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From ask: “DO YOU EVEN LIFT” No, but Milo of Croton did. A Greek wrestler in the 6th century BC, Milo was a six-time Olympic wrestling winner, who lost his seventh attempt by becoming too tired. Legend states that he carried his own statue to Olympia.  Here, he’s pictured during his alleged death; attempting to split a tree with only his hands, becoming trapped, and devoured by wild wolves.

From ask: “DO YOU EVEN LIFT”

No, but Milo of Croton did. A Greek wrestler in the 6th century BC, Milo was a six-time Olympic wrestling winner, who lost his seventh attempt by becoming too tired. Legend states that he carried his own statue to Olympia. 

Here, he’s pictured during his alleged death; attempting to split a tree with only his hands, becoming trapped, and devoured by wild wolves.

Filed under History Greek Greece Ancient Greece B.C. BC Milo Milo of Croton Croton do you even lift tree wolf wrestle wrestling wrestler olympics olympic sports Legend

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Anonymous asked: ur a dork

So I got all these asks from my friend so I’m going to answer them all using history. 

I may be a dork, but a dork also apparently used to be (still is?) slang for a penis. Speaking of penis! David, by Michelangelo is interesting for a phallic reason. It’s well-known Jewish custom to circumcise males, and David is a Jewish figure who is male - and yet, his foreskin remains. This is simply due to common practice of sculptors in Michelangelo’s time.

The statue was built and placed in the Republic of Florence, 1504. At the time, the republic had just left the grasp of the very powerful Medici family, and was surrounded by many other combative states. David was notably the slayer of Goliath. Feel free to interpret that. 

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Ho Chi Minh with Lucie Aubrac, and his goddaughter, her daughter, Elizabette.  So, how did Ho Chi Minh become the godfather of a French girl? Lucie, along with her husband Raymond Aubrac, were both members of the French Resistance in WW2, as well as members of the government afterwards. Raymond was a communist, and when Ho Chi Minh visited France in 1964, he stayed at the Aubrac’s house. They apparently became close.

Ho Chi Minh with Lucie Aubrac, and his goddaughter, her daughter, Elizabette. 

So, how did Ho Chi Minh become the godfather of a French girl?

Lucie, along with her husband Raymond Aubrac, were both members of the French Resistance in WW2, as well as members of the government afterwards. Raymond was a communist, and when Ho Chi Minh visited France in 1964, he stayed at the Aubrac’s house.

They apparently became close.

Filed under History French France Vietnam Vietnamese World War World War Two WW2 Ho Chi Minh Communism Communist French Resistance Baby Vietnam War family father

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so I’ve been gone for like forever

because since I last posted life has decided to be like “HEY FUCK YOU MAN” and the fun of posting on this blog was like “let’s just get out of here”

but now I’m back, so let’s try this again, shall we?

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St. Giles without Cripplegate is a church in the City of London (which is different than the city called London, it’s complicated) that’s been around for a long ass time - it survived the Great Fire of London in 1666. It’s named after St. Giles, the patron saint of cripples, which has nothing to do with the second portion of its name. The Cripplegate was just a gate in the City of London that St. Giles’ church happened to be outside of.  John Milton of Paradise Lost fame was buried there.

St. Giles without Cripplegate is a church in the City of London (which is different than the city called London, it’s complicated) that’s been around for a long ass time - it survived the Great Fire of London in 1666. It’s named after St. Giles, the patron saint of cripples, which has nothing to do with the second portion of its name. The Cripplegate was just a gate in the City of London that St. Giles’ church happened to be outside of. 

John Milton of Paradise Lost fame was buried there.

Filed under History English England London City of London Saint Saint Giles Cripplegate Paradise Lost John Milton Church Churches

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On June 28, 1969, a police raid took place at a Mafia owned gay bar, the Stonewall Inn. 200 patrons were in the bar that night. Men and women were told to give identification, while those cross dressing were pulled into back rooms to be identified as well. A few patrons were released over time, but the situation quickly soured as these men and women did not leave the area directly outside of the bar, and those inside began to refuse to identify themselves or cooperate with the police.  Those being arrested resisted, and police reacted violently. At this point, a large crowd had gathered. Reports reference a lesbian who was struggling against police who shouted to the crowd, “why don’t you do something?” Fights broke out. Some of those handcuffed escaped. Bricks, garbage, and other debris was hurled at the police, who began to barricade themselves inside the bar. A parking meter was used as a battering ram to regain entry into the Stonewall Inn, fires were lit in the building, back up was called.  Those participating effectively spent the night violently trolling the police, dancing and mocking them as they moved forward, and running around blocks to resist forces attempting to clear the streets. The police were more than enraged - they had been made fools of and basically defeated by a crowd of cross dressing fags. 

On June 28, 1969, a police raid took place at a Mafia owned gay bar, the Stonewall Inn. 200 patrons were in the bar that night. Men and women were told to give identification, while those cross dressing were pulled into back rooms to be identified as well. A few patrons were released over time, but the situation quickly soured as these men and women did not leave the area directly outside of the bar, and those inside began to refuse to identify themselves or cooperate with the police. 

Those being arrested resisted, and police reacted violently. At this point, a large crowd had gathered. Reports reference a lesbian who was struggling against police who shouted to the crowd, “why don’t you do something?”

Fights broke out. Some of those handcuffed escaped. Bricks, garbage, and other debris was hurled at the police, who began to barricade themselves inside the bar. A parking meter was used as a battering ram to regain entry into the Stonewall Inn, fires were lit in the building, back up was called. 

Those participating effectively spent the night violently trolling the police, dancing and mocking them as they moved forward, and running around blocks to resist forces attempting to clear the streets.

The police were more than enraged - they had been made fools of and basically defeated by a crowd of cross dressing fags. 

Filed under History American Sixties Gay Rights Gay Lesbian Stonewall Stonewall Inn Riot Stonewall Riot Riots Police Police raid Mafia Kickline Black and white

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Albert Cashier was born in Ireland, came to America, and joined the 95th Illinois Infantry during the Civil War in 1862. He was once captured by Confederates - until he fought off a prison guard and escaped back to the Union military. He continued fighting until 1865. Plot twist: Albert Cashier was born Jennie Irene Hodgers, a woman. After the war, Albert Cashier kept his male identity and worked as a farmhand, even voting. In 1910 (by the way holy shit fighting in the civil war and living until 1910) he was hit by a car and broke his leg - the doctor who aided him discovered his “secret”, and kept it quiet.  The staff at the mental institution he eventually lived his last days in were not so kind, and forced him to wear a dress. 

Albert Cashier was born in Ireland, came to America, and joined the 95th Illinois Infantry during the Civil War in 1862. He was once captured by Confederates - until he fought off a prison guard and escaped back to the Union military. He continued fighting until 1865.

Plot twist: Albert Cashier was born Jennie Irene Hodgers, a woman.

After the war, Albert Cashier kept his male identity and worked as a farmhand, even voting. In 1910 (by the way holy shit fighting in the civil war and living until 1910) he was hit by a car and broke his leg - the doctor who aided him discovered his “secret”, and kept it quiet. 

The staff at the mental institution he eventually lived his last days in were not so kind, and forced him to wear a dress. 

Filed under History American Civil War Albert Cashier Soldier Gender Sex Transgender