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Assyria Assyria is an ancient civilization situated in the northern part of what is now Iraq. It was once one of the most powerful and influential empires in the ancient world, and its legacy is still evident today. The Assyrians were a Semitic people who spoke the Akkadian language and practiced ancient Mesopotamian religion. They are known for their powerful military, advanced architecture, and sophisticated art. Assyria was one of the earliest civilizations in the world, with its first settlements dating back to the 25th century BC. Its capital, Nineveh, was the largest city in the world at its peak. The city was sacked by the Babylonians in 612 BC and eventually fell to the Persian Empire in 605 BC. The Assyrians were renowned for their use of iron weaponry and their highly organized military which allowed them to create a vast empire stretching from Egypt to modern-day Iran. The Assyrian Empire was eventually conquered by the Medes and later by the Achaemenid Persians in 539 BC.
Recent Artifacts Online, Fall 2025 | US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives
From “incomparable” juniper berry drinks to electronic voting computers, innovation takes the spotlight in the latest round of artifacts added to our online Collections Search.Lundin Juniper-Ade BottleLong before he entered politics, future Representative Fred Lundin was in the public eye hawking Lundin Juniper-Ade, a drink of his own invention. Lundin touted it as “wholesome, delicious, incomparable, refreshing, foaming, but non-alcoholic.” Lundin was born in Sweden and marketed his product, first known as Enbars Dricka, to Chicago’s large Swedish community. Fame and fortune came when he hyped his product to visitors from across the nation who came to the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Lundin soon became a millionaire magnate, presiding over a business that encompassed drinks, patent medicine, and lotion. His wealth and fame positioned him to run for Illinois state senator in 1894 and for Congress 15 years later.Quick2000 Escape Hood Respirator Training DeviceFollowing the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001, the House introduced more safety measures in the Capitol. One was the escape hood, designed to serve as an emergency respirator. The House used this training device to help staffers learn how to operate the new technology in an emergency.Small Occasional TableThis small office table from 1933 sports a top with “an acid-resisting border” made from Bakelite, which was impervious to hot water, cigar burns, solvents, and acids. It was part of the full-court press to assure Members of Congress and their constituents that the furniture in the New House Office Building (now called the Longworth House Office Building) would be thrifty and long-lasting. The House directed that the 251 offices be fitted out with “durable, attractive furniture.” That’s where durable, attractive Bakelite came in. The first plastic made with synthetic components, Bakelite became an ultramodern material for furnishings by 1932.VAX ComputerThe introduction of electronic voting in the House of Representatives on January 23, 1973, required the right technology to get the job done. Known as a VAX—an acronym for Virtual Address Extension—this machine processed House Floor votes in the 1980s and 1990s. Initially used by Carnegie Mellon University, the VAX was the first commercially available 32-bit computer. It was long appreciated by users for its operating system and processing power. Like any computer today, the VAX, shown here, needed peripherals—the keyboard and the VT 420 monitor with this computer date from the 1990s.Like your artifacts tried and true? Check these out: For additional new paintings, photographs, and objects on Collections Search, check out other Recent Artifacts Online blogs.
Further Reflections on the lives of Erie County Physicians - Hagen History Center
Thomas F. Nolan Jr. M.D. Gentleman Surgeon<br /> I was once asked, given my Irish heritage, whether I was a “poet” or a “brawler”! “A poet” I replied, cautioning that even the most soft-spoken Hibernian could become a scrapper under circumstances endemic to the “race”. Yet, there are true Irish gentlemen and in July 1978, on my first day on the surgical unit at Saint Vincent, I had the pleasure of making the acquaintance of just such a fellow.