AvatarMD Janoskyflipped into HistoryStoryboardThe dark side of medieval knightsAvatarCurated byHistory SkillsKnights were a class of warriors in the Middle Ages who served lords and monarchs in military matters. Knighthood was more than a military role; it was a social rank and a lifestyle. Knights participated in tournaments and jousts, which were popular social events as well as opportunities for demonstrating martial prowess...
AvatarMD Janoskyflipped into History2 days agoWhat Was Ancient Greece Like During the Roman Empire?greekreporter.com - Caleb HowellsFor centuries, Greece dominated the Mediterranean in both cultural and political terms. However, it was eventually surpassed by Rome. Nonetheless, …
AvatarMD Janoskyflipped into HistoryFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo18 hours agoWho Were the Buffalo Soldiers?thecollector.com - Matt WhittakerCreated in 1866, the Buffalo Soldiers were the first regular African American Army units. A special Congressional act allowed for their formation, …
AvatarMD Janoskyflipped into HistoryFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo17 hours agoWhat was marriage like in Ancient Greece?historyskills.comIn the ancient world, just like today, marriage was a deeply personal union. However, in ancient Greece, it was also a critical element of societal …
AvatarMD Janoskyflipped into HealthFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo12 hours agoNobel-winning biologist on the most promising ways to stop ageingnewscientist.com - Graham LawtonANTI-AGEING is big business. From books encouraging diets such as intermittent fasting to cosmetic creams to combat wrinkles, a multibillion-dollar …
AvatarMD Janoskyflipped into HistoryFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo10 hours agoWhat was traded on the Silk Road?historyextra.com - Elinor EvansOne of the key goods traded along the Silk Road, a network of interconnected trade routes that ran for some 4,000 miles from China to Europe, was …
AvatarMD Janoskyflipped into The Americas FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo6 hours agoMap Shows the Literal Translations of U.S. Place Namesmentalfloss.com - Michele DebczakThe meanings behind some American place names are straightforward, while others require some context. You can read the literal translations of every …
AvatarMD Janoskyflipped into TravelFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo14 hours ago12 Stunning World Capitals With Rich Cultural Heritageworldwildschooling.com - Rachel AkinyiDiscover the rich cultural heritage of these world capitals, showcasing centuries of tradition and diversity.The post 12 Stunning World Capitals With …
AvatarMD Janoskyflipped into HistoryFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo16 hours agoThe Unification of England & the Death of the Kingdom of Merciathecollector.com - Michael McCombThe unification of England is often seen as a solely West Saxon venture, leaving out the role of the Kingdom of Mercia. However, Mercia played a …
AvatarMD Janoskyflipped into HistoryAvatarAvatar17 hours agoHow Medieval Women Expressed Their 'Forbidden' EmotionsSmithsonian Magazine - The ConversationMedieval Europe was a place of great emotional incontinence, so much so that historian Johan Huizinga once claimed, “Modern man has … no idea of the …
AvatarMD Janoskyflipped into AIFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo1 day agoCharted: The Jobs Most Impacted by AIvisualcapitalist.com - Marcus LuLarge language models (LLMs) and other generative AI tools haven’t been around for very long, but they’re expected to have far-reaching impacts on …
AvatarMD Janoskyflipped into History16 hours agoPearl Harbor's Untold Story: The Significance of Absent Aircraft Carriersnationalinterest.org - Robert FarleySummary: The absence of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers at Pearl Harbor during the December 7, 1941, attack has long intrigued historians. With only the …