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Yemen Is About to Break In Two
Yemen has lived through revolutions, foreign interventions, famine, epidemics, and one of the world’s most devastating civil wars. Yet somehow, the country has found itself lurching into crisis once more—only this time, it’s not the Houthis dragging the nation back into chaos. Over the past several days, a powerful southern faction known as the Southern Transitional Council has launched a stunning territorial blitz, sweeping across eastern Yemen, seizing key oil fields, and conquering cities with a speed and efficiency that blindsided nearly everyone watching. The internationally recognized Yemeni government, already fragile after years of war, now teeters on the edge of outright collapse. And in the shadows, the unmistakable fingerprints of the United Arab Emirates are shaping a conflict that is rapidly evolving into a major proxy showdown with Saudi Arabia.
By Lawrence Lease2 months ago in History
6 Lost Inventions That Could Have Changed the World Forever
As incredible as our world is right now, we’re living in an era of unprecedented technological advancement. Every day, there’s a discovery, a new gadget, or an innovation that makes life a little easier, or just downright cooler. But here’s the thing: history is full of inventions that were so ahead of their time, we still haven’t been able to replicate them. Some of these lost creations were so powerful or groundbreaking that they could’ve completely changed the way we live.
By Areeba Umair2 months ago in History
Fun Times in Ancient Rome
There are many among us who are fascinated by the history of ancient Rome. Recognised as one of the greatest empires in history, one might assume it was a great place and time to be alive. Rich or poor, nothing could be further from the truth.
By Calvin London2 months ago in History
The Epic Feuds That Nearly Tore America Apart (Before Twitter Tried to)
There is a certain kind of silence in the Appalachian dawn. A silence so heavy you can feel it settle on your shoulders. Mist hangs in the hollers. Dogs bark in the distance. The river moves slow, like it’s remembering something it would rather forget.
By The Iron Lighthouse2 months ago in History
Do We Think First or Feel First? Two Philosophers Explain
Are We Driven By Reason or Emotion? Plato and David Hume Have Very Different Answers Every choice you’ve ever made, from what you eat for breakfast to who you fall in love with, comes from somewhere. But where, exactly? Is it logic, carefully weighing facts and outcomes? Or is it emotion, moving you long before you’re even aware of it?
By MB | Stories & More2 months ago in History
Socrates
History is filled with warriors, kings, inventors, revolutionaries, and artists—but few people changed the world using nothing but questions. One of them was Socrates, the ancient Greek philosopher whose ideas became the foundation of Western thinking. He left no books, no written teachings, and no recorded speeches. Yet his influence is so powerful that it continues to shape law, education, ethics, and debate more than 2,400 years after his death.
By The khan2 months ago in History
Faceted glass beads - fire Polish.
Faceting of stone beads has been going on for a long time, and in Germany faceted beads out of Idar Oberstein are world known as the best in existence. Glass beads are a more recent occurrence, relatively speaking, as pressed beads only came into existence in Gablonz, Austria in 1829, when the first molded beads were shown at a trade fair in Prague. After that, round glass beads would have been faceted using the same techniques as stone faceting in Idar Oberstein. The technicians lay face down on a bench and pressed the beads onto a stone grinding wheel, with water running over the stone to keep the dust down. These early glass faceted beads would have been used in the African trade market, and can still be found today for sale by African Traders at the various shows around the country.
By Guy lynn2 months ago in History
English Cut glass beads - a short history.
English cut glass beads, popular from the 17th to 19th centuries, were primarily drawn glass tubes cut and faceted to mimic expensive gems, used extensively in the fur trade with Native Americans and the transatlantic slave trade as currency and status symbols, with techniques evolving from Venetian methods and later becoming central to Bohemian and English glass industries, culminating in diverse styles like 'rodel and faceted beads that documented global trade.
By Guy lynn2 months ago in History
The Great American Heists You’ve Never Heard Of...
Midnight on the frontier came quietly... soft wind, a lone lantern flickering on a porch, a distant coyote harmonizing with the stars. Towns slept with their doors locked and their hopes tucked under thin quilts. But not everyone slept.
By The Iron Lighthouse2 months ago in History
Italian Town Sparks Outrage After Pavarotti Statue Left Knee Deep in Ice Rink
Italian Town, An Italian town has sparked controversy after the mayor publicly apologised to the family of world renowned opera legend Luciano Pavarotti. The drama unfolded in Pesaro, where a statue created to honour the famous tenor was unexpectedly placed inside a Christmas ice rink, leaving the monument surrounded by ice and clear plastic walls. Pavarotti’s widow, Nicoletta Mantovani, expressed strong frustration in several Italian media outlets. She said she felt both angry and upset, insisting that the decision treated the memory of her late husband with disrespect. According to her, the placement of the statue inside the seasonal attraction gave the impression that Pavarotti was being mocked rather than honoured. The temporary ice rink was constructed in the central piazza of the Italian town, where Pavarotti’s life size bronze statue stands. When the installation was completed, the lower part of the statue appeared buried in ice, creating a scene that many observers described as odd and inappropriate.
By Faruk Hossain2 months ago in History
Europe Needs to Get its Shit Together. NOW
If you spent any time in left-leaning American spaces just before Thanksgiving, you probably noticed the frustration simmering beneath the surface. On November 10th, a group of Senate Democrats unexpectedly broke ranks, joined Republicans, and voted to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. They gained nothing. They protected nothing. They surrendered after weeks of chest-thumping about holding firm. For Americans on the left, it felt like their leaders had folded a winning hand without even looking at the cards.
By Lawrence Lease2 months ago in History
Twelve (12) Women Who Linked Ur to Nazareth and Shaped the Nation of Israel
Introduction to Women in the Ancestry and History of Ancient Israel While Matthew’s Gospel famously highlights five women in the genealogy of Jesus (Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary), the wider biblical record introduces many more women connected to Israel’s unfolding story. Some are celebrated matriarchs; others appear only briefly. Yet each woman—whether prominent or obscure—stands as part of a long, complex lineage stretching from Ur of the Chaldeans to a humble Galilean village called Nazareth.
By Treathyl Fox (aka cmoneyspinner)2 months ago in History