Historical

Egyptian Demonology 101
What do we mean by demons? In contemporary Western society, the word demon encompasses a mess of malevolent connotations. Its invocation evokes half-baked images from "The Exorcist" or at the very least a sense of profound unease. But in Ancient Egypt, the demonic was considered in an entirely different light. So whether you're an aspiring occultist, or someone genuinely interested in the ancient cosmologies and cultures of the Near East, buckle in for a brief description of Egyptian demonology.
By Katie Alafdal5 years ago in FYI
Toddler To Tyrant: The Destructive Death Of Henry VIII's Mother
The day was February 11, 1503. The bells of Saint Paul’s Cathedral tolled while London’s wearied masses collected in assured astonishment of the news. The Queen was dead. Queen Elizabeth of York had been introduced to the realm 37 years to the day of her death in an England much different than the one she left. She was the first child of King Edward IV and her namesake, Elizabeth Woodville. Born amidst the turmoil of the dynastic wars; her formative years were spotted with war, instability, death and betrayal. Narrowly escaping the grasp of her Kingly uncle who stood in place of her misfortunate brothers, the succession of a Lancastrian incumbent would change her fortunes. Following the defeat of King Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth, Elizabeth married the freshly crowned King Henry VII. By uniting their houses formally, the Tudor dynasty sought to establish itself as the premier royal house at all means necessary. England’s new Queen would play an essential part in her country’s security by providing the necessary heirs to its future. She would hardly disappoint. Nine months and one day after her wedding, she gave birth to the golden prince meant to be the first King to receive the crown by means of natural inheritance since the days of Henry VI; Prince Arthur.
By G.K. Wolf5 years ago in FYI
Getting to Know the Original Knickerbocker and the Father of the American Short Story
In Dec. 1809, a little-known writer came out with a book with a wordy title. A History of New York from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty was a satirical account of New York’s Dutch past when it was called New Amsterdam.
By Nicholas E. Barron5 years ago in FYI
History of World War 1,2 and 3 (Reasons, Results)
World War I The First World War was fought from 28th July 1914 to 11th November 1918. It was a perilous war in which more than 10 million soldiers were killed and 60 lakhs civilians lost their lives.
By Baby5 years ago in FYI
Chests
The chest was the most significant piece of furniture in the home until the 18th century, and it was the first kind of container for keeping clothes, paperwork, jewels, or other items. Chests with flat tops were also utilised as chairs or beds on occasion.
By Kevin Taylor5 years ago in FYI
The Meaning Behind Nepal's Flag: The Meaning Behind Symbols
The national flag of Nepal is the world's only non-quadrilateral flag that acts as both the state flag and civil flag of a sovereign country. The flag is a simplified combination of two single pennons (or pennants), known as a double-pennon. Its crimson red is the symbol of bravery and it also represents the color of the rhododendron, Nepal's national flower, while the blue border is the color of peace. Until 1962, the flag's emblems, both the sun and the crescent moon, had human faces, but they were removed to modernize the flag.
By Maiya Devi Dahal5 years ago in FYI
Who Was Sadie Hawkins and Why Does She Have a Dance Named After Her?. Top Story - July 2021.
Sadie Hawkins’ Day, which evolved into an American folk holiday, doesn’t originate from a dance at all, but rather from a fictional race. Much like the Great Pumpkin, Sadie is a pop-culture phenomenon spawned from what we old folks used to call the Funnies.
By Kathy Copeland Padden5 years ago in FYI
101 Fun Facts You Never Knew, Guaranteed to Totally Blow Your Mind
1. Three presidents, all Founding Fathers—John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe—died on July 4. Presidents Adams and Jefferson also died the same year, 1826; President Monroe died in 1831. Coincidence? You decide. (constitutioncenter.org)
By Writer Base5 years ago in FYI
The Translation Sector in Turkey and in the World
Translation is the name given to the work that preserves the meaning of the text in a language and carries it to the text in the target language. The translator must know the terminology of both languages, all the meanings of words and phrases, and have a good command of the grammar rules of the target language.
By Ece Uyguc5 years ago in FYI
Samuel Pepys
He was an administrator of the Navy of England and a Member of Parliament and he lived during Charles II and James II reigns. His diary gives us a deep insight into what life was like in the 17 Century and during the Great Fire of London and the Plague. Samuel Pepys' private diary goes into detail about the years from 1660 to 1669.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff5 years ago in FYI
Hatshepsut the Queen: (5 unique facts)
Who Was This Queen? Egypt is a culture rich in history. It spans a period of over 3,000 years, and holds some of the most astounding characters of any historical record. From Ramses to Akhenaten, the kings of Egypt never fail to amaze us.
By Emily Marie Concannon5 years ago in FYI
Roman Dodecahedron
This is a coin sorter You're welcome, world Detailed Explanation: For centuries, people have been trying to work out the purpose of the mysterious objects dubbed ‘Roman dodecahedrons.’
By Michele Holly5 years ago in FYI