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  • What Did Beer Taste Like 3,000 Years Ago? Egyptian Beer Recipe Brewed Using Ancient Yeast

    07/07/2026 3:47:36 AM PDT · by Adder · 28 replies
    Ancient Origins ^ | 07/06/2026 | RamseyHardin
    A recent quirky project is challenging the taste buds of modern beer drinkers. Can a beer be made from yeast that’s nearly 3,000 years old, in combination with a 3,500-year-old Egyptian papyrus? The man behind this historic brew is Dylan McDonnell, a homebrewer and nonprofit operations manager. He holds a Master’s in Middle Eastern studies. During the pandemic, McDonnell heard about a man who was using a 4,500-year-old yeast strain to bake sourdough bread.
  • Ancient inscriptions found on summit of Phu Khat Mountain

    07/06/2026 11:30:28 PM PDT · by SunkenCiv · 10 replies
    Heritage Daily ^ | September 11, 2025 | Mark Milligan
    Located in Thailand's Loei Province, Phu Khat stands as the highest peak in the Phu Khat Wildlife Sanctuary, rising to a height of 1,307 metres above sea level.In a routine patrol by Rangers from the sanctuary, two previously unknown archaeological sites were discovered near the mountain summit, both only 300 metres apart.Collectively named Pha Pang Puey, the sites feature carved or eroded linear markings across the rock face, forming geometric or abstract patterns rather than natural fractures – indicating ancient rock art. The rock surface is primarily reddish-brown, interspersed with lighter grey patches caused by lichen and erosion.According to experts,...
  • Massive 2,000-year-old luxurious Roman bathhouse uncovered in the Netherlands

    07/06/2026 11:01:57 PM PDT · by SunkenCiv · 19 replies
    Interesting Engineering ^ | June 20, 2026 | Maria Mocerino
    The largest Roman bathhouse complex ever discovered in the Netherlands has surfaced, shedding new light on the wealth and importance of the ancient Roman city of Ulpia Noviomagus.Researchers from the archaeological firms RAAP and BAAC were conducting routine investigations in Nijmegen's Waalfront district, a site slated for new residential development. The excavation, which began in September of last year and will conclude in July, uncovered a public bathhouse, residential blocks, luxury townhouses, streets, and a tower dating back nearly 2,000 years...The bathhouse complex, or thermae, covered at least 4,900 square meters, making it the second-largest excavated Roman public bath complex...
  • House of the Faun | Pompeii, Italy | Alexander Mosaic | 4K [13:38]

    07/06/2026 10:45:34 PM PDT · by SunkenCiv · 12 replies
    YouTube ^ | February 1, 2022 | History Victorum
    James from History Victorum explores the expansive House of the Faun, detailing its architectural layout, including two atriums and peristyles. The tour highlights intricate mosaics, such as the famous Alexander Mosaic and depictions of daily life, while examining household artifacts that provide clues about the inhabitants. House of the Faun | Pompeii, Italy Alexander Mosaic | 4K | 13:38 History Victorum | 22.3K subscribers | 334,345 views | February 1, 2022
  • A black woman won a Ben Franklin lookalike contest and CNN was eating it up

    07/06/2026 7:47:49 PM PDT · by Red Badger · 40 replies
    Not The Bee ^ | July 06, 2026 | Cardinal Pritchard
    This is America, folks. Philadelphia to be exact. Looks just like him! 🤣🤣🤣 This happened on Independence Mall near the Liberty Bell. I'm guessing liberals loved this. CNN reporters Laura Coates, Brianna Keilar, and Danny Freeman were just eating it up: VIDEOS AT LINK................ Yes, Kiya Burgess, a black woman, won the Ben Franklin lookalike competition. And let me tell you, I've seen the copyrighted images of the event, and there were definitely a boatload of people there who actually looked like Ben Franklin. Glad you got to cover this with such glee, CNN! Happy for you!
  • Angler Catches ‘Fish Of A Lifetime’ To Set New State Record In Idaho

    07/06/2026 7:34:06 PM PDT · by Red Badger · 57 replies
    Daily Caller ^ | July 06, 2026 | Andrew Powell Sports Reporter
    I’m seeing this just days before my vacation … I hope this is a sign. A Georgia angler took a trip to Idaho for some fishing at the iconic South Fork Snake River, putting a target on trout that ultimately led her to a new state record. The angler, Caroline Langdale, had a bit of a battle with the record-breaking brown trout May 30 prior to measuring it and giving it the good ol’ fashioned “catch and release” treatment. Catch and release and certified weight are the two state fishing records maintained by Idaho. This particular landing is in the...
  • If McConnell has died, will Kentucky actually appoint a real conservative?

    07/06/2026 4:40:23 PM PDT · by Jonty30 · 37 replies
    JULY 7, 2026 | Jonty30
    Im just wondering because, from the outside itvappears that Kentuckians view things from a local perspective and not the national perspective.
  • Democrats turn on Gavin Newsom as stunning poll reveals numbers who back probe into him and his wife

    07/06/2026 2:10:31 PM PDT · by Libloather · 25 replies
    NY Post ^ | 7/06/26 | Zain Khan
    A sizable share of Democrats support the federal probe into California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife as the duo claims President Donald Trump is directing a politically motivated attack against them, a new survey shows. A Daily Mail/JL Partners poll found 27% of Democrats support the probe into California’s first couple, with 14% saying they “somewhat support” the investigation and 13% saying they “strongly support” it. Last month, Newsom announced he and his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom were the targets of a federal investigation by the US Department of Justice. The investigation, which involves the FBI and IRS, has...
  • Was Greek Philosopher Diogenes the Cynic the First Anarchist?

    07/06/2026 1:49:04 PM PDT · by nickcarraway · 18 replies
    Greek Reporter ^ | July 6, 2026 | Philip Chrysopoulos
    The ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes the Cynic (also known as Diogenes of Sinope) could have been the first anarchist, or the first absurdist, or the first satirist, or the first naturalist — depending on the reader’s point of view. By today’s standards, Diogenes was a homeless man by choice whose life goal was the search for wisdom. His unique approach to life had absolutely nothing to do with society’s norms and rules — either now or back in ancient times. He found the shelter he needed inside an enormous ceramic pot, rejecting all comforts and luxuries — yet his observations...
  • ‘The View’ turned down Mamdani request to bring on Israel-hating candidates over fear of FCC: report

    07/06/2026 9:45:30 AM PDT · by Libloather · 5 replies
    NY Post ^ | 7/06/26 | Ariel Zilber
    ABC’s “The View” declined a request from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to bring two democratic socialist congressional candidates onto the daytime talk show as the Disney-owned network grows increasingly wary of a high-stakes FCC investigation into its political guest bookings, according to a report. Representatives for Mamdani pitched “The View” on hosting the mayor alongside Democratic congressional candidates Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez, but the show indicated it couldn’t accommodate the two House hopefuls while proceeding cautiously amid the FCC’s ongoing equal-time inquiry, according to Semafor. The reported booking dispute comes as relations between “The View” and...
  • NY Times reporter roasted after complaining about Fourth of July flyovers in DC: ‘Feels like the apocalypse’

    07/06/2026 9:36:28 AM PDT · by Libloather · 20 replies
    NY Post ^ | 7/05/26 | Ryan King
    WASHINGTON — DC was a little too busy going full America for this New York Times reporter. A famed ex-NPR host-turned-podcaster for the Gray Lady ignited a social media firestorm for railing against the dozens of military flyovers that roared across DC’s skies to mark America’s 250th birthday. Lulu Garcia-Navarro, who hosts “The Interview” for The Times, decried the awe-inspiring display of America’s awesome military and engineering genius as “nerve-wracking,” triggering widespread social media mockery. “Why are we having so many jets scorching over DC? Nerve-wracking. I get 250 celebrations, but it feels like the apocalypse,” Garcia-Navarro groused on X...
  • ANOTHER Miraculous July 4 "Coincidence"

    07/06/2026 9:14:29 AM PDT · by PJ-Comix · 37 replies
    Self | July 6, 2026 | PJ-Comix
    I wish I had discovered this a few days ago to post this past July 4 but I only found out about it this morning and it is amazing.Many/Most of us are already familiar with the miraculous coincidence of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, the second and third presidents, one of whom (Adams) was most instrumental in pushing for the Declaration of Independence and the other one (Jefferson) who wrote it both died on the same day, July 4, 1826, exactly 50 years after the Declaration of Independence. This was taken by many/most Americans as a positive sign for America...
  • Scared Hakeem Jeffries rolls out the red carpet for DSA extremists — while they prep to feast on his carcass

    07/06/2026 2:19:43 AM PDT · by Libloather · 16 replies
    NY Post ^ | 7/05/26 | Kirsten Fleming
    Hakeem Jeffries is rolling out the welcome mat for the people who want his head mounted on their trophy wall. The House minority leader offered a hearty “welcome aboard” to state Assembly members Claire Valdez and Micah Lasher as well as congressional candidates Darializa Avila Chevalier and Brad Lander, both progressive Democrats associated with the Democratic Socialists of America. All but Lasher were backed by slick DSA kingmaker Mayor Zohran Mamdani. “Congratulations to our newest members of the NYC congressional delegation,” he wrote on X. “From public servants to union organizers to community activists, the path is different but the...
  • WWII Pilot's Remains Identified More Than 8 Decades After Plane Disappeared During Spy Mission

    07/05/2026 7:20:46 PM PDT · by Red Badger · 39 replies
    AOL / People ^ | July 03, 2026 | Angel Saunders
    U.S. Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Franklin H. McKinney - Credit: Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency A pilot who went missing in 1944 during World War II has been found The remains of 1st Lt. Franklin H. McKinney were accounted for on May 15, 2026 The Rhode Island resident was 21 years old when his airplane went down in Southeast Asia, and was recovered more than 80 years later The remains of a U.S. pilot who went missing during a World War II mission have been found, more than 80 years after his plane went down in Southeast Asia. U.S. Army...
  • Trump hails US as ‘light and the glory’ of the world on 4th of July, condemns ‘cancer’ of communism

    07/05/2026 7:03:15 PM PDT · by Libloather · 6 replies
    NY Post ^ | 7/05/26 | Emily Goodin, Ally Goelz
    WASHINGTON – President Trump marked the 250th birthday of the United States Saturday night with a speech paying tribute to the “glory” of America while vowing to protect it from the “cancer” of communism. “For 250 years, the United States of America has been the hope, the promise, the light, and the glory among all of the nations of the world, all over the world. They try and be like us. Nobody can be like us,” Trump said to a cheering crowd of more than 150,000 people on the National Mall who braved a thunderstorm-forced evacuation to hear the president...
  • Crack That Tank

    07/05/2026 6:48:55 PM PDT · by ealgeone · 6 replies
    periscope film ^ | 1943 | US Army
    Made in 1943 as part of the "Fighting Men" series, "Crack That Tank" explains the tactics an infantryman can use to disable or destroy an enemy tank. Vulnerabilities of the tank include its track, which can be destroyed with a grenade, mine or a shell. A disabled tank is a sitting duck. A "closed" or buttoned-up tank is vulnerable because its crew cannot see the battlefield well, just through slits and periscopes. Taking out vision slits and periscopes can make a tank blind. Infantry that is well hidden is difficult for a tank crew to see or attack. Interestingly, most...
  • Fired NYC Council unpaid intern who demanded $32-an-hour ‘livable wage’ is just another silver-spoon socialist

    07/05/2026 1:43:20 PM PDT · by Libloather · 31 replies
    NY Post ^ | 7/05/26 | Rich Calder
    A 21-year-old socialist and unpaid former NYC Council intern who claimed she was axed after demanding she and her peers get paid $32 an hour with full health benefits — and plans to sue the Council — was born into wealth. Mina Farahmand — who willingly interned for free last year to help get fellow silver-spoon socialist Zohran Mamdani elected mayor – is the daughter of a prominent surgeon and grew up in a palatial six-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom home on 30 acres in Colville, Wash. Her father, Mehrdad Farahmand, is a general-surgery specialist at Providence, the largest health care provider in...
  • ICE arrests 10,000 people across US in 5-day span, a sharp surge in Trump's deportation push

    07/05/2026 1:34:04 PM PDT · by Libloather · 40 replies
    Associated Press via ABC 7 ^ | 7/04/26 | Rebecca Santana
    Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June, marking a major push by the agency tasked with carrying out the Trump administration's mass deportations agenda. The arrest numbers, obtained from a person familiar with the information who spoke anonymously to discuss data that has not been publicly released, come after the agency shifted its approach from high-profile arrest sweeps in major American cities to quieter ways to reach President Donald Trump's deportation goals. The figures indicate that while the administration is no longer cracking down on individual cities, the arrests continue...
  • British Musician Wishes America a Happy 250th Birthday With Entertaining History Lesson About the Uniquely American Instrument, the Banjo (VIDEO)

    07/05/2026 12:36:27 PM PDT · by Red Badger · 13 replies
    Gateway Pundit ^ | July 05, 2026 | Mike LaChance
    Screencap of Twitter/X video. Winston Marshall is the former banjo player for the folk rock band Mumford & Sons. In 2021, Marshall faced down a cancel culture campaign for simply reading a book about Antifa by the journalist Andy Ngo. Since then, he has become more politically active and an advocate for free speech. In a recent video, Marshall wished the United States a happy 250th birthday and provided a fun history lesson about the banjo, which he describes as a uniquely American instrument. He begins with a hilarious quote from iconic American writer Mark Twain: “A gentleman is a...
  • What Happened to the 56 Signatories of the Declaration of Independence

    07/05/2026 10:01:39 AM PDT · by Red Badger · 20 replies
    The Epoch Times ^ | July 05, 2026 | Joseph Lord
    Before the war was over, five would be captured, 12 would lose their homes, and 17 would lose their fortunes. None renounced the cause of their own free will. Congress voting on the Declaration of Independence. Library of Congress/Public Domain =============================================================== Today the United States celebrates the 250th—or semiquincentennial—anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. While July 4 marks the day Thomas Jefferson’s revised draft of the Declaration of Independence was adopted, it would take months for the document to be signed by all 56 men who would eventually affix their names to it. Several key figures in...