[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] #  @archeohistories Archaeo - Histories Archaeo - Histories posts on X about the world, history, egypt, greece the most. They currently have XXXXXXX followers and XXX posts still getting attention that total XXXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours. ### Engagements: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::2827076514/interactions)  - X Week XXXXXXXXX -XX% - X Month XXXXXXXXXX +196% - X Months XXXXXXXXXX +84% - X Year XXXXXXXXXX -XX% ### Mentions: XX [#](/creator/twitter::2827076514/posts_active)  - X Week XXX -XX% - X Month XXX -XXXX% - X Months XXXXX +56% - X Year XXXXX -X% ### Followers: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::2827076514/followers)  - X Week XXXXXXX +0.37% - X Month XXXXXXX +2.30% - X Months XXXXXXX +4.20% - X Year XXXXXXX +3.70% ### CreatorRank: XXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::2827076514/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) XXXXX% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) XXXXX% [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies) XXXX% [luxury brands](/list/luxury-brands) XXXX% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) XXXX% [musicians](/list/musicians) XXXX% [fashion brands](/list/fashion-brands) XXXX% [finance](/list/finance) XXXX% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) XXXX% [celebrities](/list/celebrities) XXXX% **Social topic influence** [the world](/topic/the-world) 4.69%, [history](/topic/history) #4609, [egypt](/topic/egypt) #745, [greece](/topic/greece) #130, [remarkable](/topic/remarkable) #160, [new york](/topic/new-york) #2724, [ancient greek](/topic/ancient-greek) #4, [rome](/topic/rome) #819, [united states](/topic/united-states) 2.35%, [china](/topic/china) XXXX% **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@donarwodenson10](/creator/undefined) [@phillip05166897](/creator/undefined) [@mic____lunat1c](/creator/undefined) [@indigoskyy](/creator/undefined) [@pre_historic](/creator/undefined) [@pirromolossiano](/creator/undefined) [@jaymason3560](/creator/undefined) [@alenape41226687](/creator/undefined) [@montriff](/creator/undefined) [@josephredd53](/creator/undefined) [@00switz](/creator/undefined) [@bolek_ub](/creator/undefined) [@amtady](/creator/undefined) [@lionclanchief](/creator/undefined) [@doyouknowfact01](/creator/undefined) [@frederickl56807](/creator/undefined) [@soylajefe](/creator/undefined) [@phatmakadry](/creator/undefined) [@x_usa_is_back_x](/creator/undefined) [@dawnsa59](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Arkadiko (DIKO)](/topic/arkadiko) [Viking Holdings Ltd (VIK)](/topic/$vik) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours "In 2016 an octopus named Inky escaped from a New Zealand aquarium. He crawled across the floor and wriggled through a drain pipe barely wide enough for his beak into the ocean disappearing without a trace and leaving only wet trails behind. Inkys escape became one of the most famous animal breakouts of the 21st Century and a story that biologists still point to when describing the remarkable intelligence of octopuses. At the National Aquarium of New Zealand keepers discovered one morning that Inkys tank lid had been slightly ajar. From there he slipped onto the floor followed the damp path" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1996099923046019221) 2025-12-03T06:11Z 581.6K followers, 77.9K engagements "In ancient Rome a curious rule remained in force for a long time; every married woman was obliged to let herself be kissed on the lips by her husband and if she was not married by father and brothers whenever requested. This was the "Ius Osculi" (right of the kiss) a tradition introduced by Roman law. This affectionate gesture allowed the male family members to check the womens breath to make sure that she had not drunk wine since drinking wine for women was like committing adultery And once the men found traces of wine the woman was judged for the crime committed (either in court or at home)" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1996137479762780564) 2025-12-03T08:40Z 581.6K followers, 35.8K engagements "An ancient Sumerian myth known as The Gifts of Inanna vividly reflects the transformative spirit of early Mesopotamian civilization. It portrays a world shifting from primitive life to the structured complexity of urban culture. In this tale Enki the god of wisdom and fresh waters bestows upon his daughter Inanna the goddess of love fertility and war foundational elements of civilization known as the Me (divine decrees that govern culture and order). These gifts are not just physical tools or trades; they embody the very principles of organized society. Inanna receives essential skills and" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1996657197900877935) 2025-12-04T19:05Z 581.6K followers, 34.4K engagements "A Masonic Initiation Well - Quinta da Regaleira celebrates Portugal's unique historical connection to the mysterious Knights Templar . This 88ft deep well is located on the land of Quinta da Regaleira near manicured gardens and hilltop villas of Sintra Portugal lies the fairytale estate ofQuinta da Regaleira. Quinta da Regaleira is a postcard-perfect mix of Gothic Egyptian Moorish and Renaissance architecture. But its what lies beneath the palaces gardens that truly sets the estates design apart. A pair of wells called Initiation Wells spiral down deep within the earth like inverted towers." [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1995813702893768951) 2025-12-02T11:14Z 581.6K followers, 39.2K engagements "Imperial Crown of Russia or the Great Imperial Crown is one of the most outstanding examples of regalia. Regalia is referred to as the emblems or insignia of royalty that survived through history and is a precious cultural heritage treasure and a well-documented and well-dated piece of jewellery. Regalia jewellery pieces offer historians great insight into the gemstones used their historical market values and occurrences. It also helps gemologists and jewellers to know how the gems were named and set on the piece of jewellery. While royal crowns were usually made for individual rulers and" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1996823527509336473) 2025-12-05T06:06Z 581.6K followers, 8354 engagements "Topkap Emerald Dagger; also known as Timed Dagger or X Emerald Dagger or Nadir Shahs Dagger. Topkap Dagger which is considered the most valuable dagger in the world was started to be made in 1741 CE by the order of Mahmud I to be given as a gift to the Iranian Shah Nadir Shah who was a Turk of Afshar. When the dagger was ready the embassy delegation which set out to take the gift to Baghdad returned to stanbul due to the death of Nadir Shah in the uprising that started in Baghdad and delivered the dagger to the palace treasury. There are three Columbian Emerald stones of 30-40mm on the handle" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1996884223014088937) 2025-12-05T10:07Z 581.6K followers, 25.1K engagements "The US has recently repatriated to Trkiye one of Rome's most important surviving artifacts the bronze statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (2nd Century AD). The statue which was smuggled out of Trkiye holds a special place in ancient history due to its rare depiction of Aurelius as a philosopher. This headless bronze statue recently repatriated from the United States to Trkiye is one of the rare surviving bronzes of Marcus Aurelius the philosopher-emperor of Rome. Dating to 2nd Century AD it depicts Aurelius not as a warrior or ruler but in the simple draped robes of a philosopher a reminder of" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1994631382451327165) 2025-11-29T04:55Z 581.5K followers, 145.9K engagements "Chinese guerrilla fighter Cheng Benhua before execution by the Japanese 1938. In 1938 as Japan advanced across China thousands of ordinary citizens joined partisan units to resist occupation. Cheng reportedly in her early twenties fought alongside the Eighth Route Army in Anhui Province. When captured she refused to give information about her comrades. Her final moments defiant and unflinching were photographed by her captors an image meant to intimidate but which instead became a symbol of courage. The photo which shows her calm and unflinching in the face of death is the primary reason she" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1995347238760133118) 2025-12-01T04:20Z 581.6K followers, 269.6K engagements "A German Waffen-SS soldier that was captured by US soldiers during the Normandy campaign 1944 . His bloodied face and vacant expression reflect both the physical toll of battle and the collapse of Nazi Germanys once-confident soldiers as the Allies advanced across Western Europe. The Waffen-SS originally founded as Adolf Hitlers elite guard grew into a vast military arm of the Nazi Party. By 1944 it fielded hundreds of thousands of men many of them conscripts from across occupied Europe. Known for fierce combat effectiveness the Waffen-SS was also infamous for atrocities and war crimes" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1997002681605599686) 2025-12-05T17:58Z 581.6K followers, 1.2M engagements "A 7000 year-old well found in Czechias Pardubice region in 2018 now display as part of an archaeological exhibition at the Museum of East Bohemia. The wooden well which has been in the care of restorers for the last few years is according to analyses the oldest wooden man-made object in the world. The discovery of the Neolithic well on the site of a planned motorway in 2018 caused much excitement with experts already suggesting then that it may be the oldest wooden structure ever found in Europe. This was confirmed a couple of years later by dendrochronological and radiocarbon dating analyses" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1997263402289529138) 2025-12-06T11:14Z 581.6K followers, 20K engagements "A Finnish general interrogating camouflaged newly captured Soviet POW during Winter War - The Winter War (19391940) between Finland and the Soviet Union produced some of the most striking images of World War II. In this photo a Soviet soldier captured during the brutal fighting is seen wearing an improvised camouflage suit designed to blend into the dense forests of Karelia. His leafy disguise shows how seriously both sides took concealment in a war where survival often depended on staying unseen in the snowy woods. Camouflage became a crucial tool in the Winter War. The Finns who knew their" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1998036141308776898) 2025-12-08T14:25Z 581.6K followers, 70.4K engagements "At the Christmas season - a time of festive lights warm cocoa and heartwarming tales of Santa Claus and his trusty reindeer. But hold on to your candy canes because there's a darker side to yuletide merriment that has been lurking in the shadows for centuries: Krampus. This horned hooved creature half goat man is the yin to Santa's yang and his legacy is a twisted tale of tradition rebellion and of course a touch of mischief. In this article we'll take you on a journey through the history of Krampus with a special focus on the spine-tingling Krampuslauf and explore how this once-obscure" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1998327180481425651) 2025-12-09T09:41Z 581.6K followers, 8223 engagements "After spending $100000 on XX handguns and XX Mercedes-Benzes for Christmas in 1970 Elvis boarded a jet and headed for the White House. He wanted to meet President Nixon to get a Federal Narcotics badge which Presley believed would allow him to enter any country while carrying guns and drugs. The meeting between Elvis Presley and President Richard Nixon on December XX 1970 remains one of the most unlikely encounters in American political history. Elvis in the midst of a turbulent period marked by excessive spending and growing dependence on prescription pills became fascinated with law" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1994623016001835075) 2025-11-29T04:22Z 581.6K followers, 78.3K engagements "Its the largest manta rays ever recorded on the eastern seaboard. In 1933 A. L. Kahn a New York businessman fishing near Brielle New Jersey hooked what he first believed was a massive unidentifiable sea creature. At the time manta rays were still poorly understood by the general public and sailors often mythologized them as devil fish capable of capsizing boats or dragging vessels underwater. When Kahn realized he was unable to control the animal he radioed for assistance. What followed turned into a spectacle. His crew along with members of the Coast Guard spent hours attempting to subdue" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1994629804327420326) 2025-11-29T04:49Z 581.5K followers, 12.3K engagements "A man wearing a cangue in Shanghai circa 1870. The cangue was a wooden collar once used in imperial China as a form of public discipline. Worn around the neck and inscribed with the persons offense it restricted movement so much that the wearer often needed help with daily tasks. Its visibility served as a reminder of social rules within the community. Rooted in Confucian ideas of order the practice emphasized reputation and honor. Western photographers in the 19th century documented these scenes sharing images of traditions that were unfamiliar to European audiences. By the late Qing dynasty" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1994630610355458197) 2025-11-29T04:52Z 581.6K followers, 73.7K engagements "Fidel Castro smoking a cigar and wearing two Rolex watches during a meeting with Khrushchev 1963. This 1963 photo shows Cuban leader Fidel Castro in Moscow sitting across from Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev during the height of the Cold War. The detail that stands out is Castros unusual habit of wearing two Rolex watches at the same time. The watches a GMT and a Submariner were prized for their durability and prestige. For Castro the dual watches symbolized more than luxury: one allowed him to track Cuban time the other Moscow time reflecting his close ties to the Soviet Union. It was also" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1994707549279719712) 2025-11-29T09:58Z 581.6K followers, 21.9K engagements "The portrait of the two brothers dating to approximately XXX AD in Roman Egypt a stunning example of the famous Fayum mummy portraits. These lifelike paintings represent a unique cultural fusion where the ancient Egyptian tradition of mummification was combined with the Greco-Roman artistic technique of realistic portraiture. Unlike the stylized faces on earlier Egyptian coffins these panelspainted on wood using the durable and vibrant encaustic technique (pigments mixed with hot beeswax)captured the true likenesses of the deceased offering us the most accurate visual record of the people who" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1995943797067514303) 2025-12-02T19:50Z 581.6K followers, 62.7K engagements "The image shows a Series 1934 $1000 Federal Reserve Note featuring President Grover Cleveland on its face. The U.S. $1000 bill was first issued in late 18th Century with significant circulation during the Civil War to finance the Union. Featuring figures like Alexander Hamilton and Grover Cleveland it was primarily used for large transactions between banks and businesses. Its high denomination made it impractical for everyday use and counterfeiting concerns grew. The $1000 bill was a legal tender for debts and could be redeemed for lawful money at the U.S. Treasury or any Federal Reserve" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1996825634765709377) 2025-12-05T06:15Z 581.5K followers, 8084 engagements "The city of Marrakesh is considered by many to be the gateway to Morocco . Its one of the fourimperial cities along with Fez Rabat and Meknes and its World Heritage monuments and its pulsating rhythm will win you over immediately. Marrakech is famous for its cultural and historic sites in the old medina and its modern attractions in the colonial area of Gueliz. It is also known asthe City of Four Colours due to the red of its houses and land the green of the tiles and palm trees the white of the snowy Atlas Mountains and the blue of the sky. Among its main attractions isthe souk the" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1996891601994662217) 2025-12-05T10:37Z 581.6K followers, 4896 engagements "German infiltrators wearing U.S. army uniforms caught. The photo from 1944 shows them being prepared for firing squad. The men shown were German soldiers captured by American forces after being caught wearing U.S. uniforms. Their mission was part of Operation Greif a German special forces plan launched during the Battle of the Bulge. Led by Waffen-SS commando Otto Skorzeny German troops disguised themselves in American uniforms vehicles and equipment. Their goal was to infiltrate Allied lines create confusion sabotage supply routes and misdirect U.S. units at critical moments. The operation" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1997003124050211324) 2025-12-05T18:00Z 581.6K followers, 40.7K engagements "$566 Million in cash weighted X tons was transported by helicopter to Iraq for paying armed forces to capture Saddam Hussein in 2003 operated by CIA and SOCOM (United States Special Operations Command). This photograph shows stacks of cash loaded inside a U.S. military CH-47 Chinook helicopter during the early years of the Iraq War. In 2003 and 2004 the U.S. government moved vast sums of physical currency) sometimes hundreds of millions of dollars at a time into Iraq to fund military operations pay informants reward local allies and stabilize regions that had no functioning banking system." [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1997171251086049534) 2025-12-06T05:08Z 581.6K followers, 23.1K engagements "Iraqi prisoner of war comforting his 4-year-old son in Najaf Iraq March XX 2003. The photo won the Pulitzer Prize. The photograph captures an Iraqi prisoner of war sitting on the ground his head covered by a black hood gently placing his hand over his childs eyes. The boy barefoot and frightened sits against his fathers lap amid coils of barbed wire. Taken in Najaf during the early days of the Iraq War it distills the human cost of conflict more powerfully than any statistic could. In March 2003 U.S. forces advanced into Iraq under the premise of dismantling weapons of mass destruction. Towns" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1997174810753880176) 2025-12-06T05:22Z 581.6K followers, 40K engagements "Mansa Musa Keita - The Wealthiest Person in the History of the World : We so often equate continent of Africa with poverty that its important to remember before its mineral wealth and resources were in large part extracted by European colonial powers there existed fabulously wealthy empires that rose traded and fell as every other world empire has. Research has revealed that richest person of all time lived in West Africa and went by many names including Kankan Musa Keita Emir of Melle Lord of Mines of Wangara Conqueror of Ghanata and Lion of Mali II but today he is usually referred to as" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1997393410416890303) 2025-12-06T19:51Z 581.6K followers, 28.5K engagements "Alva Vanderbilt (later Alva Belmont) in costume for her famous 1883 masquerade ball in New York City. (The ball was an extravagant event for 1200 guests and was a strategic move by Alva to gain entry into New York's elite "Four Hundred" society which had previously excluded the newly wealthy Vanderbilt family.Alva's costume was designed as a Venetian Renaissance princess and her elaborate outfit and the ball itself were widely covered in the press solidifying her social standing.The event is often cited as a definitive moment of the Gilded Age's opulence and social maneuvering.Alva later" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1997952396300075024) 2025-12-08T08:52Z 581.6K followers, 7420 engagements "Italian troops raise a gun a dog and a soldier up a mountain; Italian Alps World War I 1915. This remarkable photograph from 1915 shows Italian soldiers during World War I in the Alps engaged in one of the most difficult battlefronts of the entire conflict. The Italian Front stretching across the high mountain ranges required troops to move men animals and heavy artillery to extreme elevations where roads were often nonexistent. Here a cannon is being hoisted up a sheer cliffside using ropes and pulleys alongside a soldier and even a dog. The image highlights the extraordinary logistical" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1998033950770594258) 2025-12-08T14:16Z 581.6K followers, 8439 engagements "American POWs Lee Rogers (left) a retired Cavite Navy Yard worker and John C. Todd XX a miner sit outside Santo Tomas Internment Camp in the Philippines after its liberation on February X 1945. Both had endured four years of captivity under the Japanese Army. The photograph captures the harrowing aftermath of life inside Santo Tomas Internment Camp one of the largest internment sites established by the Japanese in the Philippines during World War II. The camp located in Manila on the campus of the University of Santo Tomas held thousands of civiliansprimarily Americans British and other" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1998034146535301474) 2025-12-08T14:17Z 581.6K followers, 20.6K engagements "San Francisco policeman scolds a man for not wearing a mask during the 1918 flu pandemic. At the time the Spanish flu was devastating communities worldwide ultimately infecting about one-third of the global population and killing an estimated XX million people. In the United States mask-wearing became not only a public health necessity but also a civic duty. San Franciscos government passed ordinances requiring residents to wear gauze masks in public with violators facing fines or even jail time. The image shows a uniformed officer mask securely in place confronting a man who appears" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1998038464399569026) 2025-12-08T14:34Z 581.6K followers, 6119 engagements "Somewhere along the way this twisted take on holiday festivities crossed the Atlantic and took root in the United States. Perhaps it was the lure of something different in a sea of candy canes and twinkling lights that drew Americans to embrace Krampus and his malevolent merriment. In cities like New York Los Angeles Chicago New Orleans and even small towns Krampuslufe have become a bizarre yet beloved part of the holiday season. Krampus events are popping up all over the US. Participants don grotesque masks twisted costumes and take to the streets with a devilish glee delighting in the shock" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1998327468588220416) 2025-12-09T09:42Z 581.6K followers, XXX engagements "Sashimono - a traditional Japanese craft of wooden furniture. Sashimono was named after putting two wooden pieces together without using nails. It seems delicate but we are using special techniques called HOZO which is using the hidden notch and groove to lock the two wooden pieces. Sashimono classified into two KYO-SASHIMONO and EDO-SASHIMONO KYO-SASHIMONO developed with Imperial court culture and Tea Ceremony it is elegant and gorgeous. In contrast EDO-SASHIMONO is simple and stylish in nature. It was used regularly by Samurai Trader and Kabuki actor etc Sashimono has special feature which" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1998329488938320028) 2025-12-09T09:50Z 581.6K followers, 18K engagements "New evidence from the bottom of a lake in the remote North Atlantic Faroe Islands indicates that an unknown band of humans settled there around XXX AD some XXX years before the Vikings who up until recently have been thought to have been first human inhabitants. The settlers may have been Celts who crossed rough unexplored seas from what are now Scotland or Ireland. The findings appear in the journal Communications Earth & Environment. Faroes are a small rugged archipelago about midway between Norway and Iceland some XXX miles northwest of Scotland. Towering cliffs dominate the coasts;" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1998332107194614091) 2025-12-09T10:01Z 581.6K followers, 6107 engagements "Around 6000 cave dwellings Vardzia Georgia. It was built by Tamar The Great (Queen of Georgia) in 12th Century CE as a monastery and a place of sanctuary for Christian monks. It was later used as a shelter during Mongol invasions in 13th-14th Century CE. #archaeohistories" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1651447579895541761) 2023-04-27T04:46Z 581.4K followers, 53.6K engagements "Arkadiko Bridge (1300-1190 BC) a Mycenaean Chariot Bridge; is the one of the oldest in Europe which is still in use located inGreece : The oldest bridge in Europe that is still in use today can be found in Greece; named the Arkadiko Bridge it dates back to Mycenaean times. Arkadiko Bridge also named the Kazarma Bridgeis a Mycenaeanconstruction which can be found in the southern region of mainland Greece Peloponnesian peninsula. The bridge which is located near the modern road from Tiryns to Epidaurus inthe Peloponnese is still used very frequently today. The small arched bridge is still" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1805508947690013040) 2024-06-25T07:50Z 581.5K followers, 32.8K engagements "Arkadiko Bridge (1300-1190 BC) a Mycenaean Chariot Bridge; is the one of the oldest in Europe which is still in use located inGreece : The oldest bridge in Europe that is still in use today can be found in Greece; named the Arkadiko Bridge it dates back to Mycenaean times. Arkadiko Bridge also named the Kazarma Bridgeis a Mycenaeanconstruction which can be found in the southern region of mainland Greece Peloponnesian peninsula. The bridge which is located near the modern road from Tiryns to Epidaurus inthe Peloponnese is still used very frequently today. The small arched bridge is still" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1873356286672150718) 2024-12-29T13:11Z 581.3K followers, 33.4K engagements "Arkadiko Bridge (1300-1190 BC) a Mycenaean Chariot Bridge; is the one of the oldest in Europe which is still in use located inGreece The oldest bridge in Europe that is still in use today can be found in Greece; named the Arkadiko Bridge it dates back to Mycenaean times. Arkadiko Bridge also named the Kazarma Bridgeis a Mycenaeanconstruction which can be found in the southern region of mainland Greece Peloponnesian peninsula. The bridge which is located near the modern road from Tiryns to Epidaurus inthe Peloponnese is still used very frequently today. The small arched bridge is still" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1915191839797502312) 2025-04-23T23:51Z 581.4K followers, 28.5K engagements "In the scorching heat of the 1870s the now-legendary 20-mule team wagons carved a path through Death Valley's unforgiving terrain. Designed to transport boraxan essential mineral used in products like soap and glassthese massive teams hauled tons of ore from remote mines across the Great Basin Desert to the nearest railheads. Each journey spanned more than XXX miles taking up to XX hours a day through blistering temperatures and desolate landscapes. It was a backbreaking operation powered by both mule and man. Borax was big business in the late 19th century and the 20-mule teams became" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1921874861971910717) 2025-05-12T10:27Z 581.3K followers, 12.6K engagements "A remarkable 125000-year-old archaeological site uncovered in Neumark-Nord within Germanys Geisel Valley in Saxony-Anhalt has shed new light on the intelligence and survival strategies of Neanderthals. Nestled near a prehistoric lake basin the site appears to have served as a "fat factory" where Neanderthals systematically processed animal carcasses to extract vital nutrients. Researchers found evidence that the Neanderthals deliberately smashed animal bones into fragments and then boiled them to extract lipidsessential fats that were likely a crucial part of their diet especially during" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1944656027120513269) 2025-07-14T07:11Z 581.2K followers, 14.1K engagements "Cypriot Terracotta Army; consisting of 2000 seats from the sanctuary of the occupied village of Agia Irini. This archaeological treasure was discovered by a Swedish expedition that classified these figurines in Cypriot-Archaic era and is a huge archaeological find and historical theme as the collection of thousands of figurines in a place of worship is nowhere in the world except the buried soldiers in the Mausoleum of the First Chinese Emperor. In the treasure of Cyprus 2000 clay statues with mainly male figures and cattle were placed as votive offerings in a semicircle around the altar of" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1972026003330650544) 2025-09-27T19:50Z 581.3K followers, 22.2K engagements "The Forbidden City - the Palace Complex Beijing - China As the royal residences of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties from 15th-20th Century Imperial Palaces of Ming and Qing dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang were the centre of State power in late feudal China. Imperial Palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing known as Forbidden City was constructed between 1406-1420 by Ming emperor Zhu Di and witnessed enthronement of XX Ming and XX Qing emperors over the following XXX years. Imperial Palace of the Qing Dynasty in Shenyang was built between 1625-1637 by Nurgaci for" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1984284145128972584) 2025-10-31T15:39Z 581.6K followers, 8557 engagements "American flag flown upside down represented as a sign of distress by workers at Yosemite National Park Flying a flag upside down is one of the most ancient coded signals in the maritime world. Sailors inverted their ensigns when a ship was in danger but still afloat a visible distress beacon that could be recognized even from a long distance through a spyglass. The U.S. flag code inherited that same meaning. When inverted it is not about protest or mockery by default it literally means we are in serious trouble. This signal remained in the American toolkit into the modern era. It is used" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1986372720960151945) 2025-11-06T09:58Z 581.2K followers, 21.5K engagements "Execution of a Traitor during the war in Afghanistan 1980. In 1980 just six months after the Soviet Union had invaded its southern neighbor to forestall the collapse of a pro-Soviet government in Kabul. Condemned by an Islamic war tribunal for denouncing nine families to the Russians the man in the photo is escorted 20km outside Kabul for execution. He would later be shot and beheaded 1980. Afghanistan entered a violent period of internal war after the communist Peoples Democratic Party of Afghanistan seized power in 1978 in what is called the Saur Revolution. The government aligned with" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1987412469027832231) 2025-11-09T06:50Z 581.2K followers, 33.7K engagements "A small human image skillfully formed in clay was found in 1889 at Nampa Idaho . The figurine was found at over 300-foot level of a well boring which would appear to place its age far before the expected arrival of man in this part of the world. Other than Homo sapiens no hominid is known to have fashioned works of art like the Nampa figurine. The evidence therefore suggests that humans of the modern type were living in America around X million years ago at the Plio-Pleistocene boundary. In 1887 James A. Pinney Nathan Falk Joseph Perrault John Bernard and M. A. Kurtz formed a company to" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1990095298908258806) 2025-11-16T16:31Z 581.3K followers, 84.9K engagements "Sources: Atlantis Rising Magazine vol. XX : The Mystery of Nampa Image by Michael Cremo; Hidden History of the Human Race by Michael Cremo" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1990095741197713765) 2025-11-16T16:32Z 581.3K followers, 17K engagements "Egyptian men watch as the Graf Zeppelin floats over the Great Pyramids of Giza Egypt while sitting atop the Great Pyramid 1931. In 1931 the German airship Graf Zeppelin made a historic journey around the globe drawing attention and awe wherever it appeared. Its passage over the Great Pyramids of Giza offered an extraordinary sight Egyptians looking up from a structure built more than 4000 years earlier to watch a massive airship glide silently across the sky. The Graf Zeppelin was one of the most successful airships ever built logging over a million miles of flight and completing" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1990434447788011609) 2025-11-17T14:58Z 581.3K followers, 12K engagements "A rare colorized photo of Acropolis from 1869. Acropolis of Athens and its monuments are universal symbols of classical spirit and civilization and form greatest architectural and artistic complex bequeathed by Greek Antiquity to the world. In 5th Century BC Athens following victory against Persians and establishment of democracy took a leading position amongst other city-states of the ancient world. In age that followed as thought and art flourished an exceptional group of artists put into effect ambitious plans of Athenian statesman Pericles and under inspired guidance of sculptor Pheidias" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1990563471692607592) 2025-11-17T23:31Z 581.4K followers, 43.8K engagements "6-year-old Teddy Roosevelt watching Lincolns funeral procession going through Union Square NYC April XX 1865 . New York City fell into a heavy collective silence that day as Lincolns funeral procession made its way through Union Square. Black bunting hung from windows soldiers lined the streets and crowds pressed shoulder to shoulder for a final glimpse of the president whose leadership had carried the country through civil war. In one of the open windows overlooking the scene stood a small boy. That child only six years old was Theodore Roosevelt. How do we know its him The idea that" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1991007631251812690) 2025-11-19T04:56Z 581.4K followers, 17.2K engagements "The pyramid as a form of architectural structure was quite common in the cultural space of the ancient world. Depending on the region these structures served either a utilitarian (liturgical) or funerary function. While the pyramids of pre-Columbian America ancient Mesopotamia and India were an important part of religious worship and served only as tombs for rulers in Egypt pyramids were always tombs and more importantly symbols of power and statehood which merged with the main cults. But absolutely all pyramidal structures of antiquity have one quality in common. They are the embodiment of" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1991124782973374580) 2025-11-19T12:41Z 581.4K followers, 24.4K engagements "Napoleon Bonapartes postmortem mask taken shortly after his death in 1821. This was on Saint Helena and it preserves the final stillness of a man who once reshaped Europe. Death masks were created by taking a plaster impression directly from the face of the deceased. For centuries their main purpose was practical. Artists used them as accurate references for portraits sculptures and official memorials. Long before photography a death mask offered the most faithful likeness available. This tradition was not unique to Europe. Many ancient civilizations created similar casts as keepsakes" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1991536747449315805) 2025-11-20T15:58Z 581.2K followers, 16.9K engagements "Faberg Eggs perhaps considered one of most famous examples of exquisite and luxurious craftsmanship to this day; Fabergeggswere originally commissioned by the Russian Imperial family in late 1800s AD. Tsar Alexander III wanted a richly jeweled egg as an Easter gift for his wife so Russian jeweler Peter Carl Faberg got to work and produced very firstFaberg eggin 1885 AD. And like Easter eggs you may find hidden in your shrubs or gutters these eggs were also intended to contain a surprise inside. Initially the firstFaberg eggwas to contain a diamond ring but after specific instructions given by" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1991880071796392425) 2025-11-21T14:43Z 581.3K followers, 14.6K engagements "The Meta Sudans in 1933 three years before it was demolished by Mussolini. The Meta Sudans was once one of the great markers of ancient Rome a towering conical fountain that stood for nearly two thousand years beside the Colosseum. Built in the late first century under the Flavian emperors it was not a showy spraying fountain as we imagine today. It was a sweating fountain its water seeping gently down its stone surface creating a constant cool shimmer that travelers used as a landmark. For Roman charioteers processions and pilgrims it was a familiar companion on the route between the" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1992095913519857892) 2025-11-22T05:00Z 581.5K followers, 65.9K engagements "On the other hand when it comes to memes the British Museum is the gift that keeps on giving . 😜 #archaeohistories" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1992478422413767101) 2025-11-23T06:20Z 581.6K followers, 8606 engagements "World famous destinations such as Mykonos and Santorini are easy to identify in photos thanks in part to their distinct architecture. Influencers love taking pictures in front of the islands whitewashed homes and blue accents and doors. But why are Greek island houses blue and white Many people recognize blue and white as theiconic colors of Greece. Theyre the colors of the flag. They are also the colors of the bright sea and sky synonymous with the beautiful Mediterranean. However on the Cycladic islands the distinctive blue and white colors of homes are not based on the colors symbolism" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1993042374319387112) 2025-11-24T19:41Z 581.2K followers, 7058 engagements "Angkor Wat (Temple City) an enormous Buddhist temple complex located near Siem Reap in Cambodia . Spread across more than XXX acres Angkor Wat is said to be largest religious monument in the world. It was built to served as capital of Khmer empire which ruled region at the time. Word Angkor means capital city in Khmer language while the word Wat means temple. According to Khmer literature it was built by Emperor Suryavarman II who ruled region from 1113-1150 CE as state temple and political center of his empire. Originally the Angkor Wat was designed as aHindutemple dedicated to Hindu God" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1993044388428366127) 2025-11-24T19:49Z 581.3K followers, 7334 engagements "The Library of Celsus Ephesus Ephesus the fourth largest city of the Roman Empire has magnificent Roman structures that still preserve their glory after two thousand years. One of these spectacular buildings is theLibrary of Celsuswhich is counted as one of the biggest libraries of ancient times. Rome transitioned from a republic to an empire in XX BC and continuously expanded its territories from Italy to North Africa. Modern-day Greece France southern Germany and Turkey were also added to the empires vast land. Modern Trkiye is full of well-organized Greco-Roman cities all around the" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1993323140349673653) 2025-11-25T14:17Z 581.3K followers, 14.8K engagements ""The Sleeping Pharaoh" The royal mummy of Seti I was buried in an elegant alabaster sarcophagus in his tomb (KV17) in the Valley of the Kings West Thebes Luxor Egypt. The mummy of the king was later moved to the Deir el-Bahari Cachette (DB320). Although the mummys skull was separated from the body by tomb-robbers the head is still well preserved; the body however is in poor condition. From an examination of Setis extremely well-preserved mummy Seti I appears to have been less than forty years old when he died unexpectedly. The reasons for his relatively early death are uncertain but there is" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1993450613766860994) 2025-11-25T22:43Z 581.3K followers, 24.9K engagements "Pythagoras was approached by the ruler of Samos one day or so the story goes who demanded to know his name and his occupation. I am Pythagoras he answered and I am a philosophos (a lover of knowledge). And thus Pythagoras coined the word philosopher. Ancient Greek philosophers were a fascinating and frequently strange lot. Pythagoras was one of the strangest of them all. Living on the Greek island of Samos in 6th Century BC Pythagoras taught that the entire universe was understandable through an understanding of mathematics. He believed that the heavenly bodies moved according to mathematical" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1993948794837438903) 2025-11-27T07:43Z 581.6K followers, 27.6K engagements "Worlds largest known Human Coprolite (fossilized poop) left by a Viking and measuring 20cm. What you are looking at is not just a joke artifact. It is one of the most famous coprolites ever found a piece of fossilized human waste left by a Viking who lived in what is now York England 🏴 over a thousand years ago. Archaeologists unearthed it in the late twentieth century during excavations of the old Viking settlement of Jrvk. At around twenty centimeters long it is unusually large for a human specimen which is one reason it caused such a stir among researchers. Coprolites are valuable because" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1993957992891556121) 2025-11-27T08:20Z 581.3K followers, 55.8K engagements "The Magura Cave is a remarkable natural and cultural site located in northwestern Bulgaria . It is one of the longest caves in the country stretching over 2.5km in length. The cave is renowned for its stunning stalactites stalagmites and other unique rock formations that have formed over thousands of years. What makes the Magura Cave particularly fascinating is its rich collection of prehistoric cave paintings which are estimated to be around 8000 years old. These paintings provide valuable insights into the lives and artistic expressions of the ancient inhabitants of the region. The cave" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1994021650371895780) 2025-11-27T12:33Z 581.1K followers, 7734 engagements "In 2015 Aboriginal elder Gali Yalkarriwuy Gurruwiwi traveled almost 3000 kilometers from his home on Elcho Island in Northern Australia to Victoria to see his granddaughter Sasha Mulungunhawuy Yumbulul graduate from Year XX at Worawa Aboriginal College. Even though he wasnt feeling well nothing could stop him from being there on this special day. During the ceremony Gali and Sasha performed a traditional Yolngu Lunggurrma dance together. Gali held a Banumbirr also called a Morning Star pole which represents the north wind and spiritual connection. This moment was much more than a graduation;" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1994279671140372905) 2025-11-28T05:38Z 581.2K followers, 109.7K engagements "Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in the United States and in 2024 falls on Thursday November XX. In 1621 the Plymouth colonists from England and the Native American Wampanoag people shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. For more than two centuries days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. It wasnt until 1863 in the midst of the Civil War that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November. But the holiday is not without controversy. Many" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1994282058458538420) 2025-11-28T05:47Z 581.5K followers, 7880 engagements "Girls at the Vermont State Fair in Rutland Vermont 1941 wearing their flour sack dresses. During the early twentieth century (especially through the Great Depression and into the early 1940s) many American families relied on ingenuity to make ends meet. One of the most iconic examples was the flour sack dress. Rural households bought staples like flour sugar and animal feed in large cotton sacks and manufacturers soon realized families were repurposing that cloth for clothing. By the 1930s companies intentionally printed their sacks with colorful patterns flowers stripes and designs to make" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1994706456311222541) 2025-11-29T09:54Z 581.2K followers, 8336 engagements "John F Kennedy and a young Robert F Kennedy Jr with a salamander in a bowl Washington DC XX March 1961. Taken in March 1961 the moment reflects a lighter more intimate side of Camelot one often hidden behind the grandeur of the presidency. The Kennedy White House was famous for its youthful energy and family warmth. While the world saw a poised commanding leader steering through the Cold War those inside 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue often saw a doting uncle surrounded by children exploring every corner of the executive mansion. The image of young Robert Jr. holding the salamander adds a touch of" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1994707156403437710) 2025-11-29T09:57Z 581.3K followers, 8127 engagements "The "Rassam Cylinder" is a ten-sided clay prism that was created in XXX BC during the reign of King Ashurbanipal who ruled the Neo-Assyrian Empire from 669-631 BC. It was found in ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh near Mosul present-day Iraq by Hormuzd Rassam in 1854. In over 1300 lines of cuneiform text the cylinder records nine military campaigns of Ashurbanipal including his wars with Egypt Elam and his brother Shamash-shum-ukin. It also records his accession to the throne and his restoration of the Palace of Sennacherib. The cylinder is the most complete chronicle on the life of" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1995122756925464744) 2025-11-30T13:28Z 581.3K followers, 54.8K engagements "In 1991 Bernie Sanders delivered a speech to an empty U.S congress advising against military intervention in the Gulf War. Bernie Sanders then a freshman congressman from Vermont took the House floor to argue against authorizing the use of force in Iraq. The chamber appears empty because most members were not present for the speech a common occurrence during extended debates but the visual has since become emblematic of Sanderss long standing willingness to take unpopular positions even when few were listening. At the time the United States was weighing whether to launch Operation Desert" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1995344555672297812) 2025-12-01T04:09Z 581.5K followers, 17.5K engagements "A picture of Mars that was taken today. XXX million miles away from us. This image was captured by one of NASAs robotic explorers currently operating on the surface of Mars. Even though the Red Planet sits on average more than two hundred million miles from Earth the rovers send back photographs every single day giving us a real-time window into an alien landscape. These images travel across deep space on a beam of radio waves passing through the Deep Space Network before reaching NASA engineers and the public. What you are seeing is not a simulation or an artists interpretation. It is an" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1995346464693006833) 2025-12-01T04:17Z 581.3K followers, 11.4K engagements "These tiny candles in small boxes with pictures of pretty ladies on them are regularly mentioned on social media with the claim that they are brothel timers. A prostitute would light one the hanky panky would commence and the customers time would be up once the candle burned out which generally was X minutes. According to social media myth or legend; Brothel Candles; were used extensively in European brothels between 1880-1905 CE. They were also popular in the Western United States during Gold Rush years. Concept was simple you paid your price of admission so to speak and then you and your" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1995469508933267828) 2025-12-01T12:26Z 581.6K followers, 9980 engagements "Two photos of John Lennon taken one year apart. In 1966 Lennon was still presenting himself in the polished mod style that defined the bands early years: clean shaven neatly cut hair and the tailored look associated with their touring era. This was the final phase of the Beatles as a live act a period defined by constant travel deafening crowds and a relentless schedule that left all four members creatively exhausted. Everything changed in 1967. The Beatles made the radical decision to stop touring retreating into the studio to reinvent themselves. Lennons transformation mirrored the cultural" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1995587937027936307) 2025-12-01T20:16Z 581K followers, 46.8K engagements "In September 2004 during a training exercise in uncharted parts of the catacombs of Paris the police discovered a secret fully equipped cinema that could house XX viewers a fully-stocked bar a dining room and a series of saloons along with professionally installed electricity. Beneath the streets of Paris lies a labyrinth of tunnels and chambers remnants of stone quarries that once built the city above. These catacombs have long been a place of both mystery and rebellion attracting artists explorers and those who seek freedom away from the gaze of authority. In 2004 a police training patrol" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1995590722481983576) 2025-12-01T20:27Z 581.5K followers, 26.6K engagements "Times Square New York City 1908 AD 🗽 The origin of this place was known as Long Acre Square but it was renamed Times Square after being located in 1904 at the intersection of 42nd Street the offices of the New York Times. In 1913 the newspapers offices moved to XXX 43rd Street and the building was renamed X Times Square in 1961. History of Times Square at the beginning of the 20th century Times Square became one of the most important places in New York City with the construction of theaters restaurants and luxury and first class hotels. The site began to change in the 30s where it became a" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1995812012757225663) 2025-12-02T11:07Z 581.3K followers, 16K engagements "The magnificent 17th Century CE Ottoman tent captured during the decisive Battle of Vienna in 1683 stands as a powerful testament to the opulence and grandeur of the Ottoman Empire at the peak of its power. This tent was far more than a simple shelter; it was a mobile palace used by high-ranking commanders or potentially even the Grand Vizier Kara Mustafa Pasha himself. On the battlefield it served both as a comfortable residence and a crucial symbol of imperial authority projecting the wealth and might of the Sultan to both the Ottoman troops and their European adversaries. The tent's" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1995938738569158664) 2025-12-02T19:30Z 581.2K followers, 7349 engagements "The first recorded use of the term Black Friday was applied not to post-Thanksgiving holiday shopping but to a financial crisis: specifically the crash of the U.S. gold market on September XX 1869. Two notoriously ruthless Wall Street financiers Jay Gould and Jim Fisk worked together to buy up as much of the nation's gold as they could hoping to drive the price sky-high and sell it for astonishing profits. On that Friday in September the conspiracy finally unraveled sending the stock market into free fall and bankrupting everyone from Wall Street barons to farmers. The most commonly repeated" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1996083574018343002) 2025-12-03T05:06Z 581.1K followers, 6460 engagements "A set of nine ancient Greek gold coins from various Hellenistic rulers each from different regions across the Hellenistic world. These coins range from the Kingdom of Bosporos to the Kingdom of Egypt dating from the 4th Century BC to the 1st Century BC. From left to right: X. King Asandros Kingdom of Bosporos/Pontos (Black Sea region) XX BC. X. King Demetrius l Poliorketes Kingdom of Macedonia 3rd Century BC. X. Seleukos ll Seleucid Empire 3rd Century BC. X. Antiochos lll or Megas (the great) Seleucid Empire 3rd-2nd Century BC. X. King Ptolemaios ll Kingdom of Egypt 3rd Century BC. X. King" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1996139571994898441) 2025-12-03T08:48Z 581.2K followers, 5311 engagements "Name of Alexander the Great in Egyptian hieroglyphs (written from right to left) XXX BC Egypt . In XXX BC Alexander the Great conquered Egypt and became pharaoh. This was the beginning of the Hellenistic Period of Egyptian history. Egyptians saw him as the person who liberated them from the Persians. Alexander also restored many of the Egyptian temples and even built new monuments dedicated to Egyptian gods. Some of these monuments show him worshipping Amun who basically wouldve been the Egyptian version of Zeus. After Alexanders death in Babylon Ptolemy I became pharaoh and founded the" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1996235438886138098) 2025-12-03T15:09Z 581.6K followers, 25.4K engagements "This is Lyndon B Johnson being sworn in as President aboard Air Force One on November XX 1963 just hours after the assassination of John F Kennedy in Dallas. Johnson stands with his right hand raised using a Catholic missal rather than a Bible because it was the only ceremonial book available on the plane. Beside him is Jacqueline Kennedy still wearing the pink suit stained with her husbands blood refusing to change as a silent witness to what had just happened. Every person visible in this tightly packed cabin played a role in the chaotic transition of power that followed the shooting at" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1996238279897989315) 2025-12-03T15:21Z 581.5K followers, 10.7K engagements "This gold pendant an Elamite Dog Amulet dating to 3rd Millennium BC from south-western Iran (Elam) is a powerful testament to the religious and cultural interconnectedness of the ancient Near East. Crafted from cast gold its medium highlights the advanced metallurgical skills of the time and suggests it was a possession of high value and status. The amulets formthat of a dogdirectly links it to the great Mesopotamian goddess Gula who was the principal deity of healing medicine and health. The worship of Gula a deity central to Mesopotamian religion in Elam indicates a significant degree of" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1996305826693456320) 2025-12-03T19:49Z 581.6K followers, 6219 engagements "The Main Altarpiece (Retablo Mayor) of the Seville Cathedral (Catedral de Santa Mara de la Sede) Spain is rightly considered one of the largest and most magnificent religious artworks ever created. Due to its sheer size and dazzling surface it is often referred to as the "golden altar." This colossal piece measures approximately 20m wide by 25m high and was an epic undertaking commenced in 1481/1482 by the Flemish master Pierre Dancart and not fully completed until 1564/1565 taking over XX years of continuous labor by numerous subsequent sculptors. Its immense scale was intended to fulfill" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1996467625799618798) 2025-12-04T06:32Z 581.1K followers, 6852 engagements "This is the Gate of Paradise an Ilkhanid Mihrab widely regarded as the pinnacle of Persian-Islamic tilework. Created around 1333 AD in Kashan Iran it features intricate polychrome glazed tiles inscribed with Quranic verses. A mihrab is a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the qibla the direction of Mecca towards which Muslims pray. This specific mihrab is made of polychrome glazed ceramic tiles. The intricate decoration includes elaborate geometric and floral motifs as well as inscriptions of verses from the Qur'an and the Five Pillars of Islam. Museum of Islamic Art in Berlin" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1996468489306161393) 2025-12-04T06:35Z 581.1K followers, 8477 engagements "The Faberg Winter Egg (1913) is unanimously considered one of the most exquisite and technically brilliant of the XX Imperial Easter eggs created for the Russian Tsars. Commissioned by Tsar Nicholas II as a gift for his mother the Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna the egg captures the essence of a frozen landscape using precious materials. Its shell is crafted from an incredibly thin piece of transparent rock crystal (quartz) which the workmaster Hennrik Wigstrm skillfully etched to resemble frost and ice crystals. The dazzling effect of a wintry shimmer is achieved by setting over 1500 tiny" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1996469380268597714) 2025-12-04T06:39Z 581.3K followers, 5917 engagements "PlayStation 2s on Black Friday the year 2000 . November 2000 and the PS2 was the most sought-after piece of consumer electronics on the planet. It was more than a game console. It doubled as a DVD player at a time when standalone DVD units were still expensive and it arrived with the promise of next-generation graphics that felt like a leap into the future. Demand wildly outpaced supply. Retailers received tiny allocations. Lines wrapped around buildings before dawn. Some stores opened their doors to instant stampedes like the one shown here with crowds surging toward the electronics section" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1996471783994609794) 2025-12-04T06:49Z 581.6K followers, 5926 engagements "The first Thanksgiving celebration by English New World settlers in America occurred at Berkeley Hundred in Virginia on December X 1619 AD two years earlier than the far more famous Pilgrim celebration in Massachusetts. On September XX 1619 the Good Ship Margaret set sail from Bristol England bearing XX settlers bound for a new colony to be established on the James River in Virginia and called Berkeley Hundred. After a two-and-a-half-month journey across the Atlantic the settlers all bound to a term of indenture of X to X years to pay for the passage reached Virginia. On December X 1619 (four" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1996540024410567080) 2025-12-04T11:20Z 581.2K followers, 6460 engagements "1963 Jeffries Mantaray Custom . The 1963 Mantaray represents the perfect fusion of Dean Jeffries' dual passions: custom cars and racing. This showstopper began with Jeffries cobbling together the best parts from two Maserati Formula X chassis that he'd acquired from his father-in-law. The true marvel is the body - XX individual pieces of sheet aluminum each hand-pounded into shape and seamlessly welded together. The craftsmanship is so extraordinary that it appears to be formed from a single sheet with no visible seams. The futuristic bubbletop was custom-made using an ingenious technique" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1996820953527918811) 2025-12-05T05:56Z 581.4K followers, 4927 engagements "Motorcycles played a significant role in WWII with the badges of BSA BMW Harley-Davidson NSU Triumph Zundapp and others having seen action during those terrible years. But there was perhaps no motorcycle of war that was more quirky unique and ultimately ill-suited to the job than the tiny and adorably cute machine you see here. It was called the Welbike and it was born with the intention of being para dropped into the battlefield to enable faster on-ground movement for the soldiers. The idea was to design a motorcycle that could fit in the standardised CLE (Container Light Equipment)" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1996824615847596410) 2025-12-05T06:11Z 581.3K followers, 5521 engagements "The story of tea and tea-drinking begins in China some 5000 years ago. According to Chinese legend the mythical Emperor Shen Nung (r. 2727-2698 BC) discovered the health giving properties of tea while tasting plants to test their medicinal powers. Tea he found gives vigour to the body contentment to the mind and determination to the purpose properties that are today understood to derive from its high levels of antioxidants and caffeine. Emperor was so pleased with his discovery that he encouraged new plantations of tea in his land and urged his people to enjoy its refreshing and revitalising" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1996826700710031464) 2025-12-05T06:19Z 581.2K followers, 6819 engagements "Roman boat was found during the building of County Hall in London . In 1910 during construction of County Hall on the south bank of the Thames workers discovered the wreck of an ancient ship embedded in the silt. Constructed from English oak in the third century in a Roman style the ship dated back to the era when London was known as the Roman colony of Londinium. At the time a popular romantic theory suggested that the vessel might have been a warship sunk during the battle between Allectus and Constantius in A.D. XXX although it could also have been a ferryboat. The ship was carefully" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1996887568294859174) 2025-12-05T10:21Z 581.4K followers, 16.5K engagements "Restaurant of Grotta Palazzese; a magical and enchanted place a restaurant with a terrace is set in a vaulted limestone cave in Polignano a Mare in Puglia Italy The Grotta Palazzese Restaurant takes its name from the homonymous cave and from the place that was once also called "Grotta di Palazzo". It is an exclusive and atmospheric place used for parties and banquets since 1700s CE because of its exclusive atmosphere and beautiful views its location which opens out into the wide ocean as evidenced by a watercolor of 1783 by Jean Louis Desprez. However it was not until the 20th Century that it" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1996890290003824683) 2025-12-05T10:32Z 581.4K followers, 6554 engagements "Ivan Babcock of the US Army's 165th Signal Photo Company poses with Crown (Reichskrone) of the Holy Roman Empire in a cave in Siegan Germany X April 1945. (It's an identical copy of the Crown was made in 1915 by order of Wilhelm II for display in Aachen. The real one spent war in a bomb-proof bunker under Nuremberg imperial castle). The cave was used by the Germans as a storage room for valuable works of art the cave was captured by troops of 1st US Army. The Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Empire (Reichskrone) was the hoop crown (Bgelkrone) of the Holy Roman Emperor from late 10th Century" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1997260127901233611) 2025-12-06T11:01Z 581.3K followers, 15.1K engagements "The Cave of Theopetra just 5km away from Meteora ranks among the most important archeological prehistoric sites of Greece. Over the past decades it has revealed many prehistoric findings from many different periods of our prehistory. Stone tools burials animal remains the oldest known man-made structure are only a few of them. This unique cave with its great location its superb access to fresh clean water and its vantage point served as a magnet for early inhabitants who could recognize from miles away from such key advantages. Early prehistoric settlers used it continuously for more than" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1837490754010108260) 2024-09-21T13:55Z 581.6K followers, 17.8K engagements "In 6th Century BC Etruscans left frescoes in Tarquinia Lazio depicting men engaging in anal sex and the Ancient Greeks had imported their same-sex relationsa form of civil education for young mento their colonies in south Italy. There are several Etruscan artifacts depictinghomoerotic scenes such as naked athletes excercising symposiums and even dances with satyrs and maenads. Theres no shortage of classical images such as Hercules Apollo Hermes and other mythical characters linked to LGBTQ+ culture. One of earliest examples of Etruscan art on homosexuality found in 1892 inNecropolis of" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1969473953849884949) 2025-09-20T18:49Z 581.6K followers, 168.1K engagements "An intact ceremonial chariot unearthed at the Pompeii archaeological site is being hailed as the first artifact of its kind ever found in Italy It is an extraordinary discovery for the advancement of our knowledge of the ancient world" Massimo Osanna outgoing director of the site. The ancient city was destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in XX AD and has been the site of ongoing archaeological study since 1700s. The chariot was meticulously uncovered since its discovery on Jan. X 2021 inside the portico of a stable outside the walls of the main settlement. The remains of three animals" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1985427484729622862) 2025-11-03T19:22Z 581.6K followers, 240.8K engagements "An example of erotic depiction that occasionally could be found among funeral items in an Egyptian tomb. Ancient Egyptians had a rich and complex approach to love and sex. Sexuality was seen as a natural and essential part of human life and it was celebrated in their art literature and religion. Ancient Egyptians had a very liberal attitude towards sexuality which was considered a natural and essential part of human life. They believed that sexual pleasure was a gift from the gods and that it had both physical and spiritual benefits. Egyptians celebrated sexuality in their art literature and" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1987582613620666679) 2025-11-09T18:06Z 581.6K followers, 16.7M engagements "Prostitution often regarded as the world's oldest profession had its place in ancient civilizations including that of Ancient Egypt. However understanding prostitution in Ancient Egypt requires an examination of its societal religious and legal aspects which often diverge significantly from modern perceptions of sex work. In Ancient Egypt sex was not inherently taboo or associated with guilt as it would be in many later Western societies. Egyptians viewed sexual expression as a natural part of life which was integrated into their mythology religion and daily activities. Prostitution existed" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1987582817807831306) 2025-11-09T18:07Z 581.6K followers, 1.7M engagements "In 1969 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers temporarily stopped the flow of water over the Niagara Falls for several months to study long-term erosion and the buildup of fallen rock at the base. This how it looked like. In the summer of 1969 Niagara Falls briefly revealed a sight unseen since the last Ice Age. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers undertook a major effort to halt the flow over the American Falls the smaller of the two main cataracts. Engineers constructed a massive cofferdam upstream using 1200 feet of steel and nearly 30000 tons of rock. On June XX the water was diverted into the" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1993957686283784204) 2025-11-27T08:18Z 581.6K followers, 74.8K engagements "The piercing gaze of ancient Greek sculptures is a hallmark of their artistry embodying the ideals of beauty power and contemplation. Many famous sculptures from ancient Greece feature figures with a direct unflinching gaze that seems to look beyond the viewer evoking a sense of timelessness and intensity. This unique characteristic gives these works a lifelike and almost divine presence reflecting the Greeks' pursuit of areteexcellence in all things. Here are some notable examples of Greek sculptures known for their striking straight-on expressions: Kritios Boy (480 BC): This early Classical" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1998600712339837259) 2025-12-10T03:48Z 581.6K followers, 5095 engagements "Ancient Greek gold earrings were a remarkable display of the craftsmanship and artistic skill of the time often intricate in design and highly valued by their wearers. These earrings ranged from simple hoops to elaborate ornate designs that incorporated gemstones intricate patterns and symbolic motifs. Among most common decorative elements were the meander patterns which were believed to represent the eternal flow of life or infinity. The laurel wreath motif was another popular design symbolizing victory and honor particularly among athletes and military leaders. These earrings were not just" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1998601749477863496) 2025-12-10T03:52Z 581.6K followers, 4241 engagements "The Greek bronze winged helmet of the Phrygian-Chalcidian type dating to the late Classical period of 4th Century BC is a stunning example of ancient Greek military craftsmanship and artistry. This helmet designed for protection in battle is characterized by its distinctive winged crest which was likely intended to evoke the strength and speed of warriors enhancing both the wearers appearance and functionality in combat. The helmet's cheek pieces are adorned with intricate depictions of the Greek goddesses Nike (the goddess of victory) and Artemis (the goddess of the hunt and protector of" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1998602359237390515) 2025-12-10T03:55Z 581.6K followers, 4197 engagements "The Fisk coffin often called the Fisk Metallic Burial Case emerged in the mid nineteenth century during a time when Americans were becoming increasingly fascinated and uneasy with the subject of death. Invented by Almond Dunbar Fisk in the eighteen forties the coffin was made entirely from cast metal and built with an airtight seal. This design was meant to slow decomposition by preventing outside air moisture and insects from entering the coffin. Families who feared that the remains of their loved ones might decay quickly found comfort in the idea of a container that promised long term" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1990311946554654759) 2025-11-17T06:52Z 581.6K followers, 114.9K engagements "When thinking of ancient Greek and Roman sex and sexuality the modern-day mind is immediately drawn to popular modern-day depictions of Greek and Roman sexual-life in films and television such as Troy Alexander and Spartacus-Of Blood and Sand. In these renditions men and women are presented as itching to remove their tunics in an attempt to draw in a sexually frustrated modern-day teenage audience. This impression gives one the sense that living in the Ancient World was a lot like being in a soft-porn film but with lower sanitation. It is true to say that the Greek world was filled with sex;" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1992267485396312358) 2025-11-22T16:22Z 581.6K followers, 82.8K engagements "The Greek influence on Rome is undeniable. Even the Romans acknowledged that their culture borrowed heavily from the Greeks and became more sophisticated as a result. In reference to Rome's conquest of Greece in 2nd Century BC the Roman poet Horace wrote that '"Captive Greece took captive her savage conqueror and brought the arts to rustic Latium." Perhaps the most famous Roman Julius Caesar saw Greece as an important cultural and political model for Rome. Caesar used the Greek general Alexander the Great as an inspiration for how he would lead Rome's army and government. When studying how" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1993207814127599662) 2025-11-25T06:39Z 581.6K followers, 19.4K engagements ""Cannabis was an integral part of the Scythian cult of the dead wherein homage was paid to the memory of their departed leaders. After the death and burial of their king the Scythians would purify themselves by setting up small tepee-like structures which they would enter to inhale the fumes of hemp seeds (and the resinous flower calyxes surrounding the seeds) thrown onto red-hot stones. In a famous passage written in about XXX BC Herodotus describes these funeral rites as follows : .when therefore the Scythians have taken some seed of this hemp they creep under the cloths and put the seeds" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1994393794972954944) 2025-11-28T13:11Z 581.6K followers, 297K engagements "A XX foot tall stone statue from the 6th Century AD that was uncovered ny a potato farmer in Kyrgyzstan in 2022. The statue uncovered in Kyrgyzstan belongs to a class of ancient monuments known as balbals or stone figures carved across Central Asia for more than a thousand years. These figures typically dating from the early Turkic khaganates of the sixth through ninth centuries were erected on the open steppe as memorials to warriors clan leaders or ancestors. Many hold cups daggers or other symbolic objects that represented hospitality authority or status. The discovery happened in 2022" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1994622380338200881) 2025-11-29T04:20Z 581.6K followers, 57.7K engagements "Girl in Pool uranium glass pin tray by Heinrich Hoffman Czechoslovakia 1928. This pin tray dated to 1928 and attributed to the Czech master glassmaker Heinrich Hoffmann is a superb example of uranium glass (Vaseline glass) a popular form of decorative glassware during late 19th and early 20th Centuries. Hoffmann whose factory in Czechoslovakia was known for its high-quality Art Deco and Art Nouveau pressed and cut glass intentionally incorporated small amounts of uranium oxide (typically less than X% by weight) into the silica mixture during the glassmaking process. This uranium compound acts" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1994852305590796291) 2025-11-29T19:33Z 581.6K followers, 100.1K engagements "Chiang Wei kuo son of Chinese president Chiang Kai shek in his Wehrmacht uniform during his service in the German military. Participated in the German annexation of Austria and the Sudetenland as a lieutenant. 1939. The man on the left is Chiang Wei kuo the adopted son of Chinese Nationalist leader Chiang Kai shek. His presence in a German Wehrmacht uniform is a real piece of forgotten pre-World War II history. In the 1930s China and Germany maintained close military ties. German advisers helped modernize the Chinese army and several Chinese officers were sent to Germany for elite training." [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1994999154876322098) 2025-11-30T05:17Z 581.6K followers, 228K engagements "Princess Delphine of Belgium is one of the most unusual and compelling figures in modern European royalty. Born Delphine Bol in 1968 she lived most of her life outside the royal sphere. Her mother Baroness Sybille de Selys Longchamps maintained for decades that Delphine was the daughter of King Albert II the former monarch of Belgium. For years this claim was dismissed publicly and Delphine grew up as a private citizen who later became known for her contemporary art. Everything changed in the early 2000s when Delphine began a long legal battle to establish her parentage. The case became a" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1994999528793977002) 2025-11-30T05:18Z 581.6K followers, 506.5K engagements "The Plate with Wife Beating Husband is a striking example of late medieval metalwork from the Netherlands dating to around 1480. It was likely made in the major production centers of Dinant or Malines (Mechelen). This piece of dinanderiethe term used for copper alloy objects from this regionis more than just a functional object; it is a piece of domestic satire illustrating a popular comedic theme of the time known as "the world turned upside down." The plate is a large deep basin or charger made of wrought copper alloy a highly prized luxury item. Its intricate decoration created through" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1995940167992193199) 2025-12-02T19:36Z 581.6K followers, 57.4K engagements "Ancient Rome had significant trade links with India particularly during the Roman Empire under the rule of Augustus and onwards. Silk Road and Indian Ocean trade routes facilitated the exchange of goods to Rome from India including textiles spices gems and other luxury items. You can find evidence of this trade between Roman Empire and India based on the archaeological finds of Roman coins. Oxford University'sCoin Hoards of Roman Empirecollects and maps information about found hoards of Roman coinage in use in Roman Empire between XX BC - XXX AD. The distribution of found Roman coin hoards" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1996540456751231028) 2025-12-04T11:21Z 581.6K followers, 19.7K engagements "Angkor Thom South GateAngkor (near Siem Reap) - Cambodia Angkor Thom (Great City) is quadrangle of defensive walls totaling 12km that once protected Khmer capital of the same name. Built in late 12th and early 13th Centuries CE by King Jayavarman VII walls are divided by two axes running north-south and east-west. A gateway lies at the end of each axis four in total facing the four cardinal directions. An additional gate called the 'Gate of Victory' pierces the east wall just north of the 'Gate of the Dead' the east gate along the central axis. Significance of additional gate is that it" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1996825022045081704) 2025-12-05T06:12Z 581.6K followers, 12.8K engagements "Almost 2000 years in age the Roman aqueduct located in Zaghouan Tunisia an example of ancient engineering. Spanning 132km this aqueduct supplied water to Carthage a city that was once Romes greatest rival. The Roman aqueduct of Zaghouan located in modern-day Tunisia is one of the most remarkable feats of Roman engineering in North Africa. Built during the reign of Emperor Hadrian in 2nd Century AD it was constructed to supply fresh water from the springs at Zaghouan to the city of Carthage which had grown into one of the most important urban centers of the Roman Empire. Stretching an" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1997171484503298358) 2025-12-06T05:09Z 581.6K followers, 68.7K engagements "Donald Trump XX years old in Moscow at the invitation of Soviet Ambassador to the U.S. Yuri Dubinin (July 1987) . Trump visited Moscow at the personal invitation of Soviet Ambassador Yuri Dubinin. At the time Trump was a 41-year-old real estate developer whose name had become synonymous with luxury and ambition in 1980s New York. The visit was part of an exploratory trip to discuss the potential construction of a Trump-branded hotel in the Soviet capital. Soviet officials eager to showcase openness during the era of Mikhail Gorbachevs perestroika reforms rolled out a warm reception for Trump" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1997175448959332826) 2025-12-06T05:25Z 581.6K followers, 28.6K engagements "This historical photo titledUntitled 32-9 was taken by Bill Yates in 1973. It captures three young women at the Sweetheart Roller Skating Rink in rural southern Hillsborough County Florida The carefree energy of early 1970s youth culture. Their bell-bottoms crop tops and confident stances reflect a generation embracing self-expression independence and social change. By early 1970s Florida had become a hub for roller-rink nightlife a place where music movement and fashion collided. The women in this photo represent the growing liberation of style less about formal rules more about attitude. It" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1997176988864598401) 2025-12-06T05:31Z 581.6K followers, 180.4K engagements "The Indian Removal Act & Trail of Tears : When President Andrew Jackson took office in 1829 he pursued a policy of removing Native Americans from their ancestral lands. This was done to make room for white settlers and speculators who made large profits from the purchase and sale of land. The Indian Removal Act of 1830 AD passed Congress by a narrow margin.The frontiersman and folk hero Davy Crocket represented Tennessee in the House of Representatives at the time and voted against the bill. He later wrote "I believed it was a wicked unjust measure. I voted against this Indian bill and my" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1997393107919520151) 2025-12-06T19:50Z 581.6K followers, 15.1K engagements "In 1889 eleven Selknam natives including an eight-year-old child were taken from their homeland and sent to Europe to be displayed in Human Zoos. Stripped of agency they were forced to perform photographed measured and exhibited for public curiosity treated as spectacles rather than human beings. The journey itself was brutal and many perished from illness exhaustion or malnutrition. The Selknam were a remarkable peopletall strong and resilientwhose lives revolved around hunting gathering and elaborate cultural rituals like the Hain initiation where boys and men transformed into spirits" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1997691870642925965) 2025-12-07T15:37Z 581.6K followers, 538.4K engagements "The Great Sphinx of Giza is a monolithic structure and one of the ancient worlds most iconic monuments alongside the Pyramids of Giza. However unlike the pyramids which were built using millions of 2-ton limestone blocksthe construction of the sphinx may have had a little help from mother nature. While the recognizable form of the sphinx and especially its face is believed to have been modeled on Pharaoh Khafre (r. 25582532 BC) shortly after the construction of that pharaohs pyramid the structure may not be completely manmade. Indeed a new study published in Physical Review Fluids suggests" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1997701945163980969) 2025-12-07T16:17Z 581.6K followers, 9075 engagements "The British Army in Burma 1945 An infantryman shaving in his slit trench April XX 1945. In the humid jungles of Burma British and Commonwealth troops fought a long and exhausting struggle against the Japanese Army. Conditions were brutal. Heat monsoon rains leeches malaria and constant shortages of food and supplies made daily life as challenging as combat itself. Here an infantryman takes a moment to shave in his slit trench using a small mirror propped against a branch and a tin of water heated over a field stove. Grooming was not a matter of vanity. Soldiers were encouraged to shave" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1997889138876674212) 2025-12-08T04:41Z 581.6K followers, 10.4K engagements "Demi Moore at Tower Records in 1977. (Los Angeles). Shes holding a Jean Luc Ponty LP titled Imaginary Voyage. Tower was more than a record shop. It was a gathering place for young people artists musicians and anyone chasing the feeling of discovering new music before the rest of the world caught on. Its aisles were famously chaotic stacked high with vinyl handwritten signs and an energy that felt equal parts bookstore club and hangout spot. The LP mentioned in the caption Imaginary Voyage by Jean-Luc Ponty was a landmark jazz fusion album of the era. Pontys electric violin style made him one" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1997890587782226195) 2025-12-08T04:46Z 581.6K followers, 12K engagements "Nazi film director Leni Riefenstahl accidentally witnessing German soldiers shooting Jewish civilians in the Polish town of Koskie. (12 September 1939) . Leni Riefenstahl was one of the most controversial figures in film history. Celebrated for her cinematic innovation and condemned for her association with Adolf H*tler she directed Triumph of the Will a 1935 propaganda film that portrayed the Nazi Partys 1934 rally in Nuremberg with grand spectacle and chilling precision. Her work helped shape the visual language of 20th-century propaganda. In 1945 as Third Reich collapsed Riefenstahl was" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1998038242508279830) 2025-12-08T14:33Z 581.6K followers, 36.9K engagements "The histories of nations and civilizations are contained in the art architecture and artefacts of their people however colonial interventions have resulted in so many of these pieces of history being removed and moved far away from their places of origin. Sri Lanka is no stranger to this; many of the islands ancient treasures have been carried off across the seas to Britain or to the homelands of other colonisers. One such artefact is a gold-plated statue of the goddess Tara who is revered in both Buddhist and Hindu beliefs. The British Museum in London is the current home of this statue one" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1998238222548353507) 2025-12-09T03:48Z 581.6K followers, 5497 engagements "So instead the statue of the goddess was placed in a secret storeroom in the Museum called the Secretum for around thirty years or so along with other treasures from across the world deemed inappropriate for the Victorian public. Only highly esteemed scholars with special permits were allowed into the Secretum to study the statue of Tara and the other treasures acquired not necessarily with the consent of the native people from foreign lands. It was only in 1960 more than a century after it was taken away from the land of the people that worshipped her that the statue of Tara was finally" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1998238357483385336) 2025-12-09T03:48Z 581.6K followers, 2606 engagements "Sigiriya (Lion's rock) an ancient rock fortress and palace built by King Kashyapa (r. 473-495 CE) which is standing majestically 660ft straight up. It is located in northern Matale district near Dambulla Sri Lanka . Today Sigiriya rock fortress is one of most famous Archeological Treasure and UNESCO named Sigiriya rock as a World Heritage in 1982 under name Ancient City of Sigiriya Sri Lanka. Historical research carried out at site has brought to light evidence to show that origins of Sigiriya date back to pre-historic times. Situated at base of Sigiriya rock of its eastern side a monadnock" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1998239823291630010) 2025-12-09T03:54Z 581.6K followers, 5577 engagements "These are the real-life outfits doctors would wear to treat plague patients in the 1600s. The eerie beaked masks you see here belonged to plague doctors of the 1600s who worked in Europe during outbreaks of the bubonic plague. Their appearance has become iconic but the design was rooted in the medical theories of the time. The long beak was stuffed with herbs flowers and spices things like lavender cloves or mint which doctors believed could filter out the miasma or bad air thought to spread disease. The rest of the outfit was just as deliberate. A heavy wax-coated overcoat gloves boots and a" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1998243893389762750) 2025-12-09T04:10Z 581.6K followers, 7309 engagements "Saint Rochs Worm : In 2017 Italian researchers inspected a painting of Saint Roch. The 14th Century Frenchman was said to have cured people of the plague and then contracted it himself. He is often portrayed with a bubo a swelling on the upper leg of plague victims. The medieval painting was different. Saint Rochs leg shows a wound dripping with a long white goo. In the past the strange filament was thought to be pus but the recent study authors are convinced that it was a worm. The unknown painter did not use his imagination either. This is possibly earliest representation of a graphic" [X Link](https://x.com/archeohistories/status/1998335688958230882) 2025-12-09T10:15Z 581.6K followers, 108.3K engagements
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"In 2016 an octopus named Inky escaped from a New Zealand aquarium. He crawled across the floor and wriggled through a drain pipe barely wide enough for his beak into the ocean disappearing without a trace and leaving only wet trails behind. Inkys escape became one of the most famous animal breakouts of the 21st Century and a story that biologists still point to when describing the remarkable intelligence of octopuses. At the National Aquarium of New Zealand keepers discovered one morning that Inkys tank lid had been slightly ajar. From there he slipped onto the floor followed the damp path"
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"In ancient Rome a curious rule remained in force for a long time; every married woman was obliged to let herself be kissed on the lips by her husband and if she was not married by father and brothers whenever requested. This was the "Ius Osculi" (right of the kiss) a tradition introduced by Roman law. This affectionate gesture allowed the male family members to check the womens breath to make sure that she had not drunk wine since drinking wine for women was like committing adultery And once the men found traces of wine the woman was judged for the crime committed (either in court or at home)"
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"An ancient Sumerian myth known as The Gifts of Inanna vividly reflects the transformative spirit of early Mesopotamian civilization. It portrays a world shifting from primitive life to the structured complexity of urban culture. In this tale Enki the god of wisdom and fresh waters bestows upon his daughter Inanna the goddess of love fertility and war foundational elements of civilization known as the Me (divine decrees that govern culture and order). These gifts are not just physical tools or trades; they embody the very principles of organized society. Inanna receives essential skills and"
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"A Masonic Initiation Well - Quinta da Regaleira celebrates Portugal's unique historical connection to the mysterious Knights Templar . This 88ft deep well is located on the land of Quinta da Regaleira near manicured gardens and hilltop villas of Sintra Portugal lies the fairytale estate ofQuinta da Regaleira. Quinta da Regaleira is a postcard-perfect mix of Gothic Egyptian Moorish and Renaissance architecture. But its what lies beneath the palaces gardens that truly sets the estates design apart. A pair of wells called Initiation Wells spiral down deep within the earth like inverted towers."
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"Imperial Crown of Russia or the Great Imperial Crown is one of the most outstanding examples of regalia. Regalia is referred to as the emblems or insignia of royalty that survived through history and is a precious cultural heritage treasure and a well-documented and well-dated piece of jewellery. Regalia jewellery pieces offer historians great insight into the gemstones used their historical market values and occurrences. It also helps gemologists and jewellers to know how the gems were named and set on the piece of jewellery. While royal crowns were usually made for individual rulers and"
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"Topkap Emerald Dagger; also known as Timed Dagger or X Emerald Dagger or Nadir Shahs Dagger. Topkap Dagger which is considered the most valuable dagger in the world was started to be made in 1741 CE by the order of Mahmud I to be given as a gift to the Iranian Shah Nadir Shah who was a Turk of Afshar. When the dagger was ready the embassy delegation which set out to take the gift to Baghdad returned to stanbul due to the death of Nadir Shah in the uprising that started in Baghdad and delivered the dagger to the palace treasury. There are three Columbian Emerald stones of 30-40mm on the handle"
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"The US has recently repatriated to Trkiye one of Rome's most important surviving artifacts the bronze statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (2nd Century AD). The statue which was smuggled out of Trkiye holds a special place in ancient history due to its rare depiction of Aurelius as a philosopher. This headless bronze statue recently repatriated from the United States to Trkiye is one of the rare surviving bronzes of Marcus Aurelius the philosopher-emperor of Rome. Dating to 2nd Century AD it depicts Aurelius not as a warrior or ruler but in the simple draped robes of a philosopher a reminder of"
X Link 2025-11-29T04:55Z 581.5K followers, 145.9K engagements
"Chinese guerrilla fighter Cheng Benhua before execution by the Japanese 1938. In 1938 as Japan advanced across China thousands of ordinary citizens joined partisan units to resist occupation. Cheng reportedly in her early twenties fought alongside the Eighth Route Army in Anhui Province. When captured she refused to give information about her comrades. Her final moments defiant and unflinching were photographed by her captors an image meant to intimidate but which instead became a symbol of courage. The photo which shows her calm and unflinching in the face of death is the primary reason she"
X Link 2025-12-01T04:20Z 581.6K followers, 269.6K engagements
"A German Waffen-SS soldier that was captured by US soldiers during the Normandy campaign 1944 . His bloodied face and vacant expression reflect both the physical toll of battle and the collapse of Nazi Germanys once-confident soldiers as the Allies advanced across Western Europe. The Waffen-SS originally founded as Adolf Hitlers elite guard grew into a vast military arm of the Nazi Party. By 1944 it fielded hundreds of thousands of men many of them conscripts from across occupied Europe. Known for fierce combat effectiveness the Waffen-SS was also infamous for atrocities and war crimes"
X Link 2025-12-05T17:58Z 581.6K followers, 1.2M engagements
"A 7000 year-old well found in Czechias Pardubice region in 2018 now display as part of an archaeological exhibition at the Museum of East Bohemia. The wooden well which has been in the care of restorers for the last few years is according to analyses the oldest wooden man-made object in the world. The discovery of the Neolithic well on the site of a planned motorway in 2018 caused much excitement with experts already suggesting then that it may be the oldest wooden structure ever found in Europe. This was confirmed a couple of years later by dendrochronological and radiocarbon dating analyses"
X Link 2025-12-06T11:14Z 581.6K followers, 20K engagements
"A Finnish general interrogating camouflaged newly captured Soviet POW during Winter War - The Winter War (19391940) between Finland and the Soviet Union produced some of the most striking images of World War II. In this photo a Soviet soldier captured during the brutal fighting is seen wearing an improvised camouflage suit designed to blend into the dense forests of Karelia. His leafy disguise shows how seriously both sides took concealment in a war where survival often depended on staying unseen in the snowy woods. Camouflage became a crucial tool in the Winter War. The Finns who knew their"
X Link 2025-12-08T14:25Z 581.6K followers, 70.4K engagements
"At the Christmas season - a time of festive lights warm cocoa and heartwarming tales of Santa Claus and his trusty reindeer. But hold on to your candy canes because there's a darker side to yuletide merriment that has been lurking in the shadows for centuries: Krampus. This horned hooved creature half goat man is the yin to Santa's yang and his legacy is a twisted tale of tradition rebellion and of course a touch of mischief. In this article we'll take you on a journey through the history of Krampus with a special focus on the spine-tingling Krampuslauf and explore how this once-obscure"
X Link 2025-12-09T09:41Z 581.6K followers, 8223 engagements
"After spending $100000 on XX handguns and XX Mercedes-Benzes for Christmas in 1970 Elvis boarded a jet and headed for the White House. He wanted to meet President Nixon to get a Federal Narcotics badge which Presley believed would allow him to enter any country while carrying guns and drugs. The meeting between Elvis Presley and President Richard Nixon on December XX 1970 remains one of the most unlikely encounters in American political history. Elvis in the midst of a turbulent period marked by excessive spending and growing dependence on prescription pills became fascinated with law"
X Link 2025-11-29T04:22Z 581.6K followers, 78.3K engagements
"Its the largest manta rays ever recorded on the eastern seaboard. In 1933 A. L. Kahn a New York businessman fishing near Brielle New Jersey hooked what he first believed was a massive unidentifiable sea creature. At the time manta rays were still poorly understood by the general public and sailors often mythologized them as devil fish capable of capsizing boats or dragging vessels underwater. When Kahn realized he was unable to control the animal he radioed for assistance. What followed turned into a spectacle. His crew along with members of the Coast Guard spent hours attempting to subdue"
X Link 2025-11-29T04:49Z 581.5K followers, 12.3K engagements
"A man wearing a cangue in Shanghai circa 1870. The cangue was a wooden collar once used in imperial China as a form of public discipline. Worn around the neck and inscribed with the persons offense it restricted movement so much that the wearer often needed help with daily tasks. Its visibility served as a reminder of social rules within the community. Rooted in Confucian ideas of order the practice emphasized reputation and honor. Western photographers in the 19th century documented these scenes sharing images of traditions that were unfamiliar to European audiences. By the late Qing dynasty"
X Link 2025-11-29T04:52Z 581.6K followers, 73.7K engagements
"Fidel Castro smoking a cigar and wearing two Rolex watches during a meeting with Khrushchev 1963. This 1963 photo shows Cuban leader Fidel Castro in Moscow sitting across from Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev during the height of the Cold War. The detail that stands out is Castros unusual habit of wearing two Rolex watches at the same time. The watches a GMT and a Submariner were prized for their durability and prestige. For Castro the dual watches symbolized more than luxury: one allowed him to track Cuban time the other Moscow time reflecting his close ties to the Soviet Union. It was also"
X Link 2025-11-29T09:58Z 581.6K followers, 21.9K engagements
"The portrait of the two brothers dating to approximately XXX AD in Roman Egypt a stunning example of the famous Fayum mummy portraits. These lifelike paintings represent a unique cultural fusion where the ancient Egyptian tradition of mummification was combined with the Greco-Roman artistic technique of realistic portraiture. Unlike the stylized faces on earlier Egyptian coffins these panelspainted on wood using the durable and vibrant encaustic technique (pigments mixed with hot beeswax)captured the true likenesses of the deceased offering us the most accurate visual record of the people who"
X Link 2025-12-02T19:50Z 581.6K followers, 62.7K engagements
"The image shows a Series 1934 $1000 Federal Reserve Note featuring President Grover Cleveland on its face. The U.S. $1000 bill was first issued in late 18th Century with significant circulation during the Civil War to finance the Union. Featuring figures like Alexander Hamilton and Grover Cleveland it was primarily used for large transactions between banks and businesses. Its high denomination made it impractical for everyday use and counterfeiting concerns grew. The $1000 bill was a legal tender for debts and could be redeemed for lawful money at the U.S. Treasury or any Federal Reserve"
X Link 2025-12-05T06:15Z 581.5K followers, 8084 engagements
"The city of Marrakesh is considered by many to be the gateway to Morocco . Its one of the fourimperial cities along with Fez Rabat and Meknes and its World Heritage monuments and its pulsating rhythm will win you over immediately. Marrakech is famous for its cultural and historic sites in the old medina and its modern attractions in the colonial area of Gueliz. It is also known asthe City of Four Colours due to the red of its houses and land the green of the tiles and palm trees the white of the snowy Atlas Mountains and the blue of the sky. Among its main attractions isthe souk the"
X Link 2025-12-05T10:37Z 581.6K followers, 4896 engagements
"German infiltrators wearing U.S. army uniforms caught. The photo from 1944 shows them being prepared for firing squad. The men shown were German soldiers captured by American forces after being caught wearing U.S. uniforms. Their mission was part of Operation Greif a German special forces plan launched during the Battle of the Bulge. Led by Waffen-SS commando Otto Skorzeny German troops disguised themselves in American uniforms vehicles and equipment. Their goal was to infiltrate Allied lines create confusion sabotage supply routes and misdirect U.S. units at critical moments. The operation"
X Link 2025-12-05T18:00Z 581.6K followers, 40.7K engagements
"$566 Million in cash weighted X tons was transported by helicopter to Iraq for paying armed forces to capture Saddam Hussein in 2003 operated by CIA and SOCOM (United States Special Operations Command). This photograph shows stacks of cash loaded inside a U.S. military CH-47 Chinook helicopter during the early years of the Iraq War. In 2003 and 2004 the U.S. government moved vast sums of physical currency) sometimes hundreds of millions of dollars at a time into Iraq to fund military operations pay informants reward local allies and stabilize regions that had no functioning banking system."
X Link 2025-12-06T05:08Z 581.6K followers, 23.1K engagements
"Iraqi prisoner of war comforting his 4-year-old son in Najaf Iraq March XX 2003. The photo won the Pulitzer Prize. The photograph captures an Iraqi prisoner of war sitting on the ground his head covered by a black hood gently placing his hand over his childs eyes. The boy barefoot and frightened sits against his fathers lap amid coils of barbed wire. Taken in Najaf during the early days of the Iraq War it distills the human cost of conflict more powerfully than any statistic could. In March 2003 U.S. forces advanced into Iraq under the premise of dismantling weapons of mass destruction. Towns"
X Link 2025-12-06T05:22Z 581.6K followers, 40K engagements
"Mansa Musa Keita - The Wealthiest Person in the History of the World : We so often equate continent of Africa with poverty that its important to remember before its mineral wealth and resources were in large part extracted by European colonial powers there existed fabulously wealthy empires that rose traded and fell as every other world empire has. Research has revealed that richest person of all time lived in West Africa and went by many names including Kankan Musa Keita Emir of Melle Lord of Mines of Wangara Conqueror of Ghanata and Lion of Mali II but today he is usually referred to as"
X Link 2025-12-06T19:51Z 581.6K followers, 28.5K engagements
"Alva Vanderbilt (later Alva Belmont) in costume for her famous 1883 masquerade ball in New York City. (The ball was an extravagant event for 1200 guests and was a strategic move by Alva to gain entry into New York's elite "Four Hundred" society which had previously excluded the newly wealthy Vanderbilt family.Alva's costume was designed as a Venetian Renaissance princess and her elaborate outfit and the ball itself were widely covered in the press solidifying her social standing.The event is often cited as a definitive moment of the Gilded Age's opulence and social maneuvering.Alva later"
X Link 2025-12-08T08:52Z 581.6K followers, 7420 engagements
"Italian troops raise a gun a dog and a soldier up a mountain; Italian Alps World War I 1915. This remarkable photograph from 1915 shows Italian soldiers during World War I in the Alps engaged in one of the most difficult battlefronts of the entire conflict. The Italian Front stretching across the high mountain ranges required troops to move men animals and heavy artillery to extreme elevations where roads were often nonexistent. Here a cannon is being hoisted up a sheer cliffside using ropes and pulleys alongside a soldier and even a dog. The image highlights the extraordinary logistical"
X Link 2025-12-08T14:16Z 581.6K followers, 8439 engagements
"American POWs Lee Rogers (left) a retired Cavite Navy Yard worker and John C. Todd XX a miner sit outside Santo Tomas Internment Camp in the Philippines after its liberation on February X 1945. Both had endured four years of captivity under the Japanese Army. The photograph captures the harrowing aftermath of life inside Santo Tomas Internment Camp one of the largest internment sites established by the Japanese in the Philippines during World War II. The camp located in Manila on the campus of the University of Santo Tomas held thousands of civiliansprimarily Americans British and other"
X Link 2025-12-08T14:17Z 581.6K followers, 20.6K engagements
"San Francisco policeman scolds a man for not wearing a mask during the 1918 flu pandemic. At the time the Spanish flu was devastating communities worldwide ultimately infecting about one-third of the global population and killing an estimated XX million people. In the United States mask-wearing became not only a public health necessity but also a civic duty. San Franciscos government passed ordinances requiring residents to wear gauze masks in public with violators facing fines or even jail time. The image shows a uniformed officer mask securely in place confronting a man who appears"
X Link 2025-12-08T14:34Z 581.6K followers, 6119 engagements
"Somewhere along the way this twisted take on holiday festivities crossed the Atlantic and took root in the United States. Perhaps it was the lure of something different in a sea of candy canes and twinkling lights that drew Americans to embrace Krampus and his malevolent merriment. In cities like New York Los Angeles Chicago New Orleans and even small towns Krampuslufe have become a bizarre yet beloved part of the holiday season. Krampus events are popping up all over the US. Participants don grotesque masks twisted costumes and take to the streets with a devilish glee delighting in the shock"
X Link 2025-12-09T09:42Z 581.6K followers, XXX engagements
"Sashimono - a traditional Japanese craft of wooden furniture. Sashimono was named after putting two wooden pieces together without using nails. It seems delicate but we are using special techniques called HOZO which is using the hidden notch and groove to lock the two wooden pieces. Sashimono classified into two KYO-SASHIMONO and EDO-SASHIMONO KYO-SASHIMONO developed with Imperial court culture and Tea Ceremony it is elegant and gorgeous. In contrast EDO-SASHIMONO is simple and stylish in nature. It was used regularly by Samurai Trader and Kabuki actor etc Sashimono has special feature which"
X Link 2025-12-09T09:50Z 581.6K followers, 18K engagements
"New evidence from the bottom of a lake in the remote North Atlantic Faroe Islands indicates that an unknown band of humans settled there around XXX AD some XXX years before the Vikings who up until recently have been thought to have been first human inhabitants. The settlers may have been Celts who crossed rough unexplored seas from what are now Scotland or Ireland. The findings appear in the journal Communications Earth & Environment. Faroes are a small rugged archipelago about midway between Norway and Iceland some XXX miles northwest of Scotland. Towering cliffs dominate the coasts;"
X Link 2025-12-09T10:01Z 581.6K followers, 6107 engagements
"Around 6000 cave dwellings Vardzia Georgia. It was built by Tamar The Great (Queen of Georgia) in 12th Century CE as a monastery and a place of sanctuary for Christian monks. It was later used as a shelter during Mongol invasions in 13th-14th Century CE. #archaeohistories"
X Link 2023-04-27T04:46Z 581.4K followers, 53.6K engagements
"Arkadiko Bridge (1300-1190 BC) a Mycenaean Chariot Bridge; is the one of the oldest in Europe which is still in use located inGreece : The oldest bridge in Europe that is still in use today can be found in Greece; named the Arkadiko Bridge it dates back to Mycenaean times. Arkadiko Bridge also named the Kazarma Bridgeis a Mycenaeanconstruction which can be found in the southern region of mainland Greece Peloponnesian peninsula. The bridge which is located near the modern road from Tiryns to Epidaurus inthe Peloponnese is still used very frequently today. The small arched bridge is still"
X Link 2024-06-25T07:50Z 581.5K followers, 32.8K engagements
"Arkadiko Bridge (1300-1190 BC) a Mycenaean Chariot Bridge; is the one of the oldest in Europe which is still in use located inGreece : The oldest bridge in Europe that is still in use today can be found in Greece; named the Arkadiko Bridge it dates back to Mycenaean times. Arkadiko Bridge also named the Kazarma Bridgeis a Mycenaeanconstruction which can be found in the southern region of mainland Greece Peloponnesian peninsula. The bridge which is located near the modern road from Tiryns to Epidaurus inthe Peloponnese is still used very frequently today. The small arched bridge is still"
X Link 2024-12-29T13:11Z 581.3K followers, 33.4K engagements
"Arkadiko Bridge (1300-1190 BC) a Mycenaean Chariot Bridge; is the one of the oldest in Europe which is still in use located inGreece The oldest bridge in Europe that is still in use today can be found in Greece; named the Arkadiko Bridge it dates back to Mycenaean times. Arkadiko Bridge also named the Kazarma Bridgeis a Mycenaeanconstruction which can be found in the southern region of mainland Greece Peloponnesian peninsula. The bridge which is located near the modern road from Tiryns to Epidaurus inthe Peloponnese is still used very frequently today. The small arched bridge is still"
X Link 2025-04-23T23:51Z 581.4K followers, 28.5K engagements
"In the scorching heat of the 1870s the now-legendary 20-mule team wagons carved a path through Death Valley's unforgiving terrain. Designed to transport boraxan essential mineral used in products like soap and glassthese massive teams hauled tons of ore from remote mines across the Great Basin Desert to the nearest railheads. Each journey spanned more than XXX miles taking up to XX hours a day through blistering temperatures and desolate landscapes. It was a backbreaking operation powered by both mule and man. Borax was big business in the late 19th century and the 20-mule teams became"
X Link 2025-05-12T10:27Z 581.3K followers, 12.6K engagements
"A remarkable 125000-year-old archaeological site uncovered in Neumark-Nord within Germanys Geisel Valley in Saxony-Anhalt has shed new light on the intelligence and survival strategies of Neanderthals. Nestled near a prehistoric lake basin the site appears to have served as a "fat factory" where Neanderthals systematically processed animal carcasses to extract vital nutrients. Researchers found evidence that the Neanderthals deliberately smashed animal bones into fragments and then boiled them to extract lipidsessential fats that were likely a crucial part of their diet especially during"
X Link 2025-07-14T07:11Z 581.2K followers, 14.1K engagements
"Cypriot Terracotta Army; consisting of 2000 seats from the sanctuary of the occupied village of Agia Irini. This archaeological treasure was discovered by a Swedish expedition that classified these figurines in Cypriot-Archaic era and is a huge archaeological find and historical theme as the collection of thousands of figurines in a place of worship is nowhere in the world except the buried soldiers in the Mausoleum of the First Chinese Emperor. In the treasure of Cyprus 2000 clay statues with mainly male figures and cattle were placed as votive offerings in a semicircle around the altar of"
X Link 2025-09-27T19:50Z 581.3K followers, 22.2K engagements
"The Forbidden City - the Palace Complex Beijing - China As the royal residences of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties from 15th-20th Century Imperial Palaces of Ming and Qing dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang were the centre of State power in late feudal China. Imperial Palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing known as Forbidden City was constructed between 1406-1420 by Ming emperor Zhu Di and witnessed enthronement of XX Ming and XX Qing emperors over the following XXX years. Imperial Palace of the Qing Dynasty in Shenyang was built between 1625-1637 by Nurgaci for"
X Link 2025-10-31T15:39Z 581.6K followers, 8557 engagements
"American flag flown upside down represented as a sign of distress by workers at Yosemite National Park Flying a flag upside down is one of the most ancient coded signals in the maritime world. Sailors inverted their ensigns when a ship was in danger but still afloat a visible distress beacon that could be recognized even from a long distance through a spyglass. The U.S. flag code inherited that same meaning. When inverted it is not about protest or mockery by default it literally means we are in serious trouble. This signal remained in the American toolkit into the modern era. It is used"
X Link 2025-11-06T09:58Z 581.2K followers, 21.5K engagements
"Execution of a Traitor during the war in Afghanistan 1980. In 1980 just six months after the Soviet Union had invaded its southern neighbor to forestall the collapse of a pro-Soviet government in Kabul. Condemned by an Islamic war tribunal for denouncing nine families to the Russians the man in the photo is escorted 20km outside Kabul for execution. He would later be shot and beheaded 1980. Afghanistan entered a violent period of internal war after the communist Peoples Democratic Party of Afghanistan seized power in 1978 in what is called the Saur Revolution. The government aligned with"
X Link 2025-11-09T06:50Z 581.2K followers, 33.7K engagements
"A small human image skillfully formed in clay was found in 1889 at Nampa Idaho . The figurine was found at over 300-foot level of a well boring which would appear to place its age far before the expected arrival of man in this part of the world. Other than Homo sapiens no hominid is known to have fashioned works of art like the Nampa figurine. The evidence therefore suggests that humans of the modern type were living in America around X million years ago at the Plio-Pleistocene boundary. In 1887 James A. Pinney Nathan Falk Joseph Perrault John Bernard and M. A. Kurtz formed a company to"
X Link 2025-11-16T16:31Z 581.3K followers, 84.9K engagements
"Sources: Atlantis Rising Magazine vol. XX : The Mystery of Nampa Image by Michael Cremo; Hidden History of the Human Race by Michael Cremo"
X Link 2025-11-16T16:32Z 581.3K followers, 17K engagements
"Egyptian men watch as the Graf Zeppelin floats over the Great Pyramids of Giza Egypt while sitting atop the Great Pyramid 1931. In 1931 the German airship Graf Zeppelin made a historic journey around the globe drawing attention and awe wherever it appeared. Its passage over the Great Pyramids of Giza offered an extraordinary sight Egyptians looking up from a structure built more than 4000 years earlier to watch a massive airship glide silently across the sky. The Graf Zeppelin was one of the most successful airships ever built logging over a million miles of flight and completing"
X Link 2025-11-17T14:58Z 581.3K followers, 12K engagements
"A rare colorized photo of Acropolis from 1869. Acropolis of Athens and its monuments are universal symbols of classical spirit and civilization and form greatest architectural and artistic complex bequeathed by Greek Antiquity to the world. In 5th Century BC Athens following victory against Persians and establishment of democracy took a leading position amongst other city-states of the ancient world. In age that followed as thought and art flourished an exceptional group of artists put into effect ambitious plans of Athenian statesman Pericles and under inspired guidance of sculptor Pheidias"
X Link 2025-11-17T23:31Z 581.4K followers, 43.8K engagements
"6-year-old Teddy Roosevelt watching Lincolns funeral procession going through Union Square NYC April XX 1865 . New York City fell into a heavy collective silence that day as Lincolns funeral procession made its way through Union Square. Black bunting hung from windows soldiers lined the streets and crowds pressed shoulder to shoulder for a final glimpse of the president whose leadership had carried the country through civil war. In one of the open windows overlooking the scene stood a small boy. That child only six years old was Theodore Roosevelt. How do we know its him The idea that"
X Link 2025-11-19T04:56Z 581.4K followers, 17.2K engagements
"The pyramid as a form of architectural structure was quite common in the cultural space of the ancient world. Depending on the region these structures served either a utilitarian (liturgical) or funerary function. While the pyramids of pre-Columbian America ancient Mesopotamia and India were an important part of religious worship and served only as tombs for rulers in Egypt pyramids were always tombs and more importantly symbols of power and statehood which merged with the main cults. But absolutely all pyramidal structures of antiquity have one quality in common. They are the embodiment of"
X Link 2025-11-19T12:41Z 581.4K followers, 24.4K engagements
"Napoleon Bonapartes postmortem mask taken shortly after his death in 1821. This was on Saint Helena and it preserves the final stillness of a man who once reshaped Europe. Death masks were created by taking a plaster impression directly from the face of the deceased. For centuries their main purpose was practical. Artists used them as accurate references for portraits sculptures and official memorials. Long before photography a death mask offered the most faithful likeness available. This tradition was not unique to Europe. Many ancient civilizations created similar casts as keepsakes"
X Link 2025-11-20T15:58Z 581.2K followers, 16.9K engagements
"Faberg Eggs perhaps considered one of most famous examples of exquisite and luxurious craftsmanship to this day; Fabergeggswere originally commissioned by the Russian Imperial family in late 1800s AD. Tsar Alexander III wanted a richly jeweled egg as an Easter gift for his wife so Russian jeweler Peter Carl Faberg got to work and produced very firstFaberg eggin 1885 AD. And like Easter eggs you may find hidden in your shrubs or gutters these eggs were also intended to contain a surprise inside. Initially the firstFaberg eggwas to contain a diamond ring but after specific instructions given by"
X Link 2025-11-21T14:43Z 581.3K followers, 14.6K engagements
"The Meta Sudans in 1933 three years before it was demolished by Mussolini. The Meta Sudans was once one of the great markers of ancient Rome a towering conical fountain that stood for nearly two thousand years beside the Colosseum. Built in the late first century under the Flavian emperors it was not a showy spraying fountain as we imagine today. It was a sweating fountain its water seeping gently down its stone surface creating a constant cool shimmer that travelers used as a landmark. For Roman charioteers processions and pilgrims it was a familiar companion on the route between the"
X Link 2025-11-22T05:00Z 581.5K followers, 65.9K engagements
"On the other hand when it comes to memes the British Museum is the gift that keeps on giving . 😜 #archaeohistories"
X Link 2025-11-23T06:20Z 581.6K followers, 8606 engagements
"World famous destinations such as Mykonos and Santorini are easy to identify in photos thanks in part to their distinct architecture. Influencers love taking pictures in front of the islands whitewashed homes and blue accents and doors. But why are Greek island houses blue and white Many people recognize blue and white as theiconic colors of Greece. Theyre the colors of the flag. They are also the colors of the bright sea and sky synonymous with the beautiful Mediterranean. However on the Cycladic islands the distinctive blue and white colors of homes are not based on the colors symbolism"
X Link 2025-11-24T19:41Z 581.2K followers, 7058 engagements
"Angkor Wat (Temple City) an enormous Buddhist temple complex located near Siem Reap in Cambodia . Spread across more than XXX acres Angkor Wat is said to be largest religious monument in the world. It was built to served as capital of Khmer empire which ruled region at the time. Word Angkor means capital city in Khmer language while the word Wat means temple. According to Khmer literature it was built by Emperor Suryavarman II who ruled region from 1113-1150 CE as state temple and political center of his empire. Originally the Angkor Wat was designed as aHindutemple dedicated to Hindu God"
X Link 2025-11-24T19:49Z 581.3K followers, 7334 engagements
"The Library of Celsus Ephesus Ephesus the fourth largest city of the Roman Empire has magnificent Roman structures that still preserve their glory after two thousand years. One of these spectacular buildings is theLibrary of Celsuswhich is counted as one of the biggest libraries of ancient times. Rome transitioned from a republic to an empire in XX BC and continuously expanded its territories from Italy to North Africa. Modern-day Greece France southern Germany and Turkey were also added to the empires vast land. Modern Trkiye is full of well-organized Greco-Roman cities all around the"
X Link 2025-11-25T14:17Z 581.3K followers, 14.8K engagements
""The Sleeping Pharaoh" The royal mummy of Seti I was buried in an elegant alabaster sarcophagus in his tomb (KV17) in the Valley of the Kings West Thebes Luxor Egypt. The mummy of the king was later moved to the Deir el-Bahari Cachette (DB320). Although the mummys skull was separated from the body by tomb-robbers the head is still well preserved; the body however is in poor condition. From an examination of Setis extremely well-preserved mummy Seti I appears to have been less than forty years old when he died unexpectedly. The reasons for his relatively early death are uncertain but there is"
X Link 2025-11-25T22:43Z 581.3K followers, 24.9K engagements
"Pythagoras was approached by the ruler of Samos one day or so the story goes who demanded to know his name and his occupation. I am Pythagoras he answered and I am a philosophos (a lover of knowledge). And thus Pythagoras coined the word philosopher. Ancient Greek philosophers were a fascinating and frequently strange lot. Pythagoras was one of the strangest of them all. Living on the Greek island of Samos in 6th Century BC Pythagoras taught that the entire universe was understandable through an understanding of mathematics. He believed that the heavenly bodies moved according to mathematical"
X Link 2025-11-27T07:43Z 581.6K followers, 27.6K engagements
"Worlds largest known Human Coprolite (fossilized poop) left by a Viking and measuring 20cm. What you are looking at is not just a joke artifact. It is one of the most famous coprolites ever found a piece of fossilized human waste left by a Viking who lived in what is now York England 🏴 over a thousand years ago. Archaeologists unearthed it in the late twentieth century during excavations of the old Viking settlement of Jrvk. At around twenty centimeters long it is unusually large for a human specimen which is one reason it caused such a stir among researchers. Coprolites are valuable because"
X Link 2025-11-27T08:20Z 581.3K followers, 55.8K engagements
"The Magura Cave is a remarkable natural and cultural site located in northwestern Bulgaria . It is one of the longest caves in the country stretching over 2.5km in length. The cave is renowned for its stunning stalactites stalagmites and other unique rock formations that have formed over thousands of years. What makes the Magura Cave particularly fascinating is its rich collection of prehistoric cave paintings which are estimated to be around 8000 years old. These paintings provide valuable insights into the lives and artistic expressions of the ancient inhabitants of the region. The cave"
X Link 2025-11-27T12:33Z 581.1K followers, 7734 engagements
"In 2015 Aboriginal elder Gali Yalkarriwuy Gurruwiwi traveled almost 3000 kilometers from his home on Elcho Island in Northern Australia to Victoria to see his granddaughter Sasha Mulungunhawuy Yumbulul graduate from Year XX at Worawa Aboriginal College. Even though he wasnt feeling well nothing could stop him from being there on this special day. During the ceremony Gali and Sasha performed a traditional Yolngu Lunggurrma dance together. Gali held a Banumbirr also called a Morning Star pole which represents the north wind and spiritual connection. This moment was much more than a graduation;"
X Link 2025-11-28T05:38Z 581.2K followers, 109.7K engagements
"Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in the United States and in 2024 falls on Thursday November XX. In 1621 the Plymouth colonists from England and the Native American Wampanoag people shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. For more than two centuries days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. It wasnt until 1863 in the midst of the Civil War that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November. But the holiday is not without controversy. Many"
X Link 2025-11-28T05:47Z 581.5K followers, 7880 engagements
"Girls at the Vermont State Fair in Rutland Vermont 1941 wearing their flour sack dresses. During the early twentieth century (especially through the Great Depression and into the early 1940s) many American families relied on ingenuity to make ends meet. One of the most iconic examples was the flour sack dress. Rural households bought staples like flour sugar and animal feed in large cotton sacks and manufacturers soon realized families were repurposing that cloth for clothing. By the 1930s companies intentionally printed their sacks with colorful patterns flowers stripes and designs to make"
X Link 2025-11-29T09:54Z 581.2K followers, 8336 engagements
"John F Kennedy and a young Robert F Kennedy Jr with a salamander in a bowl Washington DC XX March 1961. Taken in March 1961 the moment reflects a lighter more intimate side of Camelot one often hidden behind the grandeur of the presidency. The Kennedy White House was famous for its youthful energy and family warmth. While the world saw a poised commanding leader steering through the Cold War those inside 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue often saw a doting uncle surrounded by children exploring every corner of the executive mansion. The image of young Robert Jr. holding the salamander adds a touch of"
X Link 2025-11-29T09:57Z 581.3K followers, 8127 engagements
"The "Rassam Cylinder" is a ten-sided clay prism that was created in XXX BC during the reign of King Ashurbanipal who ruled the Neo-Assyrian Empire from 669-631 BC. It was found in ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh near Mosul present-day Iraq by Hormuzd Rassam in 1854. In over 1300 lines of cuneiform text the cylinder records nine military campaigns of Ashurbanipal including his wars with Egypt Elam and his brother Shamash-shum-ukin. It also records his accession to the throne and his restoration of the Palace of Sennacherib. The cylinder is the most complete chronicle on the life of"
X Link 2025-11-30T13:28Z 581.3K followers, 54.8K engagements
"In 1991 Bernie Sanders delivered a speech to an empty U.S congress advising against military intervention in the Gulf War. Bernie Sanders then a freshman congressman from Vermont took the House floor to argue against authorizing the use of force in Iraq. The chamber appears empty because most members were not present for the speech a common occurrence during extended debates but the visual has since become emblematic of Sanderss long standing willingness to take unpopular positions even when few were listening. At the time the United States was weighing whether to launch Operation Desert"
X Link 2025-12-01T04:09Z 581.5K followers, 17.5K engagements
"A picture of Mars that was taken today. XXX million miles away from us. This image was captured by one of NASAs robotic explorers currently operating on the surface of Mars. Even though the Red Planet sits on average more than two hundred million miles from Earth the rovers send back photographs every single day giving us a real-time window into an alien landscape. These images travel across deep space on a beam of radio waves passing through the Deep Space Network before reaching NASA engineers and the public. What you are seeing is not a simulation or an artists interpretation. It is an"
X Link 2025-12-01T04:17Z 581.3K followers, 11.4K engagements
"These tiny candles in small boxes with pictures of pretty ladies on them are regularly mentioned on social media with the claim that they are brothel timers. A prostitute would light one the hanky panky would commence and the customers time would be up once the candle burned out which generally was X minutes. According to social media myth or legend; Brothel Candles; were used extensively in European brothels between 1880-1905 CE. They were also popular in the Western United States during Gold Rush years. Concept was simple you paid your price of admission so to speak and then you and your"
X Link 2025-12-01T12:26Z 581.6K followers, 9980 engagements
"Two photos of John Lennon taken one year apart. In 1966 Lennon was still presenting himself in the polished mod style that defined the bands early years: clean shaven neatly cut hair and the tailored look associated with their touring era. This was the final phase of the Beatles as a live act a period defined by constant travel deafening crowds and a relentless schedule that left all four members creatively exhausted. Everything changed in 1967. The Beatles made the radical decision to stop touring retreating into the studio to reinvent themselves. Lennons transformation mirrored the cultural"
X Link 2025-12-01T20:16Z 581K followers, 46.8K engagements
"In September 2004 during a training exercise in uncharted parts of the catacombs of Paris the police discovered a secret fully equipped cinema that could house XX viewers a fully-stocked bar a dining room and a series of saloons along with professionally installed electricity. Beneath the streets of Paris lies a labyrinth of tunnels and chambers remnants of stone quarries that once built the city above. These catacombs have long been a place of both mystery and rebellion attracting artists explorers and those who seek freedom away from the gaze of authority. In 2004 a police training patrol"
X Link 2025-12-01T20:27Z 581.5K followers, 26.6K engagements
"Times Square New York City 1908 AD 🗽 The origin of this place was known as Long Acre Square but it was renamed Times Square after being located in 1904 at the intersection of 42nd Street the offices of the New York Times. In 1913 the newspapers offices moved to XXX 43rd Street and the building was renamed X Times Square in 1961. History of Times Square at the beginning of the 20th century Times Square became one of the most important places in New York City with the construction of theaters restaurants and luxury and first class hotels. The site began to change in the 30s where it became a"
X Link 2025-12-02T11:07Z 581.3K followers, 16K engagements
"The magnificent 17th Century CE Ottoman tent captured during the decisive Battle of Vienna in 1683 stands as a powerful testament to the opulence and grandeur of the Ottoman Empire at the peak of its power. This tent was far more than a simple shelter; it was a mobile palace used by high-ranking commanders or potentially even the Grand Vizier Kara Mustafa Pasha himself. On the battlefield it served both as a comfortable residence and a crucial symbol of imperial authority projecting the wealth and might of the Sultan to both the Ottoman troops and their European adversaries. The tent's"
X Link 2025-12-02T19:30Z 581.2K followers, 7349 engagements
"The first recorded use of the term Black Friday was applied not to post-Thanksgiving holiday shopping but to a financial crisis: specifically the crash of the U.S. gold market on September XX 1869. Two notoriously ruthless Wall Street financiers Jay Gould and Jim Fisk worked together to buy up as much of the nation's gold as they could hoping to drive the price sky-high and sell it for astonishing profits. On that Friday in September the conspiracy finally unraveled sending the stock market into free fall and bankrupting everyone from Wall Street barons to farmers. The most commonly repeated"
X Link 2025-12-03T05:06Z 581.1K followers, 6460 engagements
"A set of nine ancient Greek gold coins from various Hellenistic rulers each from different regions across the Hellenistic world. These coins range from the Kingdom of Bosporos to the Kingdom of Egypt dating from the 4th Century BC to the 1st Century BC. From left to right: X. King Asandros Kingdom of Bosporos/Pontos (Black Sea region) XX BC. X. King Demetrius l Poliorketes Kingdom of Macedonia 3rd Century BC. X. Seleukos ll Seleucid Empire 3rd Century BC. X. Antiochos lll or Megas (the great) Seleucid Empire 3rd-2nd Century BC. X. King Ptolemaios ll Kingdom of Egypt 3rd Century BC. X. King"
X Link 2025-12-03T08:48Z 581.2K followers, 5311 engagements
"Name of Alexander the Great in Egyptian hieroglyphs (written from right to left) XXX BC Egypt . In XXX BC Alexander the Great conquered Egypt and became pharaoh. This was the beginning of the Hellenistic Period of Egyptian history. Egyptians saw him as the person who liberated them from the Persians. Alexander also restored many of the Egyptian temples and even built new monuments dedicated to Egyptian gods. Some of these monuments show him worshipping Amun who basically wouldve been the Egyptian version of Zeus. After Alexanders death in Babylon Ptolemy I became pharaoh and founded the"
X Link 2025-12-03T15:09Z 581.6K followers, 25.4K engagements
"This is Lyndon B Johnson being sworn in as President aboard Air Force One on November XX 1963 just hours after the assassination of John F Kennedy in Dallas. Johnson stands with his right hand raised using a Catholic missal rather than a Bible because it was the only ceremonial book available on the plane. Beside him is Jacqueline Kennedy still wearing the pink suit stained with her husbands blood refusing to change as a silent witness to what had just happened. Every person visible in this tightly packed cabin played a role in the chaotic transition of power that followed the shooting at"
X Link 2025-12-03T15:21Z 581.5K followers, 10.7K engagements
"This gold pendant an Elamite Dog Amulet dating to 3rd Millennium BC from south-western Iran (Elam) is a powerful testament to the religious and cultural interconnectedness of the ancient Near East. Crafted from cast gold its medium highlights the advanced metallurgical skills of the time and suggests it was a possession of high value and status. The amulets formthat of a dogdirectly links it to the great Mesopotamian goddess Gula who was the principal deity of healing medicine and health. The worship of Gula a deity central to Mesopotamian religion in Elam indicates a significant degree of"
X Link 2025-12-03T19:49Z 581.6K followers, 6219 engagements
"The Main Altarpiece (Retablo Mayor) of the Seville Cathedral (Catedral de Santa Mara de la Sede) Spain is rightly considered one of the largest and most magnificent religious artworks ever created. Due to its sheer size and dazzling surface it is often referred to as the "golden altar." This colossal piece measures approximately 20m wide by 25m high and was an epic undertaking commenced in 1481/1482 by the Flemish master Pierre Dancart and not fully completed until 1564/1565 taking over XX years of continuous labor by numerous subsequent sculptors. Its immense scale was intended to fulfill"
X Link 2025-12-04T06:32Z 581.1K followers, 6852 engagements
"This is the Gate of Paradise an Ilkhanid Mihrab widely regarded as the pinnacle of Persian-Islamic tilework. Created around 1333 AD in Kashan Iran it features intricate polychrome glazed tiles inscribed with Quranic verses. A mihrab is a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the qibla the direction of Mecca towards which Muslims pray. This specific mihrab is made of polychrome glazed ceramic tiles. The intricate decoration includes elaborate geometric and floral motifs as well as inscriptions of verses from the Qur'an and the Five Pillars of Islam. Museum of Islamic Art in Berlin"
X Link 2025-12-04T06:35Z 581.1K followers, 8477 engagements
"The Faberg Winter Egg (1913) is unanimously considered one of the most exquisite and technically brilliant of the XX Imperial Easter eggs created for the Russian Tsars. Commissioned by Tsar Nicholas II as a gift for his mother the Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna the egg captures the essence of a frozen landscape using precious materials. Its shell is crafted from an incredibly thin piece of transparent rock crystal (quartz) which the workmaster Hennrik Wigstrm skillfully etched to resemble frost and ice crystals. The dazzling effect of a wintry shimmer is achieved by setting over 1500 tiny"
X Link 2025-12-04T06:39Z 581.3K followers, 5917 engagements
"PlayStation 2s on Black Friday the year 2000 . November 2000 and the PS2 was the most sought-after piece of consumer electronics on the planet. It was more than a game console. It doubled as a DVD player at a time when standalone DVD units were still expensive and it arrived with the promise of next-generation graphics that felt like a leap into the future. Demand wildly outpaced supply. Retailers received tiny allocations. Lines wrapped around buildings before dawn. Some stores opened their doors to instant stampedes like the one shown here with crowds surging toward the electronics section"
X Link 2025-12-04T06:49Z 581.6K followers, 5926 engagements
"The first Thanksgiving celebration by English New World settlers in America occurred at Berkeley Hundred in Virginia on December X 1619 AD two years earlier than the far more famous Pilgrim celebration in Massachusetts. On September XX 1619 the Good Ship Margaret set sail from Bristol England bearing XX settlers bound for a new colony to be established on the James River in Virginia and called Berkeley Hundred. After a two-and-a-half-month journey across the Atlantic the settlers all bound to a term of indenture of X to X years to pay for the passage reached Virginia. On December X 1619 (four"
X Link 2025-12-04T11:20Z 581.2K followers, 6460 engagements
"1963 Jeffries Mantaray Custom . The 1963 Mantaray represents the perfect fusion of Dean Jeffries' dual passions: custom cars and racing. This showstopper began with Jeffries cobbling together the best parts from two Maserati Formula X chassis that he'd acquired from his father-in-law. The true marvel is the body - XX individual pieces of sheet aluminum each hand-pounded into shape and seamlessly welded together. The craftsmanship is so extraordinary that it appears to be formed from a single sheet with no visible seams. The futuristic bubbletop was custom-made using an ingenious technique"
X Link 2025-12-05T05:56Z 581.4K followers, 4927 engagements
"Motorcycles played a significant role in WWII with the badges of BSA BMW Harley-Davidson NSU Triumph Zundapp and others having seen action during those terrible years. But there was perhaps no motorcycle of war that was more quirky unique and ultimately ill-suited to the job than the tiny and adorably cute machine you see here. It was called the Welbike and it was born with the intention of being para dropped into the battlefield to enable faster on-ground movement for the soldiers. The idea was to design a motorcycle that could fit in the standardised CLE (Container Light Equipment)"
X Link 2025-12-05T06:11Z 581.3K followers, 5521 engagements
"The story of tea and tea-drinking begins in China some 5000 years ago. According to Chinese legend the mythical Emperor Shen Nung (r. 2727-2698 BC) discovered the health giving properties of tea while tasting plants to test their medicinal powers. Tea he found gives vigour to the body contentment to the mind and determination to the purpose properties that are today understood to derive from its high levels of antioxidants and caffeine. Emperor was so pleased with his discovery that he encouraged new plantations of tea in his land and urged his people to enjoy its refreshing and revitalising"
X Link 2025-12-05T06:19Z 581.2K followers, 6819 engagements
"Roman boat was found during the building of County Hall in London . In 1910 during construction of County Hall on the south bank of the Thames workers discovered the wreck of an ancient ship embedded in the silt. Constructed from English oak in the third century in a Roman style the ship dated back to the era when London was known as the Roman colony of Londinium. At the time a popular romantic theory suggested that the vessel might have been a warship sunk during the battle between Allectus and Constantius in A.D. XXX although it could also have been a ferryboat. The ship was carefully"
X Link 2025-12-05T10:21Z 581.4K followers, 16.5K engagements
"Restaurant of Grotta Palazzese; a magical and enchanted place a restaurant with a terrace is set in a vaulted limestone cave in Polignano a Mare in Puglia Italy The Grotta Palazzese Restaurant takes its name from the homonymous cave and from the place that was once also called "Grotta di Palazzo". It is an exclusive and atmospheric place used for parties and banquets since 1700s CE because of its exclusive atmosphere and beautiful views its location which opens out into the wide ocean as evidenced by a watercolor of 1783 by Jean Louis Desprez. However it was not until the 20th Century that it"
X Link 2025-12-05T10:32Z 581.4K followers, 6554 engagements
"Ivan Babcock of the US Army's 165th Signal Photo Company poses with Crown (Reichskrone) of the Holy Roman Empire in a cave in Siegan Germany X April 1945. (It's an identical copy of the Crown was made in 1915 by order of Wilhelm II for display in Aachen. The real one spent war in a bomb-proof bunker under Nuremberg imperial castle). The cave was used by the Germans as a storage room for valuable works of art the cave was captured by troops of 1st US Army. The Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Empire (Reichskrone) was the hoop crown (Bgelkrone) of the Holy Roman Emperor from late 10th Century"
X Link 2025-12-06T11:01Z 581.3K followers, 15.1K engagements
"The Cave of Theopetra just 5km away from Meteora ranks among the most important archeological prehistoric sites of Greece. Over the past decades it has revealed many prehistoric findings from many different periods of our prehistory. Stone tools burials animal remains the oldest known man-made structure are only a few of them. This unique cave with its great location its superb access to fresh clean water and its vantage point served as a magnet for early inhabitants who could recognize from miles away from such key advantages. Early prehistoric settlers used it continuously for more than"
X Link 2024-09-21T13:55Z 581.6K followers, 17.8K engagements
"In 6th Century BC Etruscans left frescoes in Tarquinia Lazio depicting men engaging in anal sex and the Ancient Greeks had imported their same-sex relationsa form of civil education for young mento their colonies in south Italy. There are several Etruscan artifacts depictinghomoerotic scenes such as naked athletes excercising symposiums and even dances with satyrs and maenads. Theres no shortage of classical images such as Hercules Apollo Hermes and other mythical characters linked to LGBTQ+ culture. One of earliest examples of Etruscan art on homosexuality found in 1892 inNecropolis of"
X Link 2025-09-20T18:49Z 581.6K followers, 168.1K engagements
"An intact ceremonial chariot unearthed at the Pompeii archaeological site is being hailed as the first artifact of its kind ever found in Italy It is an extraordinary discovery for the advancement of our knowledge of the ancient world" Massimo Osanna outgoing director of the site. The ancient city was destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in XX AD and has been the site of ongoing archaeological study since 1700s. The chariot was meticulously uncovered since its discovery on Jan. X 2021 inside the portico of a stable outside the walls of the main settlement. The remains of three animals"
X Link 2025-11-03T19:22Z 581.6K followers, 240.8K engagements
"An example of erotic depiction that occasionally could be found among funeral items in an Egyptian tomb. Ancient Egyptians had a rich and complex approach to love and sex. Sexuality was seen as a natural and essential part of human life and it was celebrated in their art literature and religion. Ancient Egyptians had a very liberal attitude towards sexuality which was considered a natural and essential part of human life. They believed that sexual pleasure was a gift from the gods and that it had both physical and spiritual benefits. Egyptians celebrated sexuality in their art literature and"
X Link 2025-11-09T18:06Z 581.6K followers, 16.7M engagements
"Prostitution often regarded as the world's oldest profession had its place in ancient civilizations including that of Ancient Egypt. However understanding prostitution in Ancient Egypt requires an examination of its societal religious and legal aspects which often diverge significantly from modern perceptions of sex work. In Ancient Egypt sex was not inherently taboo or associated with guilt as it would be in many later Western societies. Egyptians viewed sexual expression as a natural part of life which was integrated into their mythology religion and daily activities. Prostitution existed"
X Link 2025-11-09T18:07Z 581.6K followers, 1.7M engagements
"In 1969 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers temporarily stopped the flow of water over the Niagara Falls for several months to study long-term erosion and the buildup of fallen rock at the base. This how it looked like. In the summer of 1969 Niagara Falls briefly revealed a sight unseen since the last Ice Age. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers undertook a major effort to halt the flow over the American Falls the smaller of the two main cataracts. Engineers constructed a massive cofferdam upstream using 1200 feet of steel and nearly 30000 tons of rock. On June XX the water was diverted into the"
X Link 2025-11-27T08:18Z 581.6K followers, 74.8K engagements
"The piercing gaze of ancient Greek sculptures is a hallmark of their artistry embodying the ideals of beauty power and contemplation. Many famous sculptures from ancient Greece feature figures with a direct unflinching gaze that seems to look beyond the viewer evoking a sense of timelessness and intensity. This unique characteristic gives these works a lifelike and almost divine presence reflecting the Greeks' pursuit of areteexcellence in all things. Here are some notable examples of Greek sculptures known for their striking straight-on expressions: Kritios Boy (480 BC): This early Classical"
X Link 2025-12-10T03:48Z 581.6K followers, 5095 engagements
"Ancient Greek gold earrings were a remarkable display of the craftsmanship and artistic skill of the time often intricate in design and highly valued by their wearers. These earrings ranged from simple hoops to elaborate ornate designs that incorporated gemstones intricate patterns and symbolic motifs. Among most common decorative elements were the meander patterns which were believed to represent the eternal flow of life or infinity. The laurel wreath motif was another popular design symbolizing victory and honor particularly among athletes and military leaders. These earrings were not just"
X Link 2025-12-10T03:52Z 581.6K followers, 4241 engagements
"The Greek bronze winged helmet of the Phrygian-Chalcidian type dating to the late Classical period of 4th Century BC is a stunning example of ancient Greek military craftsmanship and artistry. This helmet designed for protection in battle is characterized by its distinctive winged crest which was likely intended to evoke the strength and speed of warriors enhancing both the wearers appearance and functionality in combat. The helmet's cheek pieces are adorned with intricate depictions of the Greek goddesses Nike (the goddess of victory) and Artemis (the goddess of the hunt and protector of"
X Link 2025-12-10T03:55Z 581.6K followers, 4197 engagements
"The Fisk coffin often called the Fisk Metallic Burial Case emerged in the mid nineteenth century during a time when Americans were becoming increasingly fascinated and uneasy with the subject of death. Invented by Almond Dunbar Fisk in the eighteen forties the coffin was made entirely from cast metal and built with an airtight seal. This design was meant to slow decomposition by preventing outside air moisture and insects from entering the coffin. Families who feared that the remains of their loved ones might decay quickly found comfort in the idea of a container that promised long term"
X Link 2025-11-17T06:52Z 581.6K followers, 114.9K engagements
"When thinking of ancient Greek and Roman sex and sexuality the modern-day mind is immediately drawn to popular modern-day depictions of Greek and Roman sexual-life in films and television such as Troy Alexander and Spartacus-Of Blood and Sand. In these renditions men and women are presented as itching to remove their tunics in an attempt to draw in a sexually frustrated modern-day teenage audience. This impression gives one the sense that living in the Ancient World was a lot like being in a soft-porn film but with lower sanitation. It is true to say that the Greek world was filled with sex;"
X Link 2025-11-22T16:22Z 581.6K followers, 82.8K engagements
"The Greek influence on Rome is undeniable. Even the Romans acknowledged that their culture borrowed heavily from the Greeks and became more sophisticated as a result. In reference to Rome's conquest of Greece in 2nd Century BC the Roman poet Horace wrote that '"Captive Greece took captive her savage conqueror and brought the arts to rustic Latium." Perhaps the most famous Roman Julius Caesar saw Greece as an important cultural and political model for Rome. Caesar used the Greek general Alexander the Great as an inspiration for how he would lead Rome's army and government. When studying how"
X Link 2025-11-25T06:39Z 581.6K followers, 19.4K engagements
""Cannabis was an integral part of the Scythian cult of the dead wherein homage was paid to the memory of their departed leaders. After the death and burial of their king the Scythians would purify themselves by setting up small tepee-like structures which they would enter to inhale the fumes of hemp seeds (and the resinous flower calyxes surrounding the seeds) thrown onto red-hot stones. In a famous passage written in about XXX BC Herodotus describes these funeral rites as follows : .when therefore the Scythians have taken some seed of this hemp they creep under the cloths and put the seeds"
X Link 2025-11-28T13:11Z 581.6K followers, 297K engagements
"A XX foot tall stone statue from the 6th Century AD that was uncovered ny a potato farmer in Kyrgyzstan in 2022. The statue uncovered in Kyrgyzstan belongs to a class of ancient monuments known as balbals or stone figures carved across Central Asia for more than a thousand years. These figures typically dating from the early Turkic khaganates of the sixth through ninth centuries were erected on the open steppe as memorials to warriors clan leaders or ancestors. Many hold cups daggers or other symbolic objects that represented hospitality authority or status. The discovery happened in 2022"
X Link 2025-11-29T04:20Z 581.6K followers, 57.7K engagements
"Girl in Pool uranium glass pin tray by Heinrich Hoffman Czechoslovakia 1928. This pin tray dated to 1928 and attributed to the Czech master glassmaker Heinrich Hoffmann is a superb example of uranium glass (Vaseline glass) a popular form of decorative glassware during late 19th and early 20th Centuries. Hoffmann whose factory in Czechoslovakia was known for its high-quality Art Deco and Art Nouveau pressed and cut glass intentionally incorporated small amounts of uranium oxide (typically less than X% by weight) into the silica mixture during the glassmaking process. This uranium compound acts"
X Link 2025-11-29T19:33Z 581.6K followers, 100.1K engagements
"Chiang Wei kuo son of Chinese president Chiang Kai shek in his Wehrmacht uniform during his service in the German military. Participated in the German annexation of Austria and the Sudetenland as a lieutenant. 1939. The man on the left is Chiang Wei kuo the adopted son of Chinese Nationalist leader Chiang Kai shek. His presence in a German Wehrmacht uniform is a real piece of forgotten pre-World War II history. In the 1930s China and Germany maintained close military ties. German advisers helped modernize the Chinese army and several Chinese officers were sent to Germany for elite training."
X Link 2025-11-30T05:17Z 581.6K followers, 228K engagements
"Princess Delphine of Belgium is one of the most unusual and compelling figures in modern European royalty. Born Delphine Bol in 1968 she lived most of her life outside the royal sphere. Her mother Baroness Sybille de Selys Longchamps maintained for decades that Delphine was the daughter of King Albert II the former monarch of Belgium. For years this claim was dismissed publicly and Delphine grew up as a private citizen who later became known for her contemporary art. Everything changed in the early 2000s when Delphine began a long legal battle to establish her parentage. The case became a"
X Link 2025-11-30T05:18Z 581.6K followers, 506.5K engagements
"The Plate with Wife Beating Husband is a striking example of late medieval metalwork from the Netherlands dating to around 1480. It was likely made in the major production centers of Dinant or Malines (Mechelen). This piece of dinanderiethe term used for copper alloy objects from this regionis more than just a functional object; it is a piece of domestic satire illustrating a popular comedic theme of the time known as "the world turned upside down." The plate is a large deep basin or charger made of wrought copper alloy a highly prized luxury item. Its intricate decoration created through"
X Link 2025-12-02T19:36Z 581.6K followers, 57.4K engagements
"Ancient Rome had significant trade links with India particularly during the Roman Empire under the rule of Augustus and onwards. Silk Road and Indian Ocean trade routes facilitated the exchange of goods to Rome from India including textiles spices gems and other luxury items. You can find evidence of this trade between Roman Empire and India based on the archaeological finds of Roman coins. Oxford University'sCoin Hoards of Roman Empirecollects and maps information about found hoards of Roman coinage in use in Roman Empire between XX BC - XXX AD. The distribution of found Roman coin hoards"
X Link 2025-12-04T11:21Z 581.6K followers, 19.7K engagements
"Angkor Thom South GateAngkor (near Siem Reap) - Cambodia Angkor Thom (Great City) is quadrangle of defensive walls totaling 12km that once protected Khmer capital of the same name. Built in late 12th and early 13th Centuries CE by King Jayavarman VII walls are divided by two axes running north-south and east-west. A gateway lies at the end of each axis four in total facing the four cardinal directions. An additional gate called the 'Gate of Victory' pierces the east wall just north of the 'Gate of the Dead' the east gate along the central axis. Significance of additional gate is that it"
X Link 2025-12-05T06:12Z 581.6K followers, 12.8K engagements
"Almost 2000 years in age the Roman aqueduct located in Zaghouan Tunisia an example of ancient engineering. Spanning 132km this aqueduct supplied water to Carthage a city that was once Romes greatest rival. The Roman aqueduct of Zaghouan located in modern-day Tunisia is one of the most remarkable feats of Roman engineering in North Africa. Built during the reign of Emperor Hadrian in 2nd Century AD it was constructed to supply fresh water from the springs at Zaghouan to the city of Carthage which had grown into one of the most important urban centers of the Roman Empire. Stretching an"
X Link 2025-12-06T05:09Z 581.6K followers, 68.7K engagements
"Donald Trump XX years old in Moscow at the invitation of Soviet Ambassador to the U.S. Yuri Dubinin (July 1987) . Trump visited Moscow at the personal invitation of Soviet Ambassador Yuri Dubinin. At the time Trump was a 41-year-old real estate developer whose name had become synonymous with luxury and ambition in 1980s New York. The visit was part of an exploratory trip to discuss the potential construction of a Trump-branded hotel in the Soviet capital. Soviet officials eager to showcase openness during the era of Mikhail Gorbachevs perestroika reforms rolled out a warm reception for Trump"
X Link 2025-12-06T05:25Z 581.6K followers, 28.6K engagements
"This historical photo titledUntitled 32-9 was taken by Bill Yates in 1973. It captures three young women at the Sweetheart Roller Skating Rink in rural southern Hillsborough County Florida The carefree energy of early 1970s youth culture. Their bell-bottoms crop tops and confident stances reflect a generation embracing self-expression independence and social change. By early 1970s Florida had become a hub for roller-rink nightlife a place where music movement and fashion collided. The women in this photo represent the growing liberation of style less about formal rules more about attitude. It"
X Link 2025-12-06T05:31Z 581.6K followers, 180.4K engagements
"The Indian Removal Act & Trail of Tears : When President Andrew Jackson took office in 1829 he pursued a policy of removing Native Americans from their ancestral lands. This was done to make room for white settlers and speculators who made large profits from the purchase and sale of land. The Indian Removal Act of 1830 AD passed Congress by a narrow margin.The frontiersman and folk hero Davy Crocket represented Tennessee in the House of Representatives at the time and voted against the bill. He later wrote "I believed it was a wicked unjust measure. I voted against this Indian bill and my"
X Link 2025-12-06T19:50Z 581.6K followers, 15.1K engagements
"In 1889 eleven Selknam natives including an eight-year-old child were taken from their homeland and sent to Europe to be displayed in Human Zoos. Stripped of agency they were forced to perform photographed measured and exhibited for public curiosity treated as spectacles rather than human beings. The journey itself was brutal and many perished from illness exhaustion or malnutrition. The Selknam were a remarkable peopletall strong and resilientwhose lives revolved around hunting gathering and elaborate cultural rituals like the Hain initiation where boys and men transformed into spirits"
X Link 2025-12-07T15:37Z 581.6K followers, 538.4K engagements
"The Great Sphinx of Giza is a monolithic structure and one of the ancient worlds most iconic monuments alongside the Pyramids of Giza. However unlike the pyramids which were built using millions of 2-ton limestone blocksthe construction of the sphinx may have had a little help from mother nature. While the recognizable form of the sphinx and especially its face is believed to have been modeled on Pharaoh Khafre (r. 25582532 BC) shortly after the construction of that pharaohs pyramid the structure may not be completely manmade. Indeed a new study published in Physical Review Fluids suggests"
X Link 2025-12-07T16:17Z 581.6K followers, 9075 engagements
"The British Army in Burma 1945 An infantryman shaving in his slit trench April XX 1945. In the humid jungles of Burma British and Commonwealth troops fought a long and exhausting struggle against the Japanese Army. Conditions were brutal. Heat monsoon rains leeches malaria and constant shortages of food and supplies made daily life as challenging as combat itself. Here an infantryman takes a moment to shave in his slit trench using a small mirror propped against a branch and a tin of water heated over a field stove. Grooming was not a matter of vanity. Soldiers were encouraged to shave"
X Link 2025-12-08T04:41Z 581.6K followers, 10.4K engagements
"Demi Moore at Tower Records in 1977. (Los Angeles). Shes holding a Jean Luc Ponty LP titled Imaginary Voyage. Tower was more than a record shop. It was a gathering place for young people artists musicians and anyone chasing the feeling of discovering new music before the rest of the world caught on. Its aisles were famously chaotic stacked high with vinyl handwritten signs and an energy that felt equal parts bookstore club and hangout spot. The LP mentioned in the caption Imaginary Voyage by Jean-Luc Ponty was a landmark jazz fusion album of the era. Pontys electric violin style made him one"
X Link 2025-12-08T04:46Z 581.6K followers, 12K engagements
"Nazi film director Leni Riefenstahl accidentally witnessing German soldiers shooting Jewish civilians in the Polish town of Koskie. (12 September 1939) . Leni Riefenstahl was one of the most controversial figures in film history. Celebrated for her cinematic innovation and condemned for her association with Adolf H*tler she directed Triumph of the Will a 1935 propaganda film that portrayed the Nazi Partys 1934 rally in Nuremberg with grand spectacle and chilling precision. Her work helped shape the visual language of 20th-century propaganda. In 1945 as Third Reich collapsed Riefenstahl was"
X Link 2025-12-08T14:33Z 581.6K followers, 36.9K engagements
"The histories of nations and civilizations are contained in the art architecture and artefacts of their people however colonial interventions have resulted in so many of these pieces of history being removed and moved far away from their places of origin. Sri Lanka is no stranger to this; many of the islands ancient treasures have been carried off across the seas to Britain or to the homelands of other colonisers. One such artefact is a gold-plated statue of the goddess Tara who is revered in both Buddhist and Hindu beliefs. The British Museum in London is the current home of this statue one"
X Link 2025-12-09T03:48Z 581.6K followers, 5497 engagements
"So instead the statue of the goddess was placed in a secret storeroom in the Museum called the Secretum for around thirty years or so along with other treasures from across the world deemed inappropriate for the Victorian public. Only highly esteemed scholars with special permits were allowed into the Secretum to study the statue of Tara and the other treasures acquired not necessarily with the consent of the native people from foreign lands. It was only in 1960 more than a century after it was taken away from the land of the people that worshipped her that the statue of Tara was finally"
X Link 2025-12-09T03:48Z 581.6K followers, 2606 engagements
"Sigiriya (Lion's rock) an ancient rock fortress and palace built by King Kashyapa (r. 473-495 CE) which is standing majestically 660ft straight up. It is located in northern Matale district near Dambulla Sri Lanka . Today Sigiriya rock fortress is one of most famous Archeological Treasure and UNESCO named Sigiriya rock as a World Heritage in 1982 under name Ancient City of Sigiriya Sri Lanka. Historical research carried out at site has brought to light evidence to show that origins of Sigiriya date back to pre-historic times. Situated at base of Sigiriya rock of its eastern side a monadnock"
X Link 2025-12-09T03:54Z 581.6K followers, 5577 engagements
"These are the real-life outfits doctors would wear to treat plague patients in the 1600s. The eerie beaked masks you see here belonged to plague doctors of the 1600s who worked in Europe during outbreaks of the bubonic plague. Their appearance has become iconic but the design was rooted in the medical theories of the time. The long beak was stuffed with herbs flowers and spices things like lavender cloves or mint which doctors believed could filter out the miasma or bad air thought to spread disease. The rest of the outfit was just as deliberate. A heavy wax-coated overcoat gloves boots and a"
X Link 2025-12-09T04:10Z 581.6K followers, 7309 engagements
"Saint Rochs Worm : In 2017 Italian researchers inspected a painting of Saint Roch. The 14th Century Frenchman was said to have cured people of the plague and then contracted it himself. He is often portrayed with a bubo a swelling on the upper leg of plague victims. The medieval painting was different. Saint Rochs leg shows a wound dripping with a long white goo. In the past the strange filament was thought to be pus but the recent study authors are convinced that it was a worm. The unknown painter did not use his imagination either. This is possibly earliest representation of a graphic"
X Link 2025-12-09T10:15Z 581.6K followers, 108.3K engagements