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@archeohistories In my opinion, he's not a gentleman.
He could of walked faster on his own 2 feet.
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Around 1900s, a striking photograph was taken in Bengal, British India, showing a Sikkimese (Bhutia) woman carrying a European man in a large wicker basket strapped to her back... The image offers a rare glimpse into the interactions between Europeans and local populations during the colonial era.
According to photo sources, the image was taken in the hilly regions of West Bengal, British-India (likely Sikkim or nearby Himalayan foothills area). The woman is a local Bhutia porter wearing traditional patterned attire and going barefoot, which was typical for hill people skilled at navigating steep, rugged mountain paths where roads, vehicles, or standard palanquins weren’t practical. The man is a French (some source said Greek) merchant associated with Ralli Brothers, a Greek-owned jute trading company based in Manchester with operations in Calcutta). He’s dressed in period Western clothing: a suit, dress shoes, and a boater (straw) hat, with a mustache.
Local porters (often called “coolies” or using “doko”-style or similar burden baskets) in the Himalayan foothills and Northeast hill regions were renowned for extraordinary strength. They routinely carried heavy loads—goods, people, or supplies—using forehead straps and back baskets over difficult terrain. This photo appears to capture a demonstration of that strength or a lighthearted/touristy moment rather than routine forced labor (baskets were mainly for goods, not passengers). Similar scenes exist from the era in places like Darjeeling, Sikkim, or Assam hills.
In recent years, this photo went viral on social media tittled as 'The Face of Colonialism in India' as "A Sikkimese woman carrying a British man on her back, West Bengal, India, circa 1900 or A Bengali woman carrying her British ‘master’ during British colonial rule in 1903 India.", in others there’s even a claim of the man being an officer. This photo gets quite a bit of attention whenever it is shared, at first sight it appears to be a typical example of colonialist oppression; a poor native woman being forced to carry her British master. During this time, the British Empire had a significant presence in India, with regions like West Bengal attracting many Westerners. These travelers often interacted with locals, resulting in photographs that contrasted Western and indigenous ways of life. According to John Kelly PHD, the photo does not show a British coloniser forcing a Bengali woman to carry him at all, but that what we see is actually a local woman willingly demonstrating her strength to a French colonial administrator of French Indochina called François Pierre Rodier during his visit to Myanmar (Burma) after he had mentioned how impressed he was by her being able to carry such heavy loads.
However, the story of this being a typical depiction of colonial oppression of women being forced to carry their masters is unfounded in this case, as she is not carrying her British or French master. There is no evidence that she is being forced or coerced to carry the man but there is also no proof that she is doing this voluntarily or as part of an innocent demonstration. The carriers from that region were indeed known for their strength and ability to carry heavy loads, these baskets meant to carry heavy loads and sometimes or rarely used to transport humans whenever the ground conditions due to weather not suitable for journey. But this photograph still debatable among the scholars and researchers.
In the end, this photo highlights the unusual representation, complexities and contradictions of colonial relationships.
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I am praying for you as you lead--and for our nation votervoice.net/Shares/Bn6XIBg…
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@GregWil40462787 @FoxNews They don't hate immigrants
They believe in vetting for the safety of our country. So do I !
Who would leave their back door or front doors unlocked so anyone can enter in and take and destroy their home. I would not.
Goes back to common sense.
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FIRST ON FOX: Melania Trump is set to make history as the first First Lady to preside over the United Nations Security Council, with a speech focused on peace through education, FOX News has learned.
The First Lady’s speech will mark the first time a first lady from any country will preside over the security council as its members consider education, technology, peace and security.

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@Wolfgang_Knox @FoxNews I'll play nice but have you noticed the decline in our education?
Cursive writing isn't taught anymore. Doctrinations on anti America/cancel culture are just a few ideologies plaguing our school children and universities.
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@FoxNews So the only First Lady without a college degree in the past 35 years…is giving a speech on education?
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Our First Lady Melania Trump is the most beautiful woman to ever occupy the WH IMO! My beloved Mom would say Jackie Kennedy, who was clearly a very beautiful woman. But Melania is not only beautiful but highly intelligent and speaks 6-languages, so to me she’s a VERY SPECIAL WOMAN & I’m extremely grateful and honored to have her in the WH! 🇺🇸🇸🇮
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@ofctimallen So happy for you!!!
I've enjoyed watching every sitcom you have been in.
You are one great actor. You have brought so much laughter to the world. I can honestly say that our Heavenly Father's heart is full of joy because you are seeking Him.
Numbers 6:24-26.
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@RochelleAz @FoxNews @LeaderJohnThune Ty
Common sense! If you're not a citizen; you don't have a right to vote. Only corrupt politicians would want non I.D. policy's.
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@FoxNews Thank you @LeaderJohnThune
Nick Sortor@nicksortor
🚨 BREAKING: Senate Majority Leader John Thune has officially signed on as a CO-SPONSOR of the SAVE America Act, Sen. @BasedMikeLee announced This is a HUGE step. That means the bill now has 45 Senators signed on to co-sponsor. We’re getting closer! Keep pushing! 🇺🇸🔥
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🚨BREAKING: The Chief of Chicago Police is being praised nationwide for the moment he STOOD WITH ICE instead of the Left
"Let me make this CLEAR! Federal agents, ICE, HSI, are officers. They are agents of law enforcement."
"If you box them in...plow a VEHICLE, you're using DEADLY FORCE. And THEY can use deadly force in response to stop YOU!"
"We need to be clear about these laws. We cannot become a society where we just decide to take everything in our own hands and start to commit crimes against law enforcement!"
"It is a crime. You may not like what they're doing. I can understand that there's a lot of emotions out there, but that does NOT mean that you get to commit a crime, especially one that could lead to deadly force."
"We need to keep everyone safe. Our responsibilities when it comes to federal agents, and I've been asked these questions, we do not interfere with the duties and responsibilities of federal agents."
This is literally just common sense.
Every single police chief should be saying this. This is DEEP BLUE CHICAGO!
Do you firmly support this and stand with ICE?
A. Huge Yes
B. No
IF Yes, Give me a THUMBS-UP👍!!
MAKE THIS GO VIRAL ON 𝕏. LET’S GO 👏
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@KaspaMarketing @FoxNews Because President Trump did it.
A man of action not just talk.
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'GOOD THING': Sen. John Fetterman fires back at fellow Democrats who have spoken out against the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro. The Pennsylvania senator challenged his own party, which he said wanted to "eliminate" Maduro years ago and had a bounty on him for millions of dollars.
"We all wanted this man gone, and now he is gone."

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@histories_arch I suggest the US mandate 2 years minimum military service for all men and women after High School graduation or before their 30th birthday. It solves the constant need to find volunteers it instills pride in our military and country. Less far right protesters
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Quentin Roosevelt, the youngest son of former U.S. president Theodore Roosevelt, became a powerful symbol of sacrifice during the First World War. Born into one of America’s most prominent political families, Quentin rejected any notion of privilege when the United States entered the war in 1917. He joined the U.S. Army Air Service and trained as a fighter pilot at a time when military aviation was still dangerously new, with high casualty rates even outside combat.
In July 1918, Quentin was killed in action over the Marne during the Second Battle of the Marne, one of the war’s decisive engagements. His aircraft was shot down during a dogfight with German planes, and he was buried near the crash site by German forces. News of his death quickly spread internationally, underscoring that even the son of a former American president was not shielded from the war’s lethal realities.
Germany used Quentin Roosevelt’s death in propaganda, issuing postcards and reports highlighting the loss of the president’s son as proof of German military success. Yet the reaction among many Germans went beyond propaganda value. Contemporary accounts suggest that Quentin’s willingness to fight and die, on equal terms with other soldiers earned him a measure of respect, even from the enemy. His grave was reportedly marked and maintained with care, an uncommon gesture in a brutal and dehumanizing conflict.
Quentin Roosevelt’s death resonated deeply in the United States and abroad, reinforcing the idea that World War I was a total war that cut across class, status, and national leadership. For Theodore Roosevelt, a fierce advocate of duty and martial virtue, the loss was personal and devastating, yet it embodied the ideals he publicly championed. Historically, Quentin’s story stands as a rare moment where enemy nations briefly acknowledged shared values of courage and sacrifice amid one of the most destructive wars in modern history.
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@TRUMP_ARMY_ Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Ty, for truly loving and caring for our country and our citizens.
Blessing upon you and your family.
Numbers 6:24-26.
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@WhiteHouse It Would be welcoming to stop the use of Marijuana that smells like a skunk and lingers for a long while. The smell is offensive.
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@evitaduffy_1 @FMNWhimsyLove Not enough time. We're told to arrive 2 hours early.
Why does everything that doesn't suit someone have to be abolished.
I don't get the world revolves mentality
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@FMNWhimsyLove I arrived at the airport an hour and 10 minutes before my flight.
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I nearly missed my flight this morning after the TSA made me wait 15 minutes for a pat-down because I’m pregnant and didn’t feel like getting radiation exposure from their body scanner. The agents were passive-aggressive, rude, and tried to pressure me and another pregnant woman into just walking through the scanner because it’s “safe.” After finally getting the absurdly invasive pat-down, I barely made my flight. All this for an unconstitutional agency that isn’t even good at its job. Perhaps things would have gone more smoothly if I’d handed over my biometric data to a random private company (CLEAR). Then I could enjoy the special privilege of waiting in a shorter line to be treated like a terrorist in my own country. Is this freedom? Travel, brought to you by George Orwell—and the privilege of convenience based solely on your willingness to surrender biometric data and submit to radiation exposure? The “golden age of transportation” cannot begin until the TSA is gone.
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