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This two-piece ceremonial helmet, worn by Roman cavalrymen during military exercises and during parades and other ceremonies, weighs nearly three pounds and was most likely of little or no practical use on the battlefield.

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Courtesy: The Vintage News Dec 14, 2017 Goran Blazeski Photo Credit Helen Simonsson – CC BY-SA 2.0 Over the past centuries, archaeologists have unearthed some extraordinary artifacts that give us a glimpse into human history and help us understand the many secrets of the ancient world. Numerous archaeological expeditions have been undertaken over the years, some of which … Read more

Georges Méliès, the magic-minded dreamer who in 1902 filmed “The Trip to the Moon” and showed us what movies are capable of  

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Dec 15, 2017 Martin Chalakoski “Honored guests, I am proud to welcome you to this gala, celebrating the life and work of Georges Méliès. For years most of his films were thought to be lost. Indeed, Monsieur Méliès believed so himself. But we began a search, we looked through vaults, through private collections, barns, and catacombs. Our work was rewarded … Read more

Swedes swarmed a Lufthansa contest offering a fully funded brand-new life in Berlin, even changing their names to qualify

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Courtesy: The Vintage News Nov 26, 2017 E.L. Hamilton Would you legally change your name to win a whole new life in Berlin? For a free flight to Germany, a free apartment, and a free bike to get around town? And no, this isn’t the Witness Protection Program. The catch? Your new name: Klaus-Heidi. Klaus-Heidi is … Read more

A new study finds the earliest traces of wine-making in country of Georgia in roughly 6000 BC

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Courtesy: The Vintage News Dec 17, 2017 Stefan Andrews Photo Credit: Judyta Olszewski In Georgia there is a proverb, “Every guest is a gift from God,” and this perhaps sums up the reputation of the residents of this country as gregarious and generous hosts. It is considered the height of politeness to welcome visitors with a … Read more

Pleasure Beach: Connecticut’s largest ghost town brought back to life after almost two decades of abandonment

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Courtesy: Abandoned Spaces Abandoned in 1996, after an arson fire destroyed the only bridge that connected the mainland to the beach barrier, Pleasure Beach was Connecticut’s largest ghost town. However, since June 2014, this ghost town has come back from the dead. It has been fully revitalized and re opened for the public. Pleasure Beach incorporates … Read more

An unusual confrontation: A French cavalry troop managed to capture a Dutch fleet of 14 vessels in 1795

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Courtesy: The Vintage News Feb 9, 2018 Stefan Andrews There have been some anomalous winters in the past, when severe cold imposed harsh conditions. In such winters, waterways would easily freeze, and ice persist for months. Such was the exceptionally cold winter of 1795, without which we would not have had one of the weirdest moments in … Read more

All King Eric did was cause conflicts and create enemies

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Courtesy: The Vintage News Mar 7, 2018 Martin Chalakoski As the sole female monarch in the history of Norway and deservedly recognized as one of the most intriguing and skillful political figures in Scandinavia, Queen Margaret I of Denmark proved to be a brilliant tactician. Her rightful heir, Eric, who succeeded her? Not so much. Margaret I … Read more

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