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August 16, 2024 at 2:25 AM ... the Instagram page ‘History Uncovered’ shows just how engaging and popular the subject can be when presented in the right way. The account is dedicated to ...
1914 – World War I: Belgian troops won a victory at the Battle of Halen, but were ultimately unable to stop the German invasion of Belgium. 1944 – World War II: In Sant'Anna di Stazzema, Italy, the Waffen-SS and the Brigate Nere murdered about 560 local villagers and refugees and burned their bodies.
In August 2024, an Egyptian archaeological mission uncovered an astronomical observatory from the 6th century BCE at the Buto Temple, located at the Tell El-Faraeen archaeological site in the Kafr El Sheikh Governorate. The found artifacts included a statue from the 26th Dynasty, a merkhet measuring tool, some religious items and pottery remains.
Homer is also the halibut fishing capital of the world (and August is peak season), so fishing aficionados can spend the day casting for halibut and salmon. Shop Now. Taha Raja / 500px - Getty Images.
The gold reserves (approx. 120 tonnes) of the Romanian government and other valuables sent to Russia for safekeeping during World War I. These were mislaid after the October Revolution and only some of the objects, and none of the gold reserves, have been returned as of 2012. Florentine Diamond: Confirmed 1918
Here, the best places to visit in August. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please ...
Menzies noticed that they kept encountering the year 1421 and, concluding that it must have been an extraordinary year in world history, decided to write a book about everything that happened in the world in 1421. Menzies spent years working on the book and, by the time it was finished, it was a massive volume spanning 1,500 pages.
This is believed to be the world's oldest known bread. It was found in a destroyed oven structure in the "Mekan 266" area. Archaeologists also found wheat, barley, pea seeds, and a round "spongy" residue. [14] [15] 11 – Discovery of a 1,800 year old marble head of Apollo by Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Philippi was announced. [16]