AvatarSwapnila YadavFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoThe Ruthless Ways Genghis Khan Punished His Enemieshistorydefined.net - Miranda LeerIn the 13th century, the Mongols were the undisputed lords of the vast Eurasian steppe, and Ghengis Khan was their fearsome leader.Under his rule, …
AvatarSwapnila YadavFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoRoman Gladiators Were Trained by Ancient Greeks - GreekReporter.comgreekreporter.com - Alexander GaleThe Roman gladiatorial games were a far cry from the Olympic and theatrical pursuits enjoyed in ancient Greece, but the Greeks played an important …
AvatarSwapnila YadavAvatarAvatarUndying Dread: A 400-Year-Old Corpse, Locked to Its Graveverified_publisherThe New York Times - Franz LidzIf reports from the time are to be believed, 17th-century Poland was awash in revenants — not vampires, exactly, but proto-zombies who harassed the living by drinking their blood or, less disagreeably, stirring up a ruckus in their homes. In one account, from 1674, a dead man rose from his tomb to …
AvatarSwapnila YadavFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo10 Times Ivan the Terrible Really Was Terriblethecollector.com - James KeatingAn impressive list of eight marriages somehow manages to outdo the more commonly-referred Henry VIII’s six. The body count of Ivan the Terrible’s own …
AvatarSwapnila YadavFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoThe incredible Siege of Tobruk: The desert stronghold that defied Hitler's Afrika Korpshistoryskills.comIn the vast and unforgiving landscapes of the North African desert, a battle unfolded that would become a symbol of resilience, courage, and strategic …
AvatarSwapnila YadavFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo'Til Death: In Medieval Times, Marital Problems Could Be Solved With Duelsmentalfloss.com - Jake RossenWhen some 13th-century couples had issues, they took to mortal combat. Though couples often enter marriage with the best of intentions, some wind up …
AvatarSwapnila YadavFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoNeanderthals Built Weird Structures Inside This Cave And We Don’t Know Whyiflscience.com - Ben TaubHomo decor. Almost 200,000 years ago, a group of Neanderthals in southwest France constructed a series of odd structures out of broken stalagmites …
AvatarSwapnila YadavFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoHuman Skulls Suggest Necromancy In Roman-Era Cave Near Jerusalemiflscience.com - Ben TaubThe cave also contained weapons that may have provided protection from evil spirits. A cave in the Jerusalem Hills may once have served as a local …
AvatarSwapnila YadavFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoDehumanization, animalization: Inside the terrible world of Swiss human zoosphys.org - Letizia Gaja PinojaAfter a stay in Leukerbad, James Baldwin affirmed: "From all available evidence, no black man had ever set foot in this tiny Swiss village before I …
AvatarSwapnila YadavFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoScottish Castles and Clans: 17 Famous Castles and the Clans that occupied themscotsman.com - Thomas MackayScottish castles remind us of Scotland’s rich history, when these majestic settlements were at the heart of ruthless battles being fought by clans …
AvatarSwapnila YadavAvatarAvatarWhy do we never talk about Islamic slavery?The Spectator - Sean ThomasThe beautiful Siwa Oasis in the far western deserts of Egypt is a remarkable place, for multiple reasons. It’s probably been inhabited, continuously, for 12,000 years. Alexander the Great came here to consult the already renowned Oracle of Amun-Ra in 332BC (some say he is buried here, as he loved …
AvatarSwapnila YadavFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoDecimation, The Roman Military Punishment That Massacred Ten Percent Of A Unitallthatsinteresting.com - Kaleena FragaIn ancient times, decimation was used by Roman military leaders to brutally punish their own soldiers for cowardice and insubordination.The post …