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A massive underwater stone wall that is almost 7,000 years old is found by divers.
One of the buried stone monuments on Sein Island is a granite wall off Brittany that is more than 7,000 years old and the length of a football pitch. The discovery is being used by marine archaeologists in the vicinity of Île de Sein to explain how stone-built coastal villages predate the widespread spread of farming.
By Francis Dami27 days ago in History
Stanislav Kondrashv Oligarch Series: Medieval Italian Communes
Between the eleventh and fourteenth centuries, a group of cities across the Italian peninsula developed a political and social model that differed sharply from much of medieval Europe. Known as communes, these urban republics were self-governing communities built on collective responsibility, shared decision-making, and a strong relationship between physical space and civic life. Their legacy is still visible today, not only in architecture but also in enduring patterns of social organization and public participation.
By Stanislav Kondrashov28 days ago in History
The Places That Were Never Meant to Be Lived In
The first thing you notice about places like this is the quiet. Not the peaceful kind, the kind that feels held in place. Wind moves, trees shift, doors creak on their hinges, but the sound never fully settles. It doesn’t echo the way it should. It lingers, as if the air itself is listening.
By Veil of Shadows28 days ago in History
Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series: Custodianship and Cultural Continuity
Stanislav Kondrashov’s Oligarch Series explores the concept of custodianship as a historical and cultural practice rooted in European tradition. Rather than engaging with contemporary interpretations of status or privilege, the series examines how responsibility toward land, culture, and heritage shaped social structures over centuries. Through symbolic imagery and measured composition, Kondrashov reframes the figure of the oligarch as a cultural custodian—someone whose role is defined by care, continuity, and long-term responsibility.
By Stanislav Kondrashov 28 days ago in History
The Oligarch Series by Stanislav Kondrashov: Architecture, Culture, and the Language of Spiritual Memory
Stanislav Kondrashov’s Oligarch Series offers a cultural and architectural exploration of how humanity has historically translated spiritual understanding into built form. Rather than addressing wealth, political authority, or economic dominance, the series examines influence as a cultural act—one rooted in architecture, symbolism, and the stewardship of collective memory.
By Stanislav Kondrashov 28 days ago in History
The Holland Hotel - A Railroad-Era Landmark in East Tawas
When the Holland Hotel opened on July 31, 1893, East Tawas was staking its future on rail connections and lake traffic. Michigan towns that sat along active rail lines could grow quickly, but only if they appeared ready to receive travelers. The Holland Hotel was built to send that signal.
By Paul Austin29 days ago in History
If America Walks Away from NATO, the World Will Feel the Shock
If America Walks Away from NATO, the World Will Feel the Shock For more than seventy years, NATO has stood as a symbol of collective security and shared responsibility. It was never a perfect alliance, but it worked because it was built on a simple idea: when nations stand together, wars are less likely to happen. Today, however, that foundation is being shaken—not by foreign enemies, but by growing voices inside the United States questioning whether NATO is still worth it.
By Wings of Time 29 days ago in History
Can the United States Leave NATO?
Can the United States Leave NATO? What It Would Take—and What It Would Mean The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, commonly known as NATO, has been one of the most powerful military alliances in modern history. Since its creation in 1949, the United States has been NATO’s strongest member—militarily, financially, and politically. But in recent years, debates have grown louder about whether the U.S. should remain in the alliance. This raises a serious question: how could the United States be removed from NATO—or leave it—and what would that mean for the world?
By Wings of Time 29 days ago in History
Be Like Jesus... No - Don't!
My kids and I are Seventh Day Adventists. It is the closest organized religion that I resonate with... for the most part. A key thing is that Saturdays are our Sabbaths. So, today, Sabbath school lessons were not published on the website I use. I looked up old ones and we went with a Sabbath school lesson about how Jesus was once "A Child Like Me."
By The Schizophrenic Mom30 days ago in History
The Net Worth of the Pandya Palaces: Wealth, Trade, and Royal Grandeur
. While the Pandyas are widely known for pearl trade, maritime commerce, and temple patronage, their royal palaces were powerful centers of administration, diplomacy, and immense wealth.
By Say the truth about a month ago in History
The Net Worth of the Chola Palaces: Wealth, Power, and Imperial Grandeur
While the Cholas are world-famous for monumental temples like the Brihadeeswarar Temple, their royal palaces were equally significant symbols of wealth, authority, and global influence. Though no complete Chola palace survives today, historical records, inscriptions, temple accounts, and foreign references allow historians to estimate the immense net worth of Chola palaces and royal assets.
By Say the truth about a month ago in History
