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Hidden Histories: Unearthing the British Museum's Looted Artifacts
Welcome to the captivating world of the British Museum, a place that stands as a testament to the ebb and flow of human history. As you step through its grand entrance, you are greeted by a treasure trove of knowledge spanning an impressive two million years. This colossal repository of culture and heritage draws in countless visitors, earning its title as the world's largest museum dedicated to world history.
By Shubham Bajaj3 years ago in History
Why America's police looks like soldiers?
On a balmy June 1st, a protest surged near the iconic White House, brimming with voices raised in peaceful unity. Yet, the scene shifted swiftly as a formidable contingent, adorned in helmets, riot shields, rifles, and even tear gas canisters, moved to confront the demonstrators. The figures in this mix of authoritative presence included a fusion of police and military personnel - Secret Service agents, vigilant Park Police, the steadfast National Guard, the specialized forces of the Prison system, and the vigilant local law enforcement from a neighboring county. The intriguing aspect here is discerning who among these figures represents the police force. This task, however, is made perplexing due to an evolving and unsettling resemblance between America's police officers and its armed forces.
By Shubham Bajaj3 years ago in History
Debunking common misconceptions about the middle ages
The Middle Ages, a captivating epoch often painted with broad strokes of misinformation, beckons us to delve deeper into its intricate tapestry. A time when knights in shining armor supposedly battled dragons, where ignorance reigned supreme, and hygiene was nearly non-existent. Yet, as we peel back the layers of myths that have shrouded this era, we find a more nuanced and fascinating narrative that defies these simplistic notions.
By Anita Nelima3 years ago in History
How America became a Superpower?
The United States, a formidable global force today, boasts an impressive military presence, boasting over 800 military bases and accounting for a significant 37% of the world's military spending. This dominance has positioned the U.S. as a leader in an intricate interconnected global system, fostering an era of unparalleled prosperity and notably low levels of conflict. However, to truly comprehend America's paramount role on the global stage and the reasons behind its pivotal status in world politics, we must journey back to the nation's origin—a time when America held no claims to being a global power.
By Shubham Bajaj3 years ago in History
The Israel-Palestine conflict: a brief, simple history
The Israel-Palestine Conflict: Unraveling the Myths and History The Israel-Palestine conflict is often shrouded in misconceptions, with some falsely believing it to be an age-old feud rooted in religious hatred. In reality, this complex issue primarily revolves around two groups vying for the same land, a struggle that emerged just over a century ago in the early 1900s. At that time, the region we now refer to as Israel-Palestine was under Ottoman rule, encompassing a diverse population of Muslims, Christians, and a small Jewish minority, coexisting relatively peacefully.
By Shubham Bajaj3 years ago in History
Mountains
Majestic Peaks: Nature's Silent Sentinels Rising above the world, mountains stand as silent witnesses to the passage of time. Their ancient forms tell stories of geological forces, while their towering heights inspire awe and wonder. Each summit is a destination that beckons explorers to conquer, adventurers to dream, and poets to pen verses that capture their grandeur.
By muzzy3 years ago in History
Rohtas Fort. Content Warning.
Introduction: Nestled amidst the undulating landscape of northern Pakistan, Rohtas Fort stands as a testament to the confluence of history, architecture, and military strategy. Overlooking the city of Jhelum in the Punjab province, this UNESCO World Heritage Site serves as a monumental tribute to the vision of its creator, Sher Shah Suri. today we embark on an immersive journey into the heart of Rohtas Fort, unraveling its historical significance, the reasons behind its construction, the meticulous building process, and the indelible legacy it has left behind.
By Shams Ul Qammar3 years ago in History
"The Titanic: Unveiling the Hidden Truth"
Finally, scientists have unveiled the truth about the Titanic. On April 14th, 1912, at precisely 11:40 p.m., the RMS Titanic suffered a catastrophic incident that would seal its fate. Three hours later, by 2:20 a.m. on the early morning of April 15th, the once-majestic vessel met its tragic end. The Titanic, hailed as the grandest ship of its era, succumbed to the icy depths of the Atlantic Ocean. More than 1500 souls were lost as the ship found its watery grave, a toll that accounted for over two-thirds of all those aboard. The prevailing narrative attributes this disaster to a collision with an iceberg, an explanation that has endured for decades. However, recent revelations from scientific inquiry cast doubt upon this long-held theory. In this exposé, we delve into the concealed truth that has remained buried for over a century.
By Jona Musa3 years ago in History
Unveiling Antarctica's Enigmatic Secrets: From Singing Ice to Ancient Pyramids"
what's more, God or divine beings; among Earth and paradise. One has consistently appeared to ache for the other, never actually truly having the option to satisfy that
By sowmyasri thottempudi3 years ago in History
How About the Bermuda Triangle Mystery That Faded Away?
What's the most mysterious and blood-chilling place on the earth ? The first thing that comes to mind is most likely the infamous Bermuda Triangle this area has earned its spooky reputation after swallowing numerous ships and airplanes which then disappeared Without a Trace but is this place really so terrifying let's ask scientists but first I'll tell you a story or two one of the most infamous disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle was Mary Celeste the ship was found adrift in the Atlantic Ocean on December 4th 1872. it was days after its Journey began Captain Benjamin Briggs with his wife and a two-year-old daughter were heading from New York to Genoa in Italy with some important cargo besides the family of the captain there were seven other crew members on board the ship Days Later a British ship day gradia came across Mary Celeste by accident strangely the ship was floating under a partial sail everything on board was intact there was nothing strange with this situation except for one thing there was nobody on board the ship and the Lifeboat was missing there were no traces of people on the ship it couldn't be a pirate attack since all the belongings of the crew as well as the cargo were untouched theories like an undersea earthquake an attack of a giant squid or a natural disaster can be ruled out as well they just don't fit it was a clear day the ship was in perfect condition why would people leave it and never come back whatever the reason neither the crew nor the Lifeboat has ever been found it was November 29 1925 when the SS Cotopaxi left Charleston South Carolina and headed for Havana Cuba carrying a big load of coal and 32 crew members the story has that several days later the steamer ran into a severe storm got water in its hold and started to list dramatically on December 1st the ship sent out a distress call and since then nothing has been heard from the crew ever again the ship was believed to have vanished Into Thin Air until it was found 95 years later foreign scientists found SS Cotopaxi and it turned out there was nothing mysterious about its story at the moment the ship lies at the bottom of the ocean about 35 miles away from Saint Augustine Florida researchers are also sure that the ship did send a distress signal during a storm which most likely led to the sinking of the vessel USS Cyclops was a huge carrier ship that used to supply fuel to the American Fleet on January 8 1918 heavy and full of Manganese ores the ship departed from Rio de Janeiro and headed for Baltimore being only a couple of years old the ship wasn't supposed to experience any problems all 309 people on board felt safe and calm but this feeling turned out to be deceptive because somewhere around March 4th 1918 the ship disappeared Into Thin Air without sending a distress call or indicating it was having problems in any other way in the history of the U.S Navy this case Remains the accident that caused the largest loss of life at a time SS Alfaro was a much more recent disappearance this cargo ship left Jacksonville Florida on October 1st 2015 with 33 crew members and tons of vehicles trailers and containers on board the huge vessel was supposed to deliver its load to Puerto Rico but something went wrong a regular tropical storm that started miles away suddenly transformed into a powerful hurricane that rushed towards El Faro it started to circle around the cargo ship making the communication from The Vessel go silent but the most shocking thing was that after causing all this commotion the hurricane miraculously retreated in the same direction it had come from weeks later after a thorough and extensive search Rescuers finally located the ship it was still in one piece and sitting upright on the bottom at a depth of 15 000 feet but the blood chilling truth was that there was no trace of the crew members on board for airplanes probably the most inexp on December 5th 1945. this case got the name the Lost Patrol Flight 19 was the code name for five planes that departed from a naval base in Florida on a training flight no one knows for sure what happened to the planes but they never returned to the base most experts believe the commander of this group Charles Taylor got lost and led the planes in the wrong direction those were the machines that could land on water so hypothetically after getting low on fuel the pilots could ditch and wait for help rocking on the surface of the ocean but it didn't happen although two rescue Martin Mariner planes were searching the area all through the night and the next day they found no trace of the five disappeared planes but the most spine chilling coincidence was that one of the rescue planes failed to return to the base as well all six planes vanished Into Thin Air as if they had never existed there have been several other plane disappearances when aircraft went off Radars and never returned in some cases Pilots had to send out a Mayday distress call in others they disappeared in the blink of an eye when everything seemed to be going perfectly fine of course over the years there have been loads of theories trying to explain the phenomenon of the Bermuda Triangle for example some researchers believe that ships and planes crash and disappear in the area due to methane gas and it has indeed been proven that in some areas of the ocean floor there are massive storages of this gas therefore when gas gets released into the water the process can sink ships and make planes crash potentially it can happen so fast that a craft in distress doesn't even have time to send SOS [Music] the theory of a wormhole is preferred by those who love sci-fi in short a wormhole is a space-time shortcut while the existence of wormholes hasn't been proven yet this doesn't stop some people from believing that this phenomenon is what causes vanishings in the Bermuda Triangle another sci-fi theory is based on the interface of space civilizations it's quite convenient to blame such disappearances on extraterrestrial forces though why they would choose exactly this area for their abductions remains waterspouts or simpler tornadoes in the ocean are said to have been spotted in the Bermuda Triangle this weather phenomenon raises water many feet up into the air potentially this can make a ship disappear with ease the human error Theory may sound rather disappointing for those who love mysteries but some are sure that all the crashes and disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle happen due to people's mistakes there are too many confusing islands that are hard to distinguish from one another as well as difficult weather conditions there and now let's see what modern day scientists have to say disappointingly they claim there's no mystery in the Bermuda Triangle whatsoever the loss and disappearance of planes and ships is just a fact of probabilities researchers are sure that there's no evidence that in the Bermuda Triangle mysterious events occur more often than in any other well-traveled large region of the ocean the sheer volume of all that traffic in an area that is pretty hard to navigate gives us such unsettling statistics but on a percentage basis the number of vessels and aircraft missing in the Bermuda Triangle is the same as anywhere else in the world and what theory do you believe
By kim sarah 3 years ago in History
Echoes of Eternity: Unveiling the Enigma of Lost Civilizations
Throughout history, the allure of lost civilizations has captured the human imagination. These mysterious tales of once-great societies that have vanished into the annals of time have fueled countless myths, theories, and speculations. Among the most famous of these enigmatic tales are Atlantis and Lemuria, both of which continue to spark fascination and debate.
By Emma3 years ago in History
Shadows of Valor: The Legend of Carlos Hathcock, Vietnam's Stealthy Sniper
In a serene field dominated by bamboo and tall grass, a gentle wind stirs, swaying the long grasses in a dance. In these fleeting moments of nature's choreography, an American sniper, outfitted in a complete camouflage ghillie suit, inches his way forward, ever so slightly, a mere centimeter at a time. And as the breeze subsides, he freezes, immobile, resolute, awaiting the next gust that will grant him passage. Yet, in the absence of that fortuitous zephyr, he steels himself to persist in his journey towards a distant goal, a mile and a half away. An almost inconceivable pace of advancement awaits him – a crawl of twelve inches per hour. This deliberate, methodical progress draws the attention of none other than the local wildlife, which grazes and ambles mere inches from his hidden form. Even a venomous viper unwittingly traverses his path, unfazed by the presence of the intrepid sniper.
By Gavin Goodhall3 years ago in History