Discoveries
The Eternal Scholar
I wasn’t sure about entering this challenge at first. In large part, because in some ways I am already doing the job I imagine myself doing in any time period. That is being a writer and historian. But while talking with a couple of friends earlier today through Facebook comments, I became inspired to explore this idea more. While also exploring the implications of what it would be like to be a historian and writer in other time periods, and tie in an earlier thought I had a couple months ago.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in History
Independence Day 2023: Celebrating Freedom, History, and Festivities
ring up for one of the most anticipated holidays of the year – Independence Day. Observed annually on July 4th, this day holds immense significance, commemorating the birth of the United States of America and the freedom it represents. With the holiday just around the corner, people are actively seeking information about various aspects of Independence Day, ranging from its historical roots to local events and cherished culinary traditions.
By Joshua Abel3 years ago in History
Signalling ET
It’s up there on the top shelf; the moratorium on Thought. A directive, issued and revised by the current reigning bureaucrats in office, to silence, you, the reader of this file. It’s marked strictly personal and confidential. Within this file, the plans and details of the probe that had been cast into the vast cosmic space, and the message broadcasted in 55 languages whilst engraved on a pair of Golden Records, are retained. The message was shot like ‘an arrow through the dark’… with the hope, that, it could, perhaps be translated by some distant intelligent life form, somewhere out there. And, for years the voyager I probe sailed on and on through space, in one constant, and tireless direction, never to attract outside interest… never to return home…
By Delusions of Grandeur 3 years ago in History
Quick One: Surviving Against All Odds
This survivor's story is one of unimaginable heroism and heart-wrenching sadness. A group of friends embarked on a journey that would challenge the strength of their bond, the efficacy of their teamwork, and the depth of their will to survive. It all began on a fateful day, October 12, 1972, when this group of friends started on a journey from Montevideo, Uruguay to Chile for a rugby match. Little did they know that this trip would transform into a harrowing tale of survival against insurmountable odds.
By The Purple Olympian3 years ago in History
Did the Titanic REALLY sink?
The world was startled in 1912 when the Titanic sank. With the ruthless destruction of such a technically advanced ship, the limits of human ingenuity were ruthlessly exposed. However, a rumour that has been circulating online in recent years, most recently on Reddit, raises the question of whether the Titanic actually sank.
By Phoenix Daily Conspiracies3 years ago in History
Gladiator's Triumph. Content Warning.
In the vast colosseum, where blood and honor clashed, a gladiator named Maximus stood tall. His chiseled physique and steely gaze concealed a heart burdened by tragedy and a thirst for justice. Maximus, once a celebrated general, had been betrayed by the very empire he had sworn to protect. Now, he fought not for glory, but for vengeance.
By Atikul Hoque Jahan3 years ago in History
THE GIRL WITH A GIFT
in a quaint little village nestled at the foot of a mist-covered mountain, there lived a curious and adventurous girl named Lila. With her sparkling blue eyes and a wild mane of golden curls, Lila's laughter could light up the darkest corners of the village. Her heart was filled with dreams and an insatiable hunger for knowledge.
By PHILIP Chinedu3 years ago in History





