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 HELLO AND WELCOME TO MY BLOG! Hello there, dear readers! It's a pleasure to be writing my 10th article for you all, and today's topic is one that's sure to captivate anyone interested in history and the arts. All thanks to my special friend who has great musical taste! Alright! So let's dive in! Photo by Alessia Cocconi on Unsplash Today, we'll be exploring the history of one of the world's most iconic and prestigious cultural institutions: the Paris Opera. Founded in 1669 by Louis XIV, the Paris Opera has a rich and storied history that spans over three centuries. The Théâtre des Arts, principal venue of the Paris Opera from 1794 to 1820 Image scanned from the book Histoire des salles de l'Opéra de Paris by Jean Gourret. Published in France by Trédaniel, The Paris Opera, also known as the Opéra Garnier or Palais Garnier, is a famous opera house located in the heart of Paris, France. Designed by the architect Charles Garnier, the building features a stunnin...

 HELLO AND WELCOME TO MY BLOG! Today, we'll be delving into the history of Indonesia and exploring the Indonesian National Revolution. But before we start, I want to thank to my friend Aisyah for her great idea! Now, let's continue! This period of history was marked by significant political and social change in Indonesia, leading to the country's independence from Dutch colonial rule. The burnt-out LaSalle 1940 Series 52 Sedan of Brigadier A W S Mallaby on the spot where he was killed by pro-Independence Indonesian soldiers during the Battle of Surabaya on 31 October 1945. Photo by Sergeant D Davis and Sergeant D MacTavish, No. 9 Army Film and Photographic Unit on Universitas Kristen Petra via Wikipedia The Indonesian National Revolution began on August 17, 1945, when Indonesia declared its independence from the Netherlands. The country had been under Dutch colonial rule since the early 17th century and had experienced a long and difficult struggle for independence. State...

 HELLO AND WELCOME TO MY BLOG! Hello there, history lovers! Welcome to my little corner of the internet. Today, we're going to dive into the fascinating world of Callisto, one of the most intriguing figures in Greek mythology. Artemis and the beautiful nymph Kallisto, Eros, other nymphs - period/date: the fourth style of Pompeian wall painting - height: 113 cm - width: 96 cm - findspot: Pompeii VII, 12, 26, amb. (h) - museum/inventory number: Napoli, Museo Archeologico Nazionale 111441  First, let's get to know Callisto a little better. She was a nymph and one of the many lovers of the Greek god Zeus. However, when Zeus's wife, Hera, found out about the affair, she was less than pleased. In fact, she was downright furious. The Campana Hera, a 2nd-century Roman copy of a Hellenistic original. Louvre, Paris So what did Hera do? Well, being the vengeful goddess that she was, she turned Callisto into a bear. Yes, you read that right. A bear. And not just any bear, but a bear wi...

 HELLO AND WELCOME TO MY BLOG! Hello, history buffs! Today, we're going to dive into one of the most famous figures of ancient Greek mythology - Helen of Troy. Get ready for a tale of beauty, betrayal, and maybe even a few cheesy jokes along the way! Helen of Troy 1898 Oil on canvas by Evelyn De Morgan on Wikipedia Helen was famously known as "the face that launched a thousand ships," and it's easy to see why. According to legend, she was so stunningly beautiful that men from all over Greece were willing to go to war over her. Talk about a powerful glow-up! Recovery of Helen by Menelaus on Wikipedia But beauty isn't everything, and unfortunately for Helen, her story is one of tragedy and heartbreak. You see, Helen was married to King Menelaus of Sparta, but that didn't stop the Trojan prince Paris from falling head over heels for her. The two of them ran off together, sparking a ten-year war between the Greeks and the Trojans. Ouch. Detail from The Love of Hel...

 HELLO AND WELCOME TO MY BLOG! Hello and welcome, my fellow history enthusiasts! Today we're going to explore the fascinating world of ancient Egyptian mythology and the god of the afterlife, Anubis. Get ready for a wild ride of death, mummification, and maybe even a few puns along the way! Photo by Egor Myznik on Unsplash Anubis was one of the most important gods in the Egyptian pantheon, responsible for guiding souls into the afterlife and weighing their hearts to determine their fate. He was often depicted as a man with the head of a jackal, which is probably why he's often associated with cemeteries and funeral rites. Talk about a spooky pup! Photo by 2H Media on Unsplash But don't let his appearance fool you - Anubis was actually quite the fashionista. He was often depicted wearing a nemes headdress, which is the striped head covering worn by pharaohs, and a kilt made of reeds. We can only assume that he rocked that look with confidence! Photo by Nemo on Unsplash As th...

 HELLO AND WELCOME TO MY BLOG! Greetings, history buffs! First and foremost, I want to give a big shoutout to my friend Rukiye for suggesting this topic. You have excellent taste!  In the Nathaniel Hawthorne version of the Midas myth, Midas' daughter turns to a golden statue when he touches her (illustration by Walter Crane for the 1893 edition) Today, we're delving into the world of ancient myth and legend with the story of King Midas. I'm thrilled to be your guide on this journey, and I hope you're ready to learn about the man who could turn anything he touched into gold (and also ended up with donkey ears, but we'll get to that later). The Judgement of Midas by Abraham Janssens Midas was the king of Phrygia, which is now modern-day Turkey, during the 8th century BC. He was known for his great wealth and love of luxury, which is probably why he was so excited about his golden touch. Imagine being able to turn anything you wanted into pure gold - no wonder he was s...

 HELLO AND WELCOME TO MY BLOG! Hello there, history buffs and curious readers! Welcome to my blog on the Vietnam War, a conflict that shook the world in the 1960s and 1970s. But before we dive into the nitty-gritty of the war, let's take a moment to appreciate the fact that we are living in a time where we can write and read about history without having to dodge bullets and bombs. Photo by Wikipedia Now, let's travel back in time to the 1950s, a time of political turmoil and ideological tension. The communist-led Viet Minh, under the leadership of Ho Chi Minh, had successfully ousted French colonial forces from Vietnam after a brutal eight-year war. Vietnam was split into two parts, with the north under communist rule and the south under the control of a non-communist government supported by the United States. Photo by Don-kun, NordNordWest on Wikipedia As the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States escalated, the US saw Vietnam as a potential domino that could...