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Today in 1764, Edward Gibbon observed a group of friars singing in the ruined Temple of Jupiter in Rome, which inspires him to begin work on “The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.” One of the most important books ever written. 🧵 https://t.co/7Zcf2HZQFV

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The 1907 novel Friday, the Thirteenth by Thomas William Lawson, tells the story of a New York City Stockbroker who uses the superstitions about the date to create chaos on Wall Street, and make a killing on the stock market. Thus contextualizing the fear for the modern world.

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In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints. Soon, All Saints Day incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain. The evening before was known as All Hallows Eve, and later Halloween.

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Which History book can you read over and over? Never getting bored, always finding new information, and finding it a delightful read every time. My favourite is 'In The Name of Rome' by Adrian Goldsworthy. Yours? https://t.co/ZlWTk2sCUk

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Let us therefore brace ourselves to our duties, and so bear ourselves that, if the British Empire and its Commonwealth last for a thousand years, men will still say, "This was their finest hour."" - Winston Churchill June 18, 1940

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Today in 1764, Edward Gibbon observed a group of friars singing in the ruined Temple of Jupiter in Rome, which inspires him to begin work on “The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.” One of the most important books ever written. 🧵 https://t.co/7Zcf2HZQFV

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Today in 1764, Edward Gibbon observed a group of friars singing in the ruined Temple of Jupiter in Rome, which inspires him to begin work on “The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.” One of the most important books ever written. 🧵 https://t.co/7Zcf2HZQFV

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Today in 52 BCE Vercingetorix, King of the Gauls, surrenders to the Romans under Julius Caesar, ending the siege & battle of Alesia. Though it would take 2 more years to secure the new province this was effectively the end of the Gallic Wars. Soon Caesar would cross the Rubicon. https://t.co/1G8I76nR33

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The 1907 novel Friday, the Thirteenth by Thomas William Lawson, tells the story of a New York City Stockbroker who uses the superstitions about the date to create chaos on Wall Street, and make a killing on the stock market. Thus contextualizing the fear for the modern world.

Deep into History

The 1907 novel Friday, the Thirteenth by Thomas William Lawson, tells the story of a New York City Stockbroker who uses the superstitions about the date to create chaos on Wall Street, and make a killing on the stock market. Thus contextualizing the fear for the modern world.