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I often come here to reflect, and yes here I find peace.

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#ChristopherColumbitch #Genocide #LandBack #IndigenousPeoplesDay #MMIW #Italy #Spain #USA

No matter what they say, it’s still genocide.

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Why does no one make a game about the bronze age?

October 14, 1940

#OTD World War II: A German bomb exploded on the road above Balham station in south London, creating a large crater which a double-decker bus drove into during blackout conditions. A total of 66 people were killed and pictures of the bus in the crater were published around the world.

Pictured: The double-decker bus that drove into the crater above Balham station in South London, 1940.

On This Day in History - October 14, 1940

The Great Tartaria

October 14, 1936

#OTD King Edward VIII (Pictured) made it known that he would not be continuing the tradition of the Royal Christmas Message started by his father (Late King George V).

On This Day in History - October 14, 1936

To my Dearest, 

I'm okay now. I've made progress. 

Best,

Ciara

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October 14, 1935

#OTD The Canadian federal election was held. The Liberal Party led by William Lyon Mackenzie King (Pictured) was swept back into power.

On This Day in History - October 14, 1935

I think old ads in magazines offer a unique view into our not too distant past

What’s your current fave old ad?

October 14, 1912

#OTD Former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt was shot and wounded by a .38 caliber bullet fired by John Flammang Schrank, a New York City saloonkeeper, who was standing at a distance of only 30 feet. The bullet was slowed when it passed through Roosevelt's metal eyeglasses case and the folded, fifty-page manuscript of Roosevelt's prepared speech, but still penetrated three inches into his chest, too close to the heart to be safely removed by surgery. Schrank was tackled by bystanders before he could fire a second shot, and Roosevelt went on to deliver his speech before getting medical treatment. Schrank would be found insane and would spend the rest of his life at a mental hospital in Waupun, Wisconsin, where he would die on September 15, 1943.

On This Day in History - October 14, 1912

October 14, 1940

#OTD World War II: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visited Neville Chamberlain on his deathbed.

On This Day in History - October 16, 1940

October 14, 1944

#OTD Erwin Rommel, German general, later a Field Marshal and a propaganda icon during World War II. Popularly known as the Desert Fox, he served as field marshal in the Wehrmacht (armed forces) as well as serving in the Reichswehr of the Weimar Republic, and the army of Imperial Germany. Rommel was a highly decorated officer in World War I and was awarded the Pour le Mérite for his actions on the Italian Front. In 1937, he published his classic book on military tactics, Infantry Attacks, drawing on his experiences in that war. Two generals from AH's headquarters, Wilhelm Burgdorf and Ernst Maisel, visited Rommel at his home on 14 October 1944. (Born: 1891), died on this day after committing suicide by cyanide capsule in Herrlingen, Germany, aged 52.

On This Day in History - October 14, 1944

October 14, 1942

#OTD World War II: Battle of Stalingrad 

The German assault on the Stalingrad Tractor Factory in Stalingrad, Russia was aided by more than 2,000 sorties by aircraft of Luftflotte 4.

On This Day in History - October 14, 1942

So I tend to watch and know about Tudor more specifically about Anne Boleyn. I often talk about her in my writing. I like to think I knew her in a past life, but I know a lot of what people either wouldn’t know or would absolutely know about her.

Tudor History

do all countries have very hot weather at the moment??

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Just so your aware.

According to Hindu history, on this day, Lord Rama emerged victorious over the demon king Ravana, and Goddess Durga triumphed over the buffalo demon Mahishasura.

Happy Dusshera/Vijayadashami 😍

October 13, 1939

#OTD World War II: German pocket battleship Deutschland sank Norwegian freighter Lorentz W. Hansen 420 miles east of Newfoundland.

Pictured: German pocket battleship Deutschland (Top) and Norwegian freighter Lorentz W. Hansen (Bottom).

On This Day in History - October 13, 1939

October 13, 1941

#OTD World War II: Philippe Pétain (Pictured) visited a school in village Périgny in Allier department, France. Périgny was praised by the radio reporter M. Jean Masson as an ideal traditional village, thus selected for visit by Pétain. Children sang La Marseillaise, which was officially not allowed by Germany, at the end of the radio program.

On This Day in History - October 13, 1941

October 13, 1929

#OTD The ocean liner RMS Empress of Canada (Pictured) ran aground off Vancouver Island during a fog. All 96 passengers were safely transferred ashore by another ship.

On This Day in History - October 13, 1929

October 13, 1943

#OTD World War II: Thirty-five days after it had been fighting as a member of the Axis powers against the Allies, Italy declared war on Germany, with a broadcast by Prime Minister Pietro Badoglio (Pictured) at 3:00 pm local time. Italy had entered the war on June 10, 1940, with a declaration of war against France and the United Kingdom.

On This Day in History - October 13, 1943

October 13, 1911

#OTD Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn (Pictured), was sworn in as the new Governor General of Canada at the Parliament House in Ottawa, serving until 1916. He was the first royal prince to have been commissioned as a Governor-General of any British dominion. Arthur was the son of Queen Victoria, and the uncle of the reigning British monarch, King George V, in whose name he governed Canada.

On This Day in History - October 13, 1911

October 13, 1940

#OTD World War II: 14-year old Princess Elizabeth (future/late Queen Elizabeth II) made her first public speech, a radio address to the children of the British Commonwealth. Her ten-year-old sister Princess Margaret joined in at the end.

Pictured: Princess Margaret (Left) and Princess Elizabeth (Right) during her speech, October 13, 1940.

On This Day in History - October 13, 1940

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October 13, 1812

#OTD Issac Brock, British Army officer and colonial administrator from Guernsey. Brock was assigned to Lower Canada in 1802. Despite facing desertions and near-mutinies, he commanded his regiment in Upper Canada (part of present-day Ontario) successfully for many years. He was promoted to major general, and became responsible for defending Upper Canada against the United States. While many in Canada and Britain believed war could be averted, Brock began to ready the army and militia for what was to come. When the War of 1812 broke out, the populace was prepared, and quick victories at Fort Mackinac and Detroit defeated American invasion efforts. Brock's actions, particularly his success at Detroit, earned him accolades including a knighthood in the Order of the Bath and the sobriquet "The Hero of Upper Canada". His name is often linked with that of the Native American leader Tecumseh, although the two men collaborated in person only for a few days. Brock died at the Battle of Queenston Heights, which the British won. (Born: 1769), died on this day in Queenston, Upper Canada, aged 43.

On This Day in History - October 13, 1812

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Yes, it is true that Xi'an, Shaanxi, China, is home to numerous mysterious pyramids located alongside the Wei River.

The pyramids of China are approximately 100 ancient mounds, many of which were used for burial. Most of them are located within 100 kilometers of the city of Xi'an, on the Qin Chuan Plains in the Shaanxi Province, central China.

While some of these monuments feature step-like structures reminiscent of those found in Mesoamerica, many others are simply enormous earthen mounds that conceal intricate underground chambers and passages constructed for the benefit of royalty. The tallest of these pyramids stands at 154 feet, although it was originally 249 feet tall during its prime.

It is widely accepted among archaeologists that China's pyramids were constructed as a means of paying tribute to esteemed emperors and their families.

Some of these tombs have underground palaces, kitchens, and even toilets. Chinese historian Sima Qian once said that over 700,000 workers built Qin Shi Huang's tomb, but this number is now believed to be too high. British historian John Man thinks the project probably needed 16,000 workers and took about two years to finish.
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Who is your greatest military general and why? Let's see what the consensus is! Any historic period counts

Now i remember when people would say "why is history taught in school?" So I'm curious what everyone thinks. Should history be continued to be taught in school or not?

I'm open to a nice debate on this topic

What technique or tool did they have to be able to carve this statue on the hardest types of marble with such amazing precision? 
It could only be if they had advanced techniques, because now, despite the claim of technology and progress, we don't see such a sculpture in our time.

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No matter what they say, it’s still genocide.

Slovenia

Why does no one make a game about the bronze age?

On This Day in History - October 14, 1940

The Great Tartaria

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Met random stranger who was depressed so I wrote a poem... still rough draft looking for suggestions to edit it

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