Historical
The great " Alexander"
Alexander the Great was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. He is widely considered one of history's most successful military leaders, having conquered much of the known world and spreading Greek culture and influence across the globe. Alexander's conquests began in 334 BCE, when he led a campaign against the Persian Empire, which he ultimately defeated. He then went on to conquer Egypt, Mesopotamia, and parts of India. Alexander died in 323 BCE, at the age of 32, leaving behind a vast empire that was eventually divided among his generals. His legacy continues to be studied and debated by historians and scholars to this day.
By 4MECH702 Udhaya Kumar V3 years ago in FYI
Worldâs most mysterious book-The Voynich Manuscript
Introduction: The Voynich Manuscript is a book that has confounded experts for centuries. Carbon-dated to the early 15th century, the manuscript contains over 240 pages of seemingly random text and illustrations written in an unknown script and cipher. The text is written in an artificial language or cipher that has never been deciphered, and the illustrations depict unfamiliar plants, astronomical diagrams, and naked women in tubs. The book's origins and purpose are still a mystery, and it has been studied by many experts, including cryptographers, linguists, and historians, but the meaning of the text remains unknown.
By Dinesh Kumar M 3 years ago in FYI
The Battle of the River Plate
Why this story? I've had an interest in this battle for many years as I knew a man called Jack Lewis, who had served on HMS Exeter as a humble stoker during the battle. Jack was a larger-than-life character whose later careers included being a farmer, a milkman, a scrap merchant and pig-breeder. He always wore wellington boots when I knew him. I had hoped to visit the River Plate one day in my boat, but it looks like the Covid pandemic has now put paid to that plan.
By James Marinero3 years ago in FYI
Ancient Israelite Steps
The Levant region of the Mediterranean Sea, which approximately corresponds to the modern-day State of Israel, was under the rule of the Kingdom of Israel. Historically, the area was referred to as Judea, Palestine, Yehud Medinata, Canaan, Phoenicia, and, until the Romans destroyed it in 136 CE, Syria-Palestina. The area was purportedly founded by Isaac and Jacob, two descendants of the Hebrew patriarch Jacob, also known as Israel, and named after him in the Bible. Joshua, a Hebrew general, is said to have later conquered the area approximately 1250 BCE, following the Exodus from Egypt under Moses.
By Father of History3 years ago in FYI
