to watch a marital combat, a duel between a husband and wife.
By Lana V Lynxabout a year ago in History
Do Not Go Gentle
"Do not go gentle into that good night (. . .) Rage, rage against the dying of the light." - Dylan Thomas I was in the kitchen of a B&B in Ireland when I heard that Robin Williams had died. The news was such a tragic shock to me- Robin had been a part of many beloved pieces of entertainment from my years growing up in the 90’s and early 00's. He was an institution, known in the public for both his incredible comic talent and his unique kindness in his pursuits like entertaining troops overseas or sitting by the hospital beds of young people inspiring them to go on. For my three younger siblings and I, it felt a little like hearing someone we'd known and loved in our childhood had died.
By Raistlin Allenabout a year ago in History
🪖 Ghost Army of the World War 2
The Ghost Army of World War II stands as one of the most extraordinary and ingenious military units ever assembled, representing a groundbreaking fusion of art, technology, and psychological warfare that significantly contributed to the Allied victory in Europe. Officially designated as the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, this unit was activated in 1944 and assigned an unprecedented mission that diverged sharply from traditional combat roles: to mislead and confuse German forces regarding the strength, location, and intentions of Allied troops through elaborate deception techniques. By employing a combination of inflatable rubber tanks and vehicles, sophisticated sound equipment, fake radio transmissions, and expertly crafted visual illusions, the Ghost Army played a pivotal role in the success of numerous key operations, effectively saving countless lives by drawing enemy attention away from genuine troop movements and strategic points.
By History Seekerabout a year ago in History
🗺️ Piri Reis Map – A 1513 Ottoman map that accurately shows parts of the Americas and Antarctica… centuries before they were "discovered
The Piri Reis Map of 1513, crafted on a handsome piece of gazelle parchment approximately 87 by 63 centimeters, is one of the world’s most captivating cartographic artifacts. Rediscovered in 1929 in Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace, it represents the western third of an otherwise lost masterpiece, gifted by Piri Reis—an Ottoman naval officer, geographer, and cartographer—to Sultan Selim I after the conquest of Egypt in 1517. This single map fragment encapsulates an astonishing blend of ancient classical knowledge, contemporary seafaring intelligence, and a global vision that was well ahead of its time.
By History Seekerabout a year ago in History
To the American People
To the American People, June 13, 2025 When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
By Sai Marie Johnsonabout a year ago in History
The Smoke Still Rises
Elara Jenkins traced the faded photograph with her trembling finger. Her aged eyes scanned the smiling faces captured nearly a century ago. A grand brick building stood proudly in the background, its windows reflecting the lively energy of a spring day. It was the Stradford Hotel, a symbol of prosperity and Black ambition. Beneath her finger, a faint inscription in elegant script read: “Greenwood, Tulsa, 1920.” Most people dismissed it as a relic of a past era, just another piece of Americana. Elara knew better. She remembered the names of every person in that photo, the dreams they had, and the deep scar left by the day it all disappeared, not just from the landscape but from the nation’s memory.
By Amanda Alexanderabout a year ago in History
Graceful Worship Starts with Women's Clergy Dresses
A women’s clergy dress is a dress. It is a special outfit for women who preach, pray, and serve in the church. It shows respect, faith, and leadership. These women’s clergy dresses are different from regular clothes. They are simple, long, and often have collars. Some have a small white tab at the neck. This shows that the woman is doing a holy job in the church.
By Sameera eclergysabout a year ago in History
to be Black in america. Second Place in History Would’ve Burned This Page Challenge. Content Warning.
to be Black in america is to have the police ravage your body with bullets as you sleep in your own home to be Black in america is to have an officer's knee on your neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds
By Jada Fergusonabout a year ago in History
