The Oseberg Ship, a 9th century viking ship discovered almost perfectly preserved in a burial mount in Norway

Zelensky says he is willing to give up presidency for peace or Nato membership

TIL in 1974, scientists discovered a completely preserved 2,400-year-old human brain in York, UK. Known as the Heslington Brain, it survived due to unique soil conditions and remains the oldest preserved human brain ever found.

Xing Xing just snacking on some fruit.

TIL about the Louvre doll, an ancient hex doll found in Roman Egypt and dated to the 3rd-4th century CE. It was pierced with multiple pins and was found with a love spell.

Video from the coup attempt by Lt Tejero in Spain on February 23 1981. 3 people refused to obey the order to duck as Tejero's men fired warning shots: President Suárez, VP Mellado and communist party leader S.Carrillo, who later said "i thought they were going to shoot me so i must die with honor"

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I don't see enough love for stair zombies in this sub. The apocalypse is lonely, and its nice when you have a friend to talk to. I just found a whole group of them

Female doll in kneeling position, pierced with thirteen pins. Found with a love binding spell on a lead curse tablet (see spell in comments). 4th century AD. Roman Egypt. Musée du Louvre [1366x2048]

30 years ago - George Graham is sacked after 8 seasons at Arsenal after it was discovered he accepted a £285,000 'bung' from John Jensen's agent.

Trump Acknowledges Russia 'Attacked' Ukraine But Defends Putin

TIL H.Kramer, author of the most popular work on witchcraft in early modern Europe and largely responsible for the witch hunting craze, was initialy condemned by theologians in his native Germany. They deemed his practices unethical and illegal, and his work inconsistent with catholic views.

🔥Young gorillas having fun in their playground

TIL Hans Zimmer had trouble timing the score for Jack Sparrow and Will Turner's fight in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl," until an assistant making coffee asked to be given a shot, and that's how Ramin Djawadi ("Game of Thrones," "Iron Man," "Pacific Rim") got his career.

UCL Round of 16 draw: Arsenal vs PSV U

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TIL Henry, a Cardinal and Grand Inquisitor of the Catholic Church unexpectedly inherited the throne of Portugal when he was 65 years old. He petitioned the Pope to release him from his vows so he can marry and produce an heir, but his request was refused

Feyenoord reach agreement to appoint Robin Van Persie as head coach with Rene Hake assistant

Family tree of Carlos, Prince of Asturias, who was notorious for his sadistic rage: He loved torturing and killing animals and people and once forced a shoemaker to eat a shoe that he deemed not good enough. His behaviour grew so wild that his father, King Philip II, personally had him arrested

[Santos] announces 19 year-old striker Deivid Washington on loan from Chelsea until 2025. The London club had previously signed him on 7+1y deal from Santos for Є20 million.

Manchester United slips to quarterly loss; CEO admits challenges on pitch

Raphael Varane "I was surprised that Erik ten Hag stayed at United last summer. The connection with players no longer existed at that point."

Arsenal announce financial results for year end May, 2024.

TIL In 1315 the republic of Florence abolished direct taxation, which was perceived as oppressive. The city was funded instead by indirect taxes, like tariffs and consumption taxes but also adopted a measure of forced loans: wealthier citizens were forced to buy low interest government bonds

As a Madrid fan, class act from Lamine. Game recognises game