In 1538 AD a tapestry was created in the city of Bruges in Belgium, known as the Summer’s Triumph. It depicts the victorious ascension of a ruler to power. However, there is something far more modern interest depicted in the tapestry, which would be easy to miss unless you were looking closely - multiple objects in the sky, which have the classical UFO shape that is popularized in the media.
Exploring the Bruges Summer’s Triumph Tapestry
This tapestry was crafted in Bruges in 1538 and is now housed in the Bayerisches National Museum. The city of Bruges is the capital and the largest city of the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium in the northwest of the country. The origins of the city go back to the pre-roman Era and it has been the target of many invasions because of its strategic location.
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In the face of Mongol invasions during the Middle Ages, the Kamakura Bakufu and their samurai demonstrated strategic prowess in defending Japan. Often overshadowed by tales of typhoons and samurai duels, the government's meticulous preparations are integral to the narrative.
Diplomatic exchanges with the Mongols began in 1266, leading to escalating tensions. Hojo Tokimune, the energetic ruler, anticipated the threat and fortified Kyushu, a vulnerable entry point. Aware of the Mongol fleet construction in Korea, he implemented measures to bolster defenses, facing legal and financial challenges. The first Mongol invasion in 1274 saw the Kamakura Bakufu's preparations pay off. Local gokenin and reinforcements from Honshu met the Yuan forces at Hakata Bay, showcasing superior archery skills. The Japanese resistance exceeded Mongol expectations, prompting a strategic withdrawal.
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In 1931, Pilgrim Lockwood's discovery of an antler harpoon in the North Sea unveiled the existence of a submerged land, Doggerland, connecting Britain to Europe. This region, traversed by Neanderthals during the ice ages, transformed from frigid tundra to a lush environment as temperatures rose.
Around 8000 years ago, Doggerland faced a catastrophic event, accelerated by both natural and geological factors. While rising sea levels played a role, the critical turning point was the Storegga Event, an undersea landslide off the Norwegian coast that triggered a massive megatsunami around 8000 years ago.
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Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient PlacesEuropeThe Tomb of Absalom, also known as the Absalom's Pillar or Absalom's Monument, is a remarkable funerary monument located in the Kidron Valley in Jerusalem, Israel.
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