Much of what we think we know about poachers and poaching in the past derives from the 19th-century. That was when the conflict between the poacher and the game-loving landowner reached its peak, w…
When her husband was killed by conquistadors, this native Chilean showed the Spanish what "fight like a woman" really means.
“When I was a girl, I dreamt of standing in a room looking at a girl who was and was not myself, who stood looking at another girl, who also was and was not myself. My mother took this for a nightmare. I saw it as the beginning of a career in physics.” ― Rosalind Lutece[src] Rosalind Lutece is a quantum physicist in BioShock Infinite, who wrote books about scientific studies on alternate universes. She and her "twin brother" Robert guide Booker DeWitt through his adventures in Columbia to retrie
27 Artworks by B A H M A N, Saatchi Art Artist
Museums can be awesome. But let's face it, some of them can also be pretty dull. Which is why it's not surprising that some people get a little bored of them.
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“If Alexander were a woman, I would make him my mistress.”
There's something about classical art that just turns me off. Endless portraits of pale and plump aristocrats looking all fancy in the classical paintings, bucolic rural scenes, religious iconography... I can certainly appreciate the skill and relevance back in the pre-photography age, but these days we need a message!
Hairstyle of the traditional fallera costume, Valencia, Spain. Traditionally, a lace veil headdress is worn by falleras as they offer flowers to Our Lady of the Forsaken during the annual Fallas...
"Bitch I might be." — Hamlet.
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By Jennifer Deschanel I don’t know what the runways would think of him today, but during the Regency George Byron “Beau” Brummell was the man to watch for fashion. While not of aristocratic birth, Brummell moved in circles envied by the socially minded Regency. In his youth, his literary talent and wit brought him second place for the Newdegate prize, but the blow hit Brummell hard. As a result he developed an aversion to books and the literary minded, and chose instead not to exert himself in any manner. However, he did have the foresight to join the Tenth Hussars, a move which would launch him into the Prince Regent’s favor. The Prince, impressed by Brummell’s influence over men while he served in the military, and his sharp wit, kept him in his favor even after his service ended. Brummell quickly entered the Regent’s royal society where his elegant, understated, and simple manner of dress, an oddity to begin with, became a sensation. Brummell promoted the trouser over knee breeches and looked down on the bright colors, dusted wigs, and powdery make-up on men. His colors were muted to blacks, dark grays, and shades in brown—much like we see in men’s fashion today. His morning toilette exerted such an influence on the ton that many began to follow suit. Brummell put a fastidious amount of attention into cleaning his teeth; he shaved often and bathed daily. The Prince Regent, enthralled by this, would spend hours in Brummell’s dressing room watching him complete his morning routine. Brummell had a lot of admirers emulating his fashion sense, but not a lot of common sense financially. His debts were high, but due to his association with the Prince, was still able to float a line of credit. That changed when his arrogance got in his way. Brummell often moved in circles not approved by the Prince. During a masquerade at Waiter’s private club where he was a host with Lord Alvanley, Henry Mildmay and Pierrepoint, the Prince, who did not favor Brummell’s choice of company, openly cut Brummell. The Prince addressed Alvanley and Pierrepoint but cut Brummell and Mildmay which prompted Brummell’s famous comment of “Alvanley, who is your fat friend?” Obviously this ended Brummell’s association with The Prince. However Brummell was so popular with the aristocracy that his fashion sense and company was still sought. He had no need to control his popularity, but did have a need to control his debt—which he failed miserably at. The credit he was once able to float ended when the Prince cut him, and Brummell, unable to pay off gambling debts immediately as debts of honor, fled to France to escape debtor’s prison. There, due to the influence of Lord Alvanley, he secured an appointment to the consulate at Caen and therefore a small annuity. Nothing like how he lived when he was the fashion mogul of the Regency. Brummell died in 1840, penniless and insane from syphilis. A great film, Beau Brummell: This Charming Man stars Hugh Bonneville (Downtown Abbey) as The Prince Regent. I recommend it for anyone curious about the life of Brummel and how he influenced the fashion of the Regency era. Jennifer Deschanel's passion lies in crafting stories from forgotten pieces of history and setting them in locations outside the expected. She writes unusual heroines with unique challenges in the Regency and Victorian eras. Her other books, expanding Gaston Leroux’s The Phantom of the Opera are written under Jennifer Linforth and are available now.
This is definitely what the Masters were hoping for.
Sure, old masterpieces of art are great and all, but often they aren't funny. Until now! In this slideshow, there are sixty incredible pieces of art with one important twist. They've all been memerized!
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"Put the alphabet into math." – The Devil.
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Andrew Rader, PhD, is a lot of things. The man is a SpaceX mission manager, MIT-credentialed scientist, game designer, author... And he's also a history fan. In fact, he's so fascinated with the subject, he even created a Twitter account to share the weirdest and most wonderful history-related content he stumbles upon.
There’s a weird, probably creepy, unknown detail in every historic moment.
anon requested:top 10 favorite historical ladies KNOWN FOR: Elizabeth I Tudor-largely been remembered as being a queen who supported her people, her sharp wits and clever mind helped navigate the...
Unbelievable facts blog share most amazing, strange, weird and bizarre facts from all around the globe.
Funniest Historical Facts That People Know - The internet has generated a huge amount of laughs from cats and FAILS. And we all out of cats.
Art aficionados like to pretend that there's a very specific and complex science behind interpreting paintings. But as these humorous tweets reveal, the hidden messages are often pretty obvious, not to mention pretty funny!
If it ain’t weird, interesting, and enlightening, it ain’t got any place on the Weird History Twitter page. Home to nearly 177k adoring fans, the Weird History project embodies the best aspects of education in the digital age: make it short, make it precise, and make it fun. Throw in some spot-on illustrations and boom! You’ve made yourself popular with fact-lovers all over the globe.
Nothing makes you more of a nuisance than sharing random trivia without any context. Broadening our knowledge about the world, however, is something we can't avoid. It's too interesting and too easy to get lost in. To teach you everything you need to know to bore people to death we've compiled some of the most surprising truths from Fact Republic.
From History Hustle
1. In 1475, when Queen Isabella was crowned, the queen chess piece became female, and could only move one square at a time, like the King. In 1495, when Isabella was the most powerful woman in Europe, the present rules of chess were established, in which the Queen moves in all directions on the board.
From History Hustle
1. 19th Century Empress Elisabeth of Austria washed her hair with brandy, bathed in olive oil, and slept in a face mask lined with raw veal. She was supposedly considered one of the most beautiful women in Europe.
Andrew Rader, PhD, is a lot of things. The man is a SpaceX mission manager, MIT-credentialed scientist, game designer, author... And he's also a history fan. In fact, he's so fascinated with the subject, he even created a Twitter account to share the weirdest and most wonderful history-related content he stumbles upon.
Tumblr Thread: Medieval Battle Tactics Were Wild - The internet has generated a huge amount of laughs from cats and FAILS. And we all out of cats.
I put this on Facebook a couple of days ago, but for those of you who aren’t there, here’s Margaret of Anjou! By the way, I’m finally windin...
From History Hustle
Have you ever seen your grandparents’ wedding photos? How about your great-grandparents’ baby pictures? If you’ve got an album full of ancient, black and white family photos just collecting dust in your attic, wouldn’t you like to see those same images in vibrant colors?
