Jürgen Osterberg @osterbergj

@Old_But_Gold50s Spielberg had excellent Advisors. Pfefferberg, being a Pole, does the Polish Military Salute with two fingers. And Goeth mocks exactly at this.

@maxmannhart @ben_brechtken Die toxischen Kommentare hier zeigen, dass ihr einen Volltreffer gelandet habt. Glückwunsch und weiterhin viel Erfolg.

@Stu_Lyle Horrido.

In 1499, Michelangelo overheard people crediting his greatest work to someone else. He snuck into St. Peter's at night and carved his name on the sculpture. He regretted it immediately and never signed anything again for the rest of his life... He was 24 years old. The year before, a French cardinal had paid him 450 gold ducats to sculpt a statue for his own tomb. The contract had one strange clause: it had to be "the most beautiful work of marble in Rome, one that no living artist could better." Michelangelo had never completed a major public commission. He accepted anyway... He carved for two years from a single block of Carrara marble that he later called the most perfect stone he ever worked. What he produced was the Pietà: the body of Christ, lifeless, across the lap of his mother. When it was unveiled, visitors refused to believe a 24-year-old Florentine had made it. They credited the work to a more famous Lombard sculptor. So according to Vasari, Michelangelo slipped into the basilica with a chisel and carved his name in Latin across the sash running between Mary's breasts: MICHAELANGELUS BONAROTUS FLORENTINUS FACIEBAT. "Michelangelo Buonarroti, the Florentine, made this." Then he vowed never to sign another work. He kept that vow. Through the David. Through the Sistine Chapel. Through the dome of St. Peter's. Through 65 more years of work, until he died at 88. Not one of them bears his name. What I can never quite get over is that he was only 23 when he started. A young man who believed he could carve the most beautiful object on earth. And then he did... If you enjoyed this, I write a newsletter read by over 50,000 people who love rediscovering the wonder and beauty of the past, one story at a time. You can join us here: james-lucas.com/welcome History is more beautiful than we remember.

Mascagni - Cavalleria rusticana: Intermezzo - A timeless gem from Italian opera 🎼 “Intermezzo” from Cavalleria rusticana by Pietro Mascagni is one of the most beloved orchestral moments in classical music. Placed between the dramatic scenes of the opera, this short instrumental piece offers a rare moment of calm—deeply lyrical, emotional, and reflective. Though the story is filled with passion, jealousy, and tragedy, the Intermezzo stands apart for its haunting beauty, and is often performed on its own in concert halls around the world. 🎻✨

How being sexually starved changes a man's brain is the science that nobody wants to discuss. Because it's not about being horny. It's about being human. [🎞️ speakstruths2]

Wollen Sie wissen, wo Ihr hart erarbeitetes Geld landet? Gönnen Sie sich die fünf Minuten. Und dann lassen Sie uns den autoritären Staat in Staat beseitigen.

Libertas 🇩🇪 @Libertas2906

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## Der grüne Schattenstaat ## Man muss sich diese Partei einmal in Ruhe ansehen. Zehn Prozent bei der letzten Bundestagswahl, hier und da ein Landesminister, sonst Opposition. Auf dem Papier eine mittelgroße Fraktion, die in vielen Bundesländern unter der Fünf-Prozent-Hürde

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Hands down….one of the most brutal scenes to watch in any war movie.

@Jason_R_Burt Mrs. Ryan. A priest and an officer. Heart wrenching.

Die Flugkatastrophe von Smolensk vor 16 Jahren war ein schwerer Schock für Polen: 96 herausragende Persönlichkeiten des polnischen öffentlichen Lebens sind auf einen Schlag ums Leben gekommen. An Bord der tragisch verunglückten TU-154 befanden sich Polens Staatspräsident Lech Kaczyński und die First Lady Maria Kaczyńska, hochrangige NATO-Generäle, Politikerinnen und Politiker, Intellektuelle unterschiedlicher weltanschaulicher und politischer Prägung, Stewardessen, Vertreter verschiedener Religionen und Kirchen, junge Menschen am Anfang ihres Berufslebens, die bereits erste politische Erfahrungen gesammelt hatten, ebenso wie ausgewiesene Expertinnen und Experten sowie Legenden der antikommunistischen Opposition. Gerade der historische Kontext verleiht diesem Tag eine doppelt tragische Dimension: Die 96 Passagiere der TU-154 wollten an einer Gedenkveranstaltung zum Jahrestag des Massakers von Katyn teilnehmen. Ihr Tod war ein schwerer Schlag – sowohl für ihre Familien als auch für das polnische Staatswesen. Ihre Expertise fehlt bis heute. Die Flugkatastrophe hinterließ tiefe Risse und befeuerte eine toxische Polarisierung, die in Polen bis heute spürbar ist. Wir gedenken ihrer und erinnern mit einem kollektiven Nachruf an sie - in unserem #Thread findet man 96 Kurzporträts, die auf Basis der Gedenkseite: smolensk.onet.pl entstanden sind.

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🎶 Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo & José Carreras — “Luna a Marechiaro” (pre-Caracalla, with Zubin Mehta) What makes it special? It’s not a performance—it’s a moment. No stage, no audience. Just three legendary voices singing casually before the Three Tenors Concert 1990. You hear everything clearly: Pavarotti’s bright ring, Domingo’s warm depth, Carreras’s lyrical softness—blending without effort. A simple Neapolitan song, shared like a memory between friends. No showmanship. Just pure musicianship. And that’s exactly why it feels timeless. #ThreeTenors #Opera #ClassicalMusic

One night. Three legends. One billion people watching. 🎶 Before the 1990 World Cup Final, Pavarotti, Domingo, and Carreras took the stage at Rome’s Baths of Caracalla. With Zubin Mehta conducting, their performance of Nessun Dorma didn’t just fill the arena—it filled the world. A moment that changed classical music forever. 🌍✨

@gerhard_zeiler @leisi79 Da muss man sich bei Jesco von Puttkamer bedanken und der fixen Idee, man bräuchte unbedingt wiederverwendbare Komponenten und das daraus erwachsene Space Shitle Konzept.

@LastSignals Mal ein ernstes Gespräch mit Fräulein Rottenmeier führen, dass sie nicht immer so garstig mit dem Chnopf umgeht. 😀SCNR

🎶 Django’s Tiger | Live Tribute to Django Reinhardt Experience the raw energy of “Django’s Tiger”, composed by the legendary Django Reinhardt, performed live in January 2026 at Ebertbad Oberhausen, Germany. This performance pays homage to one of the most influential figures in jazz guitar history, capturing the spirit, technical brilliance, and infectious swing of Gypsy Jazz. Every note bursts with life, improvisation, and passion, giving the audience a front-row experience of Reinhardt’s timeless genius.

Prepare to be amazed as The King’s Singers bring Rossini’s iconic overture to life—entirely a cappella! Without a single instrument, their voices recreate the energy, humor, and brilliance of this classical masterpiece. From intricate harmonies to playful rhythms, this performance transforms a beloved orchestral overture into a vibrant, vocal spectacle. 🌷 Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville” | A Cappella by The King’s Singers

@VeroWendland @Hoellenaufsicht Auch der erhöhte Konsum von Eierlikör kann schädigend aufs Hirn wirken.

@jgleger33 @interesting_aIl Labelling the core feature of the Citröen brand as a Gadget is a funny understatement. We are not talking about golden ashtray knobs, are we? 😀

@jgleger33 @interesting_aIl True. But those where the last models having that system. Which is sad, as it was the strongest USP of Citroën. Moreover, they stopped building stylish, beautiful cars. Bumpers, anyone?