Semper Idem
History repeats itself
Semper idem is Latin for “always the same”. Posters, photos and documents of wars — from the First World War to today — and how the same techniques are still at work.
What’s here
Each item is an archival original, a short context (who made it, when and why) and a modern parallel: where the same technique shows up today.
Techniques are compared, not sides: defence is not the same as aggression.
How it’s checked
- Images come from the archives, libraries and museums that hold the originals: the Library of Congress, NARA, Imperial War Museums, The National Archives and others.
- Dates, authors and figures are checked against at least two sources. Figures come from primary sources, not retellings.
- Media reports are used for events and context, never as the only confirmation of a historical fact.
- Every item lists its sources with links.
- Every item is published in Ukrainian and English.
Found a mistake?
Every reported mistake gets corrected. Say what is wrong and, if you can, give a source — on the project’s channels: YouTube.
Images and rights
Most items are in the public domain or are published from archives with their source credited. If you hold the rights and believe an image is used improperly, get in touch and it will be looked into.
Where to follow
@SemperIdemHistory · YouTube