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9/11 Conspiracies
The tragic events of September 11, 2001, remain etched in the collective memory of not only Americans but people around the world. As with any major historical event, especially one marked by such profound loss and trauma, conspiracy theories have flourished. These theories often exaggerate or distort the facts, complicating the process of understanding what truly happened that fateful day. This article seeks to unravel some of the most persistent myths and misconceptions surrounding 9/11, grounding the discussion in verifiable facts and historical accounts.
By Horace Wasland2 years ago in History
Pharaoh Thutmose III: The Napoleon of Ancient Egypt
Pharaoh Thutmose III, often referred to as the "Napoleon of Egypt," was one of the most powerful and influential rulers of ancient Egypt. He reigned during the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom, from approximately 1479 to 1425 BCE. His legacy is marked by his military prowess, architectural achievements, and significant contributions to Egyptian culture and administration. Early Life and Ascension to the Throne Thutmose III was the son of Thutmose II and a lesser wife named Iset. His early years were overshadowed by the reign of his stepmother, Hatshepsut, who served as regent and eventually declared herself pharaoh. During Hatshepsut’s reign, Thutmose III was relegated to a secondary role, often depicted as a junior co-regent. Despite this, he received military training and held the title of the head of her armies, which would later prove pivotal in his rule. Hatshepsut's reign lasted for about 22 years, and upon her death, Thutmose III assumed full control of the throne. One of his first acts as pharaoh was to attempt to erase Hatshepsut’s legacy. He ordered the defacement of her monuments and the removal of her name from official records, actions that historians speculate were intended to legitimize his reign by eliminating any challenges to his authority. Military Campaigns and Conquests Thutmose III is best known for his military campaigns, which expanded Egypt’s empire to its greatest extent. He conducted at least 17 known campaigns, primarily in the Near East, Nubia, and Syria, establishing Egyptian dominance over these regions. His first and perhaps most famous campaign was the Battle of Megiddo in 1457 BCE. The Battle of Megiddo was a significant military engagement between the forces of Thutmose III and a coalition of Canaanite vassal states led by the king of Kadesh. Thutmose III demonstrated exceptional military strategy by taking an unexpected route through the Aruna Pass, catching the enemy off guard. His victory at Megiddo not only solidified Egyptian control over Canaan but also set a precedent for future military engagements. The captured booty and tributes from these campaigns enriched Egypt and demonstrated Thutmose III's skill as a military leader. Administrative Reforms and Governance Thutmose III was not just a warrior king; he was also an astute administrator. He reorganized the administration of the empire to better control the vast territories he conquered. This included appointing loyal officials to key positions and establishing a network of fortresses and supply depots to support his military campaigns. He also implemented a system of annual tributes from vassal states, ensuring a steady flow of wealth into Egypt. Thutmose III’s reign saw a flourishing of arts and culture. He commissioned numerous building projects, including the construction of temples, obelisks, and monuments. One of his most notable architectural achievements was the expansion of the Karnak Temple complex in Thebes. He added the Festival Hall, also known as the Akh-menu, which was used for religious ceremonies and as a commemorative monument celebrating his military victories. Religious Contributions and Legacy Thutmose III was deeply religious and dedicated many of his conquests and achievements to the god Amun, the chief deity of the Egyptian pantheon. His devotion to Amun is evident in the numerous temples and shrines he built or renovated in the god’s honor. He also initiated the celebration of the Opet Festival, a grand religious procession that honored Amun and reinforced the divine nature of the pharaoh’s rule. The pharaoh’s legacy extended beyond his death. His reign was documented extensively in the annals inscribed on the walls of the Karnak Temple, providing historians with valuable insights into his rule and military exploits. Thutmose III’s policies and achievements set a standard for future pharaohs and helped maintain the stability and prosperity of the New Kingdom. Death and Succession Thutmose III died in 1425 BCE after a long and successful reign of approximately 54 years. He was buried in the Valley of the Kings, the traditional burial place of New Kingdom pharaohs. His tomb (KV34) is notable for its unique layout and the detailed paintings depicting the Amduat, an ancient Egyptian funerary text that describes the pharaoh’s journey through the underworld. Thutmose III was succeeded by his son, Amenhotep II, who continued his father’s policies and maintained the empire’s stability. Amenhotep II’s reign further solidified the foundations laid by Thutmose III, ensuring that his legacy endured for generations. Conclusion Pharaoh Thutmose III was a remarkable figure in ancient Egyptian history. His military genius, administrative reforms, and religious devotion transformed Egypt into a formidable empire. Often called the "Napoleon of Egypt," Thutmose III's legacy is a testament to his skills as both a warrior and a statesman. His reign represents a pinnacle of ancient Egyptian power and influence, and his contributions continue to be celebrated and studied by historians and Egyptologists today. Thutmose III’s impact on history is undeniable. He expanded Egypt’s borders, centralized its administration, and enriched its culture. His military campaigns set new standards for strategy and logistics, while his architectural projects left an indelible mark on the landscape of ancient Egypt. As a pharaoh who successfully combined military might with wise governance, Thutmose III remains one of the most iconic and revered figures in the annals of ancient history.
By Al-hassan Emam2 years ago in History
A Missing Plane From 1955 Landed After 37 Years
do you know the feeling when you've been trying to solve one mystery for your entire life nope well detective anderson does during almost 30 years of working for the police he solved many riddles caught hundreds of robbers and helped save thousands of lives there's a huge number of successfully solved cases on his record at the age of 25 he caught a thief who changed his own face with plastic surgery once a year when anderson was 30 prisoners started breaking from jails all over the world the detective successfully solved this case at the age of 38 he discovered the secret base of a forbidden order in a volcano's mouth by his fifties he managed to explain all the most inexplicable things in the world but there was something he couldn't solve these were two mysteries from the fifties cases of missing planes all these years anderson has been scrolling through the details of this puzzle unfortunately he was too young when this story began all he had were guesses and notes but today a sudden thought struck him for the first time in many years he felt that he could finally solve this mystery but to do this he had to immerse himself in this story again so he opened the closet and pulled out two old magazines with detailed articles about these incidents the first one happened in the summer of 1955. july 1st pan am flight 914 was about to depart from new york airport with 61 people on board the plane model was a douglas dc-4 it differed from modern aircraft having giant propellers instead of turbines so all passengers fastened their seat belts the plane started taxiing down the runway sped up and took off it went high into the sky and out of sight its destination was florida the flight time would be three hours dispatching services were watching the plane on their radar when suddenly pan am 914 disappeared the operator tried to contact the pilot but received no response new york reported this to florida they said they couldn't see the plane either usually pilots notify via radio if a plane crashes or gets into a storm but this time just nothing after several unsuccessful attempts to establish the connection they deployed large-scale search operations communication with the plane was interrupted when it was flying over the atlantic ocean therefore the air company had to admit the aircraft crashed into the water but this version had no proof when planes fall that way rescuers find floating debris some parts of the cabin or luggage always get to the surface this time rescuers found nothing the plane didn't transmit any distress signals and didn't leave any traces of the crash it seemed like it just disappeared into thin air people forgot about this disaster for 37 years and then something bizarre happened 1992 venezuela caracas airport the control tower received a signal about an unknown aircraft approaching them it was weird because it wasn't supposed to be there there were no flights scheduled for that time the plane was landing the dispatcher and the rest of the airport staff understood that something was wrong here the plane looked old with huge propellers instead of turbines after landing the pilot contacted the airport where are we the dispatcher asked him to identify himself a few seconds later he received an answer we are pan am flight 914 departed from new york to florida with a crew of four people and 57 passengers on board the dispatcher didn't know what to do next he and the airport staff understood what kind of plane they were looking at what was this plane doing 37 years later and almost 1240 miles away from its destination after a few seconds the startled dispatcher turned on the microphone and said it is september 9th 1992. you know that a long pause followed then the pilot responded in a panic oh no jimmy where are we no stay away let's go now the airport staff saw the pilot waving his hands in horror through the glass then he started the engines and took the plane to the runway pan am 914 increased its speed and took off the dispatcher tried to stop him but the pilot didn't respond the plane disappeared into the sky and no one else had heard of it since that day detective anderson finished reading the article he frowned and looked out the window raindrops were hitting the glass the storm outside perfectly depicted what was happening in his mind at that moment he seemed to know what had happened to that plane all the clues were there lying right in front of his eyes but to know for sure anderson had to move on to the next case it was another article dated 1989. it happened in 1954. santiago airlines flight 513 took off from west germany airport the plane was due to land in brazil in 18 hours there were 88 passengers and four crew members on board the plane hid behind the clouds and disappeared from all radar air traffic controllers were trying to contact the pilots but didn't receive a response 18 hours later they called the airport in brazil those dispatchers couldn't confirm this plane's landing and couldn't contact the pilots either the search operation lasted for several months but they found nothing just like in the pan am 914 case the plane disappeared from radar while flying over the atlantic ocean two years later the search operation ended and santiago airlines ceased its activities october 12 1989 airport controllers in brazil noticed a passenger plane that suddenly appeared on their radar it didn't answer the airport staff's questions and just circled over the air base after a few minutes the plane landed and nothing no one opened the ramp passengers didn't get out pilots didn't respond the aircraft was in perfect condition one of the dispatchers realized that this was the missing santiago airlines flight 513 that had been considered lost for 35 years airport staff approached the plane and opened the doors what they saw there terrified them the police customs staff doctors detectives and other airport staff members gathered around the plane no one knew what to do next there was no living person on board who could tell the truth the plane disappeared in 1954 and appeared 35 years later in perfect condition without any damage so far no one has figured out what happened detective anderson noticed the stories were very similar pan am 914 disappeared in 1955. santiago airlines 513 vanished in 1954. the difference was almost a year anderson scratched his head and noticed another little detail both planes went missing from the radar the moment they were flying over the atlantic ocean there are many myths about phantom ships and mysterious phenomena connected with the bermuda triangle detective anderson knew these tales but these two missing planes puzzled him he looked at two articles and understood everything exactly the solution was there right in front of his eyes both stories were written in the same newspaper there was no real dispatcher who communicated with the planes nothing was known about the passengers no newspapers except this one published news about these missing aircraft it seemed they just took the same story and changed the dates locations and names of flights yes the case was solved it was all fake the rain stopped detective anderson looked out the window and heard the sound of a passing train he remembered another weird and fake story a story about a phantom train it took place in italy in 1911. 100 passengers boarded the train of the zanetti railway company it went through the picturesque mountainous area got into a mountain tunnel and disappeared no one else had seen the train since then all the passengers were lost but not for long they appeared in the past there were records dated 1845 one unknown doctor from mexico city wrote about a hundred italians who appeared in the city from nowhere they were all dressed strangely and talked about one mysterious train this was a completely made-up story there was no proof or records about this train and the people who got into the past a loud sound interrupted his thoughts detective anderson picked up the phone he was silently listening to the person on the other end of the line a minute later he answered yes the detective put the phone down it was a new mystery for him in the sahara desert the locals noticed a huge ship lost in the south pacific 27 years ago there was no crew on board no cargo and no flags no one knew how it appeared among the sand but wet mud formed around it because of moisture it seemed like the ship had just teleported there from the water perfect no fakes this time detective anderson put on his hat and left the office but this story is for another video
By Michael Jackstha2 years ago in History
The Weaver of Lives
In a quaint village nestled between rolling hills and a meandering river, lived an elderly woman named Elara. She was known far and wide for her exquisite tapestries, which were said to capture the essence of life itself. Her home was a cozy cottage with ivy-clad walls, and her workshop was filled with vibrant threads and intricate patterns that told stories of joy, sorrow, and everything in between.
By Michael Jackstha2 years ago in History
The History of Chocolate
If you can't imagine life without chocolate, you're fortunate not to have been born before the 16th century. Until then, chocolate only existed in Mesoamerica in a form quite different from what we know today. As far back as 1900 BCE, the people of that region had learned to prepare the beans of the native cacao tree. The earliest records tell us the beans were ground and mixed with cornmeal and chili peppers to create a drink—not a relaxing cup of hot cocoa, but a bitter, invigorating concoction frothing with foam.
By Horace Wasland2 years ago in History
Ice Cream Through the Ages
On a hot spring afternoon in 1963, two men, sent by the American CIA, snuck into the cafeteria of the Havana Libre Hotel. Their directive was to retrieve a poison pill from the freezer and slip it into the chocolate milkshake of Fidel Castro, the Cuban leader who was known to devour up to 18 scoops of ice cream after lunch. While exact details of the story are contested, it's rumored that the pill froze to the freezer coils and broke, foiling the CIA’s plan and granting Castro many more days to satiate his sweet tooth. Ice cream has held a unique role in our world’s history, culture, and cravings—but where did it come from?
By Horace Wasland2 years ago in History
The Journey of Ketchup
In the mid-18th century, England was captivated by ketchup. This sauce, a staple in numerous recipes, appeared in stews, vegetables, and even desserts. However, the ketchup of that era was vastly different from the tangy tomato condiment we recognize today. Instead, it was a sweet and savory brown sauce devoid of tomatoes. To understand the origins of this early ketchup and its transformation into the beloved dip of today, we must delve into the history of its condiment cousin: fish sauce.
By Horace Wasland2 years ago in History
