Early explosives, including cat and bird bombs, from 16th century illustrated manuscripts.
The Wool Brigades of World War I, When Knitting Was a Patriotic Duty.
The Deadliest Natural Disaster in U.S. History. The 1900 hurricane left over 6,000 dead in Galveston.
A subway-style map of the Roman roads of Britain.
Pigeons of War and their Double Decker Buses.
Puzzlewood – Tolkien’s Inspiration for Middle-earth.
ICYMI, Monday’s links are here, and include facial reconstructions of famous historical figures, the science of sword-swallowing, sunken Nazi gold, and Milton Friedman’s birthday.