In late 17th Century CE, England, response to Great Fire of London was to make chimneys much narrower. Children were employed to be human chimney sweeps. Child labor was common in chimney sweeping industry for over 200 years because children were small enough to fit into the narrow flues. Typical age was between 5-10 years of age. Some as young as 4 years old. Master sweeps bought children from orphanages, took homeless young boys or from destitute parents. #archaeohistories

An elderly woman from Kalash community..... Kalash people are an indigenous ethnic group living in Chitral district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan 🇵🇰 They are known for their unique culture, language, and traditions, which differ from those of the majority Pakistani population. Some members of Kalash community have distinctive physical features, such as blond hair and blue eyes, which has led to unconfirmed speculation that they are descended from the army of Alexander the Great.

A 2,000-year-old Roman gold ring, engraved with what looks like a holographic image, was discovered in tomb of Aebutia Quarta near Rome 🇮🇹 The ring features a rock crystal carved with a portrait of her son, Titus Carvilius Gemello. The engraving, done on the reverse side of the crystal, bends and refracts light, creating a three dimensional effect that makes image appear lifelike. this artifact showcases the intricate craftsmanship of ancient Rome. Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Palestrina