megangibson+FollowDid a Volcano Really Kick Off the Black Death?Plot twist: the Black Death might not have started with rats and fleas after all. New research suggests a massive volcanic eruption cooled Europe’s climate, wrecked harvests, and forced cities to import grain from plague-ridden regions—basically setting the stage for the pandemic. Scientists pieced this together from tree rings, ancient weather reports, and trade records. So, next time you think pandemics are just about germs, remember: sometimes it’s also about ash clouds and bad luck! #Science #HistoryMystery #BlackDeath00Share
Matthew Stevens+FollowAncient Cities Lost to Mega Droughts?!Did you know the Indus Valley Civilization—those ancient folks with wild water systems and mysterious writing—basically got wiped out by back-to-back droughts? Scientists just confirmed that decades-long dry spells forced people to abandon their cities and chase dwindling water sources. Imagine your whole society packing up because the rain just... stopped. Nature really doesn’t play around! #History #HistoryMystery #IndusValley00Share
frazierdanielle+FollowAncient British Murder Mystery UncoveredImagine filming a TV show and stumbling on a 2,000-year-old murder! That’s what happened to Sandi Toksvig’s crew in Dorset, UK. Archaeologists found a teenage girl’s skeleton buried face-down, likely a human sacrifice from Iron Age Britain. Unlike others at the site, she had no grave goods and signs of a tough life—possibly enslaved. The team is now digging into who she was and why she met such a brutal end. History just got way more real! #History #Archaeology #HistoryMystery120Share
Patrick Simmons+FollowMaya Calendar’s Wild Planet Hack RevealedAfter decades of head-scratching, researchers finally cracked the Maya calendar’s 819-day cycle. Turns out, it’s not just a random number—it actually syncs up with the movements of all the visible planets! By stretching the count over 45 years, every planet’s cycle fits perfectly. The Maya were basically the OG cosmic schedulers, weaving together ritual, politics, and astronomy in one mind-blowing system. Ancient skywatchers were on another level! #Science #MayaCalendar #HistoryMystery10Share
martinezlaura+FollowDid a Volcano Really Start the Black Death?Plot twist: the Black Death might have kicked off because of a volcanic eruption in 1345! Scientists think the eruption caused climate chaos, leading to crop failures and famine in Europe. Desperate for food, cities imported grain from the Black Sea—accidentally bringing the plague with it. Wild how one volcanic blast could trigger a chain reaction that wiped out half of Europe. Nature’s butterfly effect is no joke! #Science #HistoryMystery #BlackDeath20Share
