Revival History

For Self-examination!  Compare and contrast these two words... "Excruciating" and "crucifixion" are deeply linked: crucifixion was an ancient, brutal execution method designed for prolonged torture, while the word "excruciating" comes from the Latin excruciatus, meaning "out of the cross," directly referencing the intense pain of crucifixion, involving nerve damage, suffocation, exhaustion, and extreme physical agony.  After everything, compare it with Isaiah 52:14, that says: Isaiah52:[14] Just as there were many who were appalled at him — his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any human being and his form marred beyond human likenesses.... Isaiah53:[4] Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. [5] But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.

A Roman “Marble statue of a bearded Hercules… This statue and the over-life-sized statue of Hercules across the courtyard in all probability were made as a pair to decorate one of the great spaces in a large public bath. Although they are much restored, their stance and attributes are essentially correct and are variants on long-established statue types that probably originated in images of the Greek hero Herakles dating to the fourth century B.C. They were part of the large collection of ancient sculpture assembled in Rome at the beginning of the seventeenth century by a wealthy Genoese banker, the Marchese Vincenzo Giustiniani.” Per the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City where this is on display. It was made in the Flavian period (68-98 AD);  “Restorations made during the early 17th century: both legs, the plinth, the support at the left leg, pieces in the lion’s skin” #ancientrome #archaeology #historia #rome #history #roma #art #herakles #romanhistory #classicalart #he...

HOW THE APOSTLES DIED. Before you call yourself a prophet do you know that the prophet Isaiah was cut in half for the GOSPEL we are enjoying today... Before you call yourself a apostle, do you know that Apostles John was thrown into a pot of boiling oil, for the same GOSPEL. Apostle Peter was crucified upside down and that is how the early Christian had died... They died without building a big church but they won souls for JESUS... Today there are many who make themselves apostles, prophet, bishop, pastor but do not know the value of that name. Nobody wants to die for the GOSPEL today. I keep asking, are these people really servants of God or of themselves? So never think your calling is a way to just make money. Remember your calling is for GOD, in winning souls, not just making to get wealth that many big miniseries do nowadays!!! HOW THE APOSTLES DIED. 1. Matthew Suffered martyrdom in Ethiopia, Killed by a sword wound. 2. Mark Died in Alexandria, Egypt , after being dragged by Horse...

A portion of a Roman fresco depicting people doing something rather ambiguous from a villa found in the gardens of the Farnesina on a Tiber river enbankment. It is thought to have belong to a friend or relative of the Emperor Augustus, perhaps even Agrippa himself, and dates to the 1st century BC. This room, called Triniculum C, has mainly a "black color (atramentum), made from a mixture of charcoal and glue, was resistant to smoke from the fire and soot from the lamps" per the National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo in Rome where this is on display.

A portion of a Roman fresco depicting people doing something rather ambiguous from a villa found in the gardens of the Farnesina on a Tiber river enbankment. It is thought to have belong to a friend or relative of the Emperor Augustus, perhaps even Agrippa himself, and dates to the 1st century BC. This room, called Triniculum C, has mainly a "black color (atramentum), made from a mixture of charcoal and glue, was resistant to smoke from the fire and soot from the lamps" per the National Roman Museum - Palazzo Massimo in Rome where this is on display.

The African Slave Jabari Mansa: The Forbidden Story America Tried to Erase Forever In the summer of 2019, demolition crews in Bowford County, South Carolina tore down the remains of an antebellum plantation house whose walls had held nearly two centuries of secrets. Behind one rotted beam, wrapped in layers of brittle oilcloth, workers found a folded letter written in 1831 by a plantation overseer named Edmund Hail. The handwriting was faint but unmistakably legible, the contents deeply unsettling. “There is a negro here,” Hail wrote, “who knows things he should not know.” He described a man who “speaks of events before they happen,” a man “with eyes that see through time itself,” a man Hail admitted he feared more than “any living thing.” The enslaved man was listed in plantation ledgers under the generic name “Jim.” But cross-referenced records now identify him as Jabari Mansa, a Wolof man stolen from West Africa in 1807. What Hail hid in that wall was not a confession of superstitio...

 By executing chinampas, or drifting nurseries, the Aztecs figured out how to sustain a populace of 200,000 in a brutal and damp climate. This historic horticultural method flourished in unfriendly circumstances as well as featured the Aztecs' ever-evolving approach.  Considering current worldwide worries about food security and natural supportability, could returning to antiquated practices, for example, chinampas make ready for imaginative and maintainable cultivating techniques in present day cultures?

Efunsetan Aniwura was one of the most powerful women in 19th-century Yorubaland, remembered for her exceptional wealth, political influence, and uncompromising leadership.  —————————————- Originally from Abeokuta, she later settled in Ibadan, where she built a vast economic network that included large agricultural estates, extensive production of commodities such as tobacco, and a substantial labour force made up of enslaved people and dependents. Her commercial success elevated her social standing and led to her installation as the Iyalode of Ibadan, the highest title for women in the city and one that placed her among the senior chiefs who shaped Ibadan’s political life. Her authority was well recognised, and in many cases, her influence matched that of the major male chiefs. However, the same assertiveness that made her a formidable leader also created political friction within Ibadan’s power structure. Her strictness, especially in managing her estate and dependents, has been ...

Have you heard about TranAtlantic Slave Trade ? Origin of Black Americans 🙁🤔 The Transatlantic slave trade was the forced movement of about 12.5 million enslaved Africans to the Americas by Europeans between the 16th and 19th centuries to provide labor, primarily on plantations, in what became known as the Middle Passage and Triangular Trade. This horrific system involved European traders exchanging manufactured goods for captured Africans, transporting them under brutal conditions to the Americas where they were sold, and then returning to Europe with goods like cotton, sugar, and tobacco produced by slave labor. The trade's legacy includes long-lasting social, political, and economic impacts on both Africa and the Americas, contributing to modern racism and societal inequalities.  The Triangular Trade Route 1Europe to Africa: European traders sailed to West Africa, exchanging goods such as guns and textiles for enslaved people. 2Africa to Americas (The Middle Passage): Millions...

😢 SLAVE  BREEDING 😢 Slave breeding was one of the most brutal and dehumanizing practices during the era of slavery, yet it remains one of the least talked about. After the trans-Atlantic slave trade was banned in 1808, enslavers in America began relying heavily on forced reproduction to increase their labor force. Enslaved men and women were paired against their will, treated like property, and valued only for their physical strength and ability to produce more enslaved children. Strong and healthy men were often targeted and forced into roles where their bodies were used purely for breeding. They had no choice, no freedom, and no control over their personal lives. Enslaved women suffered deeply as well, enduring repeated pregnancies, emotional trauma, and the constant fear of losing their children. Many mothers watched helplessly as their babies—and even older children—were taken away to be sold for profit, with no consideration for the bonds of family or humanity. This cruel sy...

The seminal role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons began, fittingly, in a basement: a wood-paneled rec room in the Wisconsin home where Gary Gygax lived with his wife and three kids. There, Gygax and his friend Dave Arneson bonded over a shared interest in tabletop war games and J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings." In the early 1970s, they went on to create one of the most influential pastimes of the late 20th century.  As its popularity grew, sensational media coverage fueled a moral panic, with some parents and conservative groups claiming the game promoted witchcraft, Satanism and real-world harm. Ironically, the controversy helped spread awareness of D&D, embedding it more deeply into pop culture and contributing to its lasting influence. For more about how Dungeons and Dragons cast its spell on America, 

He was a man already sentenced to die—his fate sealed, the electric chair waiting. But then, an unusual proposal came. A scientist approached him with an alternative: instead of a violent execution, he could take part in a psychological experiment that promised a peaceful death. The method sounded simple—almost harmless. A small incision on the wrist. A bowl placed beneath the arm. And the quiet sound of liquid dripping. Desperate to avoid the terror of the chair, the prisoner agreed. He was strapped to a stretcher. His eyes were covered so he could not see. A shallow cut was made—just enough to feel pain—but the real trick was hidden. The bowl beneath him wasn’t collecting blood. Nearby, a concealed bottle slowly released fluid drop by drop, mimicking the sound of his life draining away. The prisoner believed the illusion completely. As the drip continued, his skin grew pale. His breathing became shallow. His heart raced in panic. He felt himself dying because his mind accepted that d...

Lawrence Anini: A brutal Armed Robber  Exactly 38 years ago today, the notorious bandit who terrorised Benin City and old Bendel State the 80s , Lawrence Nomanyagbon Anini  A.K.A. "Ovbigbo" or "the Law" and some members of his gang were  executed by firing squad after being convicted by the defunct Bendel Armed Robbery and Firearms Tribunal presided over by Justice James Omo-Agege      Anini was born in a village about 20 miles from Benin City in present-day Edo State. He migrated to Benin at an early age, learned to drive and became a skilled taxi driver. Anini became known in Benin motor parks as a man who could control the varied competing interests among motor park touts and operators. He later dived into the criminal business in the city and soon became a driver and transporter for gangs, criminal godfathers and thieves. Later on, he decided to create his own gang which included, Monday Osunbor, Friday Ofege, Smallie ,Henry Ekponwan, Eweka and Alhaji Z...