Tema: Lágrimas
As lágrimas são o extremo sorrir do amor
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Tema: Leitura
Não se pode chamar leitura a essa tremenda quantidade de tempo que se perde com os jornais
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Não se pode chamar leitura a essa tremenda quantidade de tempo que se perde com os jornais
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La Bruyère, Jean de
O homem que diz não ter nascido feliz, podia ao menos vir a sê-lo mediante a felicidade dos amigos e parentes. A inveja priva-o deste ultimo recurso
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Angama Mara - KenyaPerched high above Kenya’s outstanding Maasai...
Angama Mara - Kenya
Perched high above Kenya’s outstanding Maasai Mara game reserve, Angama Mara comprises two separate camps, each with its own set of tented suites, delightful sitting/dining areas, and majestic decks hanging off the edge of the Rift Valley. Appointed with glorious glass fronts, polished parquet floors, drinks cabinets, and writing desks, the exquisitely designed tented suites bring back the romance of a vintage safari while offering all modern comforts and amenities coupled with breathtaking views of the Mara below. Freshly prepared classic safari food can be enjoyed in various setting throughout the lodge, while the Pavilion - the only shared common area - houses an infinity swimming pool, a modern gym, and a chic Kenyan craft shop.
The Lost City Of Thonis-Heracleion Discovered Deep Underwater After 1,200 Years
And while it’s a pretty old discovery (back in 2000)It’s still incredibly remarkable. Thonis-Heracleion (Egyptian and Greek) was a lost city that existed before the foundation of Alexandria in 331 BC. The city saw its golden days as it served as the main port of entry to Egypt for all ships arriving from the Greek world.
THE GOD HAPI, WHICH DECORATED THE TEMPLE OF HERACLEION
It was also of religious importance because of the temple Amun. The city most likely was formed around 8th century BC and fell victim to natural catastrophes causing the entire city to sink into the Mediterranean in the 8th century AD. Thanks to the unique discovery by Franck Goddio and his team from the IEASM, along with the cooperation of the Egyptian Supreme Council, Thonis-Heracleion has now been found after being completely invisible beneath the Mediterranean for nearly 2,000 years.
On Frank Goddio’s website, an in depth explanation of the incredible discovery explained, “The city is located within an overall research area of 11 by 15 kilometres in the western part of Aboukir Bay. Franck Goddio has found important information on the ancient landmarks of Thonis-Heracleion, such as the grand temple of Amun and his son Khonsou (Herakles for the Greeks), the harbours that once controlled all trade into Egypt, and the daily life of its inhabitants.”
“He has also solved a historic enigma that has puzzled Egyptologists over the years: the archaeological material has revealed that Heracleion and Thonis were in fact one and the same city with two names; Heracleion being the name of the city for the Greeks and Thonis for the Egyptians.”
THE STELE OF HERACLEION (378-362 BC)
“The objects recovered from the excavations illustrate the cities’ beauty and glory, the magnificence of their grand temples and the abundance of historic evidence: colossal statues, inscriptions and architectural elements, jewelry and coins, ritual objects and ceramics – a civilization frozen in time.”
COLOSSAL STATUE OF RED GRANITE REPRESENTING THE GOD HAPI
GOLD OBJECT ENGRAVED WITH A GREEK TEXT
BRONZE STATUE OF OSIRIS, THE ASSASSINATED AND RESURRECTED KING-GOD
STONE WITH GOLD FRAGMENTS (6TH-2ND CENTURY BC)
SHALLOW DISHES USED THROUGHOUT THE HELLENISTIC WORLD FOR DRINKING AND POURING TO A DEITY
BRONZE OIL LAMP
THE ENORMOUS STATUE IS OF RED GRANITE AND MEASURES OVER 5 METRES
THE GOD HAPI, WHICH DECORATED THE TEMPLE OF HERACLEION
“He has also solved a historic enigma that has puzzled Egyptologists over the years: the archaeological material has revealed that Heracleion and Thonis were in fact one and the same city with two names; Heracleion being the name of the city for the Greeks and Thonis for the Egyptians.”
A Tragic Love Story In 30 Pictures
“I’ve not tried to preach. People have shown very positive reactions to the series, and have really appreciated it. If I could change just one person’s life, then that’s enough for me.”
Shraddha Srinath, one of the models involved with the project, told BuzzFeed that Kamath contacted her and asked her to be part of a “dark shoot about gay relationships”. “I checked my availability and immediately agreed,” she said.
“Initially, people saw the images and were blown over by the beauty of the images, you know, the location, the composition, the costumes, the look. But as the story progressed, people realised that it’s not just the images but there’s a beautiful story attached with it, too. It got them excited and they started to really follow the story. And more recently, the response got overwhelming, which feels very rewarding,” she added.
“The thing is, topics such as these, if not handled carefully, can easily tick people off or create controversies. But we only mostly received very genuine, positive feedback. We must have done something right, I guess.”