THE CITY OF TIMBUKTUfounded around a well

THE CITY OF TIMBUKTUfounded around a well THE CITY OF TIMBUKTUfounded around a well The Tuareg of Tenere were known for herding cattles and caravan trade, as caravan masters. They were reputed, in ancient times, according to Strabo, to be a people who ‘pillaging on the fringes of of the desert’ was common among them.DuringContinue reading “THE CITY OF TIMBUKTUfounded around a well”

Mount Nemrut, or Nemrut Dağı, in the heart of Southeastern Anatolia,

Mount Nemrut, or Nemrut Dağı, in the heart of Southeastern Anatolia, Mount Nemrut, or Nemrut Dağı, in the heart of Southeastern Anatolia, Turkey, isn’t just another pile of rocks; it’s the jaw-dropping tomb of Antiochus I, the ruler who controlled Commagene in the 1st century BC. If you think you’ve seen it all, think again!Continue reading “Mount Nemrut, or Nemrut Dağı, in the heart of Southeastern Anatolia,”

A Glimpse into the Hardships of Troup County Sharecroppers in 1930

A Glimpse into the Hardships of Troup County Sharecroppers in 1930 A Glimpse into the Hardships of Troup County Sharecroppers in 1930In a photograph taken around 1930, a powerful image captures a family of sharecroppers standing outside their one-room, cabin-style home in Troup County, Georgia. This evocative picture, now preserved in the National Archives, offersContinue reading “A Glimpse into the Hardships of Troup County Sharecroppers in 1930”

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