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This is Caesar, an enslaved man from New York.
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He was the last slave to be “manumitted” (freed by his master) in the State of New York, when all forms of slavery were outlawed there in 1841. He had outlived at least three or four generations of his “masters”, the Nicholls family, and when they allowed him to retire…
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Silver amulet unearthed in Frankfurt grave Is the oldest evidence of Christianity north of the Alps
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Archaeologists have uncovered a groundbreaking artifact in a 3rd-century Roman grave near Frankfurt, Germany, which provides the earliest archaeological evidence of Christianity north of the Alps. The artifact, a silver amulet known as the “Frankfurt Silver Inscription,” dates back to approximately 230-270 CE and predates previously known Christian artifacts from…
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On this day in 1969, a hero’s family receives the Medal of Honor on his behalf.
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Father Vincent Capodanno was a Navy chaplain who made the ultimate sacrifice as he ministered to his Marines in Vietnam. Father Capodanno was declared a “Servant of God” by the Catholic Church in 2006, and he is being considered for sainthood. Capodanno was no ordinary military chaplain. In fact, he…
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WONDERFUL INVENTION ⚒️
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This revolutionary breakthrough transforms rainwater into a solid resource using potassium acrylate, a biodegradable polymer. Developed by Mexican engineer Sergio Jesus Rico Velasco, this powdered polymer turns into a gel when hydrated with rainwater, capable of retaining up to 210 times its weight in water for 41 days. This innovative…
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Fred Dibnah was a beloved British steeplejack, mechanical engineer, and television personality who captured the hearts of many with his authentic character and hands-on approach to the past.
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He was known for his expertise in restoring historic industrial machinery and his iconic work with steam engines. His passion for preserving traditional skills and knowledge, especially those related to Britain’s industrial heritage, made him a cherished figure. Dibnah’s charm lay not only in his technical skills but also in…
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Scientific Theory Proven Wrong
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Till the 1500s, scientists thought that erections in human males were caused by air which was inflated in the penis by the male body through some unknown mechanics. Of course, scientists were not allowed to dissect a human body because the catholic church strongly condemned this idea — the dissected…
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Is This the End for Me?
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Look at the monkey’s eyes—you can see the fear and hopelessness of his situation. The crocodile, on the other hand, is just going about its day, hunting and living. Yet, despite the odds, the monkey survived, even though it was hurt. This is what life is like, my friends. Even…
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In 1915, a powerful photograph from the Historic Photo Archive captured two lumberjacks standing alongside a massive tree in the Pacific Northwest.
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The image highlights the enormity of the trees in this region, known for its vast, towering forests. The lumberjacks, dressed in heavy work clothes, embody the hard, physical labor required for the logging industry during this time, a critical part of the region’s economy. The photograph also reflects the scale…
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In 1901, the Joe Clark logging team posed beside an enormous “California Sequoia” log, capturing a moment of industry and nature’s grandeur.
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The log, with a staggering diameter of 26 feet, dwarfed the team and their equipment, including a group of horses perched atop it for scale. This striking image showcased the monumental size of the Sequoias and the immense effort required to fell and process such giant trees in an era…
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Japanese Soldier Ishirō Honda in China – Late 1930s
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Honda Ishirō, (May 7, 1911 – February 28, 1993) was a Japanese filmmaker who directed 46 feature films in a successful career spanning five decades.Despite directing many drama, war, documentary, and comedy films, Honda is best remembered for directing and co-creating the kaiju / Godzilla films with special effects director…