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ELEANOR of AQUITAINE
One of the most influential women in 12th century Europe, Eleanor of Aquitaine, debatably, was the most dominant heiress of the Middle Ages. She reigned as both queen of France and queen of England. Eleanor not only survived all but two of her 11 children, she also fought in the Crusades.
By Paul Asling4 years ago in FYI
History of the Feast of St. John
December 27, since the 5th century, has marked the day in the church calendar for celebrating the life of St. John the Evangelist and is known as the Feast of St. John.
By Bill Petro4 years ago in FYI
The Magnifico Medici of Florence — Lorenzo de Medici
Who was Lorenzo de’ Medici? Lorenzo de Medici (1449–1492) was the most notable and renowned figure of the Medici family. He was a businessman, diplomatic and political figure. He was also a benefactor of philosophers, writers, and artists. Due to his fascination for art the art community and renowned artists like, Botticelli and Michelangelo were bolstered by him.
By Afshara4 years ago in FYI
Does Christianity Have a Psychedelic History?
Psilocybin mushrooms commonly referred to as magic mushrooms are naturally occurring psychoactive substances. Although psilocybin was first isolated in 1958 by Dr. Albert Hofmann, the consumption of this hallucinogenic compound is historically traced back to different cultures.
By Kamna Kirti4 years ago in FYI
Who Was the First Influencer in the World?
Many, many, many years before the profession of influencer became so common, there was a woman who made money from this occupation. She used her fame and assets to promote commercial products and to advertise a famous brand of the 1800s.
By Mike Reed4 years ago in FYI
Strange and Ingenious Methods Used by People to Earn Money These Days
What do you do when you want to make money? Maybe you're thinking of taking an extra job or starting your own business. Well, for some people, there are more unusual ways to increase their income.
By Sarah Moss4 years ago in FYI
Nike Buys Virtual Fashion Startup RTFKT
The sportswear giant Nike has made a massive leap into the future by investing in the metaverse. They recently announced that they will acquire RTFKT. A virtual fashion startup. The virtual platform are famous for creating virtual sneakers. tHIS is a major move for the global sportswear giant.
By Edina Jackson-Yussif 4 years ago in FYI
The Breastfeeding Bearded Woman of Abruzzi
In the 21st century, the world has started embracing gender fluidity and being more sensitive in not putting a person into strict categories of female or male. The question is - if we move back in time to almost 400 years, how did the societal norms evolve in both identity and expression?
By Kamna Kirti4 years ago in FYI
Why Did the Year Begin in March Over Two Millennia Ago?
March is the month we associate with Martisor, with the arrival of warmer days and preparations for plowing and sowing, but two millennia ago this month was the first of the year.
By Annabel Draper4 years ago in FYI
History of the Christmas Truce of 1914
Over a century ago, across the 400-mile battle line of Europe, World War I had claimed almost a million lives over the previous five months of battle. The Great War, “the war to end all wars,” was about to experience something almost unheard of in two thousand years of warfare: a temporary though unofficial truce. As Christmas Eve fell in the trenches of Flanders Field, German soldiers had erected Christmas Trees with lighted candles.
By Bill Petro4 years ago in FYI
History of Christmas Eve and the Battle of the Bulge
On Christmas Eve, 1944, my father, Staff Sergeant John Petro, had arrived in Strasbourg with the 42nd “Rainbow” Infantry Division. Eight days earlier, the Battle of the Bulge had begun. The 42nd Division, along with others, supplied much-needed reinforcements to the most extensive and bloodiest battle of World War II involving American forces. 610,000 Americans, 55,000 British, and 72,000 Free French troops were involved in this battle.
By Bill Petro4 years ago in FYI
Scenes From Famous Movies Where the Cast Was Actually Drunk
Masterful acting works convince the viewer that a bloodthirsty maniac appeared before them, or a dramatic love scene is shown. Cinema makes the viewer believe that everything that happens on the screen is by no means a game.
By Michail Bukin4 years ago in FYI