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This diminutive ivory figurine, measuring just 8.8 cm in height, ranks among the oldest known freestanding sculptures of an Egyptian pharaoh. It depicts an unnamed monarch, likely from the First Dynasty, adorned with the tall white crown of Upper Egypt and enveloped in
November 4, 2025 at 8:10 PM
This diminutive ivory figurine, measuring just 8.8 cm in height, ranks among the oldest known freestanding sculptures of an Egyptian pharaoh. It depicts an unnamed monarch, likely from the First Dynasty, adorned with the tall white crown of Upper Egypt and enveloped in
The monumental Palette of King Narmer (front and back shown here), measuring 64x42 cm and carved from black schist stone, depicts the king with the crown of Upper Egypt subduing a man who represents the Nile Delta. On the reverse the same Narmer, wearing the crown of Lower Egypt
November 4, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The monumental Palette of King Narmer (front and back shown here), measuring 64x42 cm and carved from black schist stone, depicts the king with the crown of Upper Egypt subduing a man who represents the Nile Delta. On the reverse the same Narmer, wearing the crown of Lower Egypt
The merging of Upper and Lower Egypt is represented by the sedge and papyrus plants bound together around a depiction of a windpipe and lung (since the ancient Egyptian term for this anatomical feature resembles the verb meaning “to unite”). Atop this emblem sits a cartouche
November 4, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The merging of Upper and Lower Egypt is represented by the sedge and papyrus plants bound together around a depiction of a windpipe and lung (since the ancient Egyptian term for this anatomical feature resembles the verb meaning “to unite”). Atop this emblem sits a cartouche
Prior to the construction of the Aswan dams, the extent of the Nile River's annual flooding played a critical role in irrigating farmland, directly influencing the amount of arable land that could be cultivated
November 4, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Prior to the construction of the Aswan dams, the extent of the Nile River's annual flooding played a critical role in irrigating farmland, directly influencing the amount of arable land that could be cultivated
These two painted limestone figures, each 120 cm tall, depict a married couple in conventional ancient Egyptian style. The man's skin tone is rendered darker than the woman's, reflecting his outdoor labor, whereas she, belonging to the elite, remains shielded indoors.
November 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM
These two painted limestone figures, each 120 cm tall, depict a married couple in conventional ancient Egyptian style. The man's skin tone is rendered darker than the woman's, reflecting his outdoor labor, whereas she, belonging to the elite, remains shielded indoors.
The concept of eugenics in Britain, inspired by Francis Galton and linked to Charles Darwin’s ideas, gained traction by the late 19th and early 20th centuries, fueled by middle- and upper-class anxieties about Britain’s declining global and domestic standing. Economic challenges
July 3, 2025 at 8:31 AM
The concept of eugenics in Britain, inspired by Francis Galton and linked to Charles Darwin’s ideas, gained traction by the late 19th and early 20th centuries, fueled by middle- and upper-class anxieties about Britain’s declining global and domestic standing. Economic challenges
Eugenics and feminism had a complex relationship, often intersecting over fertility control. While first-wave feminism emphasized voluntary motherhood, many feminists were initially ambivalent about contraception due to concerns about respectability and women’s power within
June 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Eugenics and feminism had a complex relationship, often intersecting over fertility control. While first-wave feminism emphasized voluntary motherhood, many feminists were initially ambivalent about contraception due to concerns about respectability and women’s power within
The eugenics movement emerged in the late 19th century and peaked in the 1920s, driven by a desire to shape human reproduction through theories of heredity. Alexander Carr-Saunders, in his 1935 Galton Lecture, foresaw the historical complexity of eugenics, a field that sought to
June 26, 2025 at 1:23 AM
The eugenics movement emerged in the late 19th century and peaked in the 1920s, driven by a desire to shape human reproduction through theories of heredity. Alexander Carr-Saunders, in his 1935 Galton Lecture, foresaw the historical complexity of eugenics, a field that sought to
From the end of Reconstruction to the eve of World War I, Louisiana, including its Isleño (Canary Islander) communities, experienced slow change marked by economic hardship and social stagnation. The lower classes, particularly rural populations, faced severe poverty, exacerbated
June 24, 2025 at 2:25 AM
From the end of Reconstruction to the eve of World War I, Louisiana, including its Isleño (Canary Islander) communities, experienced slow change marked by economic hardship and social stagnation. The lower classes, particularly rural populations, faced severe poverty, exacerbated
Families arrived in January 1779, followed by others, totaling over 400 settlers by mid-year. They endured arduous transatlantic voyages, often lasting months, before arriving in New Orleans. From there, they were settled in four main areas: St. Bernard Parish (San Bernardo
June 22, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Families arrived in January 1779, followed by others, totaling over 400 settlers by mid-year. They endured arduous transatlantic voyages, often lasting months, before arriving in New Orleans. From there, they were settled in four main areas: St. Bernard Parish (San Bernardo
The "cleansing" of populations became the overarching objective, superseding all other political considerations. The term "tihur" (cleansing) was used in internal meetings and became a standard order passed down to units on the ground, meaning the expulsion of entire populations.
June 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
The "cleansing" of populations became the overarching objective, superseding all other political considerations. The term "tihur" (cleansing) was used in internal meetings and became a standard order passed down to units on the ground, meaning the expulsion of entire populations.
Ethnic cleansing is defined as a deliberate policy by a group to systematically remove another group from a territory based on religious, ethnic, or national origin, often involving violence, military operations, and human rights violations.
June 17, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Ethnic cleansing is defined as a deliberate policy by a group to systematically remove another group from a territory based on religious, ethnic, or national origin, often involving violence, military operations, and human rights violations.
🧵In 1605-06, John Popham lobbied for American colonization, emphasizing England's desperate need to export its criminals rather than just the promise of riches. This led to the chartering of the Virginia Company with two divisions: the London Company
June 12, 2025 at 8:46 PM
🧵In 1605-06, John Popham lobbied for American colonization, emphasizing England's desperate need to export its criminals rather than just the promise of riches. This led to the chartering of the Virginia Company with two divisions: the London Company
🧵The support for the Bolsheviks by these powerful international financiers and government figures was not ideological, but rather a pragmatic pursuit of post-war economic control. They viewed German industrial and banking influence as the primary enemy and were willing to back
June 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
🧵The support for the Bolsheviks by these powerful international financiers and government figures was not ideological, but rather a pragmatic pursuit of post-war economic control. They viewed German industrial and banking influence as the primary enemy and were willing to back
Yugoslavia, a once economically successful socialist federation with a high quality of life and social programs, was targeted by the US and its allies to be transformed into a cluster of weak, right-wing, free-market principalities, with its natural resources accessible to
May 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Yugoslavia, a once economically successful socialist federation with a high quality of life and social programs, was targeted by the US and its allies to be transformed into a cluster of weak, right-wing, free-market principalities, with its natural resources accessible to
May 17, 2025 at 12:32 AM
🧵The Frankish presence in northeastern Gaul was established by the mid-4th century during the time of Magnentius and persisted thereafter. While other Frankish groups remained east of the Rhine, the scarcity of evidence makes it difficult
May 16, 2025 at 10:36 PM
🧵The Frankish presence in northeastern Gaul was established by the mid-4th century during the time of Magnentius and persisted thereafter. While other Frankish groups remained east of the Rhine, the scarcity of evidence makes it difficult
May 13, 2025 at 8:34 PM
🧵Following the collapse of the Roman Rhine frontier in 406, the Burgundians crossed the river and established a kingdom near Mainz. They supported the short-lived Gallic emperors Iovinus and Sebastianus from 411 to 413
May 13, 2025 at 8:10 PM
🧵Following the collapse of the Roman Rhine frontier in 406, the Burgundians crossed the river and established a kingdom near Mainz. They supported the short-lived Gallic emperors Iovinus and Sebastianus from 411 to 413
Roman Empire Successors: Visigothic Kingdom
In 418, a significant treaty between the Roman patrician Constantius and the Visigothic king Wallia formalized the Visigothic presence in Gaul
In 418, a significant treaty between the Roman patrician Constantius and the Visigothic king Wallia formalized the Visigothic presence in Gaul
March 14, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Roman Empire Successors: Visigothic Kingdom
In 418, a significant treaty between the Roman patrician Constantius and the Visigothic king Wallia formalized the Visigothic presence in Gaul
In 418, a significant treaty between the Roman patrician Constantius and the Visigothic king Wallia formalized the Visigothic presence in Gaul
Part III. Pompeii: A History
Modern reconstructions of the AD 79 eruption of Vesuvius, based on stratigraphy and corroborated by Pliny's account, suggest the event began around midday with a minor steam explosion
Modern reconstructions of the AD 79 eruption of Vesuvius, based on stratigraphy and corroborated by Pliny's account, suggest the event began around midday with a minor steam explosion
March 6, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Part III. Pompeii: A History
Modern reconstructions of the AD 79 eruption of Vesuvius, based on stratigraphy and corroborated by Pliny's account, suggest the event began around midday with a minor steam explosion
Modern reconstructions of the AD 79 eruption of Vesuvius, based on stratigraphy and corroborated by Pliny's account, suggest the event began around midday with a minor steam explosion
In AD 79, Mount Vesuvius erupted with immense and devastating power, an event exceptionally documented, marking it as the earliest surviving eyewitness account of a large-scale natural disaster
March 5, 2025 at 1:27 AM
In AD 79, Mount Vesuvius erupted with immense and devastating power, an event exceptionally documented, marking it as the earliest surviving eyewitness account of a large-scale natural disaster
In 1768, during excavations at the Herculaneum theatre, a statue of Marcus Nonius Balbus was discovered. The statue's head had left an imprint in the volcanic fill, which had solidified like concrete after the eruption.
March 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
In 1768, during excavations at the Herculaneum theatre, a statue of Marcus Nonius Balbus was discovered. The statue's head had left an imprint in the volcanic fill, which had solidified like concrete after the eruption.
A downtrodden communist carried a portrait of Joseph Stalin on a march to Red Square in May 1993
February 20, 2025 at 2:58 PM
A downtrodden communist carried a portrait of Joseph Stalin on a march to Red Square in May 1993
Philip, originally from Trachonitis in southern Syria, gained the troops' approval by early March 244 and immediately prioritized peace negotiations with the Persian King Shapur.
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February 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Philip, originally from Trachonitis in southern Syria, gained the troops' approval by early March 244 and immediately prioritized peace negotiations with the Persian King Shapur.
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#RomanEmpire #History
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