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history-archaeology1 year ago

"Discovery of 11th-Century Shared 'Smartphone' Unveils Ancient Communication Technology"

A 1,000-year-old astrolabe, resembling a large pocket watch, was discovered in Verona, Italy, shedding light on the scientific exchange between Muslims, Jews, and Christians over nearly a millennium. The relic, believed to have originated in 11th century Andalusia, shows evidence of modifications and adaptations as it changed hands, including translations of Arabic zodiac signs into Hebrew. The astrolabe's inscriptions indicate its use in Spain, North Africa, and eventually within the Jewish diaspora in Italy, highlighting its role as a record of cultural and scientific collaboration.

via The New York Times|
#ancient-technology#astrolabe#cultural-heritage
odd-news2 years ago

"Explosive Garden Decor: UK Police Safely Dispose of Bomb Disguised as Ornament"

A couple in the UK discovered that their garden ornament, which they had believed to be a fake missile for over 40 years, turned out to be a live bomb. The bomb disposal team detonated the shell, which was found by the previous owner of the home and had been used as a target practice dummy by the Royal Navy. The bomb, dating back to the late 19th century, was safely transported away from the residential area and detonated in a quarry. The couple expressed sadness at parting with their long-standing fixture.

via USA TODAY|
#bomb#detonation#garden-ornament
world2 years ago

"Napoleon's Iconic Bicorne Hat Fetches Record-Breaking $2.1 Million at Auction"

Napoleon Bonaparte's iconic bicorne hat, worn by the French emperor during the period of 1806-1815, was sold at auction for a record-breaking $2.1 million, surpassing the previous record of $2 million for a Napoleon hat sold in 2014. The felt hat, adorned with the colors of the French flag, dates back to the 1800s and was owned by Colonel Pierre Baillon before being passed down through generations. Only about 16 of Napoleon's hats remain, making this a highly sought-after historical artifact.

via CBS News|
#auction#emperor-of-france#french-revolution
arts-and-culture2 years ago

"Napoleon's Iconic Hat Fetches Record-Breaking $2.1 Million at Auction"

One of Napoleon Bonaparte's iconic black hats, known as a bicorn, sold for a record-breaking $2.1 million at an auction in France. Only about 16 of these hats remain, with most housed in museums due to their historical significance. The hat, made of black beaver felt and adorned with a military rosette, was part of a collection belonging to French industrialist Jean Louis Noisiez. Napoleon is believed to have worn this particular hat during the middle of his reign, and it became a recognizable symbol of his power and presence.

via CNN|
#arts-and-culture#auction#hat
arts-and-culture2 years ago

Napoleon's Hat Sets Auction Record, Sells for $2.1 Million

A bicorne hat worn by Napoleon Bonaparte during his rule in 19th-century France and European wars was sold for $2.1 million at an auction in Fontainebleau. Initially valued at $650,000-870,000, the hat's price soared during bidding, with the winner paying a total of $2.1 million including commissions. The hat, known for its unique style with the ends pointing towards the shoulders, was part of a collection of Napoleonic memorabilia assembled by French industrialist Jean-Louis Noisiez before his death in 2022. The sale coincided with the upcoming release of the film "Napoleon," generating renewed interest in the controversial French ruler.

via NBC News|
#arts-and-culture#auction#bicorne-hat
history2 years ago

"Rare Theater Tickets from Lincoln's Assassination Sold for $262K at Auction"

Two front-row balcony tickets from the night Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford's Theatre have been sold at auction for $262,500. The tickets, dated April 14, 1865, offered an unobstructed view of the president's murder by John Wilkes Booth. These rare tickets are from the performance of "Our American Cousin" and were part of a larger plot to decapitate the US government. Another artifact, a Lincoln-signed first edition of the Lincoln-Douglas debates, was also sold for nearly $594,000 at the auction.

via New York Post |
#abraham-lincoln#assassination#auction
history2 years ago

Unveiling the Empty Surprise: West Point's 200-Year-Old Time Capsule

A 200-year-old time capsule discovered at West Point in New York was opened to reveal nothing but silt at the bottom. The lead cube, believed to have been placed by cadets in 1828, was found in the base of the Thaddeus Kościuszko monument. Despite the disappointment, historians and experts noted that the significance of the time capsule lies in its connection to the past and the mystery surrounding its discovery. The capsule's contents, including the marking on the lid, will be further researched.

via Detroit Free Press|
#disappointment#historical-artifact#history
world2 years ago

Argentina's infamous 'death flight' plane returns home from the US.

A plane used by Argentina's junta to throw political detainees to their deaths from the sky has been returned to Buenos Aires from Florida. The Short SC.7 Skyvan is the first ever proven in a court to have been used in the "death flights," one of the dictatorship's most cold-blooded atrocities. The plane will be added to the Museum of Memory, which is in what was the junta's most infamous secret detention center. Argentina's junta is widely considered the most deadly of the military dictatorships that ruled much of Latin America in the 1970s and 1980s.

via CBS News|
#argentina#death-flights#dictatorship