James Lucas
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Beauty is truth, truth beauty; that is all ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.
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- Oct 6, 2025
New Zealand photographer Jay Lichter takes stunning photos of tiny mushrooms 🧵 1. Super tiny Mycena roseoflava
SummaryNew Zealand photographer Jay Lichter shares a stunning collection of macro photographs showcasing tiny mushrooms and fungi species, including delicate Mycena varieties, colorful slime molds, and other miniature fungal specimens found in nature.10 tweets1 min read - Aug 28, 2025
Life in America 40 to 100+ years ago 🧵 1. This was Los Angeles in the 1950s
SummaryA nostalgic photo thread showcasing American life from the early 1900s through 1980s, featuring iconic scenes from major cities, everyday activities, economic data from the 1940s, and cultural moments that highlight how drastically daily life and affordability have changed over the past century.22 tweets3 min read - Aug 24, 2025
Colorized videos feel like a time machine 🧵 1. This is what Jerusalem looked like in 1897
SummaryA thread showcasing colorized historical videos from the late 1800s and mid-1900s, including iconic moments like D-Day, post-WWII Berlin and Germany, early Jerusalem, New York City, and various European cities. The collection spans from 1896-1948 and includes rare footage of Pope Leo XIII, early cinema, and everyday life during this transformative historical period.17 tweets2 min read - Aug 22, 2025
Life in England 50 to 100+ years ago 🧵 1. This is what England looked like in 1945
SummaryA visual journey through English life from the 1890s to 1980s, featuring iconic moments like post-WWII celebrations, London street scenes, children at play, beach outings, and subcultures, with historical context about wartime camouflage and infrastructure projects.22 tweets3 min read - Aug 6, 2025
15 places where nature doesn’t look real 🧵 1. Grindelwald, Switzerland
SummaryA curated collection of 15 stunning natural locations around the world that appear almost unreal due to their extraordinary beauty and unique geological features, including sites in Switzerland, Madagascar, Iceland, Bolivia, and many other countries.17 tweets2 min read - Jul 21, 2025
Robin Williams would’ve turned 74 today This thread will brighten up your day 🧵 1. His improvised scene in Good Will Hunting made the cameraman laugh so hard the camera started shaking. Matt Damon...
SummaryA heartfelt tribute thread celebrating Robin Williams' 74th birthday with stories of his legendary improvisation, generous character, and profound impact on those around him—from making Christopher Reeve laugh after paralysis to hiring homeless people on film sets and uplifting friends through difficult times.17 tweets2 min read - Jul 7, 2025
15 Greek islands that don’t look real 🧵 1. Mykonos
SummaryA visual tour of 15 stunning Greek islands including famous destinations like Santorini and Mykonos, plus hidden gems like Folegandros and Milos, showcasing their unique architectural features, beaches, and historical significance.17 tweets2 min read - Jun 21, 2025
The beauty of Italy, region by region 🧵 1. Campania: an evening on the Amalfi Coast
SummaryA visual tour of Italy's 20 regions showcasing iconic landmarks and natural beauty, from the Amalfi Coast's cliffs to Venice's floating violin, Florence's cathedral dome, Sicily's ancient theater, and picturesque villages like Matera and Cinque Terre. Each region is highlighted with stunning photography and historical or cultural context.22 tweets3 min read - May 11, 2025
Moms in the wild - a mother's day thread 🧵 1. "Look Mom, I'm scaring them!"
SummaryA heartwarming Mother's Day thread featuring 20 adorable moments of animal mothers caring for their young, including chimps, elephants, otters, bears, and other wildlife showcasing maternal instinct and bonding across species.21 tweets2 min read - Apr 26, 2025
Beautiful aesthetics from the Pope's funeral 🧵 1. Today's Requiem Mass
SummaryA visual thread showcasing the aesthetic beauty and ceremonial grandeur of Pope Francis's funeral, featuring stunning photography of St. Peter's Basilica, the Requiem Mass attended by over 250,000 people, Vatican guards, and religious artifacts and traditions.17 tweets2 min read - Apr 2, 2025
The most beautiful islands on Earth 🧵 1. Bora Bora, French Polynesia
SummaryA visual tour of 20 of the world's most beautiful islands, from Bora Bora and the Greek islands to Iceland, Maldives, and Bali, featuring geographical facts, historical trivia, and stunning imagery of each destination.21 tweets2 min read - Mar 31, 2025
Satisfying thread for perfectionists 🧵 1. Moon bridge
SummaryA visual compilation of satisfying examples of perfect symmetry, precision, and geometric beauty from nature and human craftsmanship, including architectural wonders, natural formations, and expertly executed artwork and restoration work.23 tweets3 min read - Mar 28, 2025
Colorized footage is like a time machine 🧵 1. English kids in 1901, 124 years ago
SummaryA thread of colorized historical footage from the late 1800s and early 1900s, showing everyday scenes and moments from London, Paris, Berlin, Jerusalem, San Francisco, and other cities. The collection demonstrates that human experiences like joy, curiosity, and play have remained constant across more than a century of technological and social change.21 tweets2 min read - Mar 27, 2025
Thread of surreal places you (probably) didn't know existed 🧵 1. Sverd i fjell, Norway
SummaryA curated thread showcasing 20 surreal and lesser-known locations around the world, including underground cities, massive crystal caves, ancient rock fortresses, otherworldly landscapes, and picturesque beaches with fascinating historical and geological significance.22 tweets3 min read - Mar 23, 2025
Life in the 1980s 🧵 1. McDonald's in the 80s compared to today
SummaryA nostalgic visual tour of 1980s life covering everything from McDonald's and grocery stores to fashion, pop culture, technology, and major historical events like the fall of the Berlin Wall. The thread showcases how daily life, consumer products, social attitudes, and entertainment differed dramatically from today.27 tweets3 min read - Mar 22, 2025
Switzerland doesn't look real – a thread 🧵 1. Many scholars believe that Tolkien's 1911 hike through Lauterbrunnen directly inspired the valley of Rivendell in The Lord of the Rings. ...
SummaryA visual thread showcasing Switzerland's most stunning landscapes, from Alpine villages and dramatic mountain peaks to pristine lakes and waterfalls, with historical context and literary connections including Tolkien's inspiration from Lauterbrunnen Valley for Rivendell.22 tweets3 min read - Mar 18, 2025
The most beautiful domes on Earth 🧵 1. Church of St. Joachim's starry dome, Rome
SummaryA visual tour of 20 of the world's most architecturally stunning domes, spanning from ancient Roman structures like the Pantheon to modern marvels, showcasing diverse architectural styles across Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. The thread highlights fascinating details about each dome's construction, history, and artistic significance.21 tweets2 min read - Mar 16, 2025
Thread of Ancient Egyptian artifacts you've (probably) never seen before 🧵 1. A stunning 4,500 years old Egyptian dress
SummaryA comprehensive collection of remarkable ancient Egyptian artifacts spanning thousands of years, including a 4,500-year-old dress, meteorite iron dagger from Tutankhamun's tomb, perfectly crafted granite vases, mummified remains with preserved details, and various sculptures and religious objects that showcase the sophistication of Egyptian craftsmanship and culture.23 tweets3 min read - Mar 12, 2025
Thread of historical photos you've (probably) never seen before 🧵 1. Eiffel Tower during construction, 1887-1889
SummaryA curated collection of rare historical photographs spanning from the 1800s to 1981, including iconic structures like the Eiffel Tower under construction, famous cultural moments like Einstein meeting Chaplin, and unusual historical events like a Civil War veteran surviving a shot between the eyes.23 tweets3 min read - Mar 9, 2025
Life in the 1970s 🧵 1. San Francisco's Lombard Street, 1975
SummaryA visual collection of life in the 1970s featuring iconic moments and scenes from around the world, including San Francisco landmarks, beach culture, major construction projects like the World Trade Center, entertainment highlights like Michael Jackson and the World Cup, and historical snapshots that capture the era's fashion, transportation, and social customs.23 tweets3 min read