The Emperor’s Hall, located in the Munich Residence, is one of the most important ceremonial rooms in the palace. Built at the beginning of the 17th century, it stands out for its exquisite iconographic program, which includes historical tapestries and friezes that represent virtues of antiquity to exalt good governance.
It is located in the largest urban palace in Germany, located in the heart of the city.
One of the most breathtaking train rides in the world.
The Bernina Express travels from Chur, Switzerland to Tirano, Italy on the Rhaetian Railway. It crosses 196 bridges and 55 tunnels, climbs over the Bernina Pass, and then descends into Italy
#OTD in 1966, the Church of the Immaculate Conception on E .14th St. is landmarked, making it one of our city’s 1st landmarks. The 1894 mini-Cathedral has led many lives as place of worship, hospital, school, + more, and escaped demolition multiple times: https://t.co/H0eBt90Pca
#OTD in 1977, the South Street Seaport is landmarked. Before it was preserved and touristified, the Seaport was largely neglected + even abandoned, and almost didn’t survive. Take a tour via our historic image archive at https://t.co/tze4pvyEEX with tag/search term “Seaport.”
#OTD in 1894, “Picasso of Dance” Martha Graham is born. She utterly revolutionized + transformed the art form, largely from multiple locations in #GreenwichVillage. More on her life, work, impact, + local connections (as well as our plaque honoring her): https://t.co/hkhUqxnWSA
#HappyBirthday#GreenwichVillage Historic District, landmarked #OTD in 1969! One of our city’s oldest + largest historic districts, its rich history of charming architecture + cultural innovation can be explored in our interactive map with dozens of tours: https://t.co/F7WGY89RKz
@NatureofHistory@histories_arch@archeohistories The Symposium: Love as a Path to Truth
In the Symposium, Plato presents several characters who praise same-sex love between men and youths as superior to heterosexual love
@NatureofHistory@histories_arch@archeohistories Plato’s views on homosexuality (or more accurately, the ancient Greek practice of pederasty) changed significantly throughout his life and vary across his different works. 1 To understand his stance, it is helpful to look at the evolution between his early and late writings
@NatureofHistory@histories_arch@archeohistories 1 To understand his stance, it is helpful to look at the evolution between his early and late writings. Why do Plato's views on homosexuality change so distinctly from Symposium to Laws? : r/askphilosophy - Reddit RedditThe Symposium:
@NatureofHistory@histories_arch@archeohistories their statement sounds contradictary Plato reversed his view homosexuality in his older years.
Plato’s views on homosexuality (or more accurately, the ancient Greek practice of pederasty) changed significantly throughout his life and vary across his different works.
Get the details on this week’s Landmarks Preservation Commission hearing on the proposal for a 220 ft tall, 228 ft wide monolith of nearly 1,000 almost identical windows at 375 Lafayette Street, and what comes next: https://t.co/jXaKOImaiQ