The Ancient Egyptian part of The Vatican Museum.

A thread of the most beautiful Ancient Egyptian artifacts in the museum 🧵👇🏻 Why is there an Egyptian Museum in Vatican?

Pope Gregory was driven by a passion for learning. He ordered that all Egyptian and “Egyptianized” artifacts in the Pontifical states (and Roman antique markets, private villa collections etc.) be gathered together in a new museum. The expert behind the museum's formation was Barnabite Father Giuseppe Ungarelli.

The most Surreal places on earth that will leave you speechless.

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1. Huacachina, Peru 🇵🇪 2. Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia 🇧🇴

The Most Beautiful Abandoned Places in the World 🧵⤵️

1. Canfranc Station, Spain 🇪🇸 2. Kennecott, Alaska 🇺🇸

The discovery of king Tutankhamun’s Tomb in colorized pictures, 1922 🧵⤵️

1. Tutankhamun’s Tomb: The gold mask in situ on the mummy of the King, still inside the third (innermost) solid gold coffin. 2. Howard Carter, Arthur Callender and an Egyptian worker open the doors of the innermost shrine and get their first look at Tutankhamun’s sarcophagus.

I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.
- Michael Jordan

#Paris2024 is gearing up for the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics with its most iconic locations set to serve as stunning backdrops for the Games!

Let's explore these amazing places 🧵 1. Trocadéro

Two of Paris’s most famous sights, the Trocadéro and the Eiffel Tower, will host various events and activities to celebrate the Games, the athletes, and their performances.

Trocadéro will provide an excellent spot for watching the triathlon, road cycling, marathon, and walking, events, with the Iron Lady in the background.

Tourist attractions nearby: Musée de l’Homme, Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars, Ecole Militaire, Pont d’Iéna.

9 Fascinating Finds From King Tutankhamun’s Tomb... ( Thread 🧵 )

A dagger crafted from meteorite and the remains of King Tut's stillborn daughters are among the stunning artifacts found in the tomb. 1. An Iron Dagger

On the surface, this iron-bladed dagger doesn’t look like a spectacular find, but King Tut died several centuries before the start of the Iron Age, when advances in technology allowed for the forging of iron and steel from mineral deposits.

During King Tut’s time, the few iron objects on record were made from metals that literally fell from the heavens in the form of meteorites.

“There were theories that the iron dagger was a gift from a foreign king who would have presented it as a ‘gift from the gods,’” says Mueller, “as an omen of something powerful. That really got my attention.”

A solid-gold dagger with an ornately decorated sheath was also found in the folds of King Tut’s mummy placed ceremoniously on his right thigh.

What Are the Seven Wonders of the Natural World?

In 2011, the public voted for a list of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World. These are the Wonders of the Natural World.

( A thread ) 1. Iguazu Falls, Argentina and Brazil

Iguazu falls are a series of waterfalls on the Iguazu River. They border the Argentine province of Misiones and the Brazilian state of Paraná, near the city of Curitiba. Incredibly, Iguazu is the largest waterfall system in the world, at 82 meters high and an incredible 2,700 meters wide. This natural phenomenon is a true sight to behold, and UNESCO named it a World Heritage Site in 1984. The surrounding landscape is equally impressive, forming two areas of Natural Park on either side of the river.

Who Was the Greatest Roman Emperor?

( Thread🧵👇 ) Many formidable leaders ruled during the long and tumultuous history of ancient Rome, but who was the greatest Roman emperor of them all?

It is a complex question. After all, what makes someone “great”?

Their military accomplishments, building programs, ability to keep the peace, establish the dynasty, or is something else entirely? Augustus – The First Greatest Roman Emperor.

Unsurprisingly, the title of the “first greatest Roman emperor” goes to Caesar Augustus. While in his youth, Octavian plunged Rome into one of the bloodiest civil wars and toppled the Roman Republic; as emperor Augustus, he created the strong foundation for one of the truly greatest of all empires in human history. Augustus also conquered the last of the Hellenistic kingdoms – Ptolemaic Egypt, which became the emperor’s private possession, and the breadbasket of Rome.

After becoming Roman emperor, Augustus reformed the Roman government, law, and army. By transferring the legions to the frontier, Augustus prevented usurpation and secured lasting peace. He also established the Praetorian Guard. With the help of his trusted friend Agrippa, Augustus commissioned a major building program, transforming Rome into a magnificent imperial capital and the center of the ancient world. But most importantly, Augustus laid the foundation for the first of many imperial dynasties – the Julio – Claudian dynasty.

(Thread) 🧵of the Nile: The Secrets of Ancient Egyptian Fashion.

Ancient Egyptian fashion was a reflection of the civilization's rich cultural heritage, complex social hierarchy, and deeply held religious beliefs.

The clothing, accessories, and grooming practices of the ancient Egyptians were not only functional but also served as powerful symbols of status, wealth, and divine protection. LINEN WAS THE MOST COMMON FABRIC USED IN ANCIENT EGYPTIAN CLOTHING.

The ancient Egyptians favored linen as the primary material for their clothing, owing to its suitability for the region's hot and arid climate.

The cultivation of flax, the plant from which linen is derived, was widespread along the fertile banks of the Nile River.

The abundance of this raw material, coupled with the Egyptians' mastery of weaving techniques, allowed for the production of high-quality linen garments that have become synonymous with ancient Egyptian fashion.