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The world's first vending machine was invented in ancient Egypt: it dispensed holy water. #RandomFact #AncientTech #HistoryFacts #Egypt #Innovation

January 3, 2026 at 10:52 PM

Connor Whiteley

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With London being the setting of some of my #mystery, #romance and sometimes #fantasy #books, let's learn a #funfact about this great city.
#london #history #historymatters #historylovers #historyfacts #historynerd #funfact #funfacts #writer #author #reader #londonhistory #historicallondon

January 2, 2026 at 6:39 PM

History Junky

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The origin story of the Flu.
#interestingfacts #educational #historyfacts #didyouknow

January 2, 2026 at 2:39 PM

Space.com

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#otd in #space: In 2004 the #stardust #spacecraft flew by #comet Wild 2 to collect some comet dust and bring it back to #Earth

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#spacehistory #onthisday #history #science #spacescience #astronomy #historyfacts #sciencefacts #historylovers #nasa

January 2, 2026 at 2:16 PM

Oneiroweaver

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Ever wonder why October isn’t the 8th month? 🤔 Ancient Rome’s calendar started in March, making December actually the 10th month (decem = ten). When January was added later, nobody bothered renaming them! 📅
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History Facts.
The ancient Roman calendar started the year in March.

Today's modern calendar comes with a lot of quirks, not least of which are the names of the last four months.
Although September, October, November, and December seemingly begin with numeral prefixes, the numbers don't match their place in the calendar. October, for example, is not the eighth month of the year, but the 10th. So what's going on here? Well, blame the Romans.

Ancient Rome's original calendar, which according to myth was created by the city's legendary founder Romulus in the eighth century BCE, contained only 10 months. The year lasted 304 days, beginning in March (named for the Roman god Mars) and ending in December, the 10th month (marking the annual harvest). But because this calendar woefully underestimated the true length of a year, it was replaced with a new calendar by the Roman king Numa Pompilius around 713 BCE. The new calendar put the year at 355 days long, divided into 12 months, based on the cycles of the moon. It added the month of January to the start of the year and tacked on February at the end, though the latter eventually moved to its current position between January and March. This change threw the numerically named months (which at that point also included Quintilis and Sextilis) out of whack. Strangely, no one seemed to mind, and this quirk of the calendar has been with us ever since.

January 1, 2026 at 5:26 PM

TemplarsNow

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Journeys of Relics in Tenth to Twelfth Century Northern France and Flanders
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Journeys of Relics in Tenth to Twelfth Century Northern France and Flanders

A blog on the Knights Templar and Cistercian Orders and related medieval history in general

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December 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM

Eileen Schnabel Author

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POW status in the 1700s:
Officers dined. 🍽️
Soldiers were lucky to survive. ⚔️

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Captured but Not Equal: POW status n the 1700s

YouTube video by Eileen Schnabel

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December 31, 2025 at 2:38 PM

CIA Shadows

@dukieboy2.bsky.social

The files pretty much shut that door. The idea that Hitler fled to South America makes for great stories, but it’s been checked over and over and proven false. What survived was rumor, not evidence.
#WorldWarII #HistoryFacts #CIA #hitler
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Documents don't show CIA confirmed Hitler left Germany for South America after WWII

The Nazi leader died by suicide in 1945.

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December 31, 2025 at 12:30 PM

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These 4 Horrible Histories Books Will Change How You See History FOREVER

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These 4 Horrible Histories Books Will Change How You See History FOREVER

In this article, you will discover the top 4 Horrible Histories books that provide a perfect combination of historical knowledge and witty humour to their reade

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December 29, 2025 at 10:42 AM

Cronologia

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On this day in 1924, Jimmy Carter was born! From peanuts to peace treaties, he reshaped the world with diplomacy and humanity. 🌍 As a member of The Elders, he championed global justice. #history #cronologia #historyfacts #JimmyCarter #TheElders

December 29, 2025 at 9:06 AM

Journeydude

@scottishinsider.org

POV: Your uncle just murdered the king in his own bed 😱💀 Perth and its history #historytime #scotland #perth #darkhistory #medieval #truecrime #historyfacts #royalty #kingjames #assassination #scottish #scarystory #storytime #fyp #foryou #viral #medieval

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Uncle MURDERED King James I in His Bed 😱 #history

YouTube video by Journey Dude - Exploring Scotland

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December 28, 2025 at 5:28 PM

Cronologia

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On this day in 1856, Woodrow Wilson was born. The 28th U.S. President, he penned the Fourteen Points and the League of Nations Covenant, dreaming of peace post-WWI. His legacy? A mix of idealism and controversy. #history #cronologia #historyfacts #WoodrowWilson #LeagueofNations

December 28, 2025 at 9:04 AM

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Did You Know? Flashcards Bundle – World Records, Inventions, History & Sports | Educational Printable Cards

Unlock curiosity and learning with this Did You Know? Flashcards Bundle, a rich educational collection designed to make learning fun, surprising, and memorable.This digital bundle brings together four...

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December 27, 2025 at 1:58 PM

Ed "Zorz" Hafizov

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25 #historical “Facts” that are technically incorrect: zorz.it/vwSmR

#ShanilouPerera #FactuallyIncorrect #HistoricalKnowledge #history #HistoryFacts #IngeniousDiscoveries #inventions #gallery

December 26, 2025 at 5:22 PM

Connor Whiteley

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With London being the setting of some of my #mystery, #romance and sometimes #fantasy #books, let's learn a #funfact about this great city.
#london #history #historymatters #historylovers #historyfacts #historynerd #funfact #funfacts #writer #author #reader #londonhistory #historicallondon

December 26, 2025 at 2:40 PM

Corinne Elizabeth Cowherd (Author)

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Happy Boxing Day, everyone! Here are some facts about the day that you may not have known.

#boxingday #facts #funfacts #boxingdayfacts #trivia #historyfacts #historicalfacts #christmasboxes

December 26, 2025 at 11:37 AM

History Rage Podcast

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🚨 THIS WEEK TO PATREON AND APPLE SUBS🚨 Richard Duckett and Duncan Gilmour breaks down the extraordinary impact of SOE in Burma — operations that shaped the whole Far East war. 📊🔥

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#HistoryRage #Podcast #WW2 #SOE #BurmaCampaign #HistoryFacts #MilitaryHistory