#historybuff — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #historybuff, aggregated by home.social.
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#AmyShiraTeitel discussing why everything is a joke right now
We've moved from FDR's Fireside Chats to White House memes that have global consequences. Why does nothing feel serious anymore? And is it going to come back to bite us eventually? I have some thoughts on the matter.
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A Staggering Excavation Has Rewritten The Fall of The Roman Empire
Interamna Lirenas has turned out to be far more than a “backwater town” of the Roman Empire. According to a published study in Roman Urbanism in Italy, this central Italian town thrived well beyond previous belief, using its impressive urban features and forward-thinking design to stave off the effects of the empire’s collapse well into the 3rd century AD. “We started with a site so unpromising that no one had ever tried to excavate it,” Alessandro Launaro, the study’s author […] -
It’s not just a war story. It’s about trust, sacrifice, and how one clever lie saved thousands of lives.
#BookQuotes #HistoryBuff #books #bookreview
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It’s not just a war story. It’s about trust, sacrifice, and how one clever lie saved thousands of lives.
#BookQuotes #HistoryBuff #books #bookreview
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🔍✨ Ah, the classic "How to Lie About Radiation" guide! Because who doesn't want a #masterclass in #deception, right? 🤥📡 Remember, kids: just sprinkle some mysterious names like Viktor Zhdanov, and suddenly you're a history buff. 🧐📖
https://worksinprogress.co/issue/how-to-lie-about-radiation/ #HowToLieAboutRadiation #HistoryBuff #ViktorZhdanov #ClassicGuide #HackerNews #ngated -
Ten Caesars "Roman Emperors from Augustus to Constantine" Sale: $19.99 to $2.99 Barry Strauss 4.4/5 (1,207 Reviews) #history #rome #ancientrome #biography #booksky #books #romanempire #classics #nonfiction #historybuff
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The Second World War "Brings these vast events to life, from high strategy to suffering humanity, from the dictators to the ordinary soldier" Sale: $29.99 to $1.99 by Antony Beevor Rating: 4.6/5 (4,309 Reviews) #history #wwii #booksky #military #nonfiction #books #reading #worldwar2 #historybuff
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The Second World War "Antony Beevor's The Second World War is simply the ultimate Second World War history" Sale: $29.99 to $1.99 by Antony Beevor Rating: 4.6/5 (4,304 Reviews) #history #worldwar2 #military #nonfiction #booksky #books #reading #historybuff
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From the streets of Argentina to the aftermath of Munich — Mossad landmark spy missions defined an era. Read why.
#books #bookreview #SpyMissions #Mossad #HistoryBuff
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Talks started. Tensions rose. Everyone feared the worst.
#NuclearWar #HistoryBuff #Books #ads
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This book changed my view of a conflict that still shapes headlines today.
#Books #BookReview #HistoryBuff #ReadersUnite
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Explore the ancient Roman legacy in 6 breathtaking European cities 🏯🗺️, from Pula's amphitheatre to Split's living palace 🌟
#Europe #Travel #RomanHeritage #AncientRome #EuropeanCities #RomanLegacy #HistoryBuff #CityBreaks
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Forget the headlines. Read the actual words of Osama bin Laden. This review explains the book that does just that.
#BookLovers #HistoryBuff #Geopolitics #books
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Deep diving into my roots today. 📜 Searching for the history behind the surnames Diez de la Rosa, Olmos Cáceres,and Sobradillo.
There’s something magical about uncovering noble lineages and understanding where we come from.My great-grandmother is 90 years old and her stories are a treasure trove of history. 🏛️🔍
Does anyone here share an interest in #Genealogy or Spanish #History? I’d love to exchange tips on tracing family trees!
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Our British History Quiz has just been published!
This week we challenge you to take our selection of trivia questions about the History of this fascinating region!
https://youknowwhatblog.com/quizzes/british-history-quiz/
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#quiz #trivia #uk #ukhistory #england #scotland #thatcher #facts #fact #history #historia #historic #historical #historybuff #historyhead -
CW: 47, fascists
New Trump Stats Guru Has a Giant Picture of Hitler’s Favorite Ship
#Antoni #Hitler #Nazi #HistoryBuff
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1314 - First War of Scottish Independence: The Battle of Bannockburn begins, Robert the Bruce v. Edward II
#battle #edwardii #battleofbannockburn #history #middleages #historybuff #medieval
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Alexander Murdoch Mackay, Presbyterian missionary to Uganda, laments the arms trade. “Royal robbers” profited from arms sales to slavers. The rights of everyday people are “more divine” than those of royalty. Traders support kings who’d be deposed in Europe.
Is much of our view of security and prosperity in developing countries made soley through the lens of what is good for “royal robbers”?
How can you consider the rights of the poor?
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The Roman Colosseum hosted actual naval battles! Beyond the gladiatorial contests, discover the astonishing engineering that allowed for these aquatic spectacles, and how every seat in this architectural wonder reflected Rome's rigid social hierarchy. It's more than just ruins – it's a testament to ancient genius.
Read the full story:
https://www.utubepublisher.in/2025/06/roman-colosseum-sea-battles-engineering-social-hierarchy.html#RomanEmpire #ColosseumHistory #AncientEngineering #SocialStructures #HistoryBuff #Archaeology #FederatedLearning
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Died #OTD in 597 Saint Columba, Irish Christian missionary "Apostle of the Picts"
Saint Columba is the patron saint of Ireland, Scotland, floods, bookbinders, and poets
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History is full of moments that shaped the world - good and bad. If you could witness one event in person, which would it be and why? There are so many to choose from! 🌍🕰️ #History #MomentInTime #HistoryBuff
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Discover the rich tapestry of faiths in medieval Spain—enroll in our Religions of Medieval Spain course today! https://medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/religions-spain #MedievalStudies #MedievalSpain #MedievalCulture #HistoryBuff #LearnHistory
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Love all things medieval? Join our Patreon and help us bring more history to life! https://www.patreon.com/medievalists #HistoryBuff