It turns out that Leonardo was the first publicizer of science rather than inventor.
Tag: history
History of bar snacks
they understood marketing through the stomach a long time ago in 1890:
The most legendary feature of the Cincinnati saloon was the free lunch. The foods were salty in character, which inevitably led patrons to purchase more beer with which to wash down the food.
Herero Costume Culture
They found the original cosplayers.
In 2011 Jim Naughten spent 4 months photographing the Herero tribe of Namibia. His book, Conflict and Costume, is an in-depth look at the bold and gorgeous costumes that have come to represent the cultural identity of the Herero people.
The style of dress was introduced during the German/Herero conflict in the early 20th century, when nearly 80% of the Herero population was wiped out. Though the attire was originally forced upon the Herero people, it has since become a tradition and point of pride. “If a warrior killed a German soldier he would take and wear their uniform as a badge of honor, and to ‘take’ or appropriate their power. A version of these uniforms is worn by Herero men today at festivals and ceremonies, to honor the fallen ancestors and to keep the memories alive.”
Bill of Rights
this is pretty cool, especially the case:
It’s one of those nifty contraptions that replaces the oxygen inside the case with inert argon gas, reduces damaging light and stabilizes humidity. It’s basically a portable micro-environment ideal for preserving historic parchment.
NYPL original copy of Bill of Rights to go on display
City of London
Corporatocracy: 75% of votes are cast by corporations, 25% by people.
Ancient Computers in Use
If you buy an automatic filter from Sparkler Filters they’ll enter your transaction on a “computer” that dates from 1948.
i don’t even
Greek Mythology deep time?
some of greek mythology might be the earliest of human history. greece has had human settlement for 70 ka, plenty of time.
Hittite fortress
This might be one of the biggest historical discoveries in 100s of years. (is there a list of these?). basically, there was a 4th great empire in the bronze age besides egyptians, assyrians and babylonians: the hittites (note not the biblical hittites). they built a fortress city that is without doubt a wonder of the ancient world, probably in the top 3 fortresses in the world in terms of scale and defensibility. they went on to conquer a vast empire (by bronze age standards, about the size of turkey) but disappeared in 1180 BC without a trace during the bronze age collapse, until they were rediscovered at the beginning of the 20th century.
Outdoor baby storage
this is genius. it ensures babies get the fresh air and exercise they need.
This article of manufacture comprises a housing or cage, wherein the baby or young child together with proper toys may be placed. The baby is enabled to receive fresh air through the screen or wire fabric, and it will be noted that the baby has sufficient room or space for playing with toys. Furthermore suitable bed clothing may be arranged in the cage or housing, when suspended adjacent the window or the house or apartment, so that when it is time for the baby to take a nap, the bed clothing may be made up in one corner wherein the baby may sleep.
Anna maria
The vast majority of what is now in the Uffizi Gallery, Pitti Palace, Palazzo Vecchio, the Laurenziana library, Magliabecchiana library, Palatine library, a large chunk of the Bargello and everything in the smaller suburban Medici villas would be gone. Florence as we know it today would not exist. Think of how prescient Anna Maria was to recognize the value of her family holdings to city tourism.
anna maria was one badass woman.
Gregor J. Rothfuss 