How in the world do you beat this formation?
Well, it was virtually unstoppable when it was first used in battle — it toppled an empire and became the default fighting formation of the ancient Greek world.
An introduction to the Macedonian phalanx…🧵
@BusinessInsider Traveling from Westchester, NY to Montreal on the Amtrak Adirondack train, total round trip for me and my son was like $210. Round trip for 2 flying from JFK to Montreal is over $1000. Plus the scenery is unbeatable on this line. More people should take the train! #Amtrak
Announcing the world premiere of Philip Glass’ 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗡𝗼.𝟭𝟱 "𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗻" - June 12 & 13th, 2026. Based on the texts of Abraham Lincoln, @NatSymphonyDC Orchestra led by Karen Kamensek, featuring baritone @_Zachary_James_ and @NatSymphonyDC
Today, we sadly say goodbye to Garth "Honey Boy" Hudson, the last living original member of The Band. A musical genius and cornerstone of the group’s timeless sound, Garth once said, “I found some true enjoyment in helping people get to the bottom of their feelings.” Through his music, he did just that—helping us all feel more deeply and connect to something greater. Rest easy, Garth. 🕊
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