Marco Abrantes

[David J. @lordofblocks]

In 1991, two men created the start of a legacy.

They had no historical consultants.

No research team.

Yet they invented systems that revolutionized gaming forever.

Here's the untold story of Civilization, and why its 7th version changes everything:

[Melodies & Masterpieces @SVG__Collection]

Herbie Hancock & Miles Davis

[Marco Abrantes @marcocabrantes]

@camalees 🧡

[O Poema Ensina a Cair @o_cair]

Eugénio de Andrade nasceu a 19 de Janeiro de 1923.

[The Atlantic @TheAtlantic]

The algorithms running the world are a lot more sinister, and harder to untangle from our everyday lives, than the ones making every coffee shop look the same, writes @TM_Brown: https://t.co/RD4ZKgg6yW

[Jose Afonso Furtado @jafurtado]

For Gen Alpha, learning to read is becoming a privilege, by Jane Ridley (@JaneRidleyNY) and Ayelet Sheffey (@arsheffey) / @BusinessInsider https://t.co/0ygWLUTskV

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

A video has emerged of Cristiano Ronaldo with fellow Portugal legend Luis Figo doing keep-ups together, but Figo remains seated in his chair.

[The Cultural Tutor @culturaltutor]

Portugal has some of the most delightful architecture in the world.

Why? Because it's normal for buildings to be covered in hundreds of colourful, patterned tiles.

They are called "azulejos" — and they show just how easy it is to make cities more interesting...

[Beyond the Cosmic Veil @ClassicalAegis]

Ancient amphitheaters aren't just architectural masterpieces...

They are echoes of our past.

Let's check out the acoustical magic which made these structures truly ahead of their time... 🧵

[Wolf of X @WolfofX]

Ever wanted to see the world in a whole new way..? This thread on cool maps is here to blow your mind

1. An Interesting Fact About Russia and USA

[FFMS - Fundação Francisco Manuel dos Santos @ffms_pordata]

Durante três meses, o fotojornalista José Luís Jorge percorreu 1.400 km pela linha de fronteira de Portugal. Viaje por algumas das imagens que ilustram o seu percurso pela mais antiga fronteira da EuropaDurante três meses, o fotojornalista José Luís Jorge percorreu 1.400 km pela linha de fronteira de Portugal. Viaje por algumas das imagens que ilustram o seu percurso pela mais antiga fronteira da EuropaDurante três meses, o fotojornalista José Luís Jorge percorreu 1.400 km pela linha de fronteira de Portugal. Viaje por algumas das imagens que ilustram o seu percurso pela mais antiga fronteira da EuropaDurante três meses, o fotojornalista José Luís Jorge percorreu 1.400 km pela linha de fronteira de Portugal. Viaje por algumas das imagens que ilustram o seu percurso pela mais antiga fronteira da EuropaDurante três meses, o fotojornalista José Luís Jorge percorreu 1.400 km pela linha de fronteira de Portugal. Viaje por algumas das imagens que ilustram o seu percurso pela mais antiga fronteira da Europa.

[Beyond the Cosmic Veil @ClassicalAegis]

This man wrote the second most read book of the ancient world second to the Bible.

It has influenced everyone from Leonardo da Vinci to modern physicists.

Let's explore the impact of the most famous book you probably haven't read... 🧵

[José Morgado @josemorgado]

👀🤣 @nunoborges97

[juan @juanbuis]

every year, roland garros (the french open) asks an artist to create a poster for the tournament

today, the collection has become an *incredible* display of tennis as modern art

let's take a look at some of the best ones — starting with this iconic 1984 poster by gilles aillaud

[Maria Popova @themarginalian]

"The whole illuminates the parts as much as the parts can illuminate the whole… The world we experience — which is the only one we can know — is affected by the kind of attention we pay to it."

Superb read: https://t.co/4ta2eRQ0ez

[Vala Afshar @ValaAfshar]

Life lessons from @rogerfederer (must watch)

1 Effortless is a myth
2 Belief in yourself has to be earned
3 Grit > Gift
4 Discipline is talent
5 Trust and loving the process is talent
6 You can do your best and still lose
7 Life is bigger than the court

[The Culturist @the_culturist_]

800 years ago, Italy had a city of skyscrapers — it's known as the "Manhattan of the Middle Ages".

So what happened to them all? 🧵

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

The painting techniques of Irina Zelenina

Watch to the end
https://t.co/BxKykQkBI1

[Fascinating @fasc1nate]

This is the first image captured of Chernobyl, taken 14 hours after the explosion on April 26, 1986.

The photo was snapped from a helicopter assessing radiation levels over the disaster area.

The image is grainy due to the intense radiation in the air, which began damaging the camera film as soon as it was exposed.

Igor Kostin, the photographer, found that the radiation affected his camera's motors after about 20 photos.

When he processed his films, only the image above was usable.

All other photos, affected by high radiation levels, came out completely black.

Kostin's visit to Chernobyl was not legal or approved by the authorities. The incident's news was largely hidden.

However, Kostin was later given permission to photograph the disaster site, the evacuation of residents in Pripyat, and the 30 km zone around the power plant.

His images helped reveal the catastrophe to the world.

Despite his closeness to the site, Kostin did not receive deadly amounts of radiation.

He died in a car crash in 2015 when he was 78.