LeanneMitchell

Author of the biography of SA artist 'Eleanor Esmonde-White', former journalist with the (old!) Cape Times, freelance writer, trail runner.

[LeanneMitchell @LeanneDMitchell]

@justinpledger @PhilipSwallow2 I’m interested

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@GillianYoungBe1 This happened to my mom about 15 years ago (she had paid the R130 but they did not stop hounding her.. ) No one in my family has ever stepped into that shop again.

[Don Winslow @donwinslow]

This is a truly wonderful story from Bruce @springsteen and I hope you listen to the end of it.

It's a reminder to all artists...be humble, be grateful.

[LeanneMitchell @LeanneDMitchell]

@MattWalshBlog I feel desperately sorry for everyone on board, i hope they find them very soon. My heart breaks for them!

[Darrel Bristow-Bovey @dbbovey]

What a rare treat it has been to work with Michele on this.

[Aesthetica @Anc_Aesthetics]

12th Century Bayon Temple, Angkor, Cambodia

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Piazza Navona, Rome

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The Royal Palace of Caserta, Italy

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

The Lion Monument in Lucerne, Switzerland has a fascinating backstory. In the early 17th century, a regiment of Swiss mercenaries served as part of the Royal Household of France. During August 1792, approximately 1,000 Swiss guardsmen were entrusted with protecting the life of King Louis VI. Unfortunately, revolutionaries stormed the King's residence, defended by the Swiss, resulting in a virtual massacre of the Swiss Guard.

Among the guards was officer Karl Pfyffer von Altishofen, who happened to be on leave in Lucerne on that fateful day. Devastated by the tragic loss of his comrades-in-arms, Karl Pfyffer von Altishofen spent years contemplating their sacrifice and decided to initiate the creation of a monument to honor the fallen men.

The monument was designed by the renowned Danish artist Bertel Thorvaldsen and consists of a giant dying lion carved out of sandstone. It is situated above a pond at the periphery of the medieval town. The monument was completed in just over a year and was unveiled in 1821.

Today, the Lion Monument attracts over 1.4 million tourists annually. Its profound impact on visitors is exemplified by Mark Twain, who once described it as "the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world."

[Karyn Maughan @karynmaughan]

BREAKING: WE WON
With costs!!!

[Eva @croissant1226]

Edinburgh's Old Town at twilight

[Nick Hedley @nickhedley]

South African cities, can we try shutting off just one street to cars and seeing what happens?

[Aesthetica @Anc_Aesthetics]

Chichén Itzá, Mexico

[Victoria Coren Mitchell @VictoriaCoren]

Did we definitely need to hear about another thing that might bring about the destruction of humanity? I could have done with a couple of weeks off, to be honest.

[Aesthetica @Anc_Aesthetics]

Lake Como, Italy

[Mark Smith Photography @marktakesphoto]

Crazy eagle tries to steal a rabbit right out of a hungry momma fox’s mouth.

[Max Roser @MaxCRoser]

If you live on more than $30 a day, you are part of the richest 15% of the world.

👇This chart shows the global income distribution.

from my @OurWorldInData article on global inequality: https://t.co/Dg6t8F8TLC

[B&S @_B___S]

Because who doesn't need to see a picture of an otter showing off her new baby.

[LeanneMitchell @LeanneDMitchell]

Fascinating interview!

Gareth's Guest: Michael Cardo https://t.co/Gco1Zm5Q6N via @YouTube

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Duomo di Milano, Italy