History with Travis
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I am a student of history. From ancient history to modern American history. Currently studying Ancient Greek history. I also love baseball, its history, and the Bible. I also have CMT, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
#OnThisDay, July 11th, 1767, in #AmericanHistory: One of the greatest diplomats in #USHistory, John Quincy Adams, was born in Braintree (now #Quincy), #Massachusetts. He was also 6th #president of the #UnitedStates and considered one of the most intelligent presidents in #UnitedStatesHistory.
July 11, 2025 at 10:47 PM
#OnThisDay, July 11th, 1767, in #AmericanHistory: One of the greatest diplomats in #USHistory, John Quincy Adams, was born in Braintree (now #Quincy), #Massachusetts. He was also 6th #president of the #UnitedStates and considered one of the most intelligent presidents in #UnitedStatesHistory.
#OnThisDay in #MLB #History: 1914- #BabeRuth makes his #MajorLeague debut for the #Boston #RedSox. #Baseball #OTD
July 11, 2025 at 10:35 PM
#OnThisDay in #MLB #History: 1914- #BabeRuth makes his #MajorLeague debut for the #Boston #RedSox. #Baseball #OTD
#OnThisDate, July 11th, in #AmericanHistory: 1804- #Burr-HamiltonDuel. Vice-President Aaron Burr fatally wounds former Secretary of State Alexander Hamilton in Weehawken, #NewJersey. #History #USHistory
July 11, 2025 at 10:33 PM
#OnThisDate, July 11th, in #AmericanHistory: 1804- #Burr-HamiltonDuel. Vice-President Aaron Burr fatally wounds former Secretary of State Alexander Hamilton in Weehawken, #NewJersey. #History #USHistory
What are some of the best history books that have been published in the past few years. Feel free to name a book that you wrote. #skystorians #books #history
December 19, 2024 at 4:14 AM
What are some of the best history books that have been published in the past few years. Feel free to name a book that you wrote. #skystorians #books #history
I just got approval to repaint the Stinesville Limestone Industry Historical Marker in Stinesville, Indiana. I will get started after the holidays when it is a little warmer and have the appropriate paint. #HistoricalMarker #Indiana #LocalHistory www.gofundme.com/f/support-st...
December 6, 2024 at 5:43 PM
I just got approval to repaint the Stinesville Limestone Industry Historical Marker in Stinesville, Indiana. I will get started after the holidays when it is a little warmer and have the appropriate paint. #HistoricalMarker #Indiana #LocalHistory www.gofundme.com/f/support-st...
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For #AncientSiteSunday the #Hellenistic theatre at Pergamon, #Türkiye, built in the 3rd century BC, alterations were made in the #Roman period. It's one of the steepest known ancient theatres. The capacity was about 10,000 spectators.
Photo: C. Bredfeldt
🏺 AncientBluesky #archaeology
Photo: C. Bredfeldt
🏺 AncientBluesky #archaeology
December 1, 2024 at 7:57 AM
For #AncientSiteSunday the #Hellenistic theatre at Pergamon, #Türkiye, built in the 3rd century BC, alterations were made in the #Roman period. It's one of the steepest known ancient theatres. The capacity was about 10,000 spectators.
Photo: C. Bredfeldt
🏺 AncientBluesky #archaeology
Photo: C. Bredfeldt
🏺 AncientBluesky #archaeology
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#TombTuesday 👀
In 1843 whilst digging a pit for his new business premises, a #German wagoner found a large slab.The subterranean #burial chamber (hypogaeum) dates back to the 2nd century. It is a stone-modeled version of a triclinium, a #Roman dining room. #Archaeology
#Köln #History #Germany
In 1843 whilst digging a pit for his new business premises, a #German wagoner found a large slab.The subterranean #burial chamber (hypogaeum) dates back to the 2nd century. It is a stone-modeled version of a triclinium, a #Roman dining room. #Archaeology
#Köln #History #Germany
December 3, 2024 at 12:08 AM
#TombTuesday 👀
In 1843 whilst digging a pit for his new business premises, a #German wagoner found a large slab.The subterranean #burial chamber (hypogaeum) dates back to the 2nd century. It is a stone-modeled version of a triclinium, a #Roman dining room. #Archaeology
#Köln #History #Germany
In 1843 whilst digging a pit for his new business premises, a #German wagoner found a large slab.The subterranean #burial chamber (hypogaeum) dates back to the 2nd century. It is a stone-modeled version of a triclinium, a #Roman dining room. #Archaeology
#Köln #History #Germany
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Huge hoard of Roman coins is uncovered in Worcestershire - and experts predict it could be worth more than £100,000 | Daily Mail Online
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Huge hoard of Roman coins 'worth £100,000' is found in Worcestershire
A total of 1,368 Iron Age and Roman coins dating back to the reign of Emperor Nero were dug up on a building site near Worcester.
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December 2, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Huge hoard of Roman coins is uncovered in Worcestershire - and experts predict it could be worth more than £100,000 | Daily Mail Online
www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/...
www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/...
Started reading The Spartans by Paul Cartledge. Anyone have recommendations for what to read next to build on this? #History #AncientGreece #Sparta
December 2, 2024 at 7:48 PM
Started reading The Spartans by Paul Cartledge. Anyone have recommendations for what to read next to build on this? #History #AncientGreece #Sparta
December 2, 2024 at 7:45 PM
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Ancient Trireme to Be Displayed in New Greek Museum - GreekReporter.com
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Greek news from Greece and the world, get the latest updates on business, economy, Greek travel, recipes, Ancient Greek culture and more.
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November 30, 2024 at 6:38 PM
Ancient Trireme to Be Displayed in New Greek Museum - GreekReporter.com
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Photos of mine from the Eskenazi Museum of #Art on the #Indiana University campus in #Bloomington. Perfume Bottle (Alabastron) with Eros Pulled by Swans and a Deer, #Greek 350-300 BCE. Attributed to the Alabastra Group #AncientArt #AncientGreece #AncientHistory #History
December 1, 2024 at 2:19 AM
Photos of mine from the Eskenazi Museum of #Art on the #Indiana University campus in #Bloomington. Perfume Bottle (Alabastron) with Eros Pulled by Swans and a Deer, #Greek 350-300 BCE. Attributed to the Alabastra Group #AncientArt #AncientGreece #AncientHistory #History
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My article in the Journal of Irish and Scottish Studies! Many thanks to Désha Osborne, Eloise Grey, and Matthew Lee for making this possible!
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The “Practitioner of Physick and Surgery” and the Enslaved “Doctor”: Medicine, Slavery, Race, and Patriarchy in the Eighteenth-Century Jamaica
In 1773, Alexander Johnston, a Scottish ‘Practitioner of Physick and Surgery’ in St. Ann, Jamaica, made a list titled ‘my slaves’. Beside the name ‘Galen’ he wrote ‘a Doctor’. Galen was the only ensla...
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November 30, 2024 at 7:31 PM
My article in the Journal of Irish and Scottish Studies! Many thanks to Désha Osborne, Eloise Grey, and Matthew Lee for making this possible!
jiss.aberdeenunipress.org/article/id/3...
jiss.aberdeenunipress.org/article/id/3...
Question: Which books do you consider essential in the study of ancient history?
November 30, 2024 at 6:22 AM
Question: Which books do you consider essential in the study of ancient history?
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I will be talking about my new book on Zoom on December 11. I think it's open to everyone, not just NACBS members.
Ladies in Waiting with Caroline Dunn | NACBS
Join NACBS to celebrate the publication of Ladies-in-Waiting in Medieval England by Caroline Dunn. Katherine French will join Caroline Dunn in conversation.
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November 29, 2024 at 8:29 PM
I will be talking about my new book on Zoom on December 11. I think it's open to everyone, not just NACBS members.
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Ancient Thrace Comes to the Getty Villa Museum - The Ancient Near East Today
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Ancient Thrace Comes to the Getty Villa Museum - The Ancient Near East Today
The region of Thrace and its people are a place and a culture that many people may never have heard of, but the new exhibition at the Getty argues that Thrace should be on everyone’s radar.
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November 29, 2024 at 5:35 PM
Ancient Thrace Comes to the Getty Villa Museum - The Ancient Near East Today
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My photo taken at the Eskenazi Art Museum on the Indiana University campus in Bloomington, Indiana. Greek Perfume Bottle (Alabastron) with Head of a Woman and Standing Woman 350-250 BCE. #AncientGreece #GreekHistory #Museum
November 29, 2024 at 2:41 PM
My photo taken at the Eskenazi Art Museum on the Indiana University campus in Bloomington, Indiana. Greek Perfume Bottle (Alabastron) with Head of a Woman and Standing Woman 350-250 BCE. #AncientGreece #GreekHistory #Museum
Photos I took at the Eskenazi Museum of Art in Bloomington, Indiana. Greek, 570-550 BC. Black-Figure Storage Jar (Amphora) and Lid with Dionysos and Hunters, Attributed to the Amasis Painter.
November 27, 2024 at 1:46 AM
Photos I took at the Eskenazi Museum of Art in Bloomington, Indiana. Greek, 570-550 BC. Black-Figure Storage Jar (Amphora) and Lid with Dionysos and Hunters, Attributed to the Amasis Painter.
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Herodotus' theory on Armenian origins debunked by first whole-genome study
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November 25, 2024 at 7:26 PM
Herodotus' theory on Armenian origins debunked by first whole-genome study
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Egyptian Shipwreck Proves Ancient Greek Historian #Herodotus Right
#archaeology #Egyptology
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#archaeology #Egyptology
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Egyptian Shipwreck Proves Ancient Greek Historian Herodotus Right - GreekReporter.com
An ancient shipwreck proves the Greek historian Herodotus was correct about the observations he made in relation to Egyptian vessels.
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November 22, 2024 at 10:49 PM
Egyptian Shipwreck Proves Ancient Greek Historian #Herodotus Right
#archaeology #Egyptology
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#archaeology #Egyptology
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Engraver: "So what do you want on your gem?"
Client: "A mouse eating bread"
Engraver: "I mean, I can do anything. Venus? Mars? Something sexy?"
Client: "A. MOUSE. EATING. BREAD."
Amethyst intaglio, ca. Late 1st Century BC. 🏺
Image: MFA Boston (1972.955). Link - collections.mfa.org/objects/2625...
Client: "A mouse eating bread"
Engraver: "I mean, I can do anything. Venus? Mars? Something sexy?"
Client: "A. MOUSE. EATING. BREAD."
Amethyst intaglio, ca. Late 1st Century BC. 🏺
Image: MFA Boston (1972.955). Link - collections.mfa.org/objects/2625...
November 25, 2024 at 1:45 PM
Engraver: "So what do you want on your gem?"
Client: "A mouse eating bread"
Engraver: "I mean, I can do anything. Venus? Mars? Something sexy?"
Client: "A. MOUSE. EATING. BREAD."
Amethyst intaglio, ca. Late 1st Century BC. 🏺
Image: MFA Boston (1972.955). Link - collections.mfa.org/objects/2625...
Client: "A mouse eating bread"
Engraver: "I mean, I can do anything. Venus? Mars? Something sexy?"
Client: "A. MOUSE. EATING. BREAD."
Amethyst intaglio, ca. Late 1st Century BC. 🏺
Image: MFA Boston (1972.955). Link - collections.mfa.org/objects/2625...
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A new historical marker was dedicated at the Old Georgetown Cemetery to honor the sacrifice of United States Colored Troops during the Civil War. Learn more about the marker and the event here: www.lex18.com/news/coverin...
#kyhistory #skystorians #civilwarhistory
#kyhistory #skystorians #civilwarhistory
New historical marker at Old Georgetown Cemetery honoring United States Colored Troops
Saturday, a new historical marker was placed at the Old Georgetown Cemetery. It's the final resting place of 49 Civil War troops and possibly more that could still be discovered.
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November 25, 2024 at 2:41 PM
A new historical marker was dedicated at the Old Georgetown Cemetery to honor the sacrifice of United States Colored Troops during the Civil War. Learn more about the marker and the event here: www.lex18.com/news/coverin...
#kyhistory #skystorians #civilwarhistory
#kyhistory #skystorians #civilwarhistory
My reading for the week is starting with Introducing the Ancient Greeks by Edith Hall, the Book of Haggai, and some selections from The Cambridge Ancient History Volume V. If you have some recommendations to build on these please let me know.
November 25, 2024 at 2:14 AM
My reading for the week is starting with Introducing the Ancient Greeks by Edith Hall, the Book of Haggai, and some selections from The Cambridge Ancient History Volume V. If you have some recommendations to build on these please let me know.