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23 unrolled threads about geography, each one readable on a single page.

The Culturist@the_culturist_

Today is Michaelmas — the Christian festival honoring the Archangel Michael. So, do you ever wonder why so many wonders across Europe bear St. Michael's name? When you investigate why, you discover...

SummaryA line drawn across Europe connects seven medieval monasteries and sanctuaries dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel, stretching from Ireland to Israel. According to legend, this "St. Michael's line" represents the arc of the archangel's sword as he defeated Satan, though the alignment is only approximate and may be coincidental.Sep 29, 202420 tweets♥ 30.9KChelsea FC@ChelseaFC

From London to the World. 🧵

SummaryA thread showcasing various international locations and experiences starting from London, with links to content from England, Ecuador, Spain, France, Portugal, Netherlands, Senegal, Argentina, Belgium, and combinations thereof.Jun 1, 202610 tweets♥ 14.1KCulture Explorer@CultureExploreX

What if I told you there’s a country with more UNESCO sites than Egypt, borders with 15 nations, and empires older than Rome yet the world reduces it to nukes and veils? That country is Iran. And mo...

SummaryIran is an ancient civilization with over 5,000 years of history, more UNESCO sites than Egypt, and influence spanning from the Indus to the Aegean, yet the modern world reduces it to stereotypes about nuclear weapons and religious rule. The thread explores Iran's rich cultural heritage, including the Achaemenid and Sassanid empires, architectural treasures like Persepolis, and enduring poetic traditions that have held the Iranian people together through centuries of change.Jan 9, 202613 tweets♥ 6.9K