English place names hold a hidden code revealing ancient invasions.
Romans, Saxons, Normans, and Vikings each left their linguistic mark on the landscape.
Decode any place name to uncover who conquered it over 1,000 years ago... 🧵 👇
WWII - The Cossacks in Carnia, Italy
The Cossacks, a semi-nomadic people from southeastern European Russia, arrived in northeastern Italy during WWII. From 1942, they collaborated with the Nazi regime against the Soviet Union, supporting ethnic groups repressed by Soviet policies. Hitler approved their involvement, recognizing their historical autonomy, which had been erased by the Soviets. A thread about the Cossacks 🧵 👇