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Marcus Aurelius
History often celebrates conquerors, kings, and warriors for the lands they claimed and the enemies they defeated. Yet among all Roman emperors, one man stands apart—not because of how much power he held, but because of how carefully he examined himself. His name was Marcus Aurelius, and he is remembered not only as a ruler of an empire, but as a ruler of his own mind.
By The khan30 days ago in History
The Unsettling Disappearance of Boy Scout, Jared Negrete
In the summer of 1991, 12-year-old Jared Michael Negrete, a resident of San Bernardino County, California, set out on an adventure that would change his life forever.
By Matesanzabout a month ago in History
The Top 10 Urban Legends That America Just Can’t Kill
There’s a moment late at night when America feels like one long, empty highway. Streetlights hum. Fog gathers at the curb. A dog barks at nothing.
By The Iron Lighthouseabout a month ago in History
The Stories Of The Forgotten Children Who Died In The 9/11 Attacks
Just before 9am on the morning of September 11th 2001, 19 terrorists hijacked four commercial airlines mid-flight; each plane intended to strike prominent U.S. buildings.
By Matesanzabout a month ago in History
Adolf Hitler
Few figures in modern history have left a darker or more devastating mark than Adolf Hitler. His rise from obscurity to absolute power reshaped Europe, triggered the deadliest conflict in human history, and resulted in unimaginable suffering. Understanding Hitler is not about admiration—it is about learning how destructive ideologies gain power, how societies fail, and how history warns us against repeating the same mistakes.
By The khanabout a month ago in History
The Holy Grail. AI-Generated.
The Holy Grail is considered one of the most enigmatic and captivating subjects in Western literature and Christian tradition. It is not merely an artifact; it is a profound symbol that embodies the search for spiritual perfection, salvation, and divine knowledge. The concept of the Grail ranges from the historical cup used by Christ at the Last Supper to a mythical vessel that grants eternal power and healing.
By Mayar Younesabout a month ago in History
The Library Ladder
I’ve always believed that old libraries have their own kind of weather. Not rain or wind, but something gentler—like a hush that settles between the shelves, carrying the scent of dust, paper, and the thousands of hands that once turned those pages. On the morning everything changed, the library felt storm-still, as if it had been waiting for someone to open its doors and let the light in.
By Jhon smithabout a month ago in History
Tarrare: The 18th Century Glutton Who Ate Cats, Dogs and Even A Toddler
There has been a point in every person’s life when they have been so hungry they claim to be able to eat the wildest of things… “a scabby horse” comes to mind. Obviously, they don’t mean this in a literal sense and as soon as they have had a meal, their stomach tells their brain that they are full.
By Matesanzabout a month ago in History
One of America's Oldest Missing Teens Case: Bonita Bickwit & Mitchel Weiser
Young & in love, 16 year old Mitchel Fred Weiser and his girlfriend of one year, 15 year old Bonita Mara Bickwit - or 'Bonnie' to her friends and family, were a teenage couple in the summer of 1973.
By Matesanzabout a month ago in History
The Plague That Caused Its Victims To Dance To Their Deaths
One warm summer’s afternoon on 14th July 1518, in the French region of Alsace, a lady by the name of Frau Troffea was on the cobbled streets outside of her home.
By Matesanzabout a month ago in History
Five American Legends That Started With One Ordinary Person
There is a certain hour before sunrise when the world feels suspended. When the trees hold their breath, the sky is bruised purple, and even the wind waits for something to happen. America was built in these moments. Not by generals. Not by presidents. Not by famous names etched into marble.
By The Iron Lighthouseabout a month ago in History
Charlotte Cut seed beads.
Charlotte Cut Seed Beads 5/31/05 – updated 10/13/06 Charlotte cut seed beads are the Cadillac of seed beads, the one cut facet making them sparkle and shimmer. Considering how popular they are, they are very hard to get in any form of consistency, and beaders who know, buy them whenever they can, and keep their sources secret.
By Guy lynnabout a month ago in History