The Odyssey Then — Proper Greek Warrior
The Odyssey then vs now. Proper Greek warrior with crested helmet and spear.
History
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Ancient Prophecy — Endless Scroll of Doom
An ancient doomsday prophecy revealed: an endless scroll showing one GIF with no end. The ancient wall scribes predicted doomscrolling. By @RDSTONOWHERE
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The Romanov Family — Imperial Russia
The Romanov family — Tsar Nicholas II, Tsarina Alexandra, and their five children. Executed by the Bolsheviks in 1918. Canonized as saints by the Russian...
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Roman Empire vs Holy Roman Empire — Troy Edition
Roman empire: Brad Pitt as Achilles. Holy Roman empre: Eric Bana as Hector. They’re essentially the same thing, right?
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Greek Warriors in Movies — 2006 vs 2026
Greek warriors in movies (2006): 300 — fierce, muscular, roaring. Greek warriors in movies (2026): scared, confused, dark armor. Hollywood’s 20-year decline in one image.
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I’m a Fierce Greek Warrior — Everyone Laughs
"I’m a fierce Greek warrior." everyone in the room laughs The Odyssey casting room, apparently.
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Agamemnon in Fortnite — More Greek Than Nolan’s Odyssey
DiscussingFilm: ‘First look at Agamemnon in Fortnite.’ Reply: ‘It’s cool that the design gets to be in a property where it actually fits.’ Even Fortnite’s...
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Romans and Lead vs 1978 Garfield McDonald’s Mug
"Wow Romans kept using lead-lined cookware even when they knew it was poison. How could they be so stupid?" Meanwhile: 1978 Garfield McDonald’s mug: 99,300...
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Ancient Bust — Got Your Nose
Ancient stone bust: missing nose. Caption: ‘Got your nose!’ The oldest dad joke in history.
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Nolan’s Odyssey Uses a Viking Ship — 2,000 Years Off
Odysseus sails home in a Viking ship. The vessel in Nolan’s Odyssey is Draken Harald Hårfagre, the largest Viking ship built in modern times. Built...
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Greek Herms — The Origin of Tung Tung Tung
bee_fumo: ‘greek invented tung tung tung sahur’ Duuggu: ‘oh my god what do you mean theres a male equivalent of this’ The Greek herm —...
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The Best Roman Emperor — Ranked by the Coin, Not the Conquests
The best Roman emperor debased the currency the least. That is the only ruler you should measure by. Augustus minted the denarius at roughly 95...