Historical
Hieroglyphics: The Words of the Gods
What are Hieroglyphics? For thousands of years people have traveled to the land of Egypt to find the columns and temples ornately adorned with thousands of pictures and symbols. Although, up until recently, no one knew for sure just what these cryptic messages from the past truly said.
By Emily Marie Concannon5 years ago in FYI
Elephants Are Afraid of Mice! And Other ‘Eek!’ Misconceptions.
Elephants have no knee joints, so if they fall down they can’t get up again. So … to avoid falling, elephants lean against a tree while they sleep. To capture an elephant, a hunter can cut part way through a tree ahead of time; when the elephant leans against it, the tree will break and the elephant will fall. Unable to rise, the beast cries out, and a large elephant tries to lift it up, but fails. In some accounts, twelve elephants next attempt to lift it, and also fail. Finally a small elephant comes and succeeds in raising the fallen one.
By Hamish Alexander5 years ago in FYI
Raj Ghat Timings, Entry Fee, History, Nearby Attractions
Raj Ghat is a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Originally it was the name of a historic ghat of Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad) on the banks of Yamuna river. Close to it, and east of Daryaganj was “Raj Ghat Gate” of the walled city, opening at Raj Ghat on Yamuna River. Later the memorial area was also called Raj ghat. It is a black marble platform that marks the spot of Mahatma Gandhi's cremation, Antyesti (Antim Sanskar) on 31 January 1948, a day after his assassination. It is left open to the sky while an eternal flame burns perpetually at one end. It is located on the banks of the river Yamuna in Delhi in India on Ring Road officially known as Mahatma Gandhi Road. A stone footpath flanked by lawns leads to the walled enclosure that houses the memorial.
By vishal rathuor 5 years ago in FYI
My Home isn't a Money Making Machine.
I should start this post off with something sweet and kind, Maybe a nice greeting- Maybe something that makes you feel at home as you sip your tea and read this article. However I’ve decided to go another route with my writing tonight because in truth I’m utterly appalled, So I’ll be writing this like a fifth grade teacher angrily scolding her students after they had all misbehaved at recess.
By 𝙺𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚒𝚎 𝙳𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚝𝚢 ☾5 years ago in FYI
The coup d'etat of Claude-Francois Malet
These days we take instant communications for granted, but in the days before the telephone and the telegraph a well-placed, but false, piece of news could bring down an Empire. At least, that is what Claude-Francois Malet reckoned, and he very nearly succeeded.
By John Welford5 years ago in FYI
Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome
Lucius Septimius Severus became Emperor of Rome in 193 and reigned until 211, but he spent most of those years on campaign, either in fighting off other claimants to the imperial throne, of whom there were many, or defending the Empire from attack by enemies to the east and the north.
By John Welford5 years ago in FYI
Blackwell Auctions
Florida Art & Antiques Auction Blackwell Auctions, LLC is a family-worked business claimed by Edwin Blackwell Bailey and Shannon Bailey. The name originates from Edwin's incredible, extraordinary granddad, Blackwell Bailey. Blackwell Auctions is becoming known for cautiously choosing unmistakable things for its deals, going from artistic work, gems, militaria, coins, and stamps, to furniture, authentic silver, and then some. Single things, assortments, and domains are bought or acknowledged on credit.
By Jacob Walker5 years ago in FYI
Moments in Battle that Didn’t Go as Planned
There are an infinite amount of examples of moments that don’t exactly go as planned. You spill coffee on your white pants as you’re getting out of the car, you accidentally butt-dial the person you happen to be gossiping about, or you book your vacation for the wrong dates.
By Kassondra O'Hara5 years ago in FYI
The American Woman Who Changed the English Monarchy
Bessie Wallis Warfield was born in 1896 in the cottage of a resort that lay across the lines of both Pennsylvania and Maryland. At least this is what has been speculated, as there is no birth certificate nor a newspaper announcement of her birth. She was born to wealthy and distinguished parents; however, she was raised by her mother in Baltimore after her father’s death from tuberculosis when she was 5 months old.
By Kassondra O'Hara5 years ago in FYI
Neville Chamberlain, British Prime Minister
Neville Chamberlain might have been an excellent peacetime Prime Minister, but unfortunately he did not get the opportunity. Instead, he is remembered as the Prime minister who made the mistake of trusting Hitler to keep his word and ended up having to take Great Britain to war in 1939.
By John Welford5 years ago in FYI
Nero, Emperor of Rome
Nero was born on 15th December 37 AD, the son of Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus and Agrippina the Younger, who was the sister of the notorious emperor Caligula. When Ahenobarbus died (of natural causes) in 40 AD, Agrippina married her uncle, the emperor Claudius, who, in 50 AD, adopted Nero as his own son.
By John Welford5 years ago in FYI
