I’m on the side of the Trojans in the Hellenic-Trojan war and yes it’s purely because in the myth they are the ancestors of Rome

This quote by Emily Dickinson is so accurate 😭

Every identity is built around opposition to and unity around something. That is how you distinguish between the in-group and out-group. Canada is not unique in that regard

Why Lord oh why did we have to shut down Europe's nuclear reactors for literally no reason whatsoever besides frenzied panic

I hate this painting with a passion because aside from the symbolism which is contrary to my sensibilities the clear implication here is that the Bolsheviks toppled The Imperial Family

One underdiscussed aspect of Italy that negatively impacts the quality of life here is that smoking is very common and lots of people smoke like chimneys. This sucks because not only does it harm the health of those who smoke, but it also worsens the air quality for everyone else