OTD in 1922, Benito Mussolini was made Prime Minister of #Italy https://cromwell-intl.com/travel/italy/umbria/?s=mb #travel #Italy #history

For something very scary, see #EdgarAllanPoe's chamberpot in #Baltimore https://cromwell-intl.com/travel/usa/baltimore/?s=mb #Halloween #history

For Halloween…

This is the Bakemono Zukushi Monster Scroll, circa est. 18th–19th century. The artist is unknown. It depicts the “yōkai” from Japanese folklore. Specifically shapeshifters known as “ bakemono” or “obake.” They’re also popular in mangas/anime.

Full scroll:
https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/the-bakemono-zukushi-monster-scroll-18th-19th-century/

These supernatural creatures can also be seen in the Hyakki Yagyō parade:
https://mas.to/@markwyner/112803427726450822

#Halloween #Japan #Folklore #Monster #Ghost #Spooky #History #Art #Anime #Manga

On October 31 1517, Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg.

I find the humanist Erasmus much more congenial than Luther, so I regret that the failure of a humanist inspired internal reform of the church empowered fanatics both Protestant and Roman Catholic .

Neither Rome nor Geneva but...

#MartinLuther #ReligiousHistory #History #Reformation #DesideriusErasmus
#Erasmus #Luther #EarlyModern #Humanism

Pope Clement XIV was born OTD in 1705; he is known for his suppression of the Jesuits https://cromwell-intl.com/travel/france/avignon/chateauneuf-du-pape.html?s=mb #travel #history

A woman standing in front of a partially completed brick house

A black and white photograph, depicting a woman standing in front of a partially-completed brick house. Handwritten on the reverse in pencil is the te…

Paper, Photographic emulsion

https://collectionsearch.nma.gov.au/s/hw/EMU.EMUIRN/123352

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#Art #History #Museum #ArtHistory #Gallery #MastodonArt #MastoArt #Culture #Random #Australia

The Aster Revolution terminated the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867 OTD in 1918, and #Hungary achieved full sovereignty https://toilet-guru.com/hungary.html?s=mb #travel #history

🇺🇸 📖 🎥 **Jeffrey Rosen on The Pursuit of Liberty**

"_Jeffrey Rosen talked about his book, The Pursuit of Liberty: How Hamilton vs. Jefferson Ignited the Lasting Battle Over Power in America._"

#Video length: forty-seven minutes and two seconds.

🔗 https://www.c-span.org/program/washington-journal/jeffrey-rosen-on-the-pursuit-of-liberty/668129.

#History #Histodons #Politics #USPol #Nonfiction #Books #Bookstodon

John Weir Troy, born OTD in 1868, was the 5th Governor of the Territory of #Alaska 1933-1939 https://cromwell-intl.com/travel/alaska/southeast/?s=mb #travel #history

Statue of Daniel Webster, statue in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S..

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_Daniel_Webster_(Boston)

#statue #history #map

More of a reason why it’s funny
#nordic #comedy #sweden #denmark #history https://youtube.com/shorts/ifILeIpnEjs?si=6_62DUvE1ESgU3hM

Today is the feast day of Maura of #Constantinople https://cromwell-intl.com/travel/turkey/istanbul/?s=mb #travel #Turkey #history

**Oldest coin ever found in Saxony: 2,200-year-old Celtic gold “Rainbow Cup” unearthed near Leipzig**

"_It is classified as a Celtic quarter stater, dated to the 3rd century BCE, and was likely minted in northern Bohemia, one of the main Celtic centers at that time._"

🔗 https://archaeologymag.com/2025/10/oldest-coin-ever-found-in-saxony/.

#History #Celtic #Gold #Coin #Saxony #Archaeology #Archaeodons #Numismatics

Stephen Jay Gould: Reflections on His View of Life 1st Edition by Patricia Kelley (PDF)
Author: Patricia Kelley
File Type: PDF
Download at https://sci-books.com/stephen-jay-gould-reflections-on-his-view-of-life-1st-edition-0195373200/
#History, #PatriciaKelley

🏛️ ANCIENT MYSTERY: Who Destroyed the Great Library of Alexandria?
📈 Trending with 100K+ readers! What do you think? 🤔
https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-africa-history-important-events/destruction-great-library-alexandria-001644
#AncientOrigins #History #Archaeology #HumanOrigins #Evolution #Heritage #Culture #Ancient

Emperor Agustín de Iturbide attempted to dissolve the Congress of the Mexican Empire OTD in 1822 https://cromwell-intl.com/travel/mexico/mexico-city-tepoztlan.html?s=mb #travel #Mexico #history

📖 **Horrific massacre that fueled drive to end slave trade**

"_New history traces nightmare voyage, high-profile British trial over insurance claim to collect for jettisoned ‘cargo’_"

🔗 https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2025/10/horrific-massacre-that-fueled-drive-to-end-slave-trade/.

#History #Histodons #Slavery #Nonfiction #Books #Bookstodon

THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
Peter Warren Dease, who was later a famous Arctic explorer, spent three or four years in charge of New Caledonia. A likeable man, beloved by his employees, Dease was one of the first men to lead out the HBC Brigades to Fort #Vancouver #WA #AmWriting #History #TheHBCBrigades https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/peter-warren-dease/

Dutch pirate Cornelis Jol, who died OTD in 1641, was one of the first documented pirates with a wooden peg leg https://toilet-guru.com/netherlands.html?s=mb #history

René Lévesque: Champion of Quebec Sovereignty

As Quebec Premier (1976–1985), René Lévesque ignited the movement for Quebec sovereignty. His 1980 referendum changed Canada's political landscape, and his charismatic leadership left a deep cultural impact. 🇨🇦 #Canada #RenéLévesque #Quebec #History

https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/rene-levesque