Michelangelo was a sculptor, painter and architect.

But few know he also wrote over 300 poems, filled with longing, faith, and rage.

Let's check out some of his best ones: 🧵 thread Michelangelo wrote hundreds of poems and letters-over 300 poems survive-and was known for his sharp wit and sense of humor

What do labyrinths, ancient temples and circuit boards have in common?

The answer may quite literally shock you...

Here's why...🧵 Let's start with Catholic labyrinths.

- intricate pathways used for prayer and meditation.

These sacred designs have been part of Christian traditions for centuries.

- with the most famous example being the Chartres Labyrinth in France.

In 1133, Spanish monks built this sacred monastery.

800 years later, a millionaire bought it

- and shipped it piece by piece back to America

Let's dive into the incredible story behind America’s oldest building: 🧵 (thread) The monastery's story begins nearly 900 years ago.

- not in America, but in Spain

Construction started in 1133 AD and finished in 1141.

- making it now the oldest building in the Western Hemisphere 2nd to Native American structures...

Marcus Aurelius was born today, on April 26, 121 AD, in Rome.

Here are some of his most famous quotes and wisdom.

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1. "When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love." 2. "You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength."

- Marcus Aurelius

This is Heraclitus.

He would introduce the world to the concept of 'The Logos.'

Let's dive in to the cryptic philosophy of 'The Weeping Philosopher of Greece': 🧵 (thread) Heraclitus' most famous quote:

"No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man."

This encapsulates his doctrine of constant change...

Cancel Culture isn’t new.

2,500 years ago, societies exiled, banned, or even executed thinkers whose ideas threatened the status quo.

Let’s check out history’s original thought criminals: 🧵 (thread) While the term feels modern, the concept is ancient.

Societies have always found ways to silence, exile, or banish those who challenged norms, threatened authority, or simply made people uncomfortable.

Here are some of the most famous ones...

This is Marcus Agrippa.

His genius would revolutionize Ancient Rome and the world.

Let's dive into the forgotten story of one of the greatest architects of all time... 🧵 Agrippa's crowning achievement?

The Pantheon.

While the current structure was rebuilt by Hadrian, the original was Agrippa's brainchild...

Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Story of the Resurrection: a thread🧵

1. Last Supper

Jesus shares a final meal with his disciples before his crucifixion, instituting the Eucharist. 2. Agony in the Garden

Jesus prays in anguish in Gethsemane before his arrest.

This is Carl Jung.

He introduced the world to the concept of Synchronicity.

It is no coincidence you stumbled across this thread.

Here's why: 🧵 Synchronicity was a concept introduced to the world by Carl Jung.

It describes meaningful coincidences where events happen simultaneously and seem connected.

- but without a seeming causal link

Here is where it gets interesting...

Pythagoras didn't just revolutionize Western Civilization.

He would go on to change the world.

Let's explore the forgotten story of one of the greatest polymaths of all time: 🧵 thread Pythagoras, before his entrance into the Egyptian mystery schools, was required to fast for 40 days to purify himself before being granted access to their secrets.

This intense period of fasting was seen as a crucial part of his physical and spiritual preparation...

This is the Hagia Sophia.

This former church and current mosque holds countless secrets...

Let's unlock the geometrical genius and mysterious legends that make this 1,500 year old structure immortal: 🧵 The most awe-inspiring feature of Hagia Sophia is its massive dome.

-spanning 102 feet and soaring 182 feet high

This architectural feat was unrivaled for nearly a millennium....

Snakes have been both feared and honored throughout history.

But most don't realize how deep their symbolic meaning goes.

Looking closer — a universal truth about the human mind is hiding in plain sight... 🧵 We are Mind.

Mind thinks.

Thoughts are Waves rippling through the vast ocean of Consciousness.

Each thought carries the power of growth or destruction.

But why snakes?

Raphael was born on this day in April 6, 1483.

To this very day, no painter even comes close to touching him.

Let's explore his life's work: 🧵
1. The School of Athens 1509 - 1511

The figure of Plato (pointing upward) is modeled after Leonardo da Vinci.

He even cameoed himself in the painting.

When Jesus died on the cross, it wasn't just a historical event.

It was also symbolic.

Upon looking closer — a universal Truth is hiding in plain sight: 🧵 Our story starts with Carbon.

It forms the basis of all organic life.

- including your body

This is Egyptian Blue.

A man-made pigment shrouded in mystery...

Let's unlock the secrets of Ancient Egypt's greatest scientific achievement... 🧵 This vibrant blue pigment was first created over 4,500 years ago.

It was a cornerstone of ancient Egyptian art and culture.

Its intense hue was associated with the sky god Amun-Ra and symbolized life, fertility, and rebirth.

This is Raphael Sanzio - hailed as the Prince of Painters

But what earned him this legendary title?

Let's journey through some of his greatest masterpieces: 🧵

1. Self Portrait 1504–1506 2. The School of Athens 1509 - 1511

The figure of Plato (pointing upward) is modeled after Leonardo da Vinci.

He even cameoed himself in the painting.

Can you spot him?

This is the Temple of Athena Nike.

- where Myth, Magic, and Might converge

Let's step inside the temple that houses the spirits of two powerful Greek goddesses: 🧵 The Temple of Athena Nike stands as the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis.

Its prominent position on a steep bastion at the southwest corner makes it a striking sight for visitors approaching the Propylaea.

"Adventure is not outside man; it is within." – George Eliot

15 must-read classical adventure novels (not in order): 🧵 thread

What would you add to the list?

15. Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift 14. The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas

Set in 17th-century France, this swashbuckling adventure follows the daring exploits of Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and their new friend D'Artagnan...

- as they battle intrigue, betrayal, and danger in the name of honor and loyalty

The Pantheon isn't just an architectural masterpiece.

It's a legacy.

Let's unlock the geometrical and engineering mysteries that make this 1,900 year old structure immortal: thread 🧵 The Roman Pantheon's interior is a masterpiece of geometric precision.

Its dome forms a perfect hemisphere.

- with the height from floor to oculus exactly equal to its diameter

- 43.3 meters (142 feet)

Salvador Dali is one of the most enigmatic artists of all time.

Here are 15 facts about him which will blow your mind: a thread 🧵

15. He was a devout Catholic later in life and created several religious-themed works. 14. He was expelled from the same art school twice: once for leading a student protest and again for refusing to take his final exams.

Washington DC holds an ancient secret.

And it is etched into the city itself.

Lets go down the rabbit hole of the Sacred Geometrical layout of Washington DC: 🧵 Sacred geometry is the ancient belief that certain geometric shapes and proportions hold symbolic and spiritual significance.

It's been used in religious architecture and art for millennia.

- from ancient Egyptian pyramids to Gothic cathedrals...