(turkish: ayasofya) a cathedral built in the 6th century in modern-day istanbul, turkey. constructed under the direction of byzantine emperor justinian i, it is considered one of, if not the most significant byzantine monuments. it stands today as a symbol of the religious developments that have taken place throughout the ages in this city. presenting elements of both islam and christianity alike, it started as an orthodox christian temple and was converted to a muslim mosque after the ottoman conquest in 1543. it was converted to a museum and named a unesco world heritage site in 1934, and has since been converted back to a mosque.

feels like you might be forgetting something important. feels like being nervous when there is no reason. can cause you to experience suspicion of any positive feedback. can manifest itself physically in tapping, shaking, butterflies in the stomach.

if i’ve learned anything from my major, and if all the articles and research have taught me a bit about social science, it’s that it is impossible for him to win the election.

(see: 2020 united states general election)

i love you.

our language mirrors our way of life.

the most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. these persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. beautiful people do not just happen.

elisabeth kubler-ross

lincoln personally opposed slavery, but he insisted that the civil war was being fought to preserve the union, not abolish slavery. the emancipation proclamation, issued in january 1863, was lincoln's official declaration of freedom, or emancipation, for slaves in the confederacy. it was meant to satisfy abolitionists who pressured lincoln to make ending slavery a goal of the war. it was also a strategic move to help the north win the war—the south had an advantage, since the confederates could force slaves to help the war effort.

ultimately, the document was more a symbolic than an actual end to slavery, since the union could not force the rebellious southern states to free slaves, and it did not pertain to slaves in border states loyal to the union, such as maryland and kentucky. the thirteenth amendment to the constitution freed the remaining slaves.

(see: abraham lincoln)

(see: #667)

he has just become a free agent!

(see: martin eden)

am i right?

"know thyself" is a phrase from ancient greek philosophy, attributed to the philosopher socrates. it is considered one of the delphic maxims, and inscribed in the forecourt of the temple of apollo at delphi. the phrase means to understand one's own nature and capabilities, and to be aware of one's own limitations. in other words, it is a call to self-awareness and self-knowledge.

a fitness program that combines constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity.

here are some tips for becoming competitive in crossfit:

train consistently. aim to train at least four times per week, and preferably five or six times per week.

focus on your technique. it is important to learn the proper technique for all of the crossfit movements before you start trying to lift heavy weights or perform complex skills.

listen to your body. don't be afraid to scale back workouts or take days off when you need to.

eat a healthy diet. eating a nutritious diet will help you to recover from workouts and build muscle.
get enough sleep. sleep is essential for muscle recovery and overall fitness.

lenin was the central figure in transforming russia from a royal autocracy into a socialist state. he became a leading spokesman of social democracy in the russian capital, and in 1895 he was imprisoned. exile in siberia followed, and in 1900 lenin moved abroad. convinced of the need for a revolutionary voice, he founded the newspaper iskra in 1900. in his early writings, he argued that workers were incapable, on their own, of seeing beyond bread-and-butter issues; they needed a tightly organized revolutionary party to act on their behalf.

in 1903, the russian social democrats split over these issues, with lenin carrying the majority with him. in 1904, he returned briefly to saint petersburg to help organize the revolution.

by the time of the october revolution, lenin was the undisputed leader of the radical socialist movement. his concept of the dictatorship of the proletariat was ruthlessly imposed during the civil war. in 1921, he introduced the new economic policy to reverse the push toward a fully communist economy. he died in 1924, too soon to witness the full consequences of proletarian dictatorship.

the raft of the medusa is more than just a painting—it's a haunting depiction of human desperation and survival. created by theodore gericault in 1819, it portrays the aftermath of a tragic shipwreck off the coast of senegal, where over 150 people were left stranded on a makeshift raft. only 15 survived. the painting captures the moment of both hope and despair as the survivors signal to a distant ship on the horizon. gericault's use of dramatic lighting and contorted bodies reflects the chaos and horror of the event, while the pyramidal composition leads the eye upward toward the flicker of salvation. it's not just a historical narrative—it's a raw exploration of human resilience and the thin line between life and death. image