As we wish Pope Francis still a long papacy, doubts about the future shake a Church already under debate

A dark Thread 🧵 of pure hypothesis

Has the hour of the Black Pope arrived?

From Nostradamus to Padre Pio,
the prophecy of an apocalyptic change looms at the door The Prophecy of Saint Malachy is a list of Latin mottos that are said to describe future popes, attributed to Saint Malachy of Armagh (12th century)

According to this prophecy, the final pope would be “Petrus Romanus”, who would lead the Church until the destruction of Rome

Here are some photos I’m taking while strolling through Orta San Giulio, this charming, lesser-known and magical gem on Lake Orta, Italy 🇮🇹

A Thread 🧵✨ ✨ Colored houses

Elon Musk and Venice ✨

The Financial Times:

“What he can learn from the history of the Doge”

A Thread 🧵of analogies with a common denominator: Wealth 💰 The inspiration for this comparison comes from the shared name of two vastly different titles, separated by history and geography

We’re in the midst of Carnival 🎭 season, the perfect time to uncover the origins and curiosities of one of the most unsettling masks in history:

The Plague Doctor

A Thread🧵 Who knows the origins of that eerie mask with the long beak, often seen in countless depictions?

Just like we’re not used to seeing them

A vintage Thread 🧵 of rare photos

1. Luciano Pavarotti at a BBQ 2. Donatella Versace and her famous brother Gianni

Italian Nostalgia 🇮🇹

That subtle longing before Italian aesthetics

A Thread🧵 Why are so many of us instinctively drawn to Italian 🇮🇹 aesthetics?

In the video, the stunning Tonnara di Scopello, Sicily

Hello, February! 💦

A Thread 🧵 on the origins of its name and its connection to the Roman Empire The name February comes from the Latin Februarius, derived from februus, meaning “purifying”

Casta Diva

The formidable dress code for the Vatican 🇻🇦

A retrospective Thread 🧵 on appropriate attire and monumental “faux pas”

Melania Trump, flawless in Dolce & Gabbana, 2017 ✨ Princess Diana, 1985

The Last Judgment

On May 24, 2017, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump crossed the threshold of the Sistine Chapel

A Thread 🧵 that retraces the steps of this sacred and awe-inspiring Vatican🇻🇦visit In 2017, President Trump’s enemies were many, and Melania was being boycotted by many designers

In this occasion, Dolce & Gabbana, as magnificent as ever, dressed the First Lady impeccably for her Vatican visit, despite the stirring of hateful campaigns

Female Beauty in Ancient Rome

Women in ancient Rome considered beauty a gift from the Gods

A Thread 🧵 uncovering old secrets and forgotten habits In the Roman world, the culture of female beauty took on distinct characteristics

During the Imperial period, the ideal of female beauty was undoubtedly embodied by the “culta puella”, the refined girl 🏛️

Exactly 20 years ago, on January 22, 2005, in Palm Beach, Florida, Slovenian model Melania Knauss married businessman Donald J. Trump, wearing a dress that weighed 66 pounds

A Thread 🧵 of small curiosities

And Happy Anniversary to the Presidential Couple! 🎉 Legend has it that the dress weighed about 66 pounds, thanks to its extravagant and baroque design, created for her by John Galliano, who was then the creative director of Dior

It’s even said that she had to sit on a specially designed bench during the ceremony

Melania Trump’s inaugural ball gown has already entered the pantheon of iconic fashion moments

But let’s uncover its little secret!

A subtle tribute to the American Dream 🇺🇸

A Thread 🧵 There’s no doubt about how stunning the gown looked on the statuesque First Lady of Slovenian origin

Melania remains one of the most beautiful First Ladies in the history of the United States 🇺🇸

It’s called Accidental Renaissance, a modern trend of photos that are so beautiful or unique they almost look like real Renaissance paintings

Here’s a Thread 🧵 of both current and timeless photos!

1. 🖼️ 2. 🖼️

An unpronounceable word with a beautiful meaning:

“Kalsarikännit” 🇫🇮

The Finnish art of describing that pure moment of joy when you’re at home, in your pajamas, completely relaxed

A warm and cozy Thread 🧵 for a January trend The Finns have distilled the essence of relaxation into a single word:

“Kalsarikännit”

But it’s more than just a word—it’s a way of life

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is one of the most wonderfully active museum accounts on 𝕏

Let’s explore in this Thread 🧵 their incredible deep dive into Vermeer’s masterpiece:

The Milkmaid (1658–1660) ⚜️ Marvelous details

A spectacular style statement by Melania Trump at Jimmy Carter’s funeral 🌹

With impeccable elegance and mastery, she delivers a stunning moment that blends art, fashion, Italian designers, Rodin’s sculptures and a heartfelt tribute to love

Let’s explore why in this Thread 🧵 Everyone wondered what Melania Trump was wearing

My big, fat and hyperglycemic holiday in the “Austro-Hungarian Empire”

A Thread 🧵 featuring only desserts and tips from some of the most beautiful and iconic local spots ever ✨

Sacher, Vienna - Austria 🇦🇹 Strudel House, Budapest - Hungary 🇭🇺

Greenland 🇬🇱 is a winter fairytale landscape

But it’s also a land of powerful natural phenomena that demand respect and vigilance

A Thread 🧵 on major events from recent years Fishermen fleeing from tsunami-hit areas

A bit of Greenland’s history 🇬🇱

A vast and silent land, yet it has its own captivating Nordic saga to tell

A Thread🧵 on a trending topic The Saqqaq culture, one of the earliest known Arctic cultures, thrived in Greenland long before the arrival of the Norse

Tuscany, Italy 🇮🇹

The roads in Tuscany always offer unforgettable views of impressive landscapes and endless horizons

But some are more beautiful and epic than others…🧵 One of the most fascinating is the Avenue of Cypresses in Bolgheri—a stunning 5-kilometre-long straight road that stretches from the San Guido Oratory to the historic heart of a charming village

You often hear about “Montessori,” but not everyone knows what this word means

Let me explain… It’s the name of Maria Montessori, this calm-looking Italian 🇮🇹 woman who revolutionized learning

A brief thread 🧵 but I’ll come back to this beautiful topic

https://twitter.com/marionawfal/status/1869115532756062587

Maria Montessori (1870–1952) was an Italian physician and educator who revolutionized early childhood education with her child-centered approach