Heterotopia Idearum

Challenging the status quo, one post at a time.

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With the third Sunday of #Advent, it’s officially #cozy #movie season. 🍿 Anything better than being under a warm blanket with a glass of mulled wine and the perfect movie?
What are your favorite #Christmas (or Christmas-ish) movies? 🎄 Local recommendations especially welcome!

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#OTD, 3rd January 1868, the #US took control #Alaska from #Russia after purchasing it for $7.2 million in 1867. Dubbed “Seward’s Folly” by critics, many saw the deal as a waste of money for a remote, icy wilderness.
Yet, Alaska proved to be a strategic and economic boon, with its vast natural resources, including gold and oil. The purchase also expanded U.S. territory significantly, shaping the nation's role in the Pacific.
Sometimes, the greatest investments are the most misunderstood.

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#OTD, 2nd January 1492, #Granada, the last #Muslim stronghold in #Spain fell to Ferdinand and Isabella, completing the #Reconquista. The fall of Granada marked the end of 700 years of #Islamic rule in the Iberian Peninsula and the rise of Spain as a dominant European power.

While celebrated as a unifying moment for Spain, the victory also led to the persecution and forced conversion of Muslims and Jews under the Inquisition. A pivotal moment in history, it reshaped European and Mediterranean politics for centuries.

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#OTD, 1st January 1863, President Abraham #Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring freedom for enslaved people in Confederate states during the American Civil War. While it didn’t end #slavery entirely, it marked a turning point in the fight for abolition.
The proclamation redefined the war as a struggle for human freedom, allowing African Americans to enlist in the Union Army and contributing to eventual Union victory. It laid the groundwork for the #13thAmendment, which abolished slavery in the #US.

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#Philippines
Round shapes are thought to bring wealth, so Filipinos eat round foods and wear polka dots. Throwing coins at midnight is another tradition to ensure financial success.

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#NewYearsEve is more than #fireworks and #champagne – around the world, people celebrate with fascinating #traditions to welcome the new year. From lucky charms to special meals, here’s a look at some of the most interesting customs.

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#Greece
In Greece, a special cake called #Vasilopita is baked with a coin inside. Whoever gets the slice with the coin is said to have luck for the year ahead.

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#OTD, 30th December 1895, #Berlin hosted its first cinema screening, introducing the public to a revolutionary new art form. This event followed closely on the heels of the Lumière brothers’ pioneering public film screening in #Paris earlier that month.

The Berlin screening took place at the Wintergarten Theater, where Max Skladanowsky and his brother Emil showcased their invention, the Bioskop, a projector that brought moving images to life. Their films included brief, whimsical scenes like Boxing Kangaroos and Serpentine Dance, captivating audiences with the novelty of motion pictures.

This moment marked the beginning of Germany’s deep relationship with #cinema, which would later produce some of the most influential films and directors in history, from Fritz Lang’s #Metropolis to the groundbreaking innovations of the expressionist era.

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@Civixplorer It's so cool how you can still see the outline of the initial Colosseum

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Personal objects found in mass graves in Bosnia, as photographed
by Ziyah Gafić

"Once all the missing persons are identified, only decaying bodies in their graves and these everyday items will remain. In all their simplicity, these items are the last testament to the identity of the victims, the last permanent reminder that these people ever existed."

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@vintagestuff4 Heavy stuff. Kind of reminds me of the collections in Auschwitz with personal items of killed Jews

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@Civixplorer Honestly, I love it. Obviously it's kinda ugly (at least for me) but sometimes architecture has to surpass certain aesthetic standards to be really revolutionary. And maybe someday I will worship this building because it was ahead of its time

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Born #OTD, 29th December 1876, Pablo #Casals is widely regarded as one of the greatest cellists in history. Casals revolutionized the# art of #cello playing with his expressive style and technical mastery, bringing the instrument into the spotlight as a solo voice in classical music.

At the age of 13, Casals discovered an old manuscript of #Bach’s Cello Suites in a secondhand shop. These works, once largely forgotten, became the cornerstone of his repertoire. His interpretations brought these pieces to global attention, showcasing their emotional depth and technical brilliance.

Beyond his musical achievements, Casals became a symbol of resistance and #peace. An outspoken critic of Franco’s regime, he went into self-imposed exile after the Spanish Civil War and refused to perform in countries that recognized the dictatorship. In 1958, he composed the Hymn of the United Nations as a tribute to global unity, cementing his legacy as both an artist and a humanitarian.
https://t.co/0XAS1j04Vo

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@deerly_obsessed @vintagestuff4 A LAN-Party was what is youngsters did connecting their computers to play video games all night long. Good times