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Always loved this piece by Canova. Theseus and the Minotaur, 1790.

A hidden gem, quite literally. This sparkling diamond, set free in recycled gold, transformed by Fie Bodenhoff.

I'd choose this over Gmail anytime! 💌

In a small Greek village stands the Byzantine Church of Porta Panagia, built in 1283 and still beautifully unchanged 🇬🇷

In 1967 this was the world's tallest statue. The Motherland Calls is a colossal WWII memorial in Volgograd, Russia, on the hill of Mamayev Kurgan — the site of the Battle of Stalingrad.

In a bedroom of ancient Pompeii, a story from Greek myth was painted on the wall. This fresco of Leda and the Swan, Zeus in disguise, and the origins of Helen of Troy. 2,000 years later, after Vesuvius froze the city in time, the fresco is still here.

Gorgeous drinks cabinet from the 1930s.

This has to be the prettiest seal ever 🖤

I love this porcelain tea strainer like a little umbrella.

When it’s blue, it’s Persian blue. 🩵 Pure silk carpet. Tehran, Iran

You asked for baby goats, but I thought I’d add a couple of cutie sheep, too... straight from Chalet al Foss.

Lebanon in summer, the Mediterranean never disappoints 🇱🇧

The breathtaking beauty and timeless craftsmanship of Persian carpets. Iran's handwoven artistry that transforms any space ✨

319 year old copy of Homer's Odyssey. This pocket-size edition was printed in Amsterdam in 1707. The frontispiece shows Odysseus with Athena, and Poseidon whipping the sea behind them. Still in its original binding. It’s been sitting at the State Library of New South Wales since 1939.

A bacchante after a Dionysian rush and a young Mexican sculptor making Paris take him seriously. Fidencio Luciano Nava carved After the Orgy in 1909 and it became the piece that turned him from a student in Paris into a name people remembered.

POV: you went back in time. Puy du Fou in France is one of the most unique theme parks. Founded in 1978, repeatedly voted best theme park in the world, with epic shows: Viking invasions, Roman gladiator battles, medieval tournaments, and French Renaissance stories.

No one can arrive from being talented alone. God gives talent; work transforms talent into genius. — Anna Pavlova

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And this what a triple ceramic snake flute from the Aztec tradition of modern-day Mexico sounds like, played by danielhhand.

There's this Japanese food with almost zero calories, made from the konjac root. Called konnyaku, it's a traditional favorite for adding volume and texture to dishes without the extra calories.

This is what a khaen sounds like 🎶 It’s a traditional Lao/Isan free-reed mouth organ made of bamboo pipes, usually heard in folk ensembles, but Jerem.khaen takes it to the streets and makes it hit completely differently.

This is what a contrabase E-flat Aeolian drone flute sounds like 🎶 Made by Garrison Sheffield of Scissortail Flutes.

Homemade ice cream? Sure Recipe: cream, sugar, vanilla… And, of course… Canada’s −15 °C 😂

A soft, beautifully braided Easter milk bread. Bookmark for inspo, recipe’s in the comments.

Behold the beauty of the Galeón Andalucia in Sligo Bay.

They don't make them like they used to! Charlie Chaplin 😂

Domitian, 76 AD. Buried under a mineral shell thicker than the coin itself. After hours of careful restoration, the dupondius finally shows its deep green patina and Pax holding her olive branch. 2,000 years later, the details still hit.

Handwoven Persian pure silk carpet, a true pinnacle of Iranian art. This gorgeous piece sold for $8,000. 📍Platinum Mall, Tehran, Iran.

This salmon curry with rice blew up online. It’s surprisingly easy and packed with flavor. Bookmark 🔖 Recipe in the comments 🔥

Moldy tuna aged 3 weeks... 😳 Would you eat this?

Composed in the shadow of Soviet censorship, Waltz No. 2 became one of Shostakovich’s most iconic works. Here, Raffaele Magliuolo and Tommaso Quaranta give it their own spin.

The brutal reality of being a royal womb in the name of dynasty 👑 &gt; Queen Anne: 18 pregnancies, died at 49, zero heirs. &gt; Catherine of Aragon: 6 pregnancies, only 1 survivor. &gt; Margaret Theresa: 6 pregnancies by 21, died. &gt; Eleanor of Castile: 14–16 pregnancies, died at 44.

Watch a master calligrapher create a document in traditional letra fundamental style to send to the Vatican. Pure focus and centuries‑old craft. 🖋️

Ever seen Nutcracker rehearsal? Pure proof that ballet is elite athleticism 🔥

In the south of France, cherry farmers light fires beneath the trees to keep the frost away. A fragile season protected by flame and a beautiful sight to see.

Korean bojagi wrapping is the elegant, zero-waste touch we all need when gifting.

The brutal reality of being a royal womb in the name of dynasty 👑 > Queen Anne: 18 pregnancies, died at 49, zero heirs. > Catherine of Aragon: 6 pregnancies, only 1 survivor. > Margaret Theresa: 6 pregnancies by 21, died. > Eleanor of Castile: 14–16 pregnancies, died at 44.