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Halloween Dark History: Everything You Need To Know
Halloween is a time for enchanting costumes, frolicking trick-or-treating, and haunted house tours. But have you ever considered the eerie origins and macabre history of this well-known holiday? Join us on a journey into the shadows as we uncover the dark history of Halloween.
By Exotic History2 years ago in History
Did Cleopatra VII's Offspring Live and Give Birth to the fabled Queen Zenobia of Palmyra?
Four children were born to Cleopatra VII, the final pharaoh of an independent Egypt: Ptolemy Philadelphia, twins Alexander Helios and Cleopatra Selene, and Caesarian (with Julius Caesar) (the latter three with Mark Antony). However, she only bore a single daughter, Selene, who wed King Juba II of Mauretania, and so had no other offspring.
By Francis Dami2 years ago in History
THE BURNING OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF BRAZIL IN RIO DE JANEIRO
%National Museum of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro - the largest and oldest natural history museum in Latin America. It had just celebrated its 200th anniversary% when, in the evening on September 2nd, an electrical fire started on the ground floor of the museum. As the night progressed, it grew into an inferno that devastated the building and destroyed almost all of the collections it preserved. Within 10 hours, it was clear the destruction was immense: an estimated 18 million objects and specimens were turned to smoke and ash. Among the items lost were 30,000 artifacts from indigenous Brazilian communities, along with recordings of languages that no longer have living speakers. The entomology collection was destroyed when the floor it was stored on collapsed. It contained 5 million specimens, including a number of holotypes, which are the single individual animal on which its entire species is based. Without holotypes, future specimen identifications become all but impossible.
By Osamuyimen Gift2 years ago in History
The Berlin wall
LIFE AFTER THE BERLIN WALL" Live from the Berlin Wall on the most historic night in this Wall's history, it is perhaps the most important announcement made in Central Europe since the end of World War II. Everything seemed really simple on November 9th, 1989. In 1989, communism's iron grip weakened as uprisings took place from Berlin to Beijing, with vastly different results. Everybody thought China would get more liberal as it became richer; no one thought it would go the other way. The People's Liberation Army was gunning down protesters in Beijing's Tiananmen Square; it was like being in a war zone. But while the forward momentum could not be denied, there were new complications yet to come. The economy was in shambles. In the end, I think that was what created the opportunity for Vladimir Putin. Tiananmen Square is why today China has a real dictatorship. Back in 1989, we envisioned a world free of Cold War tensions; that's not the case today. History has a kind of fluidity that, when we think one thing is going to happen, results often end up anything but what we expect. The world as I had known it all of my adult life changed and changed fundamentally beginning in 1989. In man's heart, if not in fact, the day of the dictator is over.
By Insley jose Wickham Nunez2 years ago in History
Where did Halloween Originate? History Revealed!
Halloween, with its costumes, candies, and scary stories, has become a worldwide phenomenon. Have you ever wondered, "Where did Halloween originate?" In this article, we'll go on a journey to learn about the fascinating origins of Halloween. We will look at the historical and cultural aspects of this beloved holiday, from its ancient Celtic roots to modern-day traditions.
By Exotic History2 years ago in History
Behind the scenes of Human creation
The beginning history of human creation. Behind the scenes of Human creation: It is creating a comprehensive discussion on human creation that requires a thorough exploration of various facets, including religious, scientific, historical, philosophical, and cultural perspectives. In this extensive essay, we will delve deeply into each of these perspectives to provide a comprehensive understanding of how humanity perceives its own origin.
By MD FERDOUS2 years ago in History
One Small Step, One Giant Compromise: How Nazi Scientists Enabled the Moon Landing and Conquered Space for America
The moment astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto the lunar surface on July 20, 1969 marked a seminal achievement in human history. As people across the globe crowded around crackling transistor radios and chunky wooden-trimmed televisions, they witnessed the culmination of years of scientific creativity. That "one small step" actualized the ambitious dream of conquering outer space. It represented American engineering might made manifest.
By KWAO LEARNER WINFRED2 years ago in History
TOP 10 popular breeds. Content Warning.
even though most people claim to be dog people cats are actually much more popular as pets with there being around 88 million pet cats in the united states alone it is easy to see that they are an integral part of many people's homes brie personality and appearance are two factors that make certain cat breeds more popular than others today we have brought to you the list of 10 most popular cat braids in the world subscribe to rose smith if you haven't already and enjoy the video number 10 bengal cats for people who want a domesticated cat that looks like it belongs in the wild the bengal is for you this cat is incredibly playful and active even into older age bengals are known to act like kittens these cats need a whole lot of stimulation or else they could cause a lot of mischief in your home bengals are different from other cats on this list in that they are a hybrid species they were bred with both domesticated and non-domesticated animals resulting in a unique appearance wild personality and gentle demeanor bengals have the body of a domesticated cat but the coat of a wild cat the body is muscular and agile whereas the coat is striped looking much like the coat of a wild lay part number 9. russian blue cats even though russian blues are not the most people friendly of cats their breed is highly popular for its quiet and calm demeanor they love to hide in cozy places and sleep all day though they likely hide from newcomers russian blues are known to be loyal to their family as the name suggests russian blues are believed to have descended from cats that were raised and kept by the russian sars russian blues have short and soft coats their color ranges from silver to dark gray individual cats may have a few faint stripes but almost all are pattern less number eight siamese cats to this day siamese cats are one of the most noticeable and distinctive breeds this cat often has a cream body with blue eyes that are icy and piercing more so the breed has a pointier body than other cats including triangular ears and slim paws they are perfect for active households unlike certain cat breeds siamese cats need a lot of attention and stimulation for this reason they are perfect for households with children and other animals number 7. persian cats persian is another breed that is known for being loyal to their owners though they're often standoffish to newcomers this adorable breed has stocky bodies and scrunched up faces which makes them downright adorable many people love persians because of their mellow and laid back personalities even though persians certainly do love their owners they aren't as demanding for pets and food number six ragdoll cats for people wanting the ultimate lap cat the ragdoll is where it is at this breed is large and fluffy even though they are on the larger side they get their name from the fact that they are often carried around like rag dolls often classified as one of the friendliest breeds ragdolls love to follow around their human companions they are even known to greet humans at the door and sleep in bed with them number 5. main cat main kuns are easily one of the most noticeable pyramid breeds they have an incredibly heavy coat which allows them to survive the harsh ming winters more so they have a really large body that makes them larger than the average cat despite their large size maine coons are gentle giants they love to be around their owners and people in general something else that's really unique about this breed is that their water resistant coat means that they love playing in water because maine coons were bred in the wild they have a very distinct and wild looking coat which is very long and tends to have multiple colors of white brown gray and black allowing them to fit in with the environment number 4. domestic long hair cat domestic long hairs are comparable to domestic shorthairs except they have long hair as you probably figured these cats are muds meaning they don't have a known ancestry and they aren't purebreds it is believed that domestic longhairs were bred by people who lived in russia turkey and iran since then the breed was likely brought over to the americas via ships where they were used for controlling the rodent population number three british short hair cat one incredibly old breed is the british short hair and it is just as popular today as it was centuries ago many people believe that the british short hair with a 9 to 17 pounds weight a life expectancy of 20 years short coat length was brought to england by the romans around the time of the first century british shorthairs are one of the most popular breeds likely because they are one of the most popular cats to be featured on television in movies and in books number 2. american short hair cats distinct from the domestic short hair is the american shorthair this breed is incredibly sweet and cuddly but it is also known to be hearty alert and muscular something people love about this breed is that they tend to be sociable and kind to humans while still being independent because the american short hair was bred for working purposes these cats are very muscular and athletic they love to chase mice and other small animals like birds as their name suggests american shorthairs come with a shorter length coat but their coloration range is much more limited than the domestic short hair number one domestic short-haired cats even though domestic shorthairs are not an official breed they are still the most popular type of cat today domestic shorthairs are the cat versions of mutts their origins are mixed and unknown which is why they aren't an official breed experts believe that the domestic shorthair became domesticated around 2000 bc in egypt since then the domestic shorthair has traveled the entire globe today they are great pets but they are also known for having avid hunting skills as mutts domestic shorthairs come in many shapes and sizes most commonly they are medium sized with short and soft coats they can come in just about any color too do tell us about your favorite cat breed in the comments below if you are an animal lover especially cats and dogs then subscribe to rose smith and hit the bell icon thank you so much for watching
By Qaiser saleem2 years ago in History
The Mysterious Disappearance of Rudolf Diesel, Inventor of the Engine That Changed the World
It was a calm, clear night in late September 1913 when the steamship SS Dresden departed the Belgian port city of Antwerp on a short overnight journey across the English Channel to Harwich, England. On board was one of the most famous inventors alive at the time - the German engineer Rudolf Diesel. But when the Dresden arrived in Harwich the next morning, Diesel was nowhere to be found. His mysterious disappearance from the decks of the ship that night has puzzled historians for over a century.
By KWAO LEARNER WINFRED2 years ago in History
Josef Mengele: The Angel of Death
In a dusty cupboard at the University of Sao Paulo sits an unassuming skeleton that once belonged to one of the most sinister figures in human history - Dr. Josef Mengele. To the untrained eye, the bones seem ordinary. A healed fracture in the hip points to a past motorbike accident. A small defect in the cheek hints at a severe sinus infection. But this skeleton holds dark secrets, for it once housed the twisted mind of a man responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands.
By KWAO LEARNER WINFRED2 years ago in History
Beneath the Olive Trees: A Tale of Palestine and Israel
Once upon a time, in the land where history and conflict intertwined like the roots of ancient olive trees, there lived two families, the Al-Mansours and the Rosenbergs. In the heart of the West Bank, the Al-Mansours cultivated olives for generations, while the Rosenbergs, Jewish immigrants, had settled in the bustling streets of Tel Aviv.
By Job Kabuchwa2 years ago in History
