29K views · 768 reactions | The Cruiser Hit at Pearl Harbor, USS Helena A torpedo meant for Pennsylvania slammed into Helena instead, blasting open her engine rooms and knocking out power. As Oglala capsized beside her, Helena’s crew fought through flooding and smoke to restore their guns and fire back—keeping the cruiser alive on one of history’s darkest mornings. #WWII #USSHelena #PearlHarbor #USNavy #PacificWar #fyp | The Reliable Narrator | Facebook

647K views · 28K reactions | During his exile on Saint Helena, Napoleon reportedly told his staff: “I have dethroned no one. I found the crown in the gutter, picked it up, and the people put it on my head. Their deeds must be respected.” The image of the Crown of France found in the gutter is very evocative so I found it interesting how it actually happened during the robbery. #history #art | History by Mae | Facebook