Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.
This is what great European cities looked like a century ago... (thread) 🧵 1. London (1930s) pic.twitter.com/ch2zjTvVI4
2024-02-11 01:22:56...and Westminster bridge in 1896 pic.twitter.com/lNwaELEO48
2024-02-11 01:22:56...and the Notre-Dame in 1896 pic.twitter.com/9SsLklLHKA
2024-02-11 01:22:57And Paris again, where it was the norm to dress impeccably during the 1920s. What changed? pic.twitter.com/d398JMqMD2
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2024-02-11 01:35:25Constantinople was the capital city of the Ottoman Empire, which existed from the 14th century until the early 20th century. It was a major centre of trade, culture, and politics and played a significant role in the history of the Mediterranean world. The city was known for its impressive architecture, including the iconic Hagia Sophia, which is still standing today. Despite its rich history, Constantinople was eventually renamed Istanbul and became the largest city in modern-day Turkey.
2024-02-11 01:41:21@Culture_Crit We have lost many things. pic.twitter.com/au5QnwtyBL
2024-02-11 01:30:42@Culture_Crit Interesting view of New York City in 1911 with cars and horse and buggies using the same road. pic.twitter.com/uQpm2yWVrG
2024-02-11 02:09:07@Culture_Crit This is a restored footage from 1943 of a view of the London traffic traveling over Westminster pic.twitter.com/e5e2tPWVbf
2024-02-11 01:25:42@Culture_Crit And to immerse oneself in the ambiance of 1950s Rome, the film "Roman Holiday" serves as a perfect portal. Through its visuals, it offers a captivating view of the city during that era. pic.twitter.com/oFz76nJHa6
2024-02-11 01:30:34@Culture_Crit A snowball fight filmed in 1896 in Paris by the Lumiere brothers. pic.twitter.com/g2BB2meXUe
2024-02-11 01:48:01@Culture_Crit The lack of skyscrapers really made the great cathedrals of this period stand out. One could navigate the city simply by looking for the local cathedral—a physical reminder of Christianity’s central role in shaping European society. pic.twitter.com/bCdQSdqW0a
2024-02-11 01:29:28@Culture_Crit And this is San Francisco x.com/preziosi19/sta…
2024-02-11 01:24:38This colored video show San Francisco long time ago before it became the disaster Zombiland it is now. Video as sound.
2024-02-08 06:31:21@Culture_Crit Paris looked really nice and coutier back then! I'm sure it has a dark side now, but the pictures still make it look nice today. Am I wrong? pic.twitter.com/HZ2Hw5Yk0w
2024-02-11 01:38:28@Culture_Crit What countries looked like hundreds of years ago ... pic.twitter.com/o4LxTrqtix
2024-02-11 01:38:53@Culture_Crit Here's a glance at Manila in 1930. Credits to the Department of Tourism, Culture and Arts of Manila. pic.twitter.com/Mq8iZX294u
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