History

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JensSpahnpasta@feddit.orgEnglish · 2 days ago

What Do Historians Do?

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What Do Historians Do?

JensSpahnpasta@feddit.orgEnglish · 2 days ago

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SoyTDI@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 days ago

Sketches of ‘Peglar’

www.illuminator.blog

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Sketches of ‘Peglar’

www.illuminator.blog

SoyTDI@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 days ago

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Trudov@lemmy.worldEnglish · 4 days ago

John Rabe.

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John Rabe.

Trudov@lemmy.worldEnglish · 4 days ago

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Innerworld@lemmy.worldEnglish · 4 days ago

Historical progress against slavery and forced labor (1789-2024)

ourworldindata.org

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Historical progress against slavery and forced labor (1789-2024)

ourworldindata.org

Innerworld@lemmy.worldEnglish · 4 days ago

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JensSpahnpasta@feddit.orgEnglish · 6 days ago

The Moral Limits of Gambling [Or: what do Polymarket and the history of life insurance have in common?]

worldhistory.substack.com

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The Moral Limits of Gambling [Or: what do Polymarket and the history of life insurance have in common?]

worldhistory.substack.com

JensSpahnpasta@feddit.orgEnglish · 6 days ago

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Trudov@lemmy.worldEnglish · 9 days ago

Oskar Dirlewanger

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Oskar Dirlewanger

Trudov@lemmy.worldEnglish · 9 days ago

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FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.worldEnglish · 12 days ago

Man tells of pride as newly emerged photo reveals Greek grandfather being led to Nazi execution

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Man tells of pride as newly emerged photo reveals Greek grandfather being led to Nazi execution

FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.worldEnglish · 12 days ago

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IndustryStandard@lemmy.worldEnglish · 12 days ago

[Video] American militants stealing gold during their 2003 invasion of Iraq

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[Video] American militants stealing gold during their 2003 invasion of Iraq

IndustryStandard@lemmy.worldEnglish · 12 days ago

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NomNom@feddit.ukBannedEnglish · 12 days ago

'Our children paid the ultimate price' – How the Dunblane school shooting changed Britain

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'Our children paid the ultimate price' – How the Dunblane school shooting changed Britain

NomNom@feddit.ukBannedEnglish · 12 days ago

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NomNom@feddit.ukBannedEnglish · 12 days ago

From Bush Sr to Trump: the risks, lessons and legacy of US interference in the Middle East

www.theguardian.com

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From Bush Sr to Trump: the risks, lessons and legacy of US interference in the Middle East

www.theguardian.com

NomNom@feddit.ukBannedEnglish · 12 days ago

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JensSpahnpasta@feddit.orgEnglish · 12 days ago

Re-creating the complex cuisine of prehistoric Europeans

arstechnica.com

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Re-creating the complex cuisine of prehistoric Europeans

arstechnica.com

JensSpahnpasta@feddit.orgEnglish · 12 days ago

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Trudov@lemmy.worldEnglish · 13 days ago

The Tangerine Deal

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The Tangerine Deal

Trudov@lemmy.worldEnglish · 13 days ago

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KarlHeinzSchwuke@feddit.orgEnglish · 13 days ago

Arabic document from 17th-century rubbish heap confirms existence of semi-legendary Nubian king

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Arabic document from 17th-century rubbish heap confirms existence of semi-legendary Nubian king

KarlHeinzSchwuke@feddit.orgEnglish · 13 days ago

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SoyTDI@lemmy.worldEnglish · 13 days ago

The Coquilla Nut: A Handy 19th Century Ornamental Material

janeaustensworld.com

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The Coquilla Nut: A Handy 19th Century Ornamental Material

janeaustensworld.com

SoyTDI@lemmy.worldEnglish · 13 days ago

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JensSpahnpasta@feddit.orgEnglish · 13 days ago

Volcanic eruptions set off a chain of events that brought the Black Death to Europe

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Volcanic eruptions set off a chain of events that brought the Black Death to Europe

JensSpahnpasta@feddit.orgEnglish · 13 days ago

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Trudov@lemmy.worldEnglish · 14 days ago

Felix Dzerzhinsky

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Felix Dzerzhinsky

Trudov@lemmy.worldEnglish · 14 days ago

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NomNom@feddit.ukBannedEnglish · 16 days ago

Strike against mask wearing in 1930s echoed COVID-19 protests, study finds

www.manchester.ac.uk

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Strike against mask wearing in 1930s echoed COVID-19 protests, study finds

www.manchester.ac.uk

NomNom@feddit.ukBannedEnglish · 16 days ago

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SoyTDI@lemmy.worldEnglish · 17 days ago

History of the Propeller Beanie and The Ultimate Propeller-Head - Origin of this Geek Icon and an Unusual Patent

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History of the Propeller Beanie and The Ultimate Propeller-Head - Origin of this Geek Icon and an Unusual Patent

SoyTDI@lemmy.worldEnglish · 17 days ago

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Trudov@lemmy.worldEnglish · 17 days ago

The Agrarian City

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The Agrarian City

Trudov@lemmy.worldEnglish · 17 days ago

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SoyTDI@lemmy.worldEnglish · 17 days ago

Giraffes in London During the Regency Era

reginajeffers.blog

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Giraffes in London During the Regency Era

reginajeffers.blog

SoyTDI@lemmy.worldEnglish · 17 days ago

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History@lemmy.world

history@lemmy.world

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A community dedicated to sharing and discussing fascinating historical facts from all periods and regions.

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