History
247 unrolled threads about history, each one readable on a single page.
James Lucas@JamesLucasITThread of cats stealing food in paintings 🧵 1. Still Life with cat by Desportes, 1705
SummaryA curated thread showcasing 20+ paintings from the 17th-19th centuries depicting cats stealing food from still life compositions, featuring works by masters like Desportes, Chardin, and other European artists. The thread celebrates the timeless artistic theme of mischievous felines snatching fish, sausages, and other delicacies in kitchen and dining scenes.Aug 8, 202421 tweets♥ 135K
Ben Attha@iBenAttha🚨 Paus Wafat! Sekarang, Ritual Paling Rahasia di Dunia Dimulai... Bayangkan, 120 Orang Dikunci, Tanpa HP, Tanpa Dunia Luar, untuk Pilih Pemimpin 1 Miliar Umat. Yeah, ini dia Konklaf. Apa itu konkl...
SummaryThread ini menjelaskan tentang Konklaf, proses rahasia pemilihan Paus di mana 120 kardinal dikunci di Kapel Sistina tanpa kontak dunia luar hingga memilih pemimpin baru untuk 1 miliar umat Katolik. Proses ini melibatkan voting berlapis, asap berwarna sebagai sinyal hasil, dan ritual sakral yang telah berlangsung sejak 1274.Apr 22, 202514 tweets♥ 133K
Raghu@IndiaTales7The most Heart-Breaking Photos in History ~ A Thread 🧵 (Open only if you have a strong Heart)
SummaryA collection of 31 historically significant and emotionally impactful photographs spanning from the early 1900s to recent decades, documenting human suffering, tragedy, war, poverty, injustice, and occasional moments of compassion and heroism. The thread includes images of famine, genocide, executions, accidents, discrimination, and family loss alongside stories of survival and human connection.Nov 11, 202431 tweets♥ 141K
World updates@itswpceoLife is not fair.. It was never meant to be. A Thread 🧵
SummaryA thread showcasing various sad and poignant moments from around the world, including images of inequality, suffering, historical injustice, and human kindness in difficult circumstances, with the overarching message that life is inherently unfair.Jan 2, 202511 tweets♥ 151K
Historic Vids@historyinmemesIn 2003, American troops seized $868.35 million worth of gold bars from a truck in Iraq. These are their photographs of their finds featuring Saddam Hussein's gold SVD🧵
SummaryIn 2003, American troops seized $868.35 million worth of gold bars from a truck in Iraq, including gold bars bearing Saddam Hussein's SVD markings. The thread shares photographs documenting this significant military find.Sep 25, 20248 tweets♥ 134K
Matías Schrank@MatiasSchrankHilo de fotos de antes y después 🧵 1. Chichén Itzá en 1892 y ahora
SummaryUna colección de 30 fotos antes y después que muestran transformaciones a lo largo del tiempo, incluyendo sitios arqueológicos restaurados, paisajes naturales recuperados, infraestructuras urbanas modernizadas y historias personales de personas y animales a través de décadas.Sep 13, 202432 tweets♥ 142K
Enjoy Wild Moments@EnjoyWildMomentFrance 🇫🇷 ~ A Rare Thread 🧵 1. In France’s new parliament, the youngest member , far-right MP Flavien Termet, was assigned to welcome the deputies but most didn’t shake his hand ...
SummaryA collection of interesting and quirky moments from France, ranging from political incidents and climate activism to cultural highlights, rescue stories, historical footage, and unique French innovations like trained crows picking up cigarette butts.Sep 1, 202518 tweets♥ 131K
Gana Con Arte 🪐✨🏛️@GanaConArteHilo de descubrimientos arqueológicos surrealistas 🧵 1. Mosaico romano de 2000 años de antigüedad en la orilla del río Éufrates, Turquía
SummaryUn hilo que recopila descubrimientos arqueológicos sorprendentes de los últimos siglos, incluyendo mosaicos romanos perfectamente conservados, el dinosaurio nodosaurio de 110 millones de años, el mecanismo de Anticitera (primer ordenador analógico), el barco Vasa sueco, y artefactos de Pompeya, Göbekli Tepe y otros sitios históricos.Aug 17, 202416 tweets♥ 134K
Vertigo_Warrior@VertigoWarrior🧵15 Incredible coincidences that seem impossible, but really happened.
SummaryA viral thread compiles 15 remarkable historical coincidences, ranging from The Simpsons predicting Trump's presidency to Mark Twain dying on the same day Halley's Comet returned, as claimed in the thread. While many of these stories are well-known cultural anecdotes, several have been debunked or exaggerated over time by popular retelling.Jan 4, 202522 tweets♥ 135K
Wolf of X@WolfofXJohn F. Kennedy - A thread 🧵 1. John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier, relaxing at the Kennedy family home in Massachusetts on July 4, 1953
SummaryA photo thread documenting John F. Kennedy's life from his early years as a senator through his presidency, including candid moments with family, notable political figures, and international visits, ending with his assassination in 1963.Nov 22, 202420 tweets♥ 132KRaghu@IndiaTales7Crazy Things from the Past ~ A Thread 🧵 1. Seats of an airplane, 1930
SummaryA collection of 30 fascinating historical artifacts and inventions from the past 2,000+ years, ranging from ancient Egyptian artifacts and Victorian-era household items to early 20th-century innovations in transportation, technology, and everyday tools. The thread showcases the creativity and ingenuity of past civilizations through creative solutions to practical problems.Dec 1, 202430 tweets♥ 131K
George Christensen@NationFirstAust🚨 THE JFK FILES: AUSTRALIA, THE CIA & A 60-YEAR COVER-UP 🚨 The official story is DEAD. Declassified docs prove JFK wasn’t killed by a lone gunman—it was a coup, covered up by intelligence agenci...
SummaryThis thread claims declassified documents prove JFK was assassinated in a CIA-orchestrated coup covered up by intelligence agencies including Australia's ASIO, pointing to suspicious communications, destroyed records, and connections between CIA officials and the rifle used in the killing.Mar 19, 202517 tweets♥ 96.7K
Morbid Knowledge@MorbidKnowledgeThe longest prison sentences ever served 🧵
SummaryA thread documenting the longest prison sentences ever served, ranging from 65 to 70+ years. The cases involve individuals convicted of serious crimes like murder and robbery, with some still incarcerated and others released or deceased after decades behind bars.Dec 20, 202411 tweets♥ 129K
𝐃𝐀𝐍 🕷️@1spiderdanFotografías con Historias Demasiado Horribles Abro Hilo 🧵
SummaryUn hilo que recopila fotografías históricas y documentales que capturan momentos de tragedia, horror y eventos significativos, desde desastres humanitarios hasta actos de violencia y sacrificio, con algunas imágenes inspiradoras incluidas.Sep 28, 202420 tweets♥ 130KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITColorized historical photos and videos that will make you feel like you're in a time machine 🧵 1. Jerusalem, April 1897
SummaryA thread showcasing colorized historical photos and videos spanning from the late 1800s to mid-1900s, including iconic moments like Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympics, Ruby Bridges integrating schools in 1960, the construction of famous landmarks, and touching stories like Hachiko the loyal dog. The collection brings historical events to life through vivid imagery that makes viewers feel transported through time.Nov 12, 202428 tweets♥ 117K
Time Capsule Tales@timecaptalesA 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.Aug 12, 202416 tweets♥ 124KGana Con Arte 🪐✨🏛️@GanaConArteEl genio de Leonardo Da Vinci, nacido hace 572 años, el 15 de abril de 1452 Aquí te dejo las locuras que hizo 🧵 1. Escalera del castillo de La Rochefoucauld
SummaryThread celebrating Leonardo da Vinci's genius on the 572nd anniversary of his birth, highlighting his masterworks (Mona Lisa, The Last Supper), architectural designs, anatomical studies, inventions (helicopters, parachutes), cartography, and botanical illustrations that were centuries ahead of his time. His defining trait was insatiable curiosity across all disciplines.Aug 30, 202420 tweets♥ 110KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITThe most beautiful castles on Earth 🧵 1. St Michael's Mount, Cornwall
SummaryA curated thread showcasing 28 of the world's most beautiful castles across Europe, Asia, and beyond, including iconic structures like Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Edinburgh Castle in Scotland, and Bran Castle in Romania, with historical details about their construction, architectural significance, and cultural importance.Dec 9, 202431 tweets♥ 116KRaghu@IndiaTales7The Most Amazing Before/After Photos You'll See Today 🧵 1. She beat drugs. 19 months without consuming and She is finally starting to see the beauty of life again.
SummaryA compilation of inspiring before-and-after photos showcasing personal transformations, urban development, environmental restoration, historical moments, and architectural changes from around the world over various timeframes.Jan 11, 202529 tweets♥ 120KGana Con Arte 🪐✨🏛️@GanaConArte