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@adam_tooze @SPIEGELONLINE The story of #EMU debt #crisis is abt enforcing a creditor agenda,not macro-econ #welfare telegraph.co.uk/finance/commen…

Ubi Sunt Qui Ante Nos Fuerunt (Where Are Those Who Came Before Us?) All Saints' Church, Earls Barton, Northamptonshire Architecture of the Anglo-Saxon #England 10th/11th century. 🎼👇 youtu.be/uxbcYmn-Kag?si… @Monique_Yus

Santorini, Greece 🇬🇷

The magnificent Natural History Museum in South Kensington, London

Kyoto, Japan 🇯🇵

The Saint Catherine Greek Orthodox Monastery at Mount Sinai in Egypt 🇪🇬 is indeed a remarkable and historic institution, holding an extraordinary record in both religious and cultural heritage. Established by Emperor Justinian I in 6th Century, (around 548 CE), the monastery has operated almost continuously for 1500 years, making it one of the oldest functioning monasteries in the world. Since its founding by Emperor Justinian, the monastery has remained a center of Christian monasticism and worship. Its location at the foot of Mount Sinai, where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments, adds to its spiritual and historical importance. The monastery has survived various challenges over the centuries, including invasions, political changes, and conflicts in the region, maintaining its role as a place of devotion and learning. The monastery houses one of the oldest and most significant libraries in the world, with a collection of ancient Christian manuscripts and texts that are invaluable to scholars. Its library contains thousands of rare texts, many of which are written in Greek, Syriac, and other early Christian languages. Among its treasures is the Codex Sinaiticus, one of oldest known manuscripts of the Christian Bible, dating back to 4th Century CE. This makes the monastery's library not only one of the oldest but also one of the most important for understanding early Christian theology and scripture. The monastery holds a remarkable collection of early Christian icons and religious art, which are some of the oldest surviving examples of Christian iconography. These icons, some dating back to 6th Century, are of immense artistic and theological value, providing insight into the development of Christian visual culture during the Byzantine period. The monastery's art reflects the fusion of Byzantine traditions with local influences from Egypt and the broader Middle East. Saint Catherine's Monastery is not only a living place of worship but also a UNESCO World Heritage site, recognized for its cultural and historical importance. Its significance as a pilgrimage site, particularly for those of the Eastern Orthodox faith, is profound. The monastery has been a symbol of Christian endurance in a region that has seen many shifts in power and religion over the centuries. The monastery itself is an architectural marvel, with its well-preserved buildings, walls, and fortifications. It is one of the best-preserved examples of early Byzantine monastic architecture. The chapel of the burning bush (where Moses is said to have encountered God) is a key feature of the monastery and draws pilgrims from all over the world. #archaeohistories

Naples, Italy 🇮🇹

Iceland’s black sand beaches look like another world—volcanic shores, roaring Atlantic waves, and endless dark lava sand.

Santorini, Greece 🇬🇷

Among the Bluebells by James Herbert Snell (1861-1935)

The stunning beauty of the Seven Sisters waterfall Meghalaya, India

Japanese wisteria trees 🌸🇯🇵

Monterey Peninsula, California Jeff Daniel Smith.

23 April is #StGeorgesDay. St George, patron saint of England, is famed for his encounter with the dragon, a symbol of triumph over evil. In the saints’ calendar the bluebell is his flower, and blue, said to be his favoured colour, was once worn in his honour. #FolkloreThursday

A selection of Art Nouveau doors in Belgium.

A stunning blue Selaginella leaf — nature’s own tiny masterpiece.

Musée arch. d'Athènes, côté est, à 8 h 30 (1), de la lumière sur certaines œuvres et un relief qu'on ne voit plus à midi (2).

Kawase Hasui Iris Garden at Meiji Shrine

Spanish archaeologists find Homer's Iliad poem in Egyptian tomb ➡️ l.euronews.com/q0EX

Other work by the Ladybird artists ‘April’ Shell Guide to Trees and Shrubs Artist: SR Badmin

Springtime woodland in Suffolk, UK.