The entire political class is facilitating the slaughter of thousands of women in Gaza. But, sure, it’s video games that are normalising violence.

I had the best time reading this book. There were days when I didn't even want to put it down! A rollercoaster of events and characters I didn't knew, and a phenomenal learning experience. Thank you S Sebag Montefiore for this fantastic book (which I strongly recommend).

Who played the best Roman empress of all time and why is it Siân Phillips?

Her Livia just eats Machiavelli's lunch!

29 April 1945. German forces in Italy surrendered to the British Field Marshal, Harold Alexander, under an agreement known as the Surrender of Caserta. It ended the Italian War and was formally ratified on 2 May 1945.

⚡️ Military intelligence: Over 18,000 Russian troops of Southern Military District have deserted.

Soldiers of Russia's Southern Military District, whose units are deployed in Ukraine, are deserting their posts in increasing numbers, HUR said on April 29.

kyivindependent.com/military-intel…

Arkadiko Bridge (1300-1190 BC), a Mycenaean Chariot Bridge; is the one of the oldest in Europe, which is still in use, located in Greece :

The oldest bridge in Europe that is still in use today can be found in Greece; named the Arkadiko Bridge, it dates back to Mycenaean times.…

Perfectly kept dinosaur embryo from 66 million years ago found, in China :

In 2021, scientists have announced the discovery of an exquisitely preserved dinosaur embryo from at least 66 million years ago that was preparing to hatch from its egg just like a chicken...

The fossil…

29 April 1913 | A Polish man, Stanisław Szot, was born in Grabnowola. A bricklayer.

In #Auschwitz from 30 June 1941
No. 17523
He perished in the camp on 31 October 1941.

Pretty much. Modern tunes do not excite me that much.

Yep.... 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵

New Guinea, near Wewak.
April 1945:
In stifling humidity men of Australian 2/1 Tank Attack Regiment watch one dig a pit for the gun trail of a 75mm Pack Howitzer mounted on a truck so it could attain a high elevation for firing on Japanese troops dug in on a high nearby feature.

The tombstone of a #Roman gladiator named Anicetus, who according to the inscription fought with a sword & specialised in attacks. It was dedicated to him by an expert gladiator & instructor, who had presumably trained Anicetus during his time in the arena #Archaeology

It is admirable that Palestinian President Abbas said this.
There is much darkness and tragedy.
But this is the future.
2 nations. 2 republics. Israel & Palestine. Security and calmness for both.
There is no other way.

29 April 1935 | A Dutch Jew, Jacques Zeldenrust, was born in Rijswijk.

He arrived at #Auschwitz on 5 March 1944 in a transport of 732 Jews deported from #Westerbork . He was among 477 people murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.

#StandWithBelarus

29 April 1942 | A French Jewish boy, Lucien Benayoun, was born in Lyon.

He was deported to #Auschwitz on 11 August 1944 and murdered in a gas chamber.

Shout out to our financial planner. An extremely nice guy, same moral values as us, always professional but also caring of our needs and lives. Nothing is too much trouble and always their for us without charging us.

29 April 1792: After an unsuccessful skirmish against the Austrians near Valenciennes on the border with the Austrian Netherlands (now Belgium), Maréchal de Camp Théobald Dillon was accused of treason and murdered by his own troops #OTD .🎲🎲