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Queen Yodit
Queen Yodit Gudit was a legendary, non-Christian Queen (flourished c.960) who laid waste to Axum and its countryside, destroyed churches and monuments, and attempted to exterminate the members of the ruling Axumite dynasty. Her deeds are recorded in the oral tradition and mentioned incidentally in various historical accounts.
She is descent of the Falashas of Ethiopia.
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Cowboy Metalheads of Botswana are my new favorite thing.
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The Chimera Gown designed by Thierry Mugler, Haute Couture Fall/Winter 1997
If I could have only one archival piece…
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Irina Werning
Back to the Future, 1957-presenti love this so much
This is badass
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The Mysterious Cave City and Monastery of Vardzia, 1185 AD
One of the most little known marvels of the world is the ancient cave city of Vardzia. It is every bit as impressive as the Roman Colosseum or the Pyramids of Giza. Built astride and into the sheer cliff face of a mountain, it resembles something of a hybrid of ancient Petra in Jordan and the Mesa Verde cliff dwellings of the U.S…or, for those familiar with the Tolkien works, a Minas Tirith in ruins.
Known as the cave city or monastery of Vardzia, it was dug into the side of Mount Erusheli near the town of Aspindza and the Mtkvari river in southern Georgia during the late 12th century. During this time the medieval kingdom of Georgia was resisting the onslaught of the Mongol hordes. Queen Tamar ordered the construction of this underground sanctuary in 1185 AD. When completed this underground fortress extended 13 levels and contained 6000 apartments, a throne room and a large church with an external bell tower.
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Floating Lantern (by Yang Tee Mon)
Loy Kratong Floating Lantern in Chiang Mai - Thailand(via omercifulheaves)
