This was a Greek warrior’s helmet; he took it with him in his grave.

Here’s the short story.. 🧵 I visited the Thessaloníki archeological museum, in Macedonia, northern Greece, where I had the chance to enjoy an exhibition dedicated to Macedonians, the Greek guardians of the North.

The ancients found passageways to another world; 3-headed beasts and ominous ferrymen made sure those dark realms stayed forbidden. And yet, there were some entry points.

Would you like to know where Underworld's Gates were? In Greek lore, the Underworld isn’t just one spot; it’s a sprawling realm beneath the earth, ruled by Hades, the stern god of the dead (not an evil figure but more of a dark landlord). The "gates" aren’t a single structure but serve as a conceptual threshold.

While the world is changing and with the US “new sherif in town”, some unelected bureaucrats and irrelevant weirdos met to give a new meaning to the world “bad actors”.

Why Europe is becoming a dystopian failing region and why Greece might be the ultimate loser.. a short 🧵 While it seems that some weirdos met today to agree on irrelevant statements that no one cares about (regarding “European”) security, it seems that they invited the countries with the most significant defense capabilities.

Have you ever observed the Imperial Monograms of Hagia Sophia?

In Hagia Sophia, there are 140 monolithic columns which were brought from different places of the world.. 🧵 These columns signify Byzantium’s regal Hellenic heritage; 8 are porphyry (which form Ancient Greek times signified regal status - even Alexander wore a purple cloak) and another 8 were brought by the Ancient Greek temple of Ephesus.

I visited the Archeological Museum of Thessaloníki in Macedonia, Northern Greece.

I explored the exhibition “Gold of Macedonians” and I saw some of the most exquisite shards of beauty I have ever seen.. 🧵 The collection contained pieces of immense beauty showcasing how proficient ancient Greeks were in crafting tools and jewelry; here we have female golden accessories.

We all know a tale with a scary wolf; in such tales we hear about terrible beasts that terrorize villages and eat children. But what if I told you that one of those stories is actually true?

I have a story of a werewolf that forced the French king to mobilize his army..🧵⤵️ The tale of the Beast of Gévaudan is one steeped in terror, mystery, and historical intrigue, set against the backdrop of rural 18th-century France.

This is historically documented and the terror this beast caused, forced the French king to mobilize the army to hunt it down.

3000 years ago, the mysterious “Sea People” swept across the Mediterranean, toppling entire civilizations and causing a Dark Age with the Bronze Age Collapse.

Their identity remains one of history’s great enigmas but I may know what really happened; here's the story..🧵 "Sea Peoples" are a group of seafaring invaders who impacted the Mediterranean region during the Late Bronze Age, particularly around 1200-1150 BC. They raided and brought collapse across Greece, Egypt and the Middle East. Their origin is one of the great enigmas of history.

“From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli"

US Marines are now deploying in the south to protect America, as duty commands. But did you know they once battled Ottoman pirates in Africa?

Here's the story of America’s first victory abroad, with Greek support..🧵 The Barbary Wars, in 1801 to 1805 and 1815, were a series of conflicts between the US and Tripoli, Algiers, Tunis, and Morocco.

These states were under Ottoman influence but operated with significant autonomy as pirate havens, preying on Mediterranean shipping.

Many claim that a Golden Age dawns for America. But have you ever wondered how many times has humanity seen a Golden Age?

Let’s go over 10 such periods when civilizations expanded and humanity progressed..🧵⤵️ Golden Age of Athens (5th Century BC): Under Pericles, Athens saw the peak of democracy, philosophical exploration & achievements like the Parthenon.

This era was a cultural zenith, influencing Western civilization profoundly with its advances in thought, art, and politics.

Have you ever wondered why witches are often depicted dancing naked under the moonlight in forests? Have you thought why an evil goat is always around?

What if I told you this eerie imagery has roots far older and deeper than you think? ..🧵⤵️ In Greek mythology, the lore surrounding nymphs often paints them as benevolent figures intertwined with the natural world and human life. Nymphs, ethereal beings, are typically depicted with a deep connection to nature, embodying the essence of the landscapes they inhabit.

Many claim Alexander was the greatest conqueror; others say Rome was the greatest empire in history.

I believe it was someone else who came and made this world His forever, becoming the King of kings. Here’s how: ..🧵

(Tap & Hold the Map to load in 4K) Jesus and His teachings had profound cultural and political influence, changing the world forever. Christianity, with 2.4B adherents is the largest religion today. It's divided into branches like Orthodoxy, Catholicism and Protestantism.

But how did it conquer the world?

A requiem for the Greek Dream.

Why Greeks are the big losers of the game their regime is playing against them; a short thread of pure pain. The European statistic service seems to be confirming the pain that many Greeks are feeling in their souls: they cannot house themselves.

They cannot buy and they cannot rent anymore; they need more than 1/3 of their income, the highest in Europe!!!

The Byzantium Question

Everyone has heard of Rome; but not everyone knows about the Eastern Roman Empire. Were Byzantines true Romans or true Greeks?

Let’s explore their identity and what made Constantinople a symbol of a renewed Empire. Let us start from the context and why we talk about “West” and “East”; the division of the Roman Empire and the establishment of Constantinople as a new imperial capital were responses to several interconnected political, economic, and military challenges.

Nations & Leaders

From Alexander the Great to George Washington, discover the greatest leaders who shaped history's most iconic nations!

Here’s a list with the great nations and their greatest leader (some choices were really hard)...🧵 Egypt: Ramses II

Known as Ramses the Great, he signed the first recorded treaty with the Hittites after the Battle of Kadesh. His reign saw monumental architecture, including Abu Simbel temples, symbolizing Egypt's power; his age was the golden age of stability and prosperity.

Ancient Virtue

Everyone knows about the Greco-Roman conquests and triumphs, but not many know how those societies were fundamentally built.

Here's how body, mind, and spirit were forged into the steel of ancient societies...🧵 I will start, as is right, with the strange people called the Hellenes, the Greeks; the ones that started it all. The Romans then took what the Greeks discovered into another level.

Let's check the civic pillars that made the Greco-Roman world the pillar of the West.

Roman Reconquista

When Rome's Flame flickered and the Eagles fell, the West was overrun. But the East refused to fall.

Byzantium's armies, led by the last great Roman general, reclaimed the shattered glory of an empire. This is his epic conquest...🧵 The fall of the Western Roman Empire marked a tragic moment in European history, symbolizing the end of ancient Rome’s dominance and the beginning of the Middle Ages.

This was part of a long process of decline rather than a sudden collapse. Let’s set the context first.

Gladius Dei: Dragon Order

What if I told you that Dracula was a Knight of the Christian Faith? Would it surprise you to know that he was part of the Order of the Dragon?

This is the story of an enigmatic chivalric order that defended Europe from the muslim onslaught.🧵⤵️ The Order of the Dragon was a chivalric order established in 1408 by Sigismund of Luxembourg, King of Hungary and later Holy Roman Emperor.

It was founded primarily to defend Christianity and Europe from the Ottomans who were expanding into Southeastern Europe at the time.

Gladius Dei: Teutonic Knights

In the shadows of Europe's dark forests, a brotherhood clad in white mantles & black crosses rose to power. Born in the Southern deserts, those warrior-monks dominated the icy plains of the North.

This is their journey, from Light to Darkness🧵 The Teutonic Knights, formally known as the Order of the Teutonic Knights of St. Mary’s Hospital in Jerusalem (Ordo Domus Sanctæ Mariæ Theutonicorum Hierosolymitanorum), were a Catholic military order founded during the late 12th century amidst the Crusades in the Holy Land.

Few tales match the epic last stands of Constantinople and Thermopylae, where a few men stood and fought to the last.

But this epic battle differs; because those few men stood and fought alongside their King, claiming victory and a crown for him. This is their story⤵️🧵 This is a story of a boy becoming a man; of a prince who claimed his Crown on muddy fields, through fire and blood. A warrior-king who earned the respect of his men and turned a small weary force into a band of brothers.

Gladius Dei: Hospitallers

Templars might be the most famous order, but Hospitallers have been the most honorable. Medics, merchants & charitable warrior-monks, they have protected pilgrims in the name of the Lord.

This is their journey from Italy to the Holy Land and back.🧵⤵️ The Hospitaller Knights, also known as the Knights of the Order of St. John, were a medieval Catholic military and religious order founded in the 11th century.

Initially established as a hospitable and charitable organization, their mission was to care for pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land.

People today often easily speak of “bad guys” during wars, as the pattern of the everlasting battle between Good and Evil is also ever-present.

What if I told you that some wars the Greeks and the Romans fought were against real child-sacrificing, demon-worshippers?🧵⤵️ This thread is not exactly mainstream history but more about connecting historic and mythical dots; read it as a fairytale with strange Eastern entities from the Middle East taking over Mediterranean civilizations and some strange patterns that cannot be overlooked.