40 Fascinating Historical Photos And Discoveries That Teach Us About The Past

But, according to the website Letters of Note, “for the 26 who survived the initial blast, a side passage of the mine proved to be a safe haven, but not for long—when rescuers eventually reached them, all had suffocated.
Found next to a number of the those 26 bodies were letters to loved ones, one of which can be seen below. It was written by Jacob Vowell to Sarah Ellen, his beloved wife and mother to their 6 children, one of whom, 14-year-old Elbert, was by his side in the mine. (‘Little Eddie’ was a son they had lost previously.)
All but three of Fraterville’s adult men were killed that day; over a hundred women were instantly widowed; close to a thousand children lost their fathers. The Fraterville Mine disaster remains the worst of its kind in Tennessee’s history.”
“Ellen, darling, goodbye for us both. Elbert said the Lord has saved him. We are all praying for air to support us, but it is getting so bad without any air. Ellen I want you to live right and come to heaven. Raise the children the best you can. Oh how I wish to be with you, goodbye. Bury me and Elbert in the same grave by little Eddie. Godbye Ellen, goodbye Lily, goodbye Jemmie, goodbye Horace. We are together. Is 25 minutes after two. There is a few of us alive yet. Jake and Elbert Oh God for one more breath. Ellen remember me as long as you live Goodbye darling”

Stones inside the passage and chamber are covered in megalithic art. It is likened to other Neolithic passage tombs such as Barnenez in Brittany and Newgrange in Ireland

Head was stolen in 1995, but was recovered. Buried to protect it from ISIS in 2015 they destroyed the city.

The Derveni Krater exhibited at the Archeological Museum of Thessaloniki is one of the most elaborate metal vessels from ancient Greece yet discovered. Found in 1962 in an undisturbed Macedonian tomb of the late 4th century B.C. at Derveni not far from Thessaloniki, the krater is a tour de force of highly sophisticated methods of bronze working.

The armour type consisted of metal strips fashioned into bands, fastened to internal leather and straps and external straps with buckles. This armour provided mobility as it moved with the solider on his torso, all of the parts would move in synchronous movement.
These types of armor was used from about 14 BC to late 3rd Century AD. The Lorica Segmentata was used throughout the Roman Empire, but the mail armor Lorica Hamata may have been more commonly seen and used.

This six-tiered pyramid, built by the Totonac civilization around 800-1200 CE, is renowned for its unique design featuring 365 niches, believed to symbolize the days of the solar year.
Standing approximately 20 meters tall, the structure showcases intricate stone carvings and a harmonious blend of function and artistry, reflecting the advanced engineering and astronomical knowledge of its builders.
The Pyramid of the Niches remains a testament to the cultural and historical richness of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica...

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The tall, thin spires, some of which reach up to 130 feet, are often topped with harder rock caps, resembling whimsical chimneys or mushrooms.
This geological marvel, combined with the region's ancient cave dwellings and vibrant hot air balloon scene, makes Cappadocia a captivating destination for travelers seeking both natural beauty and historical intrigue...

Built in the 10th century during the reign of King Jayavarman IV, it served as the state temple of the Khmer Empire for a brief period.
Today, it remains a remarkable archaeological site, drawing visitors from around the world to marvel at its grandeur and historical significance...

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This was minted in Rome at the beginning of 44 BC shortly before his assassination

Georges Guénin relates in his book "Legend Stones of Brittany" ( 1936 ) :
"According to a fisherman from Lanildut, Mr. Masson, the great menhir of Kereneur, over 6 m high, would turn on itself and go swimming at the sea. I could know neither the hours nor the days when the stone would perform such curious acts."
This massive prehistoric menhir still stands today!

This sword is one of the many artifacts discovered in the Sutton Hoo ship-burial, which is thought to have belonged to one of four East Anglian kings: Eorpwald, Raedwald and co-regents Ecric, and Sigebert.
The artifacts of this burial were chosen to reflect the high rank of the king, and to equip him for the Afterlife

The monument is a monolithic gateway at the site of Tiahuanaco by the Tiwanaku culture, an Andean civilization of Bolivia that thrived around Lake Titicaca in the Andes of western South America around 500-950 AD.

But expanded this by claiming direct descent, through his mother Laodice VII Thea (b. c. 122 BCE), from Seleucus I Nicator (r. 305-281 BCE), founder of the Seleucid Empire, and Ptolemy I Soter (r. 305/304-282 BCE) of the Ptolemaic Dynasty of Egypt, as well as others who had served as generals of Alexander the Great. He thereby established himself as a Greco-Persian monarch and assumed the title of 'Antiochus, the just god, friend of Romans and Greeks', which pleased Rome while, at the same time, arranging the marriage of his daughter, Laodice, to King Orodes II of Parthia (r. 57-37 BCE) and securing peace with the east.

Prince Arthur of Connaught (left) Queen Victoria and Margaret, Crown Princess of Sweden (right). The children of Queen Victoria’s third son, Prince Arthur, and his wife Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia

These ancient artworks are steeped in the rich mythology of the local Indigenous peoples, who attribute profound spiritual significance to the Wandjina beings.
Some observers have drawn parallels between the enigmatic appearance of the Wandjina figures and the depictions of otherworldly beings, prompting intriguing discussions about potential connections to extraterrestrial influences in ancient cultures...

This is on display in the Allard Pierson Museum Antiquities in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Shapur I led several campaigns against the Romans, capturing key cities and fortresses. The most notable confrontation was the Battle of Edessa. The Roman Emperor Valerian led an army to repel the Sassanian forces but was decisively defeated.
The defeat at Edessa resulted in the capture of Emperor Valerian, a major event in Roman history. Valerian is the only Roman emperor known to have been captured as a prisoner of war.
Shapur I commemorated his victory through rock reliefs and inscriptions. The Naqsh-e Rustam reliefs near Persepolis depict Shapur triumphing over three Roman emperors, symbolizing his victories over Gordian III, Philip the Arab, and Valerian.
The capture of Valerian and the successes of Shapur I against the Romans are often seen as high points of Sassanian power and influence.

It remains unfinished due to British representatives refusing to pose, 1783
Benjamin West, 1783. Currently housed in Winterthur Museum, Library and Gardens in Winterthur, Delaware

Many of the coins are made of silver, with the earliest being minted during the reign of Henry III (1216-1272) and the latest minted during the reign of Henry V (1413-1422). It's unclear why this hoard was buried. Henry V famously won a major victory over the French at the Battle of Agincourt, but these battles took place in France, not England.