Here is a stone #Kernos for food offerings of the collected harvest, found at the #Minoan settlement of #Malia, #Crete (1650-1450 BCE). The presence of Malian seal stones throughout central Crete, strongly suggest Malia was a significant trading and commercial centre of the ancient #MinoanCivilisation.
Centralised settlements like Malia often had grand palace complexes, and there is evidence to suggest Minoans revered bulls, since these complexes also contained sacred bull horns. The association of Minoan culture with regal buildings and bulls all probably gave rise to the legend from #GreekMythology of King #Minos, ruler of #Knossos, and the #Athenian hero #Theseus who killed the #minotaur which dwelt in the labyrinth of the same city. 📷 by Mark Cartwright. #AncientHistory #AncientGreece #History
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Centralised settlements like Malia often had grand palace complexes, and there is evidence to suggest Minoans revered bulls, since these complexes also contained sacred bull horns. The association of Minoan culture with regal buildings and bulls all probably gave rise to the legend from #GreekMythology of King #Minos, ruler of #Knossos, and the #Athenian hero #Theseus who killed the #minotaur which dwelt in the labyrinth of the same city. 📷 by Mark Cartwright. #AncientHistory #AncientGreece #History
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#Cats are often associated with #AncientEgypt, but did you know that they were also important to the #Norse of the #VikingAge (c. 790-1100CE)? The #Vikings kept cats as pets and they were featured prominently in religious iconography and literature, alongside…
The cat was no doubt imported to #Scandinavia through trade with either the #Phoenicians or #Romans and the first cats to make the trip were probably smuggled out of #Egypt. They were the favourite animal of the fertility goddess Freyja, who was also the goddess of love and luck. Her chariot was pulled by cats, specifically the #skogkatt (#Norwegian Forest Cat), which is larger and more powerful than most domesticated housecats. Cats were important in Norse daily life, with archaeological evidence indicating that they were taken on ships to #Greenland and possibly those of #LeifErikson
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👑 Tsar Nicholas II (reign 1894-1917) was the last of the Romanov emperors, murdered along with his family during the turmoil of the Russian Revolution in 1917. Insisting on maintaining as far as possible the autocratic rule begun by his ancestors, Nicholas failed to address the grievances of his subjects, and with him fell the Russian Empire.
Only just surviving the Russian Revolution of 1905, Nicholas refused to heed the warning signs of a state-wide uprising that involved disgruntled peasantry, ignored workers, the disenchanted middle classes, and reform-seeking liberals.
The tsar's legitimacy to rule was further brought into question following unsavoury and persistent rumours about just how much influence the odd self-proclaimed holy man Grigori Rasputin (1869-1916) had on the royal family and politics, and by the tsar's unwise decision to take personal command of the army in the disastrous First World War (1914-18).
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Only just surviving the Russian Revolution of 1905, Nicholas refused to heed the warning signs of a state-wide uprising that involved disgruntled peasantry, ignored workers, the disenchanted middle classes, and reform-seeking liberals.
The tsar's legitimacy to rule was further brought into question following unsavoury and persistent rumours about just how much influence the odd self-proclaimed holy man Grigori Rasputin (1869-1916) had on the royal family and politics, and by the tsar's unwise decision to take personal command of the army in the disastrous First World War (1914-18).
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The TWA Flight Center at JFK, designed by Eero Saarinen, captured the Jet Age's elegance. Nick DeWolf’s 1960s photos show it as more than architecture; it was a symbol of glamorous travel and bold design. Colored photos by de3nil3 (Reddit).
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🗺️ This map illustrates the Russian Empire on the eve of World War I in 1914. Spanning from Eastern Europe to the Pacific Ocean, it was the largest contiguous empire in history. Built through centuries of conquest and colonization, Russia's 19th-20th-century expansion transformed it into a sprawling Eurasian power with complex borderlands.
Following major gains under Catherine the Great (reign 1762-1796), who annexed Crimea and pushed into Poland and the Caucasus, Russian expansion continued through the 19th century. Under Alexander I (reign 1801-1825) and Nicholas I (reign 1825-1855), the empire extended its reach into Central Asia and the Far East. Conquests during the reign of Alexander II (reign 1855-1881) brought territories like Turkestan under Russian control.
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Following major gains under Catherine the Great (reign 1762-1796), who annexed Crimea and pushed into Poland and the Caucasus, Russian expansion continued through the 19th century. Under Alexander I (reign 1801-1825) and Nicholas I (reign 1825-1855), the empire extended its reach into Central Asia and the Far East. Conquests during the reign of Alexander II (reign 1855-1881) brought territories like Turkestan under Russian control.
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Emperor #Napoleon I of #France (r. 1804-1814; 1815) meets with #Tsar Alexander I of #Russia (1801-1825) on a specially built raft in the middle of the #Niemen River to discuss peace. It is one of the most iconic episodes of the #Napoleonic Era. 🖼️ Painting by Adolphe Roehn, Palace of #Versailles. #History
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Step back to the 1950s–60s, when long-haul flights offered “sleeper class” with bunk beds, giving passengers a full night’s rest in the sky. These cozy berths made air travel feel more like a train journey—an era of true airborne comfort.
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This map illustrates the RussianRevolution of 1905, a wave of political and social unrest across the #RussianEmpire following defeat in the Russo-Japanese War (1904-5). The revolution was sparked by #BloodySunday on 22 January 1905, when peaceful protesters marching to present a petition to #Tsar #NicholasII (reign 1894-1917) were fired upon in #StPetersburg. What followed were mass strikes, peasant uprisings, military mutinies, and the formation of workers' soviets, culminating in the October Manifesto, which promised limited reforms.
Although the revolution did not overthrow the monarchy, it significantly weakened the foundations of autocratic rule. Revolts erupted in cities such as #Moscow, Odessa, and Warsaw, while rural areas saw widespread peasant unrest. The OctoberManifesto led to the creation of the State Duma in 1906, Russia's first national legislature, though its authority was soon restricted.
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Although the revolution did not overthrow the monarchy, it significantly weakened the foundations of autocratic rule. Revolts erupted in cities such as #Moscow, Odessa, and Warsaw, while rural areas saw widespread peasant unrest. The OctoberManifesto led to the creation of the State Duma in 1906, Russia's first national legislature, though its authority was soon restricted.
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In 1757, Scottish sailor Bruce Gordon was shipwrecked in the Arctic and survived for six years—allegedly with help from a polar bear cub he raised after killing its mother. Named Nancy, she hunted by his side until he was rescued. His tale later inspired The Iceberg Hermit.
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Archaeologists at Magna Roman fort, near Hadrian’s Wall, found a massive 32 cm leather shoe—possibly the largest in the Vindolanda Trust’s 5,000+ pair collection. Likely worn by a soldier, it was uncovered in a trench and offers new insights into Roman military life.
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