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History of Middle-earth, Part 2: Tolkien’s English Inspiration

Gorton's Salt Cod: Before they sold you fish sticks...

One of the Gorton-Pew (now Gorton's) "flake yards" in Gloucester, Massachusetts. This is salted cod fish drying in the sun before being trimmed and boxed for kitchens all over the US and abroad.

salted cod fish drying in Gloucester for Gorton's

@bax42

1,700-year-old Roman marching camps discovered in Germany — along with a multitude of artifacts like coins and the remnants of shoes | Live Science

Archaeologists in Germany have discovered four Roman marching camps dating back 1,700 years, along with over 1,500 artifacts including coins and shoe nails. These camps, part of the Roman Empire's military campaigns in the third century, were found using aerial and satellite imagery, ground surveys, and excavations. The discovery provides insights into Roman occupation and military strategies during that era.

@RaphaelDelageto

Badass timelapse of Paris

I'm sure there's a place this is better suited for, but youtube recommended this to me and I thought it was pretty cool. Hope you like it too!

@storia

Riassunto Seconda Guerra Mondiale (1939-1945): La Guida Completa e Facile per Studenti

Devi ripassare la storia ma hai poco tempo? Questa sintesi analizza in modo chiaro tutto il conflitto: dalle cause scatenanti nel 1939, passando per le svolte decisive (Stalingrado, El Alamein, D-Day) e la tragedia della Shoah, fino al nuovo assetto geopolitico del 1945. Una riso

@HistoricalVagabond

Legendary Turkish Oil Wrestlers - "Terrible Turks"

Adali Halil and Kurtdereli Mehmet were champion oil wrestlers in the Ottoman Empire before joining the early professional wrestling world. They were two of the famous "Terrible Turks" that spawned the still used "evil foreigner" gimmick of pro wrestling.

Ottoman Era postcard of Adali Halil and Kurtdereli Mehmet, Turkish oil wrestlers and Terrible Turks

@kidopoly

Historical figures - who the internet ignores

In 2025, MIT's Pantheon project analyzed 1,000 historical figures using the Historical Popularity Index, which measures lasting global influence through Wikipedia metrics. The study revealed a significant gap between historical importance and online attention, with modern figures and controversial topics dominating views. For instance, Arnold Schwarzenegger received 15 times more views than Buddha, despite being ranked 616 places lower in historical importance. The research also highlighted the transient nature of attention, with spikes often fading quickly unless sustained by pop culture. The findings raise questions about the role of education, media, and technology in shaping public interest in history.

@billpetro

History of Ben Franklin: The Original Founding Father?

This article explores the multifaceted life of Benjamin Franklin, highlighting his roles as a Founding Father, his diplomatic efforts in France, his inventions, and his moral philosophy. It delves into his contributions to science, his political strategies, and his thoughts on religion, painting a comprehensive picture of his impact on American history.

@ectologx88

Newly discovered ‘Port Talbot Pompeii’ may have been Roman centre for agriculture | Roman Britain | The Guardian

The discovery of a large Roman villa in Margam country park near Port Talbot, Wales, suggests that the area was a significant agricultural center in the Roman Empire, challenging the notion that Wales was on the fringes of the empire.

@archeoactus

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Le carnyx, instrument de peur et de puissance : le souffle des anciens

Dans les profondeurs argileuses de l’ouest du Norfolk, une découverte archéologique d’une ampleur exceptionnelle est venue bouleverser notre compréhension des sociétés celtiques de l’âge du Fer en Grande-Bretagne. Daté d’environ deux mille ans, un dépôt spectaculaire d’objets mét

@stopsatgreen

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7,000-year-old underwater wall discovered off the coast of France

"TAF1 is not just massive; it’s ancient as well. By reconstructing ancient shorelines, researchers dated the wall to between 5,800 and 5,300 B.C. That’s centuries older than Stonehenge, and millennia older than the pyramids of Giza. Quarrying, transporting, and positioning multi-