The Culturist (@the_culturist_)

There are 7 stages of spiritual growth according to Saint Augustine. You can use his roadmap to ascend from a purely material existence to the highest state of the mind. Most people get stuck at step 3... (thread) 🧵 ...

This mosaic is the biggest discovery since the Dead Sea Scrolls. The earliest "Jesus is God" declaration from 230 AD — and it's just the start of what we've found. Mega thread of archaeology that supports the New Testament... 🧵 ...

A startling number of new archaeological finds support the Bible story. Here's a thread of discoveries that rewrote history. Starting with something astonishing found in this small cave... 🧵 ...

Is this the image of Jesus? There's a lot of talk about the Shroud of Turin lately, so let's break down the evidence. A new X-ray study suggests it's 2,000 years old — but that's just the beginning. Buckle up... (thread) 🧵 ...

The 12 Apostles risked their lives to spread Christianity across the globe. All but one were murdered for doing so — brutally. Here's what happened to them, starting with Judas... (thread) 🧵 ...

The world's most beautiful towns and cities at Christmas - a thread 🧵 1. Dresden, Germany 🇩🇪 ...

Ancient Greek thinkers like Socrates and Plato hated democratic elections. They saw democracy as part of an endless cycle of regimes — destined to slip into mob rule. But Polybius knew how to break the cycle... (thread) 🧵 ...

This 600-year-old painting is one of the most mysterious in history. That mirror at the back is just 3 inches wide — yet it reflects the entire room in immense detail. Look closer at it and you'll realize nothing is as it seems… (thread) 🧵 ...

In your opinion, when did architecture peak? According to the 7 principles of architecture, there is only one correct answer... 🧵 ...