Narratives
Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra
I have been devouring this podcast's episodes as they come out, and some I have listened to twice. It is a fascinating, well-researched plunge into the recent past at the end of WW2 and about a decade after. It focuses on how close the United States was to succumbing to the American ultra-right, describing themselves as Renaissance Nazi.
By Lana V Lynxa day ago in History
Back to the Beginning: The Reconciliation Journey After Leaving a Healthy Relationship to Face a Toxic One
Synopsis: In this article, we delve into the captivating and painful journey of Sofia, who swapped a healthy relationship for a toxic one, only to discover that the true path to happiness lay back where it all began. Through an engaging and emotion-filled narrative, we reveal the highs and lows of this reconciliation journey.
By Rafael Fiuza2 days ago in History
The Olympic Games: An Intricate Connection with Politics
Historical Roots of Politics in the Olympics The intersection of politics and the Olympics can be traced back to ancient Greece, where the Games were as much a religious and political event as they were athletic. City-states often used the occasion to assert their dominance and resolve conflicts. The modern Olympics, revived in 1896 by Pierre de Coubertin, aimed to promote international peace and cooperation. Yet, from the outset, political undertones were inevitable.
By Eyal Zohar3 days ago in History
The Allure of the Forbidden: A Tale of Integrity and Deception
Sinopsys: Emily, a diligent and principled woman, finds herself inexplicably drawn to Jack, a charming but morally dubious man. Their whirlwind romance unravels a series of events that challenge Emily's values and force her to confront the dangerous consequences of her attraction to Jack. Through trials and revelations, Emily discovers the true cost of compromising her integrity.
By Rafael Fiuza4 days ago in History
Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo' Sparks Viral Dance Challenge
Nigerian folklore music legend, Gentleman Mike Ejeagha, has taken social media by storm as his timeless Igbo highlife song, "Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo", has sparked a viral dance challenge among content creators and celebrities worldwide.
By Clara Smith5 days ago in History
A Comprehensive Guide to the Personalities of the Rat, Ox, Tiger, and Rabbit Zodiacs
We will embark on a journey to understand the first 4 Chinese Zodiac signs and their profound meanings, shedding light on the unique characteristics and symbolism associated with each sign.
By Trần Nguyên Quý7 days ago in History
Emily's Metamorphosis
There once was a young woman named Emily who lived in a tiny town. Emily has always battled with her weight, going through ups and downs with various fitness fads and diets. Before she made the decision to tackle weight loss in a more sustainable and balanced manner, her road toward a healthy lifestyle seemed to be an unending struggle.
By weight-loss8 days ago in History
The Paradox of Character: When Goodness Prevails
In a world where virtue often gives way to allure, the tale of character unfolds with gripping complexity. People are naturally drawn to charisma, often overlooking signs of moral ambiguity. Yet, what happens when disillusionment strikes unexpectedly? This narrative delves into the poignant journey of a betrayed soul seeking solace from the very paragon of virtue who once rejected them. Amidst the shifting sands of trust and deception, this story unravels the profound consequences of misplaced trust and the enduring quest for redemption. As we navigate through the labyrinth of human relationships, the allure of charm can cloud our judgment, leading us down unforeseen paths of pain and self-discovery. This is the paradox of character—the relentless pursuit of authenticity in a world where appearances often deceive and true virtue emerges only in the crucible of adversity.
By Rafael Fiuza8 days ago in History
The Great Pyramid of Giza: Ancient Power Plant or Royal Tomb?
For centuries, the Great Pyramid of Giza has captivated the imagination of people around the world. Traditionally viewed as a tomb for the Pharaoh Khufu, recent theories suggest this ancient wonder may have served a far more advanced purpose. Could the Great Pyramid have actually been an enormous power plant, harnessing energy in ways we're only beginning to understand?
By KWAO LEARNER WINFRED8 days ago in History
Scientists Finally Explain How Pyramids Were Built
Consider the Great Pyramids to be one of the original Seven Wonders of the World and the only one that remains standing today. However, in ancient Egypt, it was believed that kings were chosen by the gods to act as their intermediaries in the afterlife, and that they would eventually become gods themselves. The pyramid complex was constructed to ensure that the king had everything they would require in the afterlife, and it included a pyramid, a palace, and temples. The king's tomb, which was located inside the pyramid, was filled with numerous items, including food, furniture, and gold vessels. some weren't finished though since the construction took a while and not every Pharaoh lived long enough to see the end of the construction and now let's talk about the construction itself the biggest of the Pyramids of Giza is as tall as a 40 story building so how on Earth did they manage to build a structure that massive 5,000 years ago long before machines and other equipment appeared well let's figure it out so pharoh k Fu ascended the throne around 2575 BCE and his Architects started the construction of the oldest and biggest of the Pyramids of Giza he figured that over 2 million Limestone blocks had to be used to build the Pyramid each weighing around 2 and 1/2 tons around the weight of a rhino the architect wanted to finish the construction in 20 years to make it possible a stone had to be carried and pushed into place every 4 minutes 24 hours a day 7 days a week and 365 days a year except leap year so obviously a lot of workers were needed to make it happen many believe that it was enslaved people who worked at the pyramids construction site but that's not true workers came from all over Egypt to contribute to the project all in all around 25,000 of them the Egyptians were doing all kinds of work starting with manual labor and crafting tools to administrative work they all worked around 10 hours a day they were housed and wellfed and they were overall living a more comfortable life than an average Egyptian could afford at that time supposedly the builders lived in a nearby temporary City and were a highly organized Community with a strong leader the pyramids seem to be designed to align with the points on a compass and their sides symbolized the Rays of the Sun but back at that time there were no compasses ancient Egyptians figured out out the directions themselves and with amazing Precision to align the pyramids they used two constellations the construction site was arranged on the West Bank of the Nile River this also had a symbolic meaning just like the sun sets in the West Life sets in the west as well the second Pyramid of Giza was for kufu son Pharaoh kafer it's a bit smaller but this one has the famous noseless statue of the Sphinx of course originally it had a nose I would tell you what happened to it but it's still a mystery and no one knows for sure sphinxes have the body of a lion and the head of a human they were considered guardians of important areas this famous Sphinx also pronounced Sphinx has the head of pharaoh Coffer and is guarding his pyramid facing the sunrise the Sphinx is one of the biggest and oldest statues in the world originally it not only had a nose but was also painted scientists have discovered traces of the red color of its face so most likely the Sphinx was painted red there are also remains of yellow and blue color on its body the statue definitely wasn't boring till around 1800 the Sphinx was buried up to its shoulders until an adventurer with a team of 160 men dug it out but let's get back to the construction the workers of course needed stone blocks there were two main places where people could get these Stones One source was near the building site, but the fossil-lined yellow stone was only fit for the inside of the pyramid; the limestone blocks for the outside had to be transported eight miles distant on 30-ton sleds, and it didn't seem too difficult to pull them. cutting off a block of limestone wasn't the biggest challenge when it was soft and could be split relatively easily, but after being exposed to the air, limestone hardens, so the most difficult part was shaping the blocks. This step was crucial because the slightest errors could cause the entire pyramid to collapse. The sand mixed with the appropriate amount of water was fairly slick, and ten people could move a sled even with a rock weighing so much.
By Oluwatosin Adebayo10 days ago in History
Who is King James I?. Content Warning.
Knowledge is Stronger than Belief The first text presented here, written by King James I of England, is a wide-ranging discussion of witchcraft, necromancy, possession, demons, werewolves, fairies, and ghosts, in a Socratic dialogue. This book talks about how women were demons and witches, killing thousands, including his Mother. The second text is a sensational historical account of Scottish witch persecution and is one of the sources cited by Margaret Murray. Precious care was taken to transcribe these historical documents letter for letter, without any attempt at correcting or modernizing spelling. These documents exemplify the convoluted intellectual rationalizations used to justify the brutal witch hunts. Third, he was a slave trader, was bi-sexual, and had lots of lovers.
By Greg Jackson11 days ago in History