RIP if he was real

Dear Sandy, While you've been in charge at Rape Crisis Scotland, a man now serving time in prison for multiple sexual assaults was 'treated' at the Edinburgh centre. The man in charge of the Edinburgh centre called rape survivors who wanted single sex services 'bigots.' 1/9

Do you know the second most read poem of the ancient world second to the Iliad and Odyssey? It was even quoted by St. Paul in the Bible... Let's explore the magical story of one of the most famous poems you probably haven't read, Phaenomena by Aratus... 🧵

Intelligent dads are all around.😂

The importance of Judaism's sacred texts extends far beyond their religious significance. These ancient documents embody not only Judaism's religious precepts, but also the historical, cultural and social heritage of the Jewish people. In Israel, where attitudes towards tradition

Are all political systems destined fall? The ancient historian Polybius mapped out an inevitable cycle political revolution that still resonates with us today.

Alexander the Great at the Temple of Jerusalem. Now Alexander, when he had taken Gaza, made haste to go up to Jerusalem; and Jaddus the high-priest, when he heard that, was in an agony, and under terror, as not knowing how he should meet the Macedonians, since the king was

Hidden Painting of the Church of Saint George Maggiore, discovered during restoration, at the end of 2022 during the holidays, the canvas hidden in the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, one of the first four churches built in Naples which represents a peculiar testimony of

Today is the Memorial of St. Pius of Pietrelcina (1887-1968), more popularly known as Padre Pio. Born to a southern Italian farm family, the son of Grazio, a shepherd. At age 15 he entered the novitiate of the Capuchin Friars in Morcone, and joined the order at age 19. He

Journalists and academics are again disputing the validity of English culture 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 This shouldn't be controversial. The English are a nation with an identifiable history and culture, as real as the Japanese or the Māori. A 🧵 on the origins, history, and habits of the English:

Theon Greyjoy was GOT’s equivalent of Theoden. Problem is that recovering your masculinity is not something George or the show writers really understand. Theon needed to not only a die a good person, but a MAN. The latter part you kinda see with Bran, but it’s done clumsily.

A priest and a rabbi operated a church and a synagogue across the street from each other. Since their schedules intertwined, they decided to go in together to buy a car. So they did. They drove it home and parked it in the street between their establishments. A few minutes

This thread was a reminder of something I wanted to forget: how nasty GoT was, the Theon subplot being the nastiest. One thing to add about Theon's story: his big moment of redemption comes when he is getting absolutely manhandled in a fistfight. His opponent has him just about

William Duke of Normandy famously arrived with a fleet at Nowhere to claim the throne of Nothing, based on connection to Nobody the Confessor in opposition to rival claimant Noone Nooneson, who was named by the aforementioned nonexistent king on his deathbed which didn’t exist.

🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 ⚔️🧨Bonnie Prince Charlie: The Young Pretender🧨⚔️ 🔥 In 1688 the King James II was ousted from the British throne, igniting decades of unrest as his supporters-the Jacobites-schemed to restore the throne to his heirs, the Old Pretender & Bonnie Prince Charlie.

Gothic Cathedrals aren’t just architecture; they’re Awe-chitecture, leaving you breathless with their intricate details! Here are some of the most stunning photos of these masterpieces taken by 'Deyemi Akande, the 2016 H. Allen Brooks Travelling Fellow. 🧵

This 500-year-old portrait may seem ordinary, but it's one of the most mysterious in history. There's so much detail that you can read every musical note on this small page. But look closer — an unsettling secret is hiding in plain sight... 🧵

The Forbidden City - the Palace Complex, Beijing - China : As the royal residences of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties from 15th-20th Century, Imperial Palaces of Ming and Qing dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang were the centre of State power in late feudal China.

The Colosseum, an enduring symbol of the grandeur and power of the ancient Roman Empire, stands as a testament to Roman architectural and engineering prowess. This magnificent structure, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, was not just a showcase of Roman ingenuity but also a

Dr. Simon Goddek I was there with my Mom. There is no romantic relationship whatsoever with PM Meloni.