I recently learned “Mayhem” was a medieval legal term referring to the criminal action of intentionally maiming another person, particularly so they could not participate in combat.
The word comes from the Anglo-French verb “mahaimer” (to main) and emerged in the 15th century.
#history #mdtt
The Johnstown Flood on May 31, 1889 was one of the worst disasters in American history.
Swollen by days of rain and decades of mis-management, the South Fork Dam couldn’t hold out and finally gave way, hurling a wall of debris towards Johnstown, PA; killing more than 2200 people.
#history #mdtt
Highlights in Buffalo include manuscripts from Bizet’s “Carmen”, Wagner’s “Wedding March”, and George Cooper’s “Sweet Genevieve” lyrics.
The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum in Buffalo, NY is currently featuring items from its million-plus historical document collection related to music. Admission is free!
The collection is housed in FL but is exhibited at the 5 Karpeles sites across the country.
#history #karpeles #mdtt
Her “manager” stole her barrel (which she had specially designed and had made for her), and found a much younger woman to pretend to be her; they toured the country and got rich. No one knew or cared that the young woman wasn’t Annie.
She died in poverty at age 82.
#niagarafalls #mdtt #historybuff
Annie Edson Taylor went over Niagara Falls in a barrel on 24 Oct 1901.
Widowed, 63, and in desperate need of money, she hoped the never-been-done feat would bring her enough fame to sell her story and autographs to take care of her family.
Did it work? Check the comments 👇🏻
#history
The Battle of the Somme began 1 July 1916. I created a self-guided tour around the town of Albert, France that can be done in 1-3 days depending how much time you want to spend at each site.
For full tour details and more information see buff.ly/40O8DU5
#history #wwi #MDTT
In the wee hours of 19 April 1775, 400 colonial militia fired on a company of British Regulars guarding the Old North Bridge in Concord, MA - learn more at buff.ly/1rJGdjl
#history #mdtt #americanrevolution #lexington250 #concord250
15 April 1912 - Titanic sinks
3rd class gates WERE locked because US Immigration law required 3rd class to be separated throughout the trip but once ‘abandon ship’ was ordered, first class stewards rushed to unlock them and help them get to lifeboats.
#history #titanic #mdtt #titanicmyths
As April 15 approaches, prepare for the onslaught of 'Titanic' stories by learning a bit more about the company behind the ship: the White Star Line. buff.ly/dnKJIv4
#history #titanic #whitestarline #mdtt
It looks like they bred a cow and a corgi with that chonky body and tiny legs!
A cowgi?
Very excited for this!!
#history #titanic #mdtt
Sad that sites have to compete for preservation support; each place on the list deserves help, but I voted for your Marconi towers since you brought this to Bluesky. Good luck from a history fan in the US!
Was waiting for a weekend when I could binge the whole season. Let’s gooooooo!!
Available to stream in the US with a PBS passport account (though it looks like Eps 1 & 2 are free for all).
#history #wolfhall #masterpiecepbs
#mdtt #markrylance #tudor
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DJ Aardvark says happy #hugamedievalistday2025 !
#history #medievalsky #mdtt
The Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum in St Charles, MO is a great place to learn more about the 1804 expedition to the Pacific & see a full sized keelboat replica. 28 months later the party arrived back in MO and only lost 1 person the whole journey. #history #mdtt #museum #stcharlesmo
Also, I knew a bit of the story of Sacagawea but the museum did a good job of including her throughout the narrative. I didn’t realize she gave birth to her son while on the journey. Or that she was kidnapped from her home out west years before the expedition. I’d love to learn more about her!
Beautiful building!
George Washington designed an innovative 2-story, 16-sided barn with gaps between the floorboards so mules walking on wheat would stomp the seeds through the slats, speeding up the processing time!
A recreation based on his plans was built at #mountvernon.
#history #mdtt #potus #agriculture
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The USS South Dakota launched in 1941 and fought in the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942.
Its memorial in Sioux Falls outlines the entire footprint of the ship with artifacts placed as they would have been on board with a great little museum in the center.
#history #wwii #mdtt #usssouthdakota
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Loving this trend!
Post your favorite Dr Who. Wrong answers only.
#drwho #history
Really interesting. Thanks for sharing to highlight this important work.
The property of George Washington’s beloved #mountvernon was granted to his great-grandfather by King Charles II in 1647.
The name of the estate was chosen by Washington’s half-brother Lawrence in 1743 after his navy commander, Edward Vernon.
#history #mdtt #georgewashington
#revolutionarywar
The spandrels at #worcestercathedral (1084-1504) are very entertaining
#history #medievalsky
In 1885, thirty-five members of the Leek Embroidery Society set out to make an exact copy of the Bayeux Tapestry. It’s on display in the Reading Museum and well worth a visit!
#medievalsky #readingmuseum
#bayeuxtapestry
St Mary & All Saints, Droxford
Found this lovely lady on a research trip of 13c. female effigies.
She was found buried in a nearby field in 1820, which surely contributed to her excellent condition. The Purbeck marble helped too! Now resting in a #medievalsky church.
#history #mdtt
Remember the Maine!!
15 Feb 1898, the USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor, initially blamed on Spain and leading to the Spanish-American war. Memorials can be found all over the US, shown here are the one in Key West, FL and the mast at Arlington National Cemetery, VA.
#history #MDTT
