The Pyramid of Cestius in Rome. A first century BCE tomb inspired by the pyramids of Sudan, it was later built into the city’s fortifications. A stunning piece of Egyptian inspired architecture 🏺 #AncientBluesky #Egyptology
#languages #langsky
Second most popular languages on Duolingo in 2025. Map by Duolingo.
The remarkably well preserved medieval bakery on the roof of the 12th century keep of Orford Castle, Suffolk
Having a bakery on the roof of the castle kept the open flames away from all the wooden floors below!
#MedievalMonday
📸 Mine
#history #archaeology #photooftheday 🏺
Iguana of Xochicalco, Morelos, from 800CE found near this sites’ Acropolis. It has bracelets on its legs and a necklace of beads. The figure may have been part of a larger sculptural ensemble, as fragments of various anthropomorphic sculptures, as well as iguanas and pumas, were found at the site.
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Most spoken #languages by number of native speakers.
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Harald Hammarström documents languages on the verge of extinction
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#endangered #languages #langsky
How Yucatán Is Trying to Bridge the Gap Between Speaking and Writing Maya
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#Mexico #indigenous #maya #language #langsky
Music beyond English: the 7 most popular languages on Spotify
The stunning Achrioptera manga is not just a beauty; it plays a vital role in Madagascar's ecosystem by aiding pollination and nutrient cycling. Let's protect it!
Only listening to music in English shuts doors to other rhythms, textures, sounds and especially words. It’s like only watching American films: you're gonna miss great works. Yes, Spanish‑language music is very trendy now but there’s more, so much more to discover.
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The Greek alphabet, believed to have emerged in the eighth century BC, is undergoing reevaluation by Leiden University.
