Imagine... future scientists crack the code of ancient monuments, only to discover they were just... playful pranks? 🗿

Stonehenge, Moai statues, Nazca lines... all a colossal game of hide-and-seek? 🤔

My new blog dives into this mind-bending possibility. 🤯 Will we be laughing at our ancestors' epic sense of humor, or marveling at their advanced technology in disguise? 🤔

Dive in and let's unravel the ancient mysteries (or jokes?) together! 😉

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P.S. Don't forget to share your wildest theories in the comments! 👇

Electrifying the Sands of Time: Tesla's Tower and Egypt's Pyramids.

THE GREAT RESET: Decoding the Mystery of Tartaria, Tesla, Mudfloods, and...

Throughout the world, we find remnants of ancient civilizations, ruins whose populations have vanished, their narratives lost to the sands of time. But what if we could perceive these remnants through a different lens, one fundamentally different from our ingrained beliefs? This perspective shift may offer insights into why such remains persist.

Time, as we perceive it, is linear. Yet, consider the notion that throughout this linear progression, splits occur, akin to cells dividing during mitosis or a fork in a traveler's path. Seen in this light, these ancient ruins can be interpreted as tangible markers of such historical divergences, junctures in our shared journey.

To comprehend this further, it's crucial to grasp that everything possesses energy. If we seek to discern which energies embark on specific paths during these splits, a metaphor might assist. Picture the universe as a vast, ever-growing database. As new data is encountered, fractal entities like us are tasked with interpreting this information, experiencing it to derive deeper levels of understanding.

As we approach a staging phase, this system employs certain fractals, those capable of decoding and assimilating the new data, thereby facilitating a broader, shared experience among other fractals. Once a certain threshold—a tipping point or "singularity"—is reached, a split or division takes place.

Now, apply this concept to civilizations represented by today's ruins. From our current viewpoint, it may appear that these societies simply disappeared or died out. However, with our new understanding, it's conceivable that the energy constituting these civilizations experienced a split, taking an alternate path that, to us, seems as if they vanished.

In today's discourse, terms like "ascension" and the distinction between "3D" and "5D" are gaining traction. These could very well be the lexicon of our present-day "staging stage," indicative of an impending split. As history, philosophy, and current events intertwine, it seems the larger system is preparing once again to expand, to branch into new dimensions or realities, perpetuating its eternal cycle of growth and exploration.

This paradigm shift in understanding has profound implications. It suggests that our foundational sciences might need revisiting, adapting to incorporate aspects that have veered away or "split" from our currently perceived reality.

13th July 1527, birth of Anglo-Welsh Enochian magician, alchemist, occult philosopher and astrologer Dr John Dee, court astronomer and advisor to Queen Elizabeth I. As owner of one of the largest libraries in England at that time, Dee amassed a wealth of knowledge upon alchemy, sorcery, Hermetic philosophy and astrology; and attempting to communicate and summon angels with what he believed to be the universal occult language of Enochian. In 1564, Dee wrote ‘Monas Hieroglyphica’, detailing his view of a cosmic harmony, alongside detailing his use of astrological and alchemical symbols. For these activities Dee was arrested multiple times, but managed to evade prosecution, the first being in 1555, for "calculating", and then treason for his horoscopes of Queen Mary, and her half sister Princess Elizabeth. Later he would serve as Elizabeth’s court astronomer and advisor, advising the creation of a "British Empire", a term coined by him. In his youth Dee had been a student of Dutch physician, mathematician, cartographer, philosopher, and instrument maker Gemma Frisius. Another of Frisius’ students was the founder of modern human anatomy Andreas Vesalius, author of De humani corporis fabrica (On the Fabric of the Human Body), published in 1543. On the same day in 1579 (13th July), John Dee’s eldest son physician and alchemist Arthur Dee was born, who served as physician to both Tsar Michael I of Russia and to King Charles I of England. In 1629, Arthur Dee wrote ‘Fasciculus Chemicus’, a collection of writings upon alchemy and its application. The work was translated from Latin into English by Elias Ashmole in 1650, sparking a reemergence of alchemy and esoteric interest. (Continued in comments). #thursdaytales #alchemyart #alchemists #alchemist #alchemical #spiderart #historyofmedicine #folkmedicine #medicinebottle #darkacademia #darkarts #darkacademiaaesthetic #16thcentury #johndee #astrologyart #witchart #witchartwork #historymysteries #weirdhistory #macabrehistory #hiddenhistory #historicalstory #witchcrafthistory #witchyhistory #witchhistory #jamesvi #witchcraftblog #historyofwitchcraft #witchcrafthistory #seventeenthcentury #kingjames https://www.instagram.com/p/CgR_fdIOPLp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Nefertiti: A Beautiful Pharaoh with a Hidden Legacy

In the annals of ancient Egypt, one figure stands out not only for her breathtaking beauty but also for the profound impact she had on history. Nefertiti, the queen consort of Pharaoh Akhenaten, remains an enigmatic and mesmerizing figure, her legacy shrouded in mystery.

A Spiritual Shift:

Nefertiti and her husband, Pharaoh Akhenaten, dared to challenge the established Egyptian worship of Amon. Instead, they embraced the radical idea of monotheism, turning their allegiance towards one God. This courageous departure from traditional beliefs marked a significant moment in Egyptian history, one that would leave an indelible mark on Nefertiti's story.

The Vanishing Queen:

As a consequence of their religious revolution, Nefertiti's name mysteriously disappeared from the records of pharaohs in the Valley of the Gods. The erasure was a testament to the drastic shift in beliefs and the powerful forces at play in ancient Egyptian society.

The Rise and Fall:

Despite their efforts, the religious reforms initiated by Akhenaten and Nefertiti did not withstand the test of time. Following their reign, King Tutankhamun reverted to the ancient traditions, leading to the destruction of Nefertiti's temple and the restoration of the old order.

The Controversial Bust:

Surprisingly, the most iconic representation of Nefertiti didn't surface until centuries later. Her exquisite bust, a masterpiece of ancient artistry, was discovered during excavations and subsequently found its way to Germany. This masterpiece, now residing in a museum, has become a point of contention between the Egyptian government and the German authorities.

The Modern Controversy:

The debate over cultural heritage and the rightful ownership of ancient artifacts has intensified in recent times. The tension between Egypt and Germany regarding Nefertiti's bust adds a modern twist to an already intricate tale. The question of whether such priceless relics should be returned to their country of origin echoes through museums and international relations.

In the heart of this captivating narrative lies a powerful woman who defied conventions, challenged beliefs, and left an enduring legacy. Nefertiti's story continues to capture the imagination of those who delve into the mysteries of ancient Egypt, reminding us that even in the sands of time, the echoes of her reign linger on.

#Nefertiti #AncientEgypt #HistoryMystery #QueenofHearts #MonotheismRevolution #CulturalHeritage #ArchaeologyAdventures #ArtifactsControversy #PharaohsLegacy #BustofNefertiti #HeritageDebate #HistoricalBlog #LostInHistory #EgyptianRoyalty #BloggersJourney #WikipediaPhoto #HistoricalImages #VisualHistory #AncientArtifacts #WikiDiscovery #PhotographyArchive #CulturalTreasure #EducationalBlogging #HeritageInFocus #WikiVisuals

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What event in history would you want the absolute truth about and why? #HistoricalTrivia #AbsoluteTruth #Curiosity #HistoryMystery Oh, if I could know the absolute truth to one question about any event in history, what a difficult decision it would be! There are so many tantalizing questions and mysterious events to ponder. But if I had to choose just one, I think I would ask: What really happened to the lost colony of Roanoke? 🤔 The mystery of the lost colony of ... Read more: https://mymetric360.com/question/what-event-in-history-would-you-want-the-absolute-truth-about-and-why/?feed_id=30365

@moxie_musick and I are convinced we could solve a cold case. We are, of course, wrong; but convinced nonetheless. #truecrimememes #truecrimememe #crime #meme #truecrimefans #truecrimelover #memes #memeoftheday #memesdaily #killers #serialkiller #muderer #funnymeme #investigate #serialkillers #coldcase #lol #MurderInTheMoonlight#lmao #murderers #unsolved #solve #unsolvedmystery #convinced #unsolvedmurders #100years #funny #funnymemes #history #historymysteries https://www.instagram.com/p/CgvBpuJMLPh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The Magical History Tour!

Hello fellow Tumblrers! Hmmm... Tumblerians? 

We’re still fairly new to Tumblr - as in, this is our second post ever - and we’re kind of figuring it out as we go. If you haven’t seen our introduction post, we’re the Vaal’bara Historical Society, an organization dedicated to uncovering humanity’s ancient Magical past. We joined Tumblr to help spread the word and share some of our knowledge with all of you lovely folks, and what better way to start than with an introduction to our new feature: The Magical History Tour!

Throughout humanity’s history, there have been countless examples of events, people, and places that don’t quite seem to fit into our current, non-Magical idea of the world. Ominous statues with mysterious origins and unexplainable auras. Strange towns which seem to appear out of nowhere, only to be dismissed shortly afterward as simple technological errors. Charming but little-known thoroughfares tucked within the shadows of increasingly modern cities, whose twisting alleyways and quaintly crooked buildings hide a world unseen – unless, of course, you know where to look…

Through this series of articles and anecdotes, we hope to enlighten and educate you all on the true, Magical nature of our history, both ancient and modern – and perhaps be the spark that lights the fires of curiosity within you, and leads you on your own path of discovery…

So, with the introduction out of the way, dear readers/Tumblerians, prepare to have the doors of ignorance blown wide open, and discover a whole new side to our history even more incredible than you could have imagined.

Welcome, dear readers, to your true heritage…

Welcome... to the Magical History Tour!

To get the full story with all of its twist and turns click that link in the bio because there’s a lot that isn’t covered here! #cryptozoology #cryptids #cryptid #cryptidcampfire #bigfoot #green #greenkids #greenchildren #greenchildrenofwoolpit #mystery #history #fact #interesting #paranormal #extraterrestrial #historymystery #interdimensinal #podcast #podcasting #podcasts #dailyfacts #creepy #unexplained (at Woolpit) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-kfRcvFNyL/?igshid=flmrk976i3vt

Documentation is Important, or, The case of the negative Cutter number

I had a juicy cataloging mystery while working on the reference desk on Tuesday, something I do two hours a week; our library is free and open to the public, and it helps me in my archivist position to work with patrons to see how they use our tools and collections. I love a good mystery, and will usually drop everything if I can to figure it out, because the satisfaction of finding something that is difficult to find is so high, and the hunt is fun (especially when you have a colleague to help you, as I do). Luckily, there weren’t very many patrons during my shift, so I was able to jump pretty deep into problem solving at that moment. (A general caveat: I’m not a cataloger, and I alternately use call number and locator number when describing archival collections’ box number/physical location-type information. I try to be consistent, but…?)

General background on us: We were established in 1849 and have been collecting since then (all types of past library, archives, and museum practice are well represented in our collections and documentation, lol). Our library and archives collection contains many different types of materials, including books and other printed materials, photographs, audio/visual material, archival collections, maps, posters, newspapers, and microfilm, which are all in our online catalog and used in our reading room. Our institution also has a 3D objects collection which is separate, and has its own online catalog. Each of these types generally has its own classification or organization system. At one time, our institution had several different reading rooms in different buildings, like one just for newspapers, one just for photographs, etc. In 1992, our current building opened, and it was the first time everything was housed together. There are always new classification/organization systems that I am discovering! Some of them are our own special creation and found nowhere else. Institutional knowledge is especially important at a place like this, because even though we have a lot of documentation, sometimes there are important details that aren’t documented, or they’re not documented consistently.

So, while I was on the reference desk, someone had a couple of request slips with call numbers already written down for Civil War-related archival collections they wanted to look at. They were what we call negative Cutter numbers (as in the Cutter Expansive Classification system, pre-Library of Congress), which is a very old way that staff used to catalog archival collections (e.g. A/+H725, or A/-H725, the plus or minus indicating different collections. Very confusing. I don’t know if the +/- thing is just something we did locally, or was used more broadly). A collection with this type of number tells me that it was acquired a very long time ago (100 years or more), and may not have been looked at in awhile. 

The patron showed me where they had found one of them, the George T. Campbell papers, which was listed as a source for an article on one of our institution’s many websites (not the catalog) and which listed the collection name and call number (A/-.C174). Since it was listed on one of our sites, I didn’t check that the call number was correct. We submitted the slips to be retrieved, and the patron also wondered about an item also by Campbell that was in our 3D collection. I pulled up the record in our 3D catalog, and it was a manuscript that was being treated like a 3D object. Now, this happens sometimes (there is some overlap among our holding areas, depending on artifactual value versus content value, etc.), but it did seem strange to me that a typewritten reminiscence was in the 3D collection.

The reference assistants were unable to find the negative Cutter collections on the shelf in the stacks. This is when I had to start investigating. Starting with Campbell, first I had to verify that the call number was correct. I searched our library catalog for the collection name as written on the website the patron showed me. This did not yield anything. I also searched by call number and browsed the subjects for Campbell, but neither panned out. I then went to our paper copies of finding aids, which are organized by call number, to see if there was an inventory there, but there was not. I searched our 3D catalog again using the same collection name, and the manuscript-3D object the patron had initially found popped up as it had before. How curious. I looked again at the website where the patron had first found the collection information, and saw that it was originally published in 2013, and last updated in 2015. I knew that it was possible that the Campbell papers had been recatalogued since then and had a new call number, but what was it? It was very unlikely that the papers had been deaccessioned, given the subject matter (Civil War), so I knew they had to be around somewhere. For a minute, I had a wacko theory that the papers had been transferred from archival collections to the 3D collection in the last 5 years, but had no idea why that would be.

At this point, there was nothing else I could do while stationed at the reference desk, so I brought out the big guns. I asked a cataloger and the curator of the collection for their help, to see if they knew anything. It wasn’t an emergency, but they came right away anyway; like me, they like to solve mysteries, maybe more than any other job duty, and they are very good at it. Mystery solving comes up quite frequently here, with all of the potential for 150+ years’ worth of outdated call numbers, different physical locations over the (many) decades, etc.

While I was in the reading room, they were downstairs, looking at old accession registers, the accession file, and a set of what we call dead shelf-list cards, which list old locations for archival collections that have been assigned a new location/call number. The dead shelf-list cards were the key, because that was the only place that linked the old negative Cutter number to a new call number. (Say it with me: documentation is important.) The cataloger had recatalogued this particular collection at some point in the last few years, pulled the original shelf list card and put it with the dead ones, and annotated it with the new locations. Then she made a new shelf list card with the current information, and put it with the active/live shelf list cards, which we still maintain.

It turns out that one of the updated locator numbers was incorrect on the dead shelf list card. More importantly, however, it showed that the collection name, Campbell, was different than how it appeared in our 3D catalog and on the website that had the original citation the patron found. As soon as the cataloger searched our library catalog using the other spelling, Cambell without a P, it popped up right away. I felt so silly, as it never occurred to me to try a different spelling⸺but that’s because the other spelling was used on websites that I trusted.

Once I had the right spelling, I was able to find the George T. Cambell papers in the library catalog and write down the new call number, which staff then found in the stacks.

There are several positive outcomes for all of this time spent. First, I asked for the name misspellings and the outdated call number on the other websites to be corrected. Second, the dead shelf list card will have the correct new call numbers; and I showed the patron that we really wanted them to get to access what they came to the library to see. Access and accuracy are what we’re all about, and it’s always good when we can improve. Third, the curator will compare the item catalogued as a 3D object with what’s in the archival collection to see if they are different and should be (re)united (the curator hadn’t known there was a manuscript-type object in 3D and was extremely interested in it).

Mysteries like these pop up regularly for us, where we try to track down where the dang box is (we have over 90,000), when old finding aids or index cards or catalog records differ, where one series of documentation was updated but others were not, and we turn to several different sources to track what happened. Usually we can figure it out. I’m grateful we have so much documentation, but sometimes that also makes it difficult when the all the different types of documentation don’t agree.

My main takeaways from this experience are:

1. Always check call numbers in the library catalog, even if the patron seems experienced, even if other sites have different information. Where did this citation come from? Is it recent and up to date? Are you sure you spelled the name right? Are you sure it’s spelled right in sources you used? Why are you sure? Humans are creative with names, and anything is possible as far as names go. (There is another Minnesotan who served in the Civil War with a similar uncommon name spelling that has tripped me up before. It is spelled differently in different sources⸺Mathew/Matthew Marvin. Sometimes people spelled their own names differently over time, or were just plain inconsistent, making finding all of the resources on or about them at one time difficult.)

2. Documentation is important!

3. If one website is updated, all websites should be updated, if at all possible. Otherwise staff and the public alike will get confused.

Coda: There was a second negative Cutter collection that staff couldn’t find on the shelf, but that one was easier to find. The patron had written down the collection name, H. Adams, on the request slip, but I found out it was incomplete when I searched. I searched the catalog with what they had written down and added “Civil War.” That led me to the catalog record, with the complete name, H. Adams Hair, and an updated call number. Happy patron, happy staff member.

Catalog record for George T. Cambell papers: https://mnpals-mhs.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/fulldisplay?docid=alma990017350490104294&context=L&vid=01MNPALS_MHS:MHS&search_scope=MyInstitution&tab=LibraryCatalog&lang=en

On this day

On March 6 1897 the German company Bayer patented the drug aspirin. History shows that the work was carried out by Bayer employee Felix Hoffman but this claim is dubious in the extreme. In fact, it is most likely that the original research and synthesis was actually the work of a German jew by the name of Arthur Eichengrün. The question then is, why was his name removed as the discoverer of one of the most popular medications ever. It seems to be no coincidence that Eichengrün was imprisoned in a concentration camp in 1944. He was 78 years old at the time and died just 3 years after he was released. This has to be a classic case of the Nazi party rewriting history. Is this the first example of false news?

Over the past two weeks an incredible real-life story has been unfolding. Pop over to the blog to read about a random stranger, a mystery package and 100 years of lost history that is finally coming to light. . . . . . #mysterypackage #losthistory #randomactsofkindness #kindnessofstrangers #ontheblog #historymystery #reallifestories #serendipity #fate https://www.instagram.com/p/CRzMgWTsK1k/?utm_medium=tumblr

Ancient Egyptian Time Capsule Unearthed Discovering the Lost Civilizatio...

Join us as we delve into the recent discovery of an ancient Egyptian time capsule in the Valley of the Kings. Inside, cryptic hieroglyphics and artifacts have unveiled an intriguing connection to a fabled lost civilization, promising to rewrite history itself. Watch as we unravel the mystery and unlock the secrets of a civilization lost in time. #AncientEgypt #Archaeology #HistoryMystery #LostCivilization #TimeCapsule #Hieroglyphics #ValleyOfTheKings #SecretsUnearthed #HistoricalDiscovery #EpicFindings #EnigmaticPast #history

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June 13th 1752, birth of English novelist, diarist and playwright Fanny Burney. Burney’s novels satirising the social pretensions of English aristocrats and the politics of female identity in the late 18th century, greatly influenced the writings of Jane Austin. In 1789 during the early days of the French Revolution Burney supported the Revolution’s aims, and met and married the exiled French General Alexandre D'Arblay, who had been adjutant-general to the Marquis de Lafayette. From 1760 to 1774 she lived with her family at number 50 Poland Street, which during the 18th and 19th century also housed other notable literary residents such as William Blake who lived at 28 Poland Street from 1785 until 1791, and Percy Byshee Shelley who lived at 15 Poland Street briefly in 1811. William Blake, Percy Shelley, and the events of the French Revolution are all depicted in the historically and steampunk based Industrial Sublime Tarot, a unique tarot deck based upon the years 1760 - 1848. Prints of the cards are for sale on the website. See link in bio. #gothicliterature #gothicstyle #fannyburney #tarotillustration #tarotart #tarotartist #tarotdecks #steampunktarot #oddhistory #macabreart #macabreillustration #strangehistory #steampunkillustration #steampunkdecor #historicalillustration #tarothistory #thisweekinhistory #historymystery #darkillustration #illustrationartwork #18thcenturyart #williamblaketarot #williamblake #williamblakeart #williamblakepoetry #percyshelley #historicaltarot #londonhistory #polandstreet https://www.instagram.com/p/CP_HuXpH1ss/?utm_medium=tumblr