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

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

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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!

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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May 31, 1578: King Henry III laid the first stone of the Pont Neuf, which is now the oldest bridge of Paris!

May 31, 1578: King Henry III laid the first stone of the Pont Neuf, which is now the oldest bridge of Paris!

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

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

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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 🙌🏼

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 🙌🏼

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“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.

“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.

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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.

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.

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Achilles, in case anyone needs a reminder👇🏼

Achilles, in case anyone needs a reminder👇🏼

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Today in 609 AD, Pope Boniface I turned the Pantheon into a Catholic Church.

Today in 609 AD, Pope Boniface I turned the Pantheon into a Catholic Church.

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

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

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This may be the most articulate response I’ve ever heard to this question.

This may be the most articulate response I’ve ever heard to this question.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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.

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

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

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The Chernobyl nuclear disaster happened 40 years ago today.

The Chernobyl nuclear disaster happened 40 years ago today.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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June 2, 455 AD: Rome was sacked and plundered for two weeks by the Vandals led by King Genseric.

June 2, 455 AD: Rome was sacked and plundered for two weeks by the Vandals led by King Genseric.

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Very few sights are more spectacular than Mont Saint Michel at sunset!

Very few sights are more spectacular than Mont Saint Michel at sunset!

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The Sagrada Família is scheduled to be completely finished this year! That will be a glorious day 🙌🏼

The Sagrada Família is scheduled to be completely finished this year! That will be a glorious day 🙌🏼

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May 23, 2022: New York City removed its last public payphones in Midtown Manhattan. The end of an era.

May 23, 2022: New York City removed its last public payphones in Midtown Manhattan. The end of an era.

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One masterpiece from Bernini that I don’t believe gets highlighted enough… The Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona, Rome!

One masterpiece from Bernini that I don’t believe gets highlighted enough… The Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona, Rome!

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George Washington became the first President of the United States on this day in 1789!

George Washington became the first President of the United States on this day in 1789!

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Romulus founded the city of Rome on this date in 753 BC! 🏛️

Romulus founded the city of Rome on this date in 753 BC! 🏛️

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St. Paul’s Cathedral stands watch over London, as it has done for more than 300 years.

St. Paul’s Cathedral stands watch over London, as it has done for more than 300 years.

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