Remembering History: February 2013

The uncanny resemblance of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy 1433-1477 and his descendant, HRH Charles, Prince of Wales is remarkable! || However Charles Prince of Wales is a milquetoast wimp.

The 1946 Great Seal Bug Story: The US ambassador to the USSR was Averell Harriman. The Russians had Soviet school children present him with a two foot hand craved great seal of the US which he hung in his office. In 1952, a countermeasures survey revealed that the great seal contained a bugging devise. That means that the Soviets were able to eavesdrop on the U.S. ambassador’s conversations for six years. On May 20th 1960, Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. revealed the great seal bug to the UN.

The 1946 Great Seal Bug Story: The US ambassador to the USSR was Averell Harriman. The Russians had Soviet school children present him with a two foot hand craved great seal of the US which he hung in his office. In 1952, a countermeasures survey revealed that the great seal contained a bugging devise. That means that the Soviets were able to eavesdrop on the U.S. ambassador’s conversations for six years. On May 20th 1960, Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. revealed the great seal bug to the UN.

evacuating Manhattan on 9/11

Construction of Disney Land 16 July 1954

About 7000 years ago in what is now Southwest Germany, was a city called 'Herxheim', a city that was mysteriously abandoned. A few years ago, Dr. Bruno Boulestin and his team were investigating the region, when they hit a grave containing the bones of 500 people. The marks on the bones show that the bodies were skinned and had their flesh removed using techniques almost identical to those for butchering animals. One researcher suggested that some of the victims could even have been spit-roasted.

About 7000 years ago in what is now Southwest Germany, was a city called 'Herxheim', a city that was mysteriously abandoned. A few years ago, Dr. Bruno Boulestin and his team were investigating the region, when they hit a grave containing the bones of 500 people. The marks on the bones show that the bodies were skinned and had their flesh removed using techniques almost identical to those for butchering animals. One researcher suggested that some of the victims could even have been spit-roasted.

In July 1830 Joseph Smith dictated a revelation for his wife Emma. Among other counsel, she was instructed to “make a selection of Sacred Hymns as it shall be given thee which is pleasing unto me to be had in my Church.” This revelation gave divine approval to the inclusion of music in church meetings. Most early converts came from religious traditions that included hymn singing, and records indicate this practice was continued in the new church even before the publication of a hymnal.

In July 1830 Joseph Smith dictated a revelation for his wife Emma. Among other counsel, she was instructed to “make a selection of Sacred Hymns as it shall be given thee which is pleasing unto me to be had in my Church.” This revelation gave divine approval to the inclusion of music in church meetings. Most early converts came from religious traditions that included hymn singing, and records indicate this practice was continued in the new church even before the publication of a hymnal.

✯Tear Catcher were used during Ancient Roman times, with mourners filling glass bottles with their tears, and placing them in tombs as a symbol of their respect for the deceased- It was also used to show remorse, guilt, love and grief. The more tears collected in tear bottles meant the deceased was more important-Tear bottles were designed with special seals, which allowed the tears to evaporate. By the time that the tears were assumed to have evaporated, the mourning period was considered over✯

✯Tear Catcher were used during Ancient Roman times, with mourners filling glass bottles with their tears, and placing them in tombs as a symbol of their respect for the deceased- It was also used to show remorse, guilt, love and grief. The more tears collected in tear bottles meant the deceased was more important-Tear bottles were designed with special seals, which allowed the tears to evaporate. By the time that the tears were assumed to have evaporated, the mourning period was considered over✯

Hiroshima - before and after A Bomb

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In 1961, Leonid Rogozov, 27, was the only surgeon in the Soviet Antarctic Expedition. During the expedition, he felt severe pain in the stomach and had a high fever. Rogozov examined himself and discovered that his appendix was inflamed and could burst at any time. With a local anesthesia, he operated himself to remove the appendix. An engineer and a meteorologist assisted surgery.

In 1961, Leonid Rogozov, 27, was the only surgeon in the Soviet Antarctic Expedition. During the expedition, he felt severe pain in the stomach and had a high fever. Rogozov examined himself and discovered that his appendix was inflamed and could burst at any time. With a local anesthesia, he operated himself to remove the appendix. An engineer and a meteorologist assisted surgery.

The Codex Gigas also known as The Devil’s Bible, once considered the eighth wonder of the world.

An old, abandoned general store in Carrollton, Georgia, not far from where I live. I love the rust and the faded Coke sign. A beautiful picture of happier days in my beloved South.

Map of Savannah, 1734.

Georgia circa 1904. "Savannah Cotton Exchange." Note cotton-themed fountain landscaping and juvenile welcoming committee

CottonExchange now

Scientists Spot Possible Remains Of "Rodinia," Ancient Lost Microcontinent -- Fragments of an ancient microcontinent may have been hiding between the land masses now known as Madagascar and India.

800-Foot-Deep Canyon Found Under Red Sea : Discovery News

Hampton Court

passageway at Hampton Court Palace

The Suicide of Ajax, Exekias c.540 BCE

Beautiful silver thimble

Young Aretha Franklin

Marilyn Monroe ♥

Dying Is an art, like everything else. I do it exceptionally well. - Sylvia Plath On February 10, 1963 Sylvia Plath was found dead of carbon monoxide poisoning in her kitchen. Plath had placed her head in the oven, while the gas was turned on and the pilot light unlit. She was 30.

Dying Is an art, like everything else. I do it exceptionally well. - Sylvia Plath On February 10, 1963 Sylvia Plath was found dead of carbon monoxide poisoning in her kitchen. Plath had placed her head in the oven, while the gas was turned on and the pilot light unlit. She was 30.

The shoemaker (late 19th century)

Telephone Operator, ca 1911

Ted Bundy “I'm as cold a motherfucker as you've ever put your fucking eyes on. I don't give a shit about those people.”

Milo the dog. Twitter / TedDanielFOX25: In Mansfield for a meeting ...

Rockefeller and his son John D. Rockefeller, Jr. in 1915

RIP-The Sandy Hook Elementary tragic shooting in Newton ,Connecticut-.Dominic

Remembering the victims...

Abandoned Westport Generating Station - Urban Ruins

Recovered suitcases from an abandoned insane asylum

The Walkman.

The Affair of the Poisons (L'affaire des poisons) was a major murder scandal in France which took place in 1677–1682, during the reign of King Louis XIV. During it, a number of prominent members of the aristocracy were implicated and sentenced on charges of poisoning and witchcraft. The scandal reached into the inner circle of the king. It led to the execution of 36 people.

The Affair of the Poisons (L'affaire des poisons) was a major murder scandal in France which took place in 1677–1682, during the reign of King Louis XIV. During it, a number of prominent members of the aristocracy were implicated and sentenced on charges of poisoning and witchcraft. The scandal reached into the inner circle of the king. It led to the execution of 36 people.