#1 U.S. Marine Provides Water To A Stray Kitten Found Hiding Under A Knocked Out Japanese Type 95 Ha-Gō Light Tank On The Tarawa Atoll On November 24, 1943
#2 One Of The Worst Mining Accidents In History, The Fraterville Mine Disaster In Tennessee, Killed Over 200 Miners In 1902
Found next to a number of the those 26 bodies were letters to loved ones, one of which can be seen below. It was written by Jacob Vowell to Sarah Ellen, his beloved wife and mother to their 6 children, one of whom, 14-year-old Elbert, was by his side in the mine. (‘Little Eddie’ was a son they had lost previously.)
All but three of Fraterville’s adult men were killed that day; over a hundred women were instantly widowed; close to a thousand children lost their fathers. The Fraterville Mine disaster remains the worst of its kind in Tennessee’s history.”
“Ellen, darling, goodbye for us both. Elbert said the Lord has saved him. We are all praying for air to support us, but it is getting so bad without any air. Ellen I want you to live right and come to heaven. Raise the children the best you can. Oh how I wish to be with you, goodbye. Bury me and Elbert in the same grave by little Eddie. Godbye Ellen, goodbye Lily, goodbye Jemmie, goodbye Horace. We are together. Is 25 minutes after two. There is a few of us alive yet. Jake and Elbert Oh God for one more breath. Ellen remember me as long as you live Goodbye darling”
#3 A Boy Sits Reading In A Bombed Bookstore, London, 1940
There are a lot of mysteries in the world. In some cases, it takes years of research before experts or scientists are able to explain questions about our past. Understandably, when new discoveries are made, it enhances our understanding of ancient history and helps us see bygone eras in a new light.
Thankfully, we can easily find such intriguing tidbits about the olden days on the “History, Mystery, and Wonders of the World” Facebook group. As the name suggests, this community shares fascinating historical things, events and places from around the world. Keep scrolling, Pandas, to quench your thirst for knowledge.
#4 Portrait Of Life’s First Hired And First Female Staff Photographer, Margaret Bourke-White. She Was On Assignment In Algeria, Standing In Front Of Flying Fortress Bomber In Which She Made Combat Mission Photographs Of The U.S. Attack On Tunis, 1943
#5 Gavrinis Is A Small Island In The Gulf Of Morbihan In Brittany, France. It Contains The Gavrinis Tomb, A Neolithic Passage Tomb Built Around 4200–4000 Bc, Making It One Of The World's Oldest Surviving Buildings
#6 Before And After The Excavation And Restoration Of The Great Ziggurat Of Ur, Built Approximately 4000 Years Ago
As humans, we are often captivated by mysterious things around us as they challenge our understanding of the world. In some cases, we even tend to believe popular "explanations" that defy logic. And sometimes we come up with our own narratives.
For instance, there are theories that believe aircraft and ships disappear in the Bermuda Triangle because of aliens. For years, there have been speculations about mysterious disappearances of things in Bermuda. It is unclear how many specific vessels have vanished, though. The most widely used estimate is 20 aircraft and 50 ships.
#7 Soldiers Wearing Gas Masks While Peeling Onions At Tobruk, 15 October 1941
#8 Nice View Of The Temple Of Hatshepsut A Mortuary Temple Built During The Reign Of Pharaoh Hatshepsut Of The Eighteenth Dynasty Of Egypt (1550 Bce - 1290 Bce). A Masterpiece Of Ancient Architecture
#9 Re-Excavation Of Lamassu, Kursbad, Iraq; Assyrian Deity Depicted With Human, Avian, And Bovine Or Leonine Elements. The City Was A New Capital Built By King Sargon II In 721 Bc
On the other hand, scientists have linked these incidents to natural occurrences such as unusual weather patterns and rogue waves. The Bermuda Triangle is located in an area of the Atlantic Ocean where storms from multiple directions can converge. This can cause massive waves that can reach heights of up to 30.5 meters (100 feet).
#10 This Exceptional Babylonian Clay Tablet World Map Stands As The First Documented World Map In History. The Script On The Map Is Inscribed In Akkadian Cuneiform, Dating Back To The 6th Century Bce
#11 Derveni Krater; A Masterpiece Of Hellenistic Art, Thessaloniki, 4th C. Bc
#12 The Best Preserved And Most Intact Lorica Segmentata Roman Armour In Existence. This Armour Discovered In Corbridge Roman Town Near Hadrian’s Wall Is Of International Importance
These types of armor was used from about 14 BC to late 3rd Century AD. The Lorica Segmentata was used throughout the Roman Empire, but the mail armor Lorica Hamata may have been more commonly seen and used.
With over 200k curious fans, the Facebook group “History, Mystery, and Wonders of the World” often shares historical pics, archeological discoveries, among other captivating information.
Their posts will remind you that while we may know some truths about our past, there are always more mysteries waiting to be unraveled. Some of these pictures even showcase the ingenuity and skill of ancient people.
#13 Interior Of Helmbold’s Drug Store, On Broadway Near Prince St. It Is A Prime Example Of The Victorian Age. The Picture Is From 1886!
#14 The Goshen, Indiana Farm Boy Here Again Among His Chickens With A Toy Wheel Barrow That He Might Have Used To Deliver Corn To Feed Them. 1930s Or 1940s
#15 The Soldiers Fed The Polar Bears With Condensed Milk Tins. Soviet Union, 1950
The engineering achievements and the precision of the pyramids of Giza, which were built without the help of modern technology like excavators and bulldozers, still baffle a lot of people. The ancient complex was constructed between 2550 and 2490 B.C.
National Geographic points out, “Scientists and engineers are still debating exactly how the pyramids were constructed. It’s generally believed that the Egyptians moved massive stone blocks to the heights along large ramps, greased by water or wet clay, using a system of sledges, ropes, rollers, and levers.”
#16 The Pyramid Of The Niches Is A Stunning Architectural Feat Located In The Ancient City Of El Tajín, Veracruz, Mexico
Standing approximately 20 meters tall, the structure showcases intricate stone carvings and a harmonious blend of function and artistry, reflecting the advanced engineering and astronomical knowledge of its builders.
The Pyramid of the Niches remains a testament to the cultural and historical richness of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica...
#17 This Shot Shows More Than 7,000 Bags Of Gold And Silver That Had Been Looted By The Germans During The War. It Was Stored Here, Inside The Merkers Salt Mine In Germany And Discovered On April 8, 1945. Included In This Discovery Was 8,198 Bars Of Gold Bullion And 2.76 Billion Reichsmarks
The Lost City of Atlantis is one of the most famous unsolved mysteries from the past. It is believed that a city called Atlantis, which flourished approximately 9,000 years before Plato's time, was completely destroyed in a single day and night of catastrophic earthquakes and floods.
Even though extensive efforts were made to locate the city, it was never found. Even today, this mystery sparks countless explorations as amateur enthusiasts and professional researchers try to locate the legendary lost city.
#19 Audi Workers Demonstrating The Body Strength Of The Audi 920 (1938)
#20 New York City 1940s
