Michelle Obama was born and raised on the south side of Chicago, the daughter of working-class parents. She is the first African-American First Lady of the United States. #MichelleObama#Inspiration
3/ After law school, Michelle Obama worked as an attorney at the law firm Sidley Austin, where she met her future husband, Barack Obama. #SocialJustice#Education
4/ As First Lady, Michelle Obama focused on issues such as healthy eating, physical activity and education. She launched the Let's Move! initiative to combat childhood obesity and the Reach Higher initiative to encourage young people to pursue higher education. #Becoming#Memoir… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
5/ Michelle Obama's impact on African Americans cannot be overstated. She was the first Black First Lady, and her presence in the White House was a symbol of hope and progress. She has continued to advocate for marginalized communities through her work with the Obama Foundation… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
6/ Michelle Obama's legacy is far from over. She continues to be a powerful voice for change, using her influence and platform to inspire others to take action. From advocating for girls' education to fighting for voting rights, she remains committed to making a positive impact… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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The Picts were an ancient Celtic people who inhabited northern and eastern Scotland during the Late Iron Age and Early Medieval periods. They were culturally distinct from neighboring Celtic tribes and known for their warlike nature, complex artistic styles, and mysterious carved standing stones.
Their unique language and customs were gradually lost over time as they integrated with invading Gaelic Scots in the 9th century.
The enduring Pictish legacy remains in the undeciphered symbols carved on enigmatic stones that stand in remote Scottish landscapes.
The Picts resisted conquest from the Roman Empire and are remembered today for their famous confrontations with Roman legions north of Hadrian's Wall.
👑 Suleiman the Magnificent, 10th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1520-1566), left his mark on history. Known for his military prowess, he expanded Ottoman territories, becoming a dominant force in Southeastern Europe, Western Asia and North Africa. #SuleimanTheMagnificent… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
2/ ⚖️ Beyond military conquests, Suleiman enacted sweeping reforms that transformed the Ottoman Empire. His "Law Code of Suleiman" standardized the legal system, bringing advancements in criminal and civil law. He aimed to establish a just and efficient governance.
3/ 🎭 Suleiman's patronage of the arts and culture thrived during his reign. His court became a vibrant center of intellectual and artistic pursuits. As a poet himself, writing under the pen name "Muhibbi," he fostered creativity, leaving a lasting impact on Ottoman literature.
2/ 🚢⛵️ Darwin's epic five-year voyage on the HMS Beagle was a turning point in his life. It exposed him to diverse ecosystems and species. These observations formed the basis of his groundbreaking ideas on adaptation and species variation. #BeagleVoyage 🌴🐧
3/ 📚🌿 Darwin's meticulous research and extensive collection of specimens allowed him to piece together the puzzle of evolution. His book "On the Origin of Species," published in 1859, presented compelling evidence and outlined the concept of natural selection as the driving… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
🌍 Latin, an ancient Indo-European language, played a vital role in shaping Western civilization. It was spoken by the Romans and influenced government, law, literature and culture. #LatinLanguage#History
2/📚 Latin evolved into the Romance languages, such as Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Romanian. The grammar, vocabulary, and structure of Latin provided the foundation for these distinct languages.
3/ 🖋️ Latin boasts a rich literary heritage with renowned authors like Cicero, Virgil, and Ovid. Their works encompassed epic poetry, drama, and philosophy, leaving a lasting impact on Western literature.
🌍 The Sumerians, an ancient civilization, thrived in Mesopotamia (modern-day southern Iraq) from around 4500 BCE to 1900 BCE. They were one of the earliest urban societies, known for their significant contributions to human civilization.
2/ 📚 Sumerians were renowned for their written language, known as cuneiform. This script, characterized by wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets, allowed for recording various aspects of their society, including literature, laws, religious texts and economic records.
3/ 🏛️ The Sumerians built impressive cities with monumental architecture. One notable city was Uruk, known for its massive ziggurat, a stepped pyramid temple dedicated to a specific deity. These structures served as religious and administrative centers.
🎵 Johann Sebastian Bach, born in 1685 in Eisenach, a town in the region of Thuringia, Germany, was a musical genius whose compositions continue to inspire and amaze. His intricate harmonies and emotional depth have left an indelible mark on classical music.
2/ 🎶 Bach's works spanned a wide range of genres, from organ and orchestral music to choral masterpieces and keyboard pieces. His technical brilliance and profound understanding of harmony created musical tapestries that still captivate audiences today.
3/ 🎹 From the celestial beauty of the "Brandenburg Concertos" to the transcendent majesty of the "Mass in B Minor," Bach's compositions delve into the depths of human emotion. Each note is meticulously crafted, revealing his passion and devotion to his craft.