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Napoleon Bonaparte’s 1798 Egyptian campaign was driven by a mix of strategic objectives and personal ambition. Determined to disrupt British trade routes and gain influence in the East, Napoleon also nurtured a deep fascination with Alexander the Great, envisioning himself as a modern heir to the ancient conqueror’s legacy. He believed that by conquering this gateway to Asia, he could cement his own place in history. While his military venture ultimately faltered, the expedition inspired one of the most significant scientific and cultural studies of its time, leaving an indelible mark on our understanding of Egypt....

I’ve been using ComfyUI to enhance photos from a set of over 300 aerial balloon photographs taken by the U.S. Army’s 14th Photo Section during World War I. These images are part of a bigger archive that shows everything from ruined towns to giant trenches carved across the countryside, all captured from balloons tethered high above the Western Front. What I love about these shots is how they’re basically a window into a time when aerial photography was just getting off the ground....