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This rare Roman slave tag, still attached to its original collar, sheds light on the harsh realities of slavery in ancient Rome. The inscription reads, “I have fled, seize me and return me to Zoninus for 1 gold coin,” offering a glimpse into how slaves were treated as valuable property. Likely dating to the 4th or 5th century AD, its exact discovery location remains unclear due to its passage through private collections.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding its origin, the tag’s significance is undeniable, being one of the few surviving examples of such artifacts. It now resides in a museum collection, where it serves as a powerful reminder of the dehumanizing conditions endured by slaves in the Roman Empire.
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The Old Kingdom of Egypt, strutting its stuff from 2686 to 2181 BC, was nothing short of a cultural revolution. This was the golden age where the Third to the Sixth Dynasty reigned supreme, unleashing a wave of audacity in sculpture, construction, and engraving that still leaves us in awe. And let’s talk about that incredible solar boat discovered near the Great Pyramid of Giza. This isn’t just any old artifact; it was a vital part of the pharaohs’ funerary rituals, designed to whisk their souls off to the afterlife. What a striking testament to their beliefs and an undeniable showcase of their artistic genius! The Old Kingdom didn’t just flourish; it exploded onto the scene with vibrant life and dazzling craftsmanship that defies the ages.
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and yet roman slavery didnt hold a candle the the chattle slavery the west cooked up hundreds of years later...
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The Hartashen Megalithic Avenue, hidden deep in Armenia’s rugged terrain, is one of the world’s forgotten ancient wonders. Believed to be 6,000 to 8,000 years old, this mysterious site consists of towering stone monoliths, meticulously aligned across the landscape. Was it a ceremonial path? An ancient observatory? Its true purpose remains a mystery.
Unlike Stonehenge or other famed sites, Hartashen has escaped the spotlight of mainstream archaeology, its secrets still buried beneath the soil. The towering stones, standing guard over the landscape, hint at a forgotten civilization with a sophisticated grasp of space and ritual. Yet, despite its age and potential significance, Hartashen remains largely unexcavated and unexplored.
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Over 100,000 ceramic wares from two Chinese shipwrecks, 1500 meters deep in the South China Sea. Discovered in May 2023. Ships dated to the Ming dynasty, 1506-1522.
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Some of the oldest shipwrecks we’ve found are in the Black Sea. The water type there preserves them amazingly well. Same with the North American Great Lakes. So well preserved in fact that we’re filling in lost knowledge about their rigging. What knots were used where and how their ropes were run…
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In 132 AD, the brilliant Chinese polymath Zhang Heng crafted an extraordinary device that captivated the ancient world with its enigmatic precision. This seismoscope, an elegantly designed bronze vessel adorned with eight dragon heads, held a secret within its form. Each dragon clutched a bronze ball, poised above the open mouth of a waiting frog.

Initially met with skepticism and doubt, Zhang Heng's invention faced ridicule from those who couldn't fathom its capabilities. However, the turning point came when the seismoscope detected an earthquake, and a ball dropped from one of the dragons, pointing west. Despite no immediate tremors felt locally, a few days later, messengers arrived with news of an earthquake in the west, proving Zhang Heng's invention accurate and silencing his critics.

When the earth trembled, an unseen mechanism within the vessel was stirred, prompting one of the dragons to release its ball into the corresponding frog's mouth. This act revealed the direction of the distant upheaval, guiding aid to where it was needed most. Zhang Heng's invention, a blend of artistry and engineering, stood as a marvel of ancient ingenuity, its true workings a testament to the profound understanding of natural forces.
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seen that before

the blances it would take are crazy

he invented it'
took a tean if skiiled artist manufactures to achieve
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"disaster is the mother of necessity" rSin

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nice one ben
i actually watched this a while ago...

gonna be awesome to see what the LIDR will show....
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