History
245 unrolled threads about history, each one readable on a single page.
Time Capsule Tales@timecaptalesA 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.Aug 11, 202410 tweets♥ 118K
Vive con Propósito.@PropositoyVidaEste es el Papa Francisco. El Papa que: • Cargó su propio equipaje • Pagó la cuenta del hotel después de las elecciones • Vivió en una sencilla casa de huéspedes Su humildad fue un liderazgo revoluc...
SummaryEl hilo narra la vida y liderazgo revolucionario del Papa Francisco, quien desafió 2000 años de jerarquía eclesiástica mediante actos de humildad extrema como vivir en una casa de huéspedes, conducir un Renault viejo y lavar los pies a prisioneros y mujeres. Su enfoque en la compasión, el diálogo y el servicio a los marginados transformó el modelo de liderazgo papal, aunque enfrentó resistencia de sectores conservadores.Apr 21, 202519 tweets♥ 108K
The Saviour@TheSaviour🚨🇮🇱 ISRAEL KILLED JFK?! The newly released JFK assassination files have revealed some chilling details, and Israel’s fingerprints are ALL over them… Let’s break it down: 🧵 1/5
SummaryThis thread promotes a conspiracy theory claiming Israel was involved in JFK's assassination based on tensions over nuclear inspections, redacted files, and alleged connections between Israeli intelligence and figures near Lee Harvey Oswald. The claims lack credible evidence and rely on speculation about coincidences and document redactions.Mar 19, 20257 tweets♥ 85K
The Culturist@the_culturist_This 500-year-old portrait may seem ordinary, but it's one of the most mysterious in history. There's so much detail that you can read every musical note on this small page. But look closer — an uns...
SummaryHans Holbein's 500-year-old painting "The Ambassadors" is packed with hidden symbolism and detail, from celestial and earthly instruments representing human knowledge to a hidden skull rendered in anamorphic perspective and a concealed crucifix that suggests spiritual truth transcends material pursuits. Every element—the broken lute string, Martin Luther hymnal, specific astronomical date of Good Friday 1533, and even the near-perfect square composition—carries deliberate theological meaning about mortality, the Reformation, and the limits of earthly knowledge.Sep 24, 202420 tweets♥ 89.9K
Sarah McGonagall@gothspiderbitchOh my god, no. No. There is so much incorrect information here that I don’t even know where to start. This is why you should never learn history from an AI voice. Just…..no. The truth, a thread: 🧵
SummaryA thread debunking common myths about the cast of The Wizard of Oz, correcting misinformation about health issues and on-set treatment while acknowledging real workplace negligence that did occur during filming.Sep 18, 202413 tweets♥ 106K
Creepy.org@creepydotorgThe worst jobs in the world: A thread 🧵 1. Insect exterminator
SummaryA thread showcasing 25 of the world's most dangerous and difficult jobs, including high-altitude construction workers, deep-sea divers, astronauts, oil rig workers, and various hazardous industrial roles. The thread features historical photos of skyline workers and modern examples of extremely risky professions.Aug 14, 202426 tweets♥ 108K
el △lquimista Fr🜁ncés@alquimiarojaEl Papa ha muerto. Ahora comienza uno de los rituales más secretos del mundo: El Cónclave. 🧵 ¿Qué es y por qué es tan oculto? 👇
SummaryUn hilo explicativo sobre el Cónclave papal: el proceso secreto y ritual mediante el cual los cardenales eligen un nuevo Papa tras la muerte del anterior. Describe los detalles del ritual desde el encierro bajo llave hasta la quema de votos que produce humo blanco o negro para señalar si hay nuevo Papa.Apr 21, 202518 tweets♥ 109KThe Culturist@the_culturist_This mosaic is the biggest discovery since the Dead Sea Scrolls. The earliest "Jesus is God" declaration from 230 AD — and it's just the start of what we've found. Mega thread of archaeology that su...
SummaryA thread discussing archaeological discoveries that support the historical accuracy of the New Testament, including the Megiddo Mosaic (declaring "God Jesus Christ" from 230 AD), evidence for biblical figures like Pontius Pilate and Caiaphas, and confirmation of locations mentioned in the Gospels such as Nazareth, the Pool of Bethesda, and the Pool of Siloam.Feb 13, 202517 tweets♥ 93.7K
Jeremy Wayne Tate@JeremyTate41Easter traditions from around the world 🧵 1. Good Friday at the Amalfi Cathedral, Italy
SummaryThis thread showcases diverse Easter traditions from around the world, including processions, fireworks, bonfires, and water celebrations across Italy, Spain, Germany, Philippines, Brazil, Poland, Greece, and many other countries. Each tradition reflects unique cultural and religious expressions of celebrating Christ's resurrection, from the Scoppio del Carro in Florence to Wet Monday in Poland.Apr 20, 202520 tweets♥ 101K
The Adventurous Soul@TAdventurousoulBefore And After Photos Of How The World Has Changed Over Time Tap this tweet and enjoy the Thread 🧵 1. Same place. A town in Tamilnadu.
SummaryA thread showcasing before-and-after photos of historically significant locations around the world, including ancient ruins, archaeological sites, and modern cities from places like Egypt, Greece, Lebanon, India, and Pakistan, demonstrating how these sites have changed over time.Oct 23, 202419 tweets♥ 102K
Iván Fernández Amil@ivanfamilLa letra "Ñ" no existe en inglés, ni en francés, ni en alemán. No viene del latín y, sin embargo, está en miles de palabras del castellano y en lenguas como el gallego, el euskera, el quechua o el fil...
SummaryUn hilo que cuenta la historia de la letra Ñ, originada en la Edad Media como abreviatura de monjes para ahorrar tinta (represntando la doble N), que evolucionó en un sonido único del castellano e imprimió oficialmente en 1492. Hoy es una letra distintiva de más de 600 millones de hispanohablantes y un símbolo de identidad lingüística que se extendió a otras lenguas como quechua, gallego, euskera y tagalo.Apr 19, 202516 tweets♥ 87.2KCreepy.org@creepydotorgIn 1974, Marina Abramović performed 'Rhythm 0', a performance art piece in which she remained motionless for six hours, allowing the audience to do anything to her without resistance. On a table besi...
SummaryIn 1974, Marina Abramović performed 'Rhythm 0', standing motionless for six hours while allowing audience members to do anything to her using 72 objects. The performance began gently but escalated into violence, including sexual assault, cutting, and a loaded gun held to her head, revealing how quickly people abandon moral restraint when given permission and no consequences.Jan 21, 20258 tweets♥ 95.8K
Uncommon Sense@Uncommonsince76When Lee Harvey Oswald was asked if he killed JFK, he simply said. “No sir, I’m just a patsy.” Oswald was telling the truth. The forces behind Kennedys death, are the same forces leading us to w...
SummaryThis thread argues that JFK was assassinated by Israeli Mossad operatives working with Jewish mobsters and CIA elements, claiming evidence includes Jack Ruby's mob connections, Israeli officials in Dallas, and financial ties through Permindex. The author alleges Israel wanted JFK dead over nuclear weapons disagreements and that Oswald was a patsy.Oct 7, 202425 tweets♥ 77KSarah McGonagall@gothspiderbitchI see a lot of people who think that the pair of ruby slippers that sold at auction last night were the same shoes owned by Smithsonian (they’re not!) or owned by the Academy Museum (they’re not!) or...
SummaryThere are five known pairs of ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz: one at the Smithsonian, one on loan to the Academy Museum, two owned by anonymous private collectors, and a fifth pair called "The Traveling Shoes" that was stolen for 13 years, recovered by the FBI, and just sold at auction for $28-32.5 million. The thread clarifies common misconceptions about which museums own which slippers and tells the fascinating stories behind each pair.Dec 8, 202418 tweets♥ 100K
Alexandra🌞@Alexalvz12'La Pasión de Cristo' (2004): datos curiosos, accidentes y misterios durante su rodaje. 🙏✝️📖🎬🧵
SummaryUn hilo detallado sobre la producción de 'La Pasión de Cristo' (2004), dirigida por Mel Gibson, que incluye datos curiosos sobre su elenco, accidentes durante el rodaje de Jim Caviezel (incluyendo dos impactos de rayo), y conversiones religiosas inspiradas por la película. La producción fue extremadamente desafiante pero resultó en una de las películas más taquilleras de la historia con 612 millones de dólares recaudados.Dec 5, 202422 tweets♥ 94.1K
James Lucas@JamesLucasITThread of historical photos you've (probably) never seen before 🧵 1. Eiffel Tower during construction, 1887-1889
SummaryA curated collection of rare historical photographs spanning from the 1800s to 1981, including iconic structures like the Eiffel Tower under construction, famous cultural moments like Einstein meeting Chaplin, and unusual historical events like a Civil War veteran surviving a shot between the eyes.Mar 12, 202523 tweets♥ 93.4K
Templarpilled@TemplarpilledThe Bible isn't a book of myths. It's real history you can touch and see. Here are 8 Biblical places that still exist today 🧵
SummaryA thread highlighting 8 Biblical locations in the Middle East that still exist today, including the Via Dolorosa, Tomb of Lazarus, Grotto of the Nativity, Jacob's Well, the Cenacle, Peter's House, Garden of Gethsemane, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, presented as evidence that Biblical history is real and tangible.Apr 27, 202510 tweets♥ 88K
Ali Zaeteri@alizaeteri1913 — Federal Reserve 1913 — IRS (Income Tax) 1913 — Rockefeller Foundation 1913 — American Cancer Society 1913 — ADL 1913 — Warburg (linked to Rothschilds) installs central banking 1914 — WW1 All...
SummaryThis thread presents a conspiracy theory claiming that major financial and institutional developments in 1913 (Federal Reserve, IRS, Rockefeller Foundation, ADL) represent a coordinated power grab by banking elites, facilitated by the deaths of anti-central bank wealthy men on the Titanic and followed by WWI profiteering. The thread argues this system persists today, controlling money, policy, and public narrative.Jul 30, 202516 tweets♥ 73.1K
Crazy Moments@Crazymoments01Vladimir Putin ~ A Rare Thread 🧵 1. Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping bodyguards acknowledging each other
SummaryA collection of anecdotes and images depicting Vladimir Putin in various situations, including interactions with world leaders, displays of authority, security details, personal moments, and behavioral quirks. The thread presents a mix of documented incidents and viral moments highlighting Putin's public persona and diplomatic interactions.Aug 6, 202522 tweets♥ 95.3K
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