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Dr. M.F. Khan

@dr_thehistories

Researcher and Author, with profound interest in ancient history. Holds the doctorate (PhD.) degree in History and specialisation in Archaeology. (24)

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The early Japanese pagoda, developed during the Asuka period (6th–8th century CE), was inspired by Chinese and Korean Buddhist architecture and introduced as part of Japan’s growing Buddhist culture. These multi-storied wooden towers featured gracefully curved eaves and a central

The early Japanese pagoda, developed during the Asuka period (6th–8th century CE), was inspired by Chinese and Korean Buddhist architecture and introduced as part of Japan’s growing Buddhist culture. These multi-storied wooden towers featured gracefully curved eaves and a central
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Gold pendant dated 2000-1000 BC, from the Middle East. Only 3 cm in height it’s a stylized depiction of a goddess holding her breasts. Louvre Museum #archaeohistories

Gold pendant dated 2000-1000 BC, from the Middle East. Only 3 cm in height it’s a stylized depiction of a goddess holding her breasts.

Louvre Museum

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This skull belongs to Phineas Gage, a man whose horrific accident in 1848 would forever change the field of neuroscience. Gage was a railroad foreman in Vermont when a premature explosion during track work sent a 3.5-foot-long iron tamping rod hurtling through his skull. The rod

This skull belongs to Phineas Gage, a man whose horrific accident in 1848 would forever change the field of neuroscience. Gage was a railroad foreman in Vermont when a premature explosion during track work sent a 3.5-foot-long iron tamping rod hurtling through his skull. The rod
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Lazzaretto Nuovo and Lazzaretto Vecchio, Venice, Italy 🇮🇹 The first lazzaretto in the world, the quarantine was invented 600 years ago in Venice. The black death first arrived in Europe in 1348, and Venice was quick to respond to threat. Communicable diseases hit the Maritime

Lazzaretto Nuovo and Lazzaretto Vecchio, Venice, Italy 🇮🇹

The first lazzaretto in the world, the quarantine was invented 600 years ago in Venice. The black death first arrived in Europe in 1348, and Venice was quick to respond to threat. Communicable diseases hit the Maritime
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The body of two-year-old Rosalia Lombardo, who passed away in 1920, remains astonishingly well-preserved even a century later. Thanks to the expertise of embalmer Alfredo Salafia, her tiny form was treated with a special mixture of chemicals that halted the natural decay process,

The body of two-year-old Rosalia Lombardo, who passed away in 1920, remains astonishingly well-preserved even a century later. Thanks to the expertise of embalmer Alfredo Salafia, her tiny form was treated with a special mixture of chemicals that halted the natural decay process,
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In 1930, a powerful moment was captured when a New Guinean man came face to face with a white person for the very first time. This photograph marks a rare and profound encounter, highlighting the deep isolation that many indigenous groups in New Guinea had experienced for

In 1930, a powerful moment was captured when a New Guinean man came face to face with a white person for the very first time. This photograph marks a rare and profound encounter, highlighting the deep isolation that many indigenous groups in New Guinea had experienced for
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Bran Castle, famously known as Dracula’s Castle, stands majestically on the border between Transylvania and Wallachia in Romania. Situated near the village of Bran and not far from the city of Brasov, this fortress occupies a commanding position above the Bran Gorge, a crucial

Bran Castle, famously known as Dracula’s Castle, stands majestically on the border between Transylvania and Wallachia in Romania. Situated near the village of Bran and not far from the city of Brasov, this fortress occupies a commanding position above the Bran Gorge, a crucial
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This striking photograph features an unidentified Texas cowboy, likely from the late 1870s or 1880s, as suggested by the distinctive style of his saddle. Armed with a Colt Model 1873 single-action revolver with hard rubber grips, securely holstered at his side, he also carries a

This striking photograph features an unidentified Texas cowboy, likely from the late 1870s or 1880s, as suggested by the distinctive style of his saddle. Armed with a Colt Model 1873 single-action revolver with hard rubber grips, securely holstered at his side, he also carries a
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After WWI, countless soldiers returned home with severe facial disfigurements caused by battlefield injuries. Many believed they would be forever marked as outcasts, struggling to reintegrate into society due to their altered appearances. The trauma extended beyond physical pain,

After WWI, countless soldiers returned home with severe facial disfigurements caused by battlefield injuries. Many believed they would be forever marked as outcasts, struggling to reintegrate into society due to their altered appearances. The trauma extended beyond physical pain,
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Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow rose to infamy during the early 1930s, a time of economic despair and desperation in the United States. As members of the Barrow Gang, they crisscrossed the American South and Midwest, robbing banks, small stores, and even committing prison

Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow rose to infamy during the early 1930s, a time of economic despair and desperation in the United States. As members of the Barrow Gang, they crisscrossed the American South and Midwest, robbing banks, small stores, and even committing prison
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The Washington trestle was a vital artery in the early logging industry, serving as a crucial passage for transporting timber through the rugged terrain of the region. Engineered to endure the harsh conditions and the rapid flow of the river beneath, this wooden structure

The Washington trestle was a vital artery in the early logging industry, serving as a crucial passage for transporting timber through the rugged terrain of the region. Engineered to endure the harsh conditions and the rapid flow of the river beneath, this wooden structure
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In 1942, at just 19 years old, Zofia Posmysz was arrested by the Nazis for distributing anti-regime leaflets—an act of courageous defiance that led to her imprisonment. Her mugshot from that time captures a young woman whose bravery would define her life. Sent first to Auschwitz

In 1942, at just 19 years old, Zofia Posmysz was arrested by the Nazis for distributing anti-regime leaflets—an act of courageous defiance that led to her imprisonment. Her mugshot from that time captures a young woman whose bravery would define her life. Sent first to Auschwitz
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In 1955, archaeologists made a groundbreaking discovery on Easter Island that transformed the understanding of the island’s iconic Moai statues. Previously believed to be just enormous heads, careful excavation revealed that many of these giant figures actually possess sizeable,

In 1955, archaeologists made a groundbreaking discovery on Easter Island that transformed the understanding of the island’s iconic Moai statues. Previously believed to be just enormous heads, careful excavation revealed that many of these giant figures actually possess sizeable,