Prior to the Hart Cellar Act of 1965 white people made up 90 percent of the country.

It's currently below 60 percent and trending down fast.

So what happened?

A 🧵on how the Hart Cellar Act was used to facilitate the racial demographic replacement of the white population. Also known as the Immigration and Nationality act of 1965.

Immigration in the US was fundamentally changed by the Hart Cellar act abolishing the Nation Origins Quota System that was established in the 20's and heavily favored immigrants from Western Europe.

It couldn't be more obvious that what's happening right now is a proxy race war.

Karmello Anthony being rewarded for what he did was the straw that broke the camel's back.

A 🧵 of the comments from Shiloh's givesendgo fundraiser.

Plato, perhaps the greatest philosopher the world has ever seen is famous for his many sage quotes.

We have much to learn from his immortalized words of wisdom that are still relevant to the modern world.

A thread 🧵 “One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.”

Phoenician Civilization: Masters of Seafaring and Language

Aside from Rome and Ancient Greece no other civilization from antiquity has contributed more to Western civilization.

Let's dive into how they were able to dominate the Mediterranean for so long.

A 🧵 Have you ever wondered how a small, coastal people could have such an outsized impact on the course of history?

Today, we’re going to dive into the story of the Phoenicians. A civilization that may not be as well known as the Greeks or the Romans, but whose influence ripples through time, shaping the world in ways that most of us never stop to consider.

These ancient mariners, traders, and cultural transmitters were the connective tissue of the ancient Mediterranean. And yet, their story is one that often gets lost in the shadows of the larger, more dominant empires that surrounded them.

Scotland is home to some of the most iconic castles in the world.

A 🧵 celebrating some of it's most prized medieval architecture.

1/10 Edinburgh Castle

A historic fortress that has stood on Castle Rock in Scotland’s capital for centuries, with human occupation of the site dating back to at least the Iron Age.

Built in 1103 by King David I.

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The Mythical Foundation of Rome

Ever wonder how the greatest empire the world has ever seen came to be?

A deep dive into Rome's founding myth. A🧵

Rome, one of the greatest civilizations in history, traces its origins to a tale that blends myth and reality in ways that continue to captivate imaginations.

The legend is not merely a fantastical account of the city's birth but a narrative deeply embedded in the Roman psyche, offering insights into the values, beliefs, and aspirations of the early Romans.

This story, rich with divine intervention, fraternal conflict, and the eventual rise of a great city, has endured through the centuries, shaping the identity of Rome and its people.

1/11 The Divine and Mortal Origins of Romulus and Remus

The legend of Romulus and Remus begins with their mother, Rhea Silvia, the daughter of Numitor, the rightful king of Alba Longa. Numitor's reign was usurped by his brother Amulius, who, in a bid to secure his power, murdered Numitor's sons and forced Rhea Silvia to become a Vestal Virgin.

As a priestess of Vesta, the goddess of the hearth, Rhea Silvia was bound to a life of celibacy, sworn to serve the goddess for thirty years.

The Vestal Virgins were highly revered in Roman society, entrusted with maintaining the sacred fire of Vesta, which symbolized the security and stability of Rome. However, despite her sacred vows, Rhea Silvia was fated to become the mother of Rome's founders.

According to the myth, the god Mars, the deity of war, became enamored with Rhea Silvia and visited her in her sleep. Their union resulted in the birth of twin sons, Romulus and Remus. The idea that Rome's founders were fathered by Mars imbued the city with a sense of divine favor and martial prowess.

For the Romans, the notion that their city was established by descendants of a god served as a powerful legitimizing force, reinforcing the belief that Rome was destined for greatness.

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History of the Written Word

A 🧵 about the origin of written language.

Writing, one of humanity's most enduring technologies, has shaped our history, culture, and understanding of the world. Here we will delve into the origins and evolution of writing, starting from its inception in ancient Sumer, to its spread across different civilizations, and finally to the development of the alphabet, a tool still in use by most Western cultures today.

1/14 To understand the origins of writing, we must travel back to ancient Sumer, located in the southern part of modern-day Iraq. Sumer was home to the world’s first real cities; large, complex urban centers with tens of thousands of inhabitants. These cities were not merely large villages but city-states, each with its own governance, economy, and culture. The city-states of Sumer were unified by the worship of specific gods, and the temples dedicated to these gods played a central role in both the religious and economic life of the cities.

As the cities grew, so did the temples, which were not just places of worship but also served as vast warehouses. These temple complexes stored the wealth of the city, including grain, livestock, and other valuable goods. In prosperous times, donations and gifts flooded into the temples, and in lean times, these resources were redistributed to the people. This system of resource management required meticulous record-keeping, which laid the foundation for the development of writing.
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Herodotus: The Father of History

A 🧵 on the life and works of the world's first historian.

Imagine a time when the world was a blend of myth and reality, where gods walked among men and legends were the closest thing to recorded history. Into this world stepped Herodotus, a curious traveler and storyteller who dared to ask not just what happened, but why.

Known as the "Father of History",a name given to him by Cicero, Herodotus' work marked the critical turning point between the prehistoric era, (where oral traditions and myths dominated) and the dawn of recorded history (where human events began to be documented, analyzed, and understood through inquiry and evidence).

His seminal work, Histories stands as the first great attempt to capture the complexity of the human experience, bridging the gap between the mythic past and the historical record we rely on today.

1/14 The Storyteller Who Became History’s Father

Herodotus wasn’t just a historian in the modern sense; he was an adventurer, a collector of tales, and an investigator of truths buried beneath the sands of time. His works have outlived the empires he chronicled, offering us a window into a world long past yet still vibrantly alive in the pages of his Histories.

But who was this man, and how did he come to shape our understanding of history?

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The Hittites: A Civilization of Biblical Proportions

A 🧵on the history and culture of the long forgotten masters of Anatolia.

The story of the Hittite Empire is one of seemingly over night success and a collapse that occurred just as fast. It's a tale of a civilization that rose to prominence through innovation, diplomacy, and military might, only to be undone by the very forces it once mastered.

From their origins as the Hatti people to their practice of religious syncretism and their deep connections to biblical history, the Hittites left an indelible mark on the ancient world.

1/16 The Origins: From Hatti to Hittite

Before the Hittites established their powerful empire, the region of Anatolia was home to the Hatti people. The Hatti, who are believed to have settled in central Anatolia as early as the 3rd millennium BCE, laid the cultural and political foundations upon which the Hittites would later build.

The Hatti were known for their advanced urban centers, intricate religious practices, and early use of metallurgy, particularly in the production of bronze. Their capital, Hattusa, would later become the heart of the Hittite Empire.

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The Hero's Journey is not just a storytelling model, it's also a path that shapes the narratives of history and mirrors our own personal quest for individuation.

Let's dive into how this archetypal framework can catalyze our journey towards becoming our truest selves.

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1/10 The Hero's Journey

As defined by Carl Jung and later expanded by Joseph Campbell, represents a fundamental archetype in the collective unconscious of humanity.

According to Jung, the hero archetype embodies our personal quest for Individuation, the process of becoming self-aware and integrating different aspects of our personality to achieve a complete and balanced self.

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How much different would civilization look today had the Library of Alexandria not burned down?

Untold amounts of knowledge were lost, not to be rediscovered for centuries.

How much more advanced would we be?

A 🧵 dedicated to the libraries of antiquity that have defined us. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥, 𝐈𝐫𝐚𝐪

Home to the Epic of Gilgamesh Tablet, this library dates back to the 7th century B.C. and housed over 30,000 clay tablets.

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History is littered with technologies that seem to defy their time, leaving us bewildered by how these great minds managed to leap forward centuries into the future with their genius and creativity.

This is a thread dedicated to those anachronistic inventions.

🧵 The World's First Steam Engine, aka Heron's Steam Engine

Heron's creation emerged from the rich tradition of Hellenistic engineering and was more of a novelty or a demonstration of the principles of steam power rather than a practical machine for labor. Heron himself was known for his work in mechanics and pneumatics, and the Aeolipile was a culmination of his experiments with steam power.

How It Works

The design of Heron's steam engine is ingeniously simple. It consists of a hollow sphere mounted on a pair of tubes that provide a rotational axis. The sphere has two bent tubes extending from it, which expel steam. The basic principle is that the sphere is filled with water and then placed over a heat source. As the water boils, steam is produced, which exits through the bent tubes. This release of steam creates a reactive force that causes the sphere to rotate around its axis, demonstrating the principles of both steam power and reaction propulsion.

The Steampunk Revolution That Almost Was

While Heron's steam engine was a significant leap in technology, it was not utilized beyond demonstration purposes. This underutilization represents a missed opportunity in the history of technology. Had Heron and his contemporaries realized the full potential of this invention, they might have kickstarted an industrial revolution millennia before it actually occurred.

Imagine a world where steam power was harnessed in antiquity for practical purposes. The Aeolipile could have been adapted to mechanize various tasks, from grinding grain to pumping water, potentially altering the course of history. The early adoption of steam power could have accelerated technological advancements, leading to an entirely different development trajectory for human civilization.