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Apollo 16 Astronaut Left Personal Items on the Moon for a Surprising Purpose
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Magellan: Exploring the Legacy of a 16th-Century Explorer
The article examines the controversial legacy of 16th-century explorer Magellan, highlighting both his role in global exploration and the brutal treatment of indigenous peoples during his voyages, while also acknowledging his contributions to introducing Christianity to the Philippines.
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Trần Đức Thảo: A Life of Tragedy and Principles
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Aeon
The article explores the life and thought of Vietnamese philosopher Trần Đức Thảo, highlighting his struggles with French philosophy, his political activism for Vietnamese independence, and his philosophical shift from phenomenology to Marxist dialectical materialism, emphasizing his principled stance against colonialism and his tragic life story.
Thucydides' Views on Technology and Warfare
Originally Published 3 days ago — by War on the Rocks
The article explores Thucydides' perspective on technology and human elements in war, emphasizing that he documented a period of significant change in warfare, primarily driven by human factors and strategic evolution rather than technological innovation, with a focus on the Peloponnesian War's impact on Greek military practices.
Book Review: 'Advance Britannia' by Alan Allport
Originally Published 5 days ago — by The New York Times
Alan Allport's 'Advance Britannia' critically examines Britain's role in WWII, challenging myths of British resilience and highlighting the empire's exploitation and decline, influenced by American dominance and colonial neglect.
Radar Unveils Lincoln Cathedral's Hidden History
Originally Published 6 days ago — by BBC
A pioneering project using ground-penetrating radar (GPR) is being conducted on Lincoln Cathedral to uncover its hidden history, including evidence of earlier structures and burials, potentially dating back to the Roman period, with results expected in spring.
Uncovering the Hidden Battle to End Slavery in the Americas
Originally Published 6 days ago — by The Guardian
Carrie Gibson's book 'The Great Resistance' explores the 400-year fight to end slavery in the Americas, highlighting lesser-known stories of enslaved people's resistance, the brutal realities of the transatlantic slave trade, and the lasting legacies of slavery in society today.
Mayor La Guardia's Impact on Making New York the Greatest City
Originally Published 7 days ago — by CBS News
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Study Indicates Voynich Manuscript Could Be a Medieval Cipher
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Archaeology News Online Magazine
A recent study proposes that the mysterious Voynich Manuscript could have been created using a medieval cipher called the Naibbe cipher, which mimics the manuscript's statistical features without claiming to decode its meaning. The research suggests the manuscript's text might be a complex, constructed cipher system, keeping its true nature and purpose still unresolved, but providing a new framework for understanding its creation.
Harsh Realities of Roman Frontier Life Uncovered in New Study
Originally Published 8 days ago — by ScienceAlert
A study of ancient waste from Vindolanda near Hadrian's Wall reveals Roman soldiers suffered from chronic gut infections and parasites like worms and Giardia, highlighting the harsh sanitary conditions and health challenges faced on the Roman frontier.
Harsh Realities of Roman Frontier Life Uncovered
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Yahoo
A study of ancient waste from Vindolanda reveals Roman soldiers suffered from chronic gut infections caused by parasites like worms and Giardia, highlighting poor sanitation and health issues on the Roman frontier, which likely weakened their military effectiveness.
Pompeii Reveals Ancient Roman Concrete Recipe That Endures
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Indian Defence Review
Researchers uncovered a well-preserved Roman construction site in Pompeii revealing that Romans used a 'hot mixing' process with volcanic ash and quicklime to create durable, self-healing concrete, challenging previous beliefs and offering insights for modern sustainable infrastructure development.