There are many interesting events left on the dusty shelves of history. Many strange events find their place in history, from the defeat of one of the greatest conquerors in history to the rabbits, to the fact that famous stories happen in the exact opposite way they are told.
Although historical narratives are usually based on heroes and major events, they actually many interesting events that are left in the corner on the coast, between the lines exists. While some of these events are cases that have become completely different by being told over time, some are stories that are wanted to be forgotten for obvious reasons.
Yet these stories somehow find a place for themselves in narratives and continues to attract people’s attentionThey are sometimes told as a kind of urban legend. We are here for you in this article. We have compiled 12 interesting historical facts.
Interesting information from the depths of history:
1- Napoleon’s defeat to the rabbits
Cezzar Ahmet Pasha defeated Napoleon Although we read about it in history books, this is not the only case the French Emperor would like to forget. His henchmen, obeying Napoleon’s orders, who demanded that a rabbit hunt be arranged for him and his men, were, in total, 3000 rabbits catches it and brings it to the hunting grounds. When the cages are opened, instead of running away, the rabbits attack Napoleon and his men in droves.
2- It is considered a sin to use a fork
Today, it is a kitchen utensil used almost everywhere in the world. forks, was not available in Italy for a period. In the 11th century, the church of the time decided that using a fork was a sin. The reason is that the forks “artificial hands not created by god” it was.
3- Cleopatra is not actually Egyptian
Of course, one of the first rulers that comes to mind when ancient Egypt is mentioned. Cleopatra. On the other hand, Cleopatra was not actually Egyptian. According to historians studying the period, the ruler of Egypt, Cleopatra 7 (that’s her official name) was Greek. She was a descendant of Ptolemy, one of Alexander the great’s generals.
4- Pope Gregory the 4th declared war on cats
13th century pope 4. Gregory He declared war on cats. Believing that cats serve the devil, especially the black cats we see in witch images today, the Pope caused the extermination of cats across Europe. In the absence of cats, a large part of Europe’s population was wiped out, as disease-carrying mice began to roam.
5- The lawsuit of tomatoes in 1820
Go to a prosecutor todayDear prosecutor, I will sue the tomato” It is difficult to predict what will happen if we say, but in 1820, tomatoes were sued. At that time, tomatoes poisonous andbad“ was thought to be. Robert Gibbon JohnsonIn defense of the tomatoes, he sat in the courtroom and ate a basketful of tomatoes. In the case in Salem, New Jersey, viewers were shocked that Johnson did not die after the first bite.
6- It was fashionable to take pictures by dressing and decorating the dead for a while.
A rather strange custom in England during the reign of Queen Victoria. British Isles had wrapped. Especially after the deaths of children and infants, deceased persons They were dressed and dressed and photographed. Even more photoslive“Eyes were drawn on them afterwards to show them.”
7- Believing that traveling by train makes people crazy
The 1850s and 1860s are known as the years when train travel became increasingly popular. On the other hand, not everyone trusted these huge metal machines to the same degree. According to some people due to high speeds and vibration the passengers’ brains were damaged and people were getting mental illnesses. It was even claimed that there were people who got mad and jumped off the train because of this.
8 – 16th century when people could be executed for wearing the wrong feather on their hats
We continue our list with another oddity from England. In the 16th century, some laws were passed in England to clarify the difference between classes. One of these laws Anyone over the age of 13 It was the law that required him to wear a hat. People wore a feather on their hat according to their social class. The lower classes wore goose, duck, and chicken feathers, while the upper classes wore more exotic feathers. If a lower class is caught wearing a higher class feather could be executed.
9- The use of heroin as a drug for a period
a drug nowadays heroinIt was used as medicine a long time ago. The doctors of that period used heroin for almost every problem you can think of, from cough to headache. could prescribe. How addictive the drug was and its negative effects came to light later.
10- Claiming that a phone is made from a cat
in 1929, two researchers from Princeton came up with a very interesting claim. Researchers claimed they had developed a new way of making a phone: turning a live cat into a phone. While the allegations were unfounded, it is still unknown what the duo used.
11. The shortest war in history lasted only 38 minutes
The Anglo-Zanzibar War is known as the shortest war in history. on August 27, 1896 The war between the British soldiers and the Sultanate of Zanzibar ended 38 minutes after it started. The British side, which had a large navy, won the war.
12- Washington Square Park is on a cemetery
One of New York’s most popular parks, 39,500 square feet Washington Square ParkToday, it is among the most well-known venues in New York City. Before it was converted into a park, this park was about approx. A cemetery where 20 thousand people are buried existed.
When we examine history, we can come across hundreds of interesting events. Sometimes beliefs, sometimes important people do after a while “Did this happen at the time, too?” met with a response. What was the most surprising thing for you?