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Alexander the Great died from a sudden illness in Babylon, today in 323 BC. He was only 32 years old.

Today in 1972, Michelangelo's Pietà was attacked and badly damaged in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.

The Round Hall in the Vatican Museum is home to the famous bath of Nero. It’s a porphyry basin that weighs several tons and is valued at over $2 Billion!

Today’s main takeaway is King Charles III is actually very funny.

International Museum Week continues! The Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo is the world’s largest archaeological museum!

When Napoleon became Emperor 222 years ago today, he chose the title Emperor of the French, not Emperor of France. He wanted to show he ruled the people, rather than territory like the old kings of France.

Today in 1940, over 330,000 Allied troops were saved at Dunkirk when civilian ships from England joined the rescue effort.

May 28, 1999: After two decades of restoration work, Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper was reopened to the public in Milan.

Today in 1431, Joan of Arc was burned at the stake for heresy.

May 29, 2022: A man disguised as an elderly woman threw cake at the Mona Lisa at the Louvre. Thankfully the painting was undamaged.

Ghent was one of the largest European cities in the 13th century, and it now has maybe the best preserved historic center in all of Europe 🙌🏼

The Acropolis Museum in Athens has the greatest backdrop of any museum in the world!

May 31, 1859: The clock of Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben, started keeping time!

To continue the celebration of Museum Week, here is another one of my favorites! Galleria Colonna in Rome 🙌🏼

As we continue to celebrate Museum Week, it’s time for my absolute favorite… Vatican Museum!

Today in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge opened after four years of construction!

Louis XIV became King of France 383 years ago today. During his reign, he built one of the most beautiful places in the world, the Palace of Versailles.

“I found the crown of France in the gutter. I picked it up with the tip of my sword, and placed it atop my own head” Napoleon officially became Emperor of the French today in 1804.

June 2, 1953: Queen Elizabeth II was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom at Westminster Abbey!

Achilles, in case anyone needs a reminder👇🏼

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Antoni Gaudí looking on the completed and blessed Tower of Jesus Christ in approval. Well done, Barcelona!

Today in 1973, the greatest horse race in history was run. Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes by 31 lengths to become the Triple Crown winner and set a world record time that has never been beaten! 🎥: CBS Broadcast

The choir in the Sagrada Família is putting on the performance of a lifetime. The vocals perfectly complement the stunning visuals of Gaudí’s cathedral!

Napoleon was crowned King of Italy right here today in 1805.

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Today in 1940, the Nazi blitzkrieg of France began when German forces crossed the Muese River. Blitzkrieg tactics 👇🏼

Today in 1980, Mount Saint Helens erupted in Washington State. It was the deadliest and most destructive volcanic eruption in US history.

Pope Leo XIV blesses the Tower of Jesus Christ on the Sagrada Família! Now the tallest church in the world!

Four years of pure dedication from Michelangelo gave us this breathtaking masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel!

Beautiful scenes from inside the Sagrada Família right now as its creator, Antoni Gaudí, is celebrated. Today marks 100 years since his untimely death.

Today in 1995, Veteran Shawn Nelson stole a tank from the armory in San Diego and went on a rampage through the streets of the city.

The Panathenaic Stadium in Athens is the most beautiful stadium I’ve seen. It’s the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble!

The Chernobyl nuclear disaster happened 40 years ago today.

Today in 1703, the city of St. Petersburg was founded by Peter the Great.

Napoleon’s death mask, made shortly after his death today in 1821.

Today in 1762, the Trevi Fountain was officially completed in Rome!

Happy Pentecost! On this day, one of my favorite traditions is the dropping of rose pedals through the dome of the Pantheon 🙌🏼

Today in 1929, Vatican City became a sovereign state!

Into the Jaws of Death. We will never forget the brave men who gave their lives today on the beaches of Normandy.

The Allies gained full control over Rome today in 1944, one day after entering the city!