Time Capsule Tales
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- Dec 27, 2024
On January 27, 1945, Soviet troops liberated Auschwitz & the 7,000 starving prisoners inside This was the first time that the horrors of the Holocaust were fully revealed to the world Here is wh...
SummaryOn January 27, 1945, Soviet troops liberated Auschwitz concentration camp, discovering approximately 7,000 starving survivors and the horrifying evidence of the systematic murder of over 1 million people, including 200,000 children. Soviet soldiers documented the emaciated prisoners, mass graves, gas chambers, crematoria, and personal effects left behind by the Nazis, which fully revealed the Holocaust's horrors to the world.18 tweets2 min read - Dec 15, 2024
A thread of what everyday life used to look like in the United States of America 🇺🇸 1. Average American family in Detroit, Michigan, 1954. A house, car, and enough to support a family, all on a Ford...
SummaryA nostalgic collection of photographs and snapshots depicting American life from the 1910s through 1960s, showcasing everyday moments like family dinners, shopping, schooling, social gatherings, and major historical events that illustrate how people lived, worked, and entertained themselves in mid-20th century America.12 tweets1 min read - Aug 18, 2024
A thread of rare media of animals that are now extinct 1. Footage from 1933 of the last known surviving Thylacine, commonly called the Tasmanian Tiger. It died in 1936 in captivity in Tasmania. https...
SummaryA comprehensive collection of rare historical footage and photographs documenting extinct animal species from around the world, including the Tasmanian Tiger, Golden Toads, Quagga, and many others that were lost to hunting, habitat destruction, and other human-caused factors between the 1870s and early 2000s.16 tweets2 min read - Aug 16, 2024
A thread of nostalgic food & drink items that have been discontinued 1. Doritos 3Ds, discontinued in the early 2000s
SummaryA nostalgic thread listing 20+ discontinued snacks and beverages from the 1990s-2010s including Doritos 3Ds, Dunkaroos, Fruitopia, SqueezIts, and many other beloved childhood treats that people wish would make a comeback.21 tweets2 min read - Aug 12, 2024
A thread of how things have changed over time 1. 74-year difference near Svalbard, Norway, from 1928 to 2004
SummaryA visual journey through time showing how landscapes, ancient monuments, and human settlements have transformed over decades to centuries. The thread includes glacier retreat, forest restoration successes, archaeological sites, natural disasters like Mount St. Helens, and dramatic urban development.16 tweets2 min read - Aug 11, 2024
A thread of how American cities looked a century ago 1. Buffalo, New York, 1908
SummaryA visual journey through American cities from the 1890s-1910s, featuring historical photographs of Buffalo, Boston, New York City, Long Beach, Kansas City, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Chicago, and Charleston that show how these urban centers looked a century ago.10 tweets1 min read - Aug 10, 2024
A thread of what the 1980s was like 1. Summertime in the ‘80s
SummaryA nostalgic thread showcasing various aspects of 1980s life, including summer activities, the Oscars, reactions to new drunk driving laws, visits to Dunkin' Donuts, distinctive hairstyles, and overall cultural differences, inviting reflection on what people miss most about that era.7 tweets1 min read - Aug 8, 2024
A thread of disturbing historical images you've never see before 1. 34-year-old Homer Peel kisses his 12-year-old bride on the courthouse steps in Madisonville, Tennessee, 1937. ...
SummaryA thread showcasing disturbing historical images and events, including child marriage, serial killers, war crimes, famines, and tragic accidents. The collection documents dark chapters of human history from the 1600s through the 1990s, featuring crime scenes, victims, and perpetrators of some of history's most horrifying events.12 tweets1 min read