July 24 1148: Louis VII of France lays siege to Damascus during the Second Crusade. The Second Crusade gained nothing for the Christians. The failure of the crusade may help explain “the long period of persecution that included French cler... »
July 23 501: A violent earthquake hit Eretz Yisrael during which the town of Akko was totally destroyed. 636: Following the Battle of Yarmuk Arabs took control of most of Eretz Yisrael from the Byzantine Empire. 1253: The Jews were expelled from V... »
Apocalyptic 150F heat dome smashes temperature records The Persian Gulf has been experiencing an extreme and potentially life-threatening heat wave, with temperatures and humidity levels soaring to triple-digits this week, some with the heat index (how hot it feels) reaching 140 or 150 Fahrenheit. M6.2 earthquake hits Guatemala at intermediate depth A strong earthquake registered by […] The post... »
Massive Saharan dust plume reaches Florida, U.S. A massive Saharan dust plume reached South Florida on July 20, 2024, causing reduced air quality and hazy skies. Rain is also forecasted for the weekend, and the mix of dust and precipitation is expected to bring dirty rains to Florida. Bright fireball over Massachusetts, U.S. A bright […] The post 21 July 2024 appeared first on Rapture Ready. »