Here are some of the most interesting snapshots into world history. Hannah Stilley, born 1746, photographed in 1840. Probably the earliest born individual captured on film The first international tennis match at Wimbledon Princeton students after a snowball fight, 1893 Carl Akeley posed with the leopard he killed with his bare hands after it attacked … [Read more...] about Rarely Seen “Enchanted” Moments of World History (Megapost)
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How eggplants earned their name: A surprising history behind this unique vegetable
When one envisions an eggplant, the image that comes to mind is often that of a long, purple fruit. It's worth noting that despite its culinary use in savory dishes, eggplant is indeed a fruit. However, the real curiosity lies in the fact that eggplants look nothing like eggs, which begs the question: how did they earn this intriguing name? The answer to this riddle is hidden … [Read more...] about How eggplants earned their name: A surprising history behind this unique vegetable
Reviving History: 2,200-Year-Old Theater in Turkey’s Laodicea Restored to Former Glory
A 2,200-year-old theater in the ancient city of Laodicea, located in western Denizli province’s Pamukkale district in Turkey, has been brought back to life after years of restoration work. Laodicea was a little-known archaeological site until 2003, when excavation works began by the Denizli Museum. Since then, a team of Turkish archaeologists, led by Professor Celal Şimşek from … [Read more...] about Reviving History: 2,200-Year-Old Theater in Turkey’s Laodicea Restored to Former Glory
Ancient Mammoth Bones Found in Michigan Suggest Human Butchering and Reveal New Insights into Early History
Ancient mammoth bones marked by human butchering have been found in Michigan, shedding new light on the timeline of human presence in the state. The discovery was made in 2015, when soybean farmer James Bristle found an enormous rib bone on his farm just outside Chelsea. When paleontologists from the University of Michigan came to investigate, they found the skull and bones of … [Read more...] about Ancient Mammoth Bones Found in Michigan Suggest Human Butchering and Reveal New Insights into Early History
Preserving History: Spanish Studio Transforms Abandoned Farmhouses into Modern Home with Stone Walls
The transformation of abandoned farmhouses into a modern, comfortable home is a remarkable feat, and Spanish studio @PLPAtelier has done just that in the rural area of Castromao, Spain. The studio has successfully combined three independent farmhouses that were deteriorating over time and turned them into a single, stunning dwelling. The farmhouse vernacular has been … [Read more...] about Preserving History: Spanish Studio Transforms Abandoned Farmhouses into Modern Home with Stone Walls