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Camp Logan Mutiny by TimFlix
Camp Logan Mutiny Prepare for an electrifying journey into a pivotal chapter of Black American history. First up in this collection of black history moments is the Camp Logan Mutiny story. In the 2023 trailer for the upcoming Black History Documentary Series by Tim Williams (TimFlix), you'll catch a glimpse of a riveting tale that has long been shrouded in obscurity.
By Tim Williams | TIMFLIX2 years ago in History
The 21st Century
Which century in human history holds the title of the most pivotal? Some argue it's the era of formidable military conquests, like Alexander the Great's campaigns in the 300s BCE, which significantly altered political and cultural boundaries. Others point to the rise of major religions, such as the emergence of Islam in the 7th century, which not only codified values but also spread them across these reshaped borders. And then there's the Industrial Revolution of the 1700s, a period that not only transformed global trade but also redefined humanity's relationship with work. It seems that the top contenders for the "most important century" are all marked by momentous change, where the actions of our forebears set the course for centuries to come.
By Ogbonna David2 years ago in History
Unveiling the Secrets of Egyptian Pyramids
The Pharaoh in Egyptian Society: Divine Rulers of the Nile In the golden era of ancient Egypt, the Pharaoh stood as the axis mundi, a divine figure bridging the gods and humanity. The pyramids, these monumental tombs, were not mere graves but a testament to the Pharaohs' god-like status. They were the chosen ones, believed to ascend to the heavens and join the pantheon of deities, with the sun god Ra at the helm. The pyramids' grandeur was a reflection of the Pharaoh's might and the civilization's zenith, a society structured around the divine mandate of these earthly gods.
By Dylan Anthony2 years ago in History
Italy Discovers 2,600-Year-Old, Completely Undamaged Etruscan Tomb
A recently discovered, completely intact, double-chambered Etruscan tomb was discovered in the Osteria necropolis within the archaeological territory of the ancient Etruscan city Vulci. Archaeologists had been working on the tomb since April, and this week they managed to open it, revealing a double chamber carved into the rock.
By Francis Dami2 years ago in History
Meet the Psycopath Who Invented Your Breakfast
Back in the early 1900s! Imagine you're a well-off American dealing with health issues. You might have considered a short visit to the Battle Creek Sanitarium, often called "the San." This place was a famous health retreat sprawling across 30 acres in Michigan. Its brochure promised a cool and delightful summer spot, and it wasn't wrong. As you entered, you'd see the words "Mens sana in corpore sano" (a healthy mind in a healthy body) and people enjoying the outdoors. The lobby was all fancy with beautiful furniture and crystal chandeliers.
By Varisha Ahmed2 years ago in History
Why This Corpse Will Probably Save Your Life. Content Warning.
In the late 1800s in Paris, something quite mysterious happened. Imagine finding a young girl's lifeless body in a beautiful river called the Seine. She looked about 16 years old, and people thought she might have drowned, maybe even on purpose. They tried to figure out who she was, but no one knew her name, and nobody ever came to claim her. So, she remained a big mystery.
By Varisha Ahmed2 years ago in History
Deucalion and Pyrrha. Content Warning.
In when divine beings strolled among humans and fantasies were woven into the actual texture of presence, there carried on with a couple whose affection and boldness would be tried by the impulsive will of the heavenly. Deucalion and Pyrrha, relatives of the Titans and among the remainder of mankind, wound up at the cliff of an incredible storm, a calamitous occasion predicted by the divine beings themselves.
By The Must-Read 2 years ago in History
Perseus and the Medusa
During the time when celestial beings and monsters roamed the world, there was a tale whose daring actions would resound through the annals of time. Perseus, having been born into the world of divine genealogy, was destined to embark on a perilous journey that would pit him against the most terrifying of foes – the Gorgon Medusa.
By The Must-Read 2 years ago in History
The Courageous Apology of South Africa's Apartheid Era
South Africa's dark chapter of apartheid, a system of racial segregation and discrimination, left a legacy of suffering and division. Yet, in 1997, a significant turning point occurred when South African President F.W. de Klerk, in a courageous act of confession, acknowledged the government's role in perpetuating racial inequality. This apology played a pivotal role in the country's healing process and the eventual dismantling of apartheid.
By Moses Mukuka2 years ago in History
Loss and Grief
In the heart of Gaza City, where the sounds of conflict had become the ever-present backdrop to life, there lived a woman named Amira. She was a mother, a widow, and a survivor. Amira's husband, Kareem, had been a schoolteacher with dreams of a peaceful Palestine. He was a beacon of hope, and his loss in the ongoing conflict had left a gaping void in Amira's life.
By Sheena Gilbert2 years ago in History
