History
247 unrolled threads about history, each one readable on a single page.
Jeremy Wayne Tate@JeremyTate41Thread of religious wonders so surreal you won't believe they exist 🧵 1. Sumela Monastery, Turkey (386 AD)
SummaryA visual tour of 25 breathtaking religious sites from around the world, featuring ancient monasteries, cave churches, and mountaintop sanctuaries built in impossibly remote and dramatic locations across Europe, Asia, and South America. From Ethiopia's cliff-perched Abuna Yemata Guh to Bhutan's Tiger's Nest and China's Fanjingshan Temples, these architectural marvels showcase centuries of human devotion and engineering ingenuity.Oct 16, 202425 tweets♥ 62.8K
Vive con Propósito.@PropositoyVidaLa mayoría de la gente piensa que un papa muere y ya está. Funeral, duelo, y al siguiente. ¿Pero qué ocurre realmente tras los muros del Vaticano? Es uno de los rituales más antiguos y secretos del...
SummaryEl hilo explica los rituales secretos y antiguos que ocurren tras la muerte de un Papa, incluyendo la selección del Camarlengo, el velatorio, los Novendiales, y el Cónclave donde cardenales menores de 80 años votan en secreto en la Capilla Sixtina hasta elegir al nuevo Papa mediante humo blanco. Se destaca que el sucesor de Francisco enfrentará decisiones cruciales sobre reformas, la crisis de abusos y el futuro de la Iglesia Católica.Apr 22, 202521 tweets♥ 62.6K
Time Capsule Tales@timecaptalesA 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.Dec 15, 202412 tweets♥ 63.5K
James Lucas@JamesLucasITThe most beautiful medieval cities on Earth 🧵 1. Siena, Italy
SummaryA comprehensive visual tour of 25+ of the world's most beautiful and well-preserved medieval cities, spanning Europe and beyond, from famous destinations like Venice and Prague to hidden gems like Mdina and Bhaktapur, showcasing their historic architecture, fortifications, and timeless charm.Dec 18, 202428 tweets♥ 62.8K
Illegitimate Scholar🧭@ill_ScholarI used to think the Crusades were Evil Bloodthirsty Christians killing for religion But learning beyond what I was taught in school made me rethink this entirely Thread on why the Crusades were jus...
SummaryThe author argues the Crusades were actually a reconquest of previously Christian lands taken during Islamic expansion, and should be contextualized within centuries of religious conflict rather than viewed as uniquely evil. They contend that academic discourse avoids this nuanced historical perspective due to current political sensitivities, and warn against selectively condemning only one's own culture's historical violence.Jan 2, 20258 tweets♥ 57.1K
Dr. Simon@goddek1/ Ever wonder why doctors know almost NOTHING about nutrition, herbs, the importance of sunshine, or holistic healing? Because one man, John D. Rockefeller, decided that only patented, oil-based drug...
SummaryThis thread claims John D. Rockefeller deliberately shaped modern medicine to exclude natural and holistic healing in favor of patented pharmaceutical drugs, using the Flexner Report and financial influence to eliminate competing medical schools and establish a profit-driven healthcare system. The narrative argues that modern medicine prioritizes treatment over prevention and cure because lifelong customers are more profitable than healed patients.Feb 14, 202510 tweets♥ 40.5K
MatrixMysteries@MatrixMysteries"Erase a people’s past, and you control their future." – George Orwell A Thread: Unveiling the Lies That That Changed Our History 🧵 1. The Forgotten Element: ÆTHER
SummaryA thread claiming that governments and powerful entities have suppressed historical truths and alternative knowledge across multiple domains including ancient civilizations, medicine, physics, and space exploration. It presents conspiracy theories about ether, Tartaria, the Federal Reserve, flat Earth, and the moon landing as hidden realities that powerful groups have erased from history.Mar 28, 202512 tweets♥ 51.1K
Laura 🌸@LauraMexLes comparto el texto íntegro de la respuesta de @Bcnisnotcat_ a Claudia, léanla, es épica 👊🏻 Estimada Presidenta Dra. Claudia Sheinbaum quisiéramos matizar algunas cosas: No, Tenochtitlan no se fu...
SummaryUn usuario español responde a la presidenta mexicana Claudia Sheinbaum sobre su petición de disculpas por la conquista española, cuestionando hechos históricos, argumentando que México era un virreinato avanzado (no una colonia), señalando que la mayoría de conquistadores fueron indígenas aliados, y desviando la crítica hacia los problemas actuales de violencia en México.Sep 28, 20244 tweets♥ 37K
Historic Vids@historyinmemesA group of six teenagers were discovered living on a South Pacific Island, named Ata. The man who found them, an Australian adventurer named Peter Warner, was shocked to learn that they'd gone missing...
SummaryIn 1966, six teenagers went missing and were discovered 15 months later living on the South Pacific island of Ata. Australian adventurer Peter Warner documented their survival with photographs showing how they had adapted to island life during their time away.Sep 27, 20249 tweets♥ 61.7K
Mike Lee@BasedMikeLee🧵🚨 1. Everyone should know the story of Roscoe Filburn, a farmer from Ohio who found himself in the crosshairs of one of the most absurd federal overreaches in history. It’s a tale of government con...
SummaryThis thread recounts the story of Roscoe Filburn, an Ohio farmer fined by the federal government for growing wheat beyond his quota for personal farm use. The Supreme Court's 1938 Wickard v. Filburn decision expanded federal Commerce Clause authority to regulate even non-commercial, intrastate activities, setting a precedent for broad government control that the author argues represents dangerous overreach.Dec 14, 202414 tweets♥ 42.1K
Africa First@AfricaFirstsThread of old and new photos of the current African leaders that you will enjoy seeing.🧵 1. Ibrahim Traore, President of Burkina Faso 🇧🇫
SummaryA photo thread showcasing current African leaders with then-and-now images from various countries, including presidents and monarchs across the continent, interspersed with promotional content for business naming and African map products.May 1, 202531 tweets♥ 56.9K
Culture Explorer@CultureExploreXMost people think they’re just decorative guards in funny uniforms. But the truth? They’re trained killers who’d take a bullet for the Pope—without blinking. Let me show you what 99% of people miss...
SummaryThe Swiss Guard are elite, highly-trained soldiers tasked with protecting the Pope, not just ceremonial decorations. Established in 1506, they must meet strict requirements including Swiss citizenship, military training, Catholic faith, and a vow to die for the Pope, and have proven their commitment through historical events like the 1981 assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II.Apr 25, 202511 tweets♥ 55K
Josué 𝕏@josueartex🎬🧵 Hace unos años miré en TV 📺 a un hombre que construyó viviendas para la gente pobre, ayudó a mejorar la infraestructura de los barrios humildes, fue un hombre devoto, de familia, también incursi...
SummaryHilo que narra la vida de Pablo Escobar, desde su infancia humilde en Antioquia hasta convertirse en el líder del Cartel de Medellín a los 26 años. Detalla su imperio criminal que alcanzó 30 mil millones de dólares, su participación en política, sus relaciones personales, y su guerra contra el estado colombiano que incluyó atentados masivos, antes de su entrega en 1991 y posterior fuga en 1992.Aug 7, 202416 tweets♥ 53.6K
Earth_Seeker@Earth_Seeker1Facts you didn't know about the film industry. A thread 🧵🧶🧶 1. Angelina Jolie had her real cute daughter act in Maleficent because all the other kids were too scared.
SummaryA collection of lesser-known facts about the film industry, covering everything from production budgets and actor salaries to behind-the-scenes improvisations and special effects innovations. The thread highlights notable moments from classic and modern films including Maleficent, Cleopatra, Terminator 2, Taxi Driver, and Star Wars.Sep 1, 202512 tweets♥ 61.7K
Alexandra🌞@Alexalvz12En 1997, Roberto Benigni dirigió y protagonizó 'La vida es bella', una historia emotiva y dramática que dejó huella. Aquí van algunos datos curiosos de esta gran película 🧵⤵️
SummaryRoberto Benigni dirigió y protagonizó 'La vida es bella' (1997), una película sobre el Holocausto que mezcla drama con humor, inspirada en supervivientes reales y en la experiencia de su propio padre como prisionero de guerra. La película ganó 3 Oscars, recaudó 225 millones de dólares y se convirtió en un acto de resistencia y esperanza, demostrando que se podía contar esta historia traumática con ternura y luz.Sep 3, 202521 tweets♥ 51.7K
Today In History@historiginsVideos you've probably never seen before. A thread 🧵 1. Just two friends in 2003 who hadn't yet realized they had made one of the greatest songs of all time
SummaryA curated collection of rare and fascinating historical video clips, including iconic moments from music, royalty, sports, natural disasters, and pop culture spanning from 1990 to 2017.Aug 15, 202511 tweets♥ 58.7K
Linda Mamoun@mamoun_lindaA lot of people in the US don’t seem to know what Israel did to Palestinians before Oct 7. Here is a quick rundown.🧵
SummaryThis thread outlines the historical context of Israeli-Palestinian conflict, detailing displacement, occupation, and alleged human rights violations from 1948 through 2021, including forced relocations, military sieges, restrictions on movement and resources, detention practices, and civilian casualties preceding the October 7 events.Sep 3, 202412 tweets♥ 36.5K
The Culturist@the_culturist_Ancient Greek thinkers like Socrates and Plato hated democratic elections. They saw democracy as part of an endless cycle of regimes — destined to slip into mob rule. But Polybius knew how to break...
SummaryAncient Greek philosophers like Socrates and Plato distrusted pure democracy, viewing it as destined to descend into mob rule and tyranny. However, Polybius proposed a solution: mixing elements of monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy through separation of powers—a principle that influenced the design of the American government and can be stabilized through education.Nov 1, 202413 tweets♥ 46.6K
Michal@itsmichalllFamilies that have been murdered by Hamas on Oct 7🧵 1/ The Kotz family. They were found dead in their home at kibbutz Kfar Aza embracing each other. They were buried side by side. ...
SummaryThis thread documents families murdered by Hamas during the October 7 attacks on Israeli communities, detailing the circumstances of deaths across multiple households in kibbutzim and describing how some children were orphaned, kidnapped, or left traumatized while hiding.Feb 21, 202513 tweets♥ 41.8KThe Culturist@the_culturist_