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Thomas Fortenberry
poet · writer · educatorde l'audace,
encore de l'audace,
et toujours de l'audace
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Category Archives: History
Hot Spots in the Great Pyramid
This month has been full of speculations (some scientific and some wild) about a recent anomaly discovered on the Great Pyramid (Khufu’s) in Egypt. Recent infrared scans of the structure unveiled hot spots on one side that are up to … Continue reading
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Never Forget Nushu
Nushu (also called Dong language) is a fascinating secret language developed by women in a part of Hunan in harsh, old, patriarchal China. It was used to educate and evade repression, since women were largely forbidden from the realm of … Continue reading
Alexander and the King of Kings
Alexander the great is an endless source of fascination. I’ve been reading up on him again, as I am still wanting to do my long-put off book on him. But I have several side books I want to do based … Continue reading
The Lost City of Drones
I’m growing very excited about the new technologies being used in archaeology. From submersibles to satellites, we are utilizing hitech equipment to peel back rainforests and deserts, and even the oceans to scan beneath the sands. It is an amazing … Continue reading
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Amphipolis Up-To-Date
Fascinating examination of an archaeological site. Amphipolis Tomb Timeline
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Gold of the Ancient Panamanian Civ
I am placing this here as a reminder both to the public about the forgotten civilizations of the Americas (often simply overshadowed by the “popstars” of the area, like the Aztec or Maya) and for myself as another link in … Continue reading
The London Beer Flood of 1814
I need to write a book about this. What a bizarre event. The London Beer Flood of 1814 by Ben Johnson On Monday 17th October 1814, a terrible disaster claimed the lives of at least 8 people in St Giles, … Continue reading
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