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Around 1894, Zofia Grodzicka is photographed with her two daughters, Wanda and Aleksandra, and their dog Radom in Poland.
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The image, capturing a serene family moment, shows Zofia with her daughters at a time when family portraits were a cherished tradition. Dressed in the formal attire typical of the late 19th century, the family appears poised and dignified, with the dog Radom adding a sense of warmth and affection…
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SS Great Eastern, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, was the largest ship ever built when it was completed in 1858.
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It could transport up to 4,000 passengers from England to Australia without refueling, making it a technical masterpiece of its time. The SS Great Eastern was equipped with sails, paddle wheels and a screw drive, marking a turning point in shipbuilding. Her length of 211 meters and her double hull…
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In a remarkable archaeological find at Téviec in France, dating back to between 6740 and 5680 BC, scientists unearthed the graves of two women who met violent deaths.
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Despite their tragic end, the women were buried with extraordinary care. Their skeletons, bearing evidence of trauma, were placed beneath a protective “roof” crafted from antlers. Adorned with hand-strung shell necklaces, the burial suggests a deliberate and respectful treatment, hinting at the women’s social importance or spiritual significance within their…
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A 12-cylinder Nordberg diesel radial engine. This engine displaced 29,556 cu in (484.3 L) and produced around 2,000 hp (1,500 kW).
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Note the fuel injector in the center of the cylinder head.The Nordberg radial offered several advantages over the stationary inline engines that were the current standard. With its cylinders horizontal, the Nordberg radial’s output shaft was in a vertical position. Although the engine was built primarily to generate power for…
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In 390 BC, Rome was exhausted after a long and grueling siege.
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The mighty Gauls, fearsome and determined, had surrounded the city and were determined to conquer the heart of Rome – Capitoline Hill. Under cover of darkness, their warriors began to climb up the rocky slope, deftly bypassing the Roman guards and even the loyal guard dogs. But they had not…
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This is the face of the young man that silenced Albert Einstein and made him scratch his head contemplatively in front of a large audience.
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This lanky young man with a bony face and a corn-silk hairstyle forced the famous Albert Einstein to have a second thought, and a minute later, he retracted an equation he had just finished presenting at a conference. The year was 1930, and the event was a German Physical Society…
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Indohyus is an extinct genus of digitigrade artiodactyls known from Eocene fossils in Asia.
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This small chevrotain-like animal found in the Himalayas is one of the earliest known non-cetacean ancestors of whales. It’s a raccoon-sized beast named Indohyus that lived 48 million years ago in Kashmir. Analyzing the bones of Indohyus, the scientists discovered that it shares some-but not all-of the traits previously considered…
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THE TERRIBLE USE OF DEADLY GAS BY THE GERMANS DURING THE BATTLE OF YPRES.
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Today 108 years ago, on April 22, 1915, the Second Battle of Ypres began, marking the first use of poisonous chlorine gas in warfare. Since 1914 the Germans had been experimenting with chlorine gas and its potential of breaking the trench stalemate on the Western Front. They planned to use…
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On a sweltering day in 1937, there was nothing quite as satisfying as enjoying a cool treat to beat the heat.
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For many children, a simple pleasure like eating ice was the perfect way to cool down. Whether it was a block of ice from a local vendor or a homemade snow cone, the refreshing chill was a moment of relief and delight. These small moments captured the essence of summer—where…
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Garrote Execution.
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The garrote is a device thatstrangles a person to death. It very common once, is no longer sanctioned by law in any country though training in its use is still carried out in the French Foreign Legion. It was widely employed in 17th and 18th century India as an assassination…