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Mar 10

One-woman defied emperors, outwitted popes, and shaped the modern world as we know it.

Without her, society, education, and medicine would look completely different.

Here’s how Empress Theodora built the legal foundations that still protect millions today. 🧵👇

Theodora wasn’t born into power. She was born into poverty.

Her father was a bear trainer. When he died, she and her sisters were left destitute. In Constantinople, that meant one thing—survival by any means necessary.

But Theodora was more than just a survivor. She was a strategist.

She became an actress, a profession that, at the time, was seen as scandalous—many actresses were forced into sex work.

But Theodora didn’t just survive in this world. She used it as a training ground—learning politics, persuasion, and power.

Then, she met Justinian.

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Mar 9

What happens when Power and Genius clash?

Michelangelo never wanted to paint the Sistine Chapel—but when he defied Pope Julius II, he set off a battle of wills that would push him to the edge of madness. 🧵

Michelangelo was a sculptor at the peak of his career.

When Pope Julius II commanded him to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling, he refused—he wasn’t a painter.

Imagine being forced to create a masterpiece you never wanted to make.

What would you have done?

Michelangelo fled Rome, hoping the Pope would forget.

Julius II, known as the “Warrior Pope,” didn’t just fight battles on the battlefield—he fought them in art, politics, and power.

He sent threats. If Michelangelo refused, his career was over.

The artist remained in Florence until the Florentine government pressed him to return to the pope.

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Mar 8

Jaw-Dropping Drone Shots That Will Change How You See the World 🧵👇

1. Mount Tibidabo, Spain

A sacred mountain that watches over Barcelona, seen like never before.

2. The Red Train, Switzerland

Winding through snow-covered mountains, this iconic train looks like something from a dream.

3. A Volcano from Above

A fiery heart of the Earth, captured in all its explosive glory.

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Mar 7

We once built cathedrals that touched the sky.

Now, our skylines are ruled by glass towers built by banks and bureaucrats.

But this isn’t just about architecture—we're losing purpose in life.

Here's why. and how to fix it? 🧵👇

Chartres Cathedral took nearly a century to build. Its stained glass transformed sunlight into a divine spectacle.

Its builders were anonymous. They worked for something greater than themselves.

Today, we throw up steel-and-glass boxes in months. No soul. No purpose. Just profit.

Michelangelo’s David wasn’t just a statue—it was Florence’s pride, a symbol of defiance against Rome.

The Renaissance fused faith and humanism, creating works that still inspire awe.

Today? We get 'public art' that looks like twisted scrap metal.

Which of these four images moves you? Be honest. You’re probably picking top left or bottom right.

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Mar 6

Michelangelo is often hailed as the greatest artist of all time—but how well do you really know him?

Take this quiz and put your knowledge to the test. Score at least 6/10 to pass! 🧵

1. Which sculpture features a young man before battle?

2. Which painting covers the Sistine Chapel’s altar wall?

3. Which sculpture depicts Mary holding Jesus after crucifixion?

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Mar 5

Europe hides breathtaking towns that feel like stepping into a dream—peaceful, authentic, and untouched.

Let’s explore 15 emerging destinations that will steal your heart. 🧵

Eguisheim, France—A real-life Beauty and the Beast village.

Tucked in Alsace wine country, this tiny town spirals around itself in colorful, half-timbered perfection.

Flower-filled balconies, cobbled paths, and endless Riesling—what more do you need?

Hallstatt, Austria—A fairytale on the edge of a lake.

Pastel houses cling to cliffs, swans glide on glassy waters, and ancient salt mines whisper tales from 7,000 years ago.

It’s like a living postcard—but go early before the secret’s out.

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