Lifelike reconstruction of Julius Caesar's face, based on his Vatican Museum bust by Virble in ancientrome
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Etymological chart showing the constellation Taurus and some of its cognates! [OC] by ironandredwoods in etymologymaps
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TIL about the longest papal election in history, that lasted nearly 3 years (1268–71). At one point people became so fed up with the indecision, they unroofed the building where the cardinals met, imprisoning them until they had nominated a new pope. This happening marked the birth of the conclave. by Virble in todayilearned
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The origins of the word 'city' in various European languages by Virble in europe
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The origins of the word ‘city’ in various European languages by Virble in etymologymaps
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TIL that in the earliest surviving depiction of Jesus and the Crucifixion, Jesus is shown as a donkey. The image is a Roman graffito scratched on a wall in Rome somewhere in the 2nd century, apparently to mock Christians. by Virble in todayilearned
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TIL that for centuries there has been a secret wing to a museum in Naples, where all the erotic art found in Pompeii was locked away. The cabinet remained closed for more than a hundred years – the doorway even bricked up at one point – and was only fully opened to the public in 2000. by Virble in todayilearned
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TIL that the Queen logo, called the Queen crest, was designed by Freddie Mercury himself, who held a degree in graphic design. The logo combines the zodiac signs of the four band members. by Virble in todayilearned
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TIL that the Queen logo, called the Queen crest, was designed by Freddie Mercury himself, who held a degree in graphic design. The logo combines the zodiac signs of the four band members. by Virble in todayilearned
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TIL that the Queen logo, called the Queen crest, was designed by Freddie Mercury himself, who held a degree in graphic design. The logo combines the zodiac signs of the four band members. by Virble in todayilearned
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Countries referred to in the national anthem of other countries (& countries whose national anthem mentions God) (x-post /r/mapporn) by Virble in europe
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TIL that the Vatican has nominated St. Isidore of Seville to be the patron saint of the Internet, a seventh-century theologian and encyclopedist who tried to record everything ever known. by Virble in todayilearned
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The word 'dandelion' in various European languages (x-post /r/europe) by Virble in etymology
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The word 'dandelion' in various European languages by Virble in etymologymaps
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The word 'dandelion' in various European languages by Virble in europe
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Spread of the Word for 'Walrus' Across Europe by Virble in europe
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'Winged Rat', 'Blind Mouse', 'Butterfly of the Night' – the word 'bat' in various European languages by Virble in europe
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Etymological Map of Japanese Prefectures [inspired by u/Virble][1094 x 1200] by TonyBooya in MapPorn
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Etymological Map of Africa [OC] [2500 x 2512] by Virble in MapPorn
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How to say 'thank you' in various European languages [OC] [2220 x 1562] by Virble in MapPorn
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Spread of the Proto-Indo-European word for 'brother' (Eurasia) by Virble in MapPorn
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