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Lent marks Christ's 40 days in the Judaean Desert, where he's confronted by Satan. Their clash is an epic philosophical showdown, and a masterclass in beating temptation.
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A quote I revisit often: "We do not merely study the past: we inherit it, and inheritance brings with it not only the rights of ownership, but the duties of trusteeship. "Things fought for and died for should not be idly squandered. For they are the property of others, who are
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He places one permanent visual marker in every scene: the rocky outcrop in the distance.
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Why did past societies build so much "useless" beauty everywhere — and why did we stop? It might be a measure of a culture's health... (thread) 🧵
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This 600-year-old painting is one of the most mysterious in history. That mirror at the back is just 3 inches wide — yet it reflects the entire room in immense detail.
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Every aspect of life is being stripped of color. Many have noticed this trend — but why exactly is it happening? Something deeper is going on… (thread) 🧵
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Dear architects, what is preventing you from building like this?
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happy valentine’s day farcaster!
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For Marcus Aurelius, living properly and intentionally began with each and every morning. The world's greatest emperor struggled with the same things you and I do...
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2,000 years ago, the world's most powerful man spent his nights alone writing his journal. He never meant to publish it, but it's now history's ultimate guide to living a virtuous life. There are 7 essential rules... (thread) 🧵
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100 years ago, a German historian noticed something: All cultures have a set life cycle — you can predict when (and how) they'll end. The early 21st century, he predicted, will spell disaster for big cities... And a new Caesar shall rise... (thread) 🧵
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"The 3 Kings & the Mystery of Christianity"
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This is what angels look like according to the Bible.
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Why is France called the "eldest daughter of the Church"?
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Make America like Florida!
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Sainte-Chapelle, Paris 🇫🇷
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We started believing this was art
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peace creates art
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