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Mutunus Tutunus was an ancient Roman phallic deity associated with marriage and fertility.
The name may derive from an Egyptian word for "phallus". In wedding rituals, brides symbolically "rode" his phallic representation to invoke fertility and prepare for marital intercourse.
Deity and role: Mutunus Tutunus was a marriage god embodying male virility and procreation. His double name possibly linked male and female aspects of sexuality.
Worship: His shrine was once located on the Velian Hill in Rome.
Wedding ritual: During marriage ceremonies, brides would straddle the phallus of Mutunus Tutunus, an act interpreted by some as a way to symbolically remove their shame and prepare for the wedding night, while others saw it as an obscene rite.
Name origin: The name's origin is debated, but some scholars suggest the Latin "mut" is a loanword from the Egyptian word for "phallus".
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Mutunus Tutunus was an ancient Roman phallic deity associated with marriage and fertility.
The name may derive from an Egyptian word for "phallus". In wedding rituals, brides symbolically "rode" his phallic representation to invoke fertility and prepare for marital intercourse.
Deity and role: Mutunus Tutunus was a marriage god embodying male virility and procreation. His double name possibly linked male and female aspects of sexuality.
Worship: His shrine was once located on the Velian Hill in Rome.
Wedding ritual: During marriage ceremonies, brides would straddle the phallus of Mutunus Tutunus, an act interpreted by some as a way to symbolically remove their shame and prepare for the wedding night, while others saw it as an obscene rite.
Name origin: The name's origin is debated, but some scholars suggest the Latin "mut" is a loanword from the Egyptian word for "phallus".
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In Ancient Rome, these things were called Tintinnabula.
Shaped like phalluses, they hung in doorways, courtyards, and gardens. The wind would make them jingle, and Romans believed the sound (and the shape) would ward off evil spirits, bring luck, and protect the home.
The phallic figure represented Fascinus, a protective spirit so powerful that even generals wore him for protection. Kids, too, were given tiny versions as amulets.
What happened? When Christianity spread, they erased most traces of Rome’s “too sexual” gods, like Fascinus and the hilariously named Mutunus Tutunus.
So yeah… Romans didn’t just hang wind chimes. They hung these.
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A 1934 BUGATTI Tpye 57 Grand Raid.
In the pampas of Argentina, farmer Pedro Martin Ureta spent more than forty years planting over seven thousand trees to fulfill the dream of his late wife.
The result is an enormous guitar-shaped forest stretching nearly a kilometer, visible even from satellite images.
Started in 1979 as a tribute, it grew year after year into a living expression of love, memory, and dedication.
Today, the forest stands as one of the world’s most poetic natural monuments created by human hands.
via: @marcoguoliphoto
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Exemplary skills with needle felting by wildlife artist Mikaela Bartlett Felt.
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The wreck of the Mary Rose.
She was built in 1510-11 at the start of Henry VIII’s reign and was one of his favourite ships for 34 years, until it sank in 1545.
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Chateau de Menthon-Saint-Bernard is a gothic revival castle standing on 200m tall cliff facing Lake Annecy in Haute-Savoie department in France. The first castle was built here in the 10th century. It was made of wood.
The present-day castle has been owned by the same Menthon family since late 12th century.
Most of the buildings in the castle were constructed in 13-19th centuries. On the whole it underwent two major reconstructions: in the Renaissance period when it was made into a cozy palace and in the early 19th century when it was remodeled to meet the neogothic trending standards.
Legend has it that Walt Disney was inspired by this chateau (and not Neuschwanstein) when designing his Sleeping Beauty castle. The 23rd generation of the same family lives in the castle but they keep their residence open to tourists.
Name | Chateau de Menthon-Saint-Bernard
Place | Haute-Savoie, France
Photo by | @yael_boutroixx
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The World's Oldest Known Carpet: A Turkish Carpet, Pazyryk Kurgan.. Pazyryk Carpet.
The world's oldest known carpet, the Pazyryk Carpet, is believed to be a Turkish carpet and a carpet from the Steppe region, and has been attributed to the Asian Huns. With 36,000 Gördes knots per 10 square centimeters, this carpet is a masterpiece of craftsmanship unmatched in later periods.
The world's oldest known carpet was discovered during archaeological excavations at the monumental tombs known as the Pazyryk Kurgans in Central Asia, dating back to the 5th-4th centuries BC. The Pazyryk carpet, unearthed in this tomb belonging to the Hun tribes, is also the world's oldest knotted carpet. The main kurgans representing the culture of the Great Hun Empire in the Altai region are the Katanda, Noyun Ula, Pazyryk, Shibe, and Esik kurgans. These kurgans are the oldest tigin (princely) tombs in the Altai region.
The Pazyryk kurgans date back to the Hun Turkic period due to numerous religious, mythological, archaeological, and art historical evidence. Felt Cover from the Pazyryk Kurgans: The Pazyryk kurgans were found between the Chulisman and Baskhaus Rivers in the Great Ulagan Valley, 1600 meters above sea level.
Here's a 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible.
DOMINION CINEMA
(opened 1935, demolished 1982)
The Dominion Cinema stood on King Street, Southall, in the London Borough of Ealing, West London, UK 🇬🇧
Architect: Frank Ernest Bromige.
An Art Deco landmark, its striking three-part façade featured two tall convex glass walls flanking a large central concave window.
Projecting in front of this was a dramatic curved concrete element—described by Bromige as a stylised question mark, though widely remembered as resembling an elephant’s trunk—highlighted with neon lighting and accompanied by a revolving vertical sign spelling GROSVENOR.
Opened in 1935, the building operated alternately as the Dominion Cinema and the Dominion Social & Entertainment Centre, hosting films, bingo, and wrestling. It closed in 1979 and was demolished in 1982.
(Photos: Dusashenka, Flickr;@Knowledgepoint)
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This was Preston Tucker's
Personal Tucker 48.
Christmas In London, UK 🇬🇧🎄
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🇵🇭 Rizal park in Manila, Philippines.
Former Thai Navy SEAL diver Saman Kunan tragically lost his life inside the Tham Luang cave complex during the 2018 rescue of the 12 boys and their coach.
The 'Wild Boars' team was trapped when heavy monsoon rains unexpectedly flooded the tunnels after they entered for an excursion.
Kunan, 38, was working to replenish the dangerously low air supply, placing oxygen tanks along the 3.2km route to the stranded team.
He became unconscious on his return journey and could not be revived, becoming the first casualty. His sacrifice underscored the desperate and heroic nature of the effort. He is honored as a national hero.
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On this day in 1972, the Carly Simon single “You’re So Vain” debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 at #99 (December 2)
The track which became one of her signature songs went all the way to #1 in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, #4 in Ireland and South Africa, #5 in Belgium, #7 in the Netherlands, #8 in Germany, and #11 in Japan.
It’s ranked at #92 on Billboard's Greatest Songs of All Time.
“You're So Vain" was voted #216 in RIAA's Songs of the Century, and in August 2014, the UK's Official Charts Company crowned it the ultimate song of the 1970s.
In 2021, the song was ranked #495 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
In November 2015, Simon, promoting her about-to-be-published memoirs, said, "I have confirmed that the second verse is Warren (Beatty)" and added that while "Warren thinks the whole thing is about him", he is the subject of that verse only, with the remainder of the song referring to two other, still unnamed men.
Mick Jagger contributed uncredited backing vocals for the song.
Carly Simon recalled:
“He happened to call at the studio. … I said ‘We're doing some backup vocals on a song of mine, why don't you come down and sing with us?’”
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Ford GT40 'P-1061' from 1966🇺🇲
This magnificent horse caparison, crafted around 1620, was made from rich wool and luxurious silk to adorn the royal steed of the Swedish King.
More than just a decorative covering, such caparisons symbolized status, power, and royal prestige during parades, battles, and state ceremonies. The detailed craftsmanship and quality materials reflect the artistry of early 17th-century Swedish textile design, showcasing both elegance and durability.
These ornate coverings were often embroidered or woven with royal insignias, transforming warhorses into symbols of national pride and authority. Today, surviving examples like this one offer a rare glimpse into Sweden’s regal traditions and the sophistication of courtly fashion during the early modern period.
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Schwerin Castle
(also known as Schwerin Palace), is a schloss located in the city of Schwerin, the capital of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state, Germany. It is situated on an island in the city's main lake, Lake Schwerin.
The castle is regarded as one of the most important works of romantic Historicism in Europe and is designated to become a World Heritage Site. It is nicknamed the "Neuschwanstein of the North".
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THE THEATER DES CHAMPS-ELYSEES, 1913. ARCHITECTS: THE PERRET BROTHERS, ANTOINE BOURDELLE (SCULPTOR) AND HENRY VAN DE VELDE.
Leadenhall Market, London — One Of The City’s Oldest Covered Markets, Dating Back To The 14th Century.
The current ornate iron-and-glass structure was designed by Sir Horace Jones in 1881, featuring Victorian detailing, vaulted ceilings, and richly painted façades.
Today it’s a protected historic market filled with boutiques, pubs, and cafés — a rare surviving example of London’s Victorian commercial architecture.
Photographer: Steven Maddison - @steven.maddison
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