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This is a Swiss 10.5cm gun turret in Mels, in Alps. These guns were originally ordered in 1930s and placed inside heavily armored turrets.

There's a huge amount of fortifications in Switzerland, making country a fortress that would be too costly for any invader to tackle. Many are camouflaged to avoid detection.

This particular turret has been quite convincingly disguised as a shed. The gun would have been covered when turrets were in operation. They were retired in 1990s.

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Child playing with a Mask (1st Century CE) :

A marble statue of a child at play found in Villa Ludovisi. Although the sylene's mask that the boy plays with presents rather negative emotions, we certainly have a smile on our face.

Originally, figure was part of a group of sculptures in which boy scared another character, as you can see, it made him a lot of joy.

📸© Christopher Polt

Art Institute of Chicago

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Rome reached its largest territorial extent during the period known as Roman Empire. Roman Empire’s peak size occurred in 117 AD, under the reign of Emperor Trajan. At that time, the empire encompassed vast regions of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, making it one of the largest empires in history.

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The first known Roman geographer, Pomponius Mela, created a world map that rivalled those of his Greek contemporaries in accuracy and detail.

Check out his world map where he divided the Earth into two hemispheres & three continents — Europe, Africa and Asia.

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Hair ornament with playing dragons. Amber, ruby, gold repoussé and filigree, 1658 CE.

Unearthed from the tomb of Lady Chen, wife of Tong Bonian, just outside the Zhonghua gate in Nanjing, China.

Nanjing Municipal Museum

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archaeohistories, 3 days ago to history

Sanxingdui Sun Wheel (1000 BC) - a bronze wheel was discovered at a pit full of ritual/sacrificial objects at Sanxingdui, China.

The radius of the wheel is 85cm and it looks like a modern steering wheel, but scholars say it is a representation of sun.

Sanxingdui Museum

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The Gutenberg Bible (1455 AD) :

While not an American work, several American libraries, including the Library of Congress and the New York Public Library, possess copies of the Gutenberg Bible, the first major book printed using movable type in the West. It is a landmark in the history of printing and bookmaking.

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Human statue measuring 2.3 meters tall discovered during excavations at Karahan Tepe, depicts a seated man holding his genital organ. Karahantepe is a prehistoric archaeological site in the Sanliurfa province of Turkey, twin to its contemporary Göbekli Tepe. Karahan Tepe, a place that many researchers are the first settlement in history, dated to around 9400 BC.

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Ancient Roman Gold Coin from the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius (r. 138-161 AD) found in the shipwreck of Titanic.

The coin was made into a pendant necklace and eventually became a keepsake of one of the passengers of the RMS Titanic, then was later salvaged from the shipwreck.

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Snake wine, an alcoholic beverage produced by infusing whole snakes in rice wine or grain alcohol. Drink was first recorded to have been consumed in China during Western Zhou dynasty (1040–770 BC) and believed in folklore to reinvigorate a person according to Traditional Chinese medicine. Main types of snake wine, which use either parts of live snake or entire snake itself are steeped or mixed. It can be found in China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and throughout Southeast Asia.

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Nearly 2000 years ago, Pompeii was a bustling city located in what is now southern Italy. But in the summer of 79 AD, the nearby Mount Vesuvius volcano erupted. It spewed smoke and toxic gas 20 miles into the air, which soon spread to the town. Almost overnight, Pompeii and many of its 10,000 residents vanished under a blanket of ash.

Pompeii was basically lost and forgotten until it was rediscovered in 1748 AD.

📽️© Dmitrij Smirnov

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The first official portrait of British King Charles III, by Jonathan Yeo, depicts monarch wearing uniform of Welsh Guards, of which he was a Regimental Colonel in 1975 and featuring a symbolic butterfly, was unveiled at Buckingham Palace.

According to Buckingham Palace, the oil on canvas artwork, which measures about 8-1/2 by 6-1/2 feet, is expected to be displayed at Drapers' Hall in the City of London from the end of August, 2024.

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"It took me years to realize that Inca and pre-Columbian architecture is directly related to the structure of the corn kernels. In a western model of thought, one might judge the shapes as irregular, but in a universal thought, everything is a correlation between the cosmos, science, art and humanity." (Fractal Nature)

As you can see, organic growth forms are represented in a logarithmic way and fact that these pentagonal, hexagonal and heptagonal blocks coincide with corn forms.

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The golden era of bodybuilding was a time when bodybuilding was at its peak. In that time when bodybuilders considered to be some of the fittest and most muscular people in the world. During the golden era, bodybuilding was not only a sport, but it was also a lifestyle. Bodybuilders considered to be role models, and they were admired by people of all ages.

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Cannabis, often referred to as marijuana, weed, or pot, has a rich and multifaceted history that spans thousands of years. From its origins as a revered medicinal plant in ancient civilizations to its contemporary status as a recreational and medical substance, cannabis has played a significant role in human culture and society.

Archaeological findings suggest that cannabis was cultivated for its fibers, seeds, and psychoactive properties.

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A sled dog being trained to carry an M1919 .30 caliber machine gun for US forces, Alaska, 1942.

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Roman Crocodile Armor (3rd Century AD), was a form of protective gear crafted from tough hide of Nile crocodiles. Romans likely adopted this type of armor during their conquests in Egypt and other regions where crocodiles were prevalent.

Crocodile armor was not as widely used as other types of Roman armor, and scholars believe that it might have been worn during processions or ceremonies, rather than in combat.

British Museum

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This 1200 CE, shield was found in Sætesdalen, Norway. It features runic inscription encircling shield's boss. These runes provide a glimpse into language and expression of people from that era.

Shield is now housed at Oslo Kulturhistorisk Museum, where it stands as a testament to rich history of Norway and enduring legacy of runic writing. Such inscriptions are not only historical records but also works of art, reflecting culture and beliefs of medieval Scandinavians.

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Char Minor (four minarets), Bukhara, Uzbekistan :

Built by by Khalif Niazkul, in 1807 AD, it is a historic gatehouse for a now-destroyed madrasa Madrasah of Khalif Niyaz-kul, in the historic city of Bukhara. It is located in a lane northeast of the Lyab-i Hauz complex, and is protected as a cultural heritage monument.

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Babylonian Map of the World (Imago Mundi), is the oldest tablet clay map written in Akkadian, dated 6th Century BC. It was discovered at Sippar, southern Iraq.

Objects on the Babylonian map of the world:

1. “Mountain” (šá-du-ú)
2. “City” (uru)
3. Urartu (ú-ra-áš-tu)
4. Assyria (kuraš+šurki)
5. Der (dēr)
6. Swamp (ap–pa–ru)
7. Elam (šuša)
8. Canal (bit-qu)
9. Bit Yakin (bῑt-ia-᾿-ki-nu)
10. Habban (ha-ab-ban)
11. Babylon (tin.tirki)
12. Ocean (idmar-ra-tum)

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Archaeological Park of Ostia Antica is one of the largest and most important archaeological areas in Italy. It ranks second in size only to Pompeii.

The theater of Ostia Antica is one of the oldest masonry theaters. It was built in late 1st Century BC, as indicated by an inscription mentioning Agrippa, Augustus’s son-in-law. Later, in the late 2nd Century CE, it was expanded to accommodate up to 4,000 spectators.

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Bronze statue of a Chained Germanic Man (2nd Century AD), Austria.

The prisoner wears breeches that were typical for Germanic people. His hair is tied in a suebian knot.

The Suebian knot is a historical male hairstyle ascribed to the tribe of the Germanic Suebi. The knot is attested by Tacitus in his 1st Century AD, work Germania, found on contemporary depictions of Germanic peoples, their art, and bog bodies.

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"Devil in the Glass" Cast in glass, the small figure of a devil is made of black lead (1600-1650 CE), Austria.

According to a description in the Viennese Treasury from 1720, this is a “spiritus familiaris”, a spirit that was exorcised from a possessed person and banished to the glass.

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Caesar salad is often believed to have been created by Julius Caesar himself. But it was invented in early 1920s by Caesar Cardini, an Italian chef and immigrant to US, who lived in San Diego, later moved to Tijuana, Mexico to avoid Prohibition and it was here also ran a restaurant.

On July 4th, 1924, Caesar is believed to have invented Caesar Salad. Originally intended as finger food, for whole lettuce leaves, which were to be dipped in dressing and then eaten with the fingers. It was a hit.