Ancient
Cursed Treasures You Should Probably Leave Alone
Let me ask you a question. Say you’re wandering around in the middle of nowhere and you stumble upon a treasure chest. You open it up and find a mountain of gold coins. Jackpot, right? But wait, there’s a note that says the treasure is cursed, and if you take any of the gold, you will die a horrible death.
By Areeba Umair2 months ago in History
The Most Powerful Dragons in Mythology: Legends from East and West
Let’s talk about dragons. In Eastern cultures, people see dragons as noble and divine. They stand for strength, wisdom, and good luck. In the West, they’re feared as monsters, winged engines of destruction breathing fire and ruin. But no matter the legend, dragons share one undeniable truth: they are power incarnate. Across cultures and centuries, humanity has told stories of creatures so immense and otherworldly that they could devour the sky. Let’s journey through myth and time to meet five of the most inspiring dragons from around the world.
By Areeba Umair2 months ago in History
EPISODE IV – THE HIDDEN HANDS: The Secret Symbols and Invisible Architects of the Republic
They called it the New World, but from the very beginning, it was haunted by old ideas. Behind the ink and ideals of the Founders, there moved an invisible current. A quiet fraternity of thinkers, philosophers, and dreamers who saw America not only as a nation, but as a design. To them, liberty was not merely political. It was sacred geometry... a divine equation meant to balance the chaos of man with the order of the heavens.
By The Iron Lighthouse2 months ago in History
Mentuhotep II: The Pharaoh Who Reunified Egypt, Founded the Middle Kingdom, and Built the Iconic Mortuary Temple at Deir el-Bahri
Introduction Mentuhotep II (also known as Nebhepetre Mentuhotep) was one of the most pivotal figures in ancient Egyptian history. Ruling during the 11th Dynasty (circa 2055–2004 BCE), he achieved the monumental task of reunifying Egypt after the chaos of the First Intermediate Period (c. 2181–2055 BCE). His victories ended a century of fragmentation, marking the beginning of the Middle Kingdom (c. 2055–1650 BCE), often regarded as a golden age of stability, cultural revival, and artistic innovation. Additionally, Mentuhotep II constructed a groundbreaking mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahri on the west bank of Thebes (modern Luxor), which served as a model for later New Kingdom pharaohs, including Hatshepsut. This article explores his life, achievements, and enduring legacy, drawing on archaeological evidence and scholarly analyses.
By jahidul Islam Sifat2 months ago in History
3,000-Year-Old Bronze Age Ritual Site Unearthed Beneath German Farmland
Introduction: The Past Beneath the Fields Beneath the quiet fields of northern Germany, archaeologists have made a discovery that is reshaping our understanding of Europe’s prehistoric past. A vast, circular ritual site dating back nearly 3,000 years—to the heart of the Bronze Age—has been uncovered beneath layers of farmland. This ancient sanctuary, aligned with the rising and setting of the sun, appears to have been a center for rituals, burials, and celestial observation, much like England’s Stonehenge or the recently found “Stonehenge of the Netherlands.”
By Nizam Archaeologist2 months ago in History
The Loud Minority and the Manufactured Narrative
When President Trump appeared at the Washington Commanders versus Detroit Lions game, the media wasted no time turning it into a national spectacle. Headlines shouted that America had booed its own president, declaring it proof that the country was ashamed of its leader. Clips of jeering crowds were shared endlessly, accompanied by commentary claiming that even America’s favorite sport had rejected him.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast2 months ago in History
Where Gods Met the Sky: The Sacred Mount Ida
Where Gods Met the Sky: The Sacred Mount Ida In the ancient land of the Troad, a mountain rose above the mist — a mountain the gods themselves once called home. Today we know it as Mount Ida, or Kaz Dağı, but in the distant past, it was far more than a peak on the horizon. For the people who lived beneath its slopes, Ida was the axis of their world — where earth touched heaven and mortals met the divine.
By Melisa Arslan2 months ago in History
The Shadow of Booth: Did Lincoln’s Killer Cheat Death?
It’s a dusty summer evening in 1872, and you’re sitting in a dimly lit Texas saloon. The air smells of whiskey and sweat, and behind the bar, a man named John St. Helen is reciting Shakespeare with a flourish that could make the room hush. His dark hair’s going gray at the edges, but there’s something magnetic about him-a lean frame, a quick draw of a pistol when he thinks no one’s watching. You lean closer, intrigued. Then, in a fevered whisper years later, he confesses something that makes your blood run cold: “I’m John Wilkes Booth.” Wait-what? The guy who killed Abraham Lincoln? The man history says was gunned down in a Virginia barn in 1865? My curiosity spiked, and I couldn’t stop wondering: could this be true? Could Booth have pulled off the greatest escape in American history?
By KWAO LEARNER WINFRED2 months ago in History
The Cursive Writing Club
This is an old time production with no AI generated photos. I have had negative responses about my acceptance of AI technology. Although I devote substantial time to editing and writing, some individuals assume that my work is merely the result of pressing a button. So, I decided to share old vintage cursive writing. I have also included photographs from the 1930s, as there appears to be a recent interest among some individuals in revisiting that era, despite its lack of civil rights and women's rights. I disagree with them. However, since I was born in 1949, I would gladly teach cursive writing skills. This is satire with historical archive content. No fancy editing. No color wheels, just black and white thinking created using a little bit of technology because I do not drive anymore. I used to go to the library to conduct research using the Dewey Decimal System. I prefer MSN COPILOT to carry a backpack full of library books. Some people are genuinely excited about moving in reverse. Go for it but go with gusto.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 2 months ago in History
