Amber Evans
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Confucius and the Storm That Gave Him Voice
Confucius, born Kong Qiu amid turmoil in the waning Zhou Dynasty, sought to promote moral leadership and societal harmony. As a philosopher and educator, he traveled to teach ethical conduct, yet faced rejection. His ideas, preserved by disciples,…
Confucius, born Kong Qiu amid turmoil in the waning Zhou Dynasty, sought to promote moral leadership and societal harmony. As a philosopher and educator, he traveled to teach ethical conduct, yet faced rejection. His ideas, preserved by disciples,…
Confucius and the Storm That Gave Him Voice
Confucius, born Kong Qiu amid turmoil in the waning Zhou Dynasty, sought to promote moral leadership and societal harmony. As a philosopher and educator, he traveled to teach ethical conduct, yet faced rejection. His ideas, preserved by disciples, influenced East Asia and resonate today, emphasizing character and responsibility in governance.
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December 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Confucius and the Storm That Gave Him Voice
Confucius, born Kong Qiu amid turmoil in the waning Zhou Dynasty, sought to promote moral leadership and societal harmony. As a philosopher and educator, he traveled to teach ethical conduct, yet faced rejection. His ideas, preserved by disciples,…
Confucius, born Kong Qiu amid turmoil in the waning Zhou Dynasty, sought to promote moral leadership and societal harmony. As a philosopher and educator, he traveled to teach ethical conduct, yet faced rejection. His ideas, preserved by disciples,…
The Benin Bronzes are not frozen in the past.
They live—in Edo memory, in ongoing calls for return, and in the truth they still speak.
History remembers who created.
History remembers who stole.
#CulturalMemory #Repatriation #TheTimelessGriot
They live—in Edo memory, in ongoing calls for return, and in the truth they still speak.
History remembers who created.
History remembers who stole.
#CulturalMemory #Repatriation #TheTimelessGriot
December 27, 2025 at 1:15 AM
The Benin Bronzes are not frozen in the past.
They live—in Edo memory, in ongoing calls for return, and in the truth they still speak.
History remembers who created.
History remembers who stole.
#CulturalMemory #Repatriation #TheTimelessGriot
They live—in Edo memory, in ongoing calls for return, and in the truth they still speak.
History remembers who created.
History remembers who stole.
#CulturalMemory #Repatriation #TheTimelessGriot
In 1897, British forces looted thousands of Benin artworks.
Museums called it “collection.”
History calls it plunder.
The bronzes didn’t travel—they were taken.
#ColonialHistory #Restitution #StolenArt
Museums called it “collection.”
History calls it plunder.
The bronzes didn’t travel—they were taken.
#ColonialHistory #Restitution #StolenArt
December 26, 2025 at 1:45 AM
In 1897, British forces looted thousands of Benin artworks.
Museums called it “collection.”
History calls it plunder.
The bronzes didn’t travel—they were taken.
#ColonialHistory #Restitution #StolenArt
Museums called it “collection.”
History calls it plunder.
The bronzes didn’t travel—they were taken.
#ColonialHistory #Restitution #StolenArt
Leopards. Coral beads. Hierarchy.
Every detail in Benin court art was intentional—symbols of royal authority, spiritual protection, and social order.
Nothing was decorative. Everything meant something.
#Symbolism #KingdomOfBenin #VisualHistory
Every detail in Benin court art was intentional—symbols of royal authority, spiritual protection, and social order.
Nothing was decorative. Everything meant something.
#Symbolism #KingdomOfBenin #VisualHistory
December 25, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Leopards. Coral beads. Hierarchy.
Every detail in Benin court art was intentional—symbols of royal authority, spiritual protection, and social order.
Nothing was decorative. Everything meant something.
#Symbolism #KingdomOfBenin #VisualHistory
Every detail in Benin court art was intentional—symbols of royal authority, spiritual protection, and social order.
Nothing was decorative. Everything meant something.
#Symbolism #KingdomOfBenin #VisualHistory
Most “Benin Bronzes” aren’t bronze at all—they’re brass.
Created using the cire perdue (lost-wax) method, each piece was cast once, never replicated.
A mastery of metallurgy the world is still catching up to.
#MaterialCulture #EdoPeople #AfricanArt
Created using the cire perdue (lost-wax) method, each piece was cast once, never replicated.
A mastery of metallurgy the world is still catching up to.
#MaterialCulture #EdoPeople #AfricanArt
December 24, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Most “Benin Bronzes” aren’t bronze at all—they’re brass.
Created using the cire perdue (lost-wax) method, each piece was cast once, never replicated.
A mastery of metallurgy the world is still catching up to.
#MaterialCulture #EdoPeople #AfricanArt
Created using the cire perdue (lost-wax) method, each piece was cast once, never replicated.
A mastery of metallurgy the world is still catching up to.
#MaterialCulture #EdoPeople #AfricanArt
The Benin Bronzes are not “artifacts.”
They are archives.
Cast by Edo artists centuries ago, these works recorded history, power, ritual, and memory—long before Europe arrived.
#BeninBronzes #AfricanHistory #TheTimelessGriot
They are archives.
Cast by Edo artists centuries ago, these works recorded history, power, ritual, and memory—long before Europe arrived.
#BeninBronzes #AfricanHistory #TheTimelessGriot
December 22, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The Benin Bronzes are not “artifacts.”
They are archives.
Cast by Edo artists centuries ago, these works recorded history, power, ritual, and memory—long before Europe arrived.
#BeninBronzes #AfricanHistory #TheTimelessGriot
They are archives.
Cast by Edo artists centuries ago, these works recorded history, power, ritual, and memory—long before Europe arrived.
#BeninBronzes #AfricanHistory #TheTimelessGriot
Brass, Memory, and Power: The Benin Bronzes
From the fifteenth century onward, the royal city of Benin - capital of the Kingdom of Benin in what is now southern Nigeria - produced some of the most sophisticated sculptural works in the world. Known collectively as the Benin Bronzes, these objects…
From the fifteenth century onward, the royal city of Benin - capital of the Kingdom of Benin in what is now southern Nigeria - produced some of the most sophisticated sculptural works in the world. Known collectively as the Benin Bronzes, these objects…
Brass, Memory, and Power: The Benin Bronzes
From the fifteenth century onward, the royal city of Benin - capital of the Kingdom of Benin in what is now southern Nigeria - produced some of the most sophisticated sculptural works in the world. Known collectively as the Benin Bronzes, these objects were created by the Edo people for the Kingdom of Benin, not as decorative curiosities, but as vessels of memory, authority, and continuity.
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December 22, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Brass, Memory, and Power: The Benin Bronzes
From the fifteenth century onward, the royal city of Benin - capital of the Kingdom of Benin in what is now southern Nigeria - produced some of the most sophisticated sculptural works in the world. Known collectively as the Benin Bronzes, these objects…
From the fifteenth century onward, the royal city of Benin - capital of the Kingdom of Benin in what is now southern Nigeria - produced some of the most sophisticated sculptural works in the world. Known collectively as the Benin Bronzes, these objects…
December 20, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Cyrus the Great reminds us that strength and compassion are not opposites.
You can build power and protect dignity.
You can rule firmly without cruelty.
His legacy isn’t ancient—it’s unfinished.
#TimelessLeadership #AncientWisdom #HistoryAndHumanity #TheTimelessGriot
You can build power and protect dignity.
You can rule firmly without cruelty.
His legacy isn’t ancient—it’s unfinished.
#TimelessLeadership #AncientWisdom #HistoryAndHumanity #TheTimelessGriot
December 20, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Cyrus the Great reminds us that strength and compassion are not opposites.
You can build power and protect dignity.
You can rule firmly without cruelty.
His legacy isn’t ancient—it’s unfinished.
#TimelessLeadership #AncientWisdom #HistoryAndHumanity #TheTimelessGriot
You can build power and protect dignity.
You can rule firmly without cruelty.
His legacy isn’t ancient—it’s unfinished.
#TimelessLeadership #AncientWisdom #HistoryAndHumanity #TheTimelessGriot
Cyrus didn’t rule through fear of punishment, but through legitimacy. That distinction matters.
#EthicalLeadership
#EthicalLeadership
December 19, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Cyrus didn’t rule through fear of punishment, but through legitimacy. That distinction matters.
#EthicalLeadership
#EthicalLeadership
The Cyrus Cylinder is often debated—but its spirit is undeniable.
Religious tolerance.
Cultural respect.
Humane governance.
Ideas many still struggle to practice today.
#CyrusCylinder #HumanRightsHistory #AncientTexts #WorldHistory
Religious tolerance.
Cultural respect.
Humane governance.
Ideas many still struggle to practice today.
#CyrusCylinder #HumanRightsHistory #AncientTexts #WorldHistory
December 19, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The Cyrus Cylinder is often debated—but its spirit is undeniable.
Religious tolerance.
Cultural respect.
Humane governance.
Ideas many still struggle to practice today.
#CyrusCylinder #HumanRightsHistory #AncientTexts #WorldHistory
Religious tolerance.
Cultural respect.
Humane governance.
Ideas many still struggle to practice today.
#CyrusCylinder #HumanRightsHistory #AncientTexts #WorldHistory
December 18, 2025 at 3:44 AM
When Cyrus entered Babylon, the city wasn’t razed.
Temples were restored.
Sacred objects returned.
Exiled peoples allowed to go home.
Victory without vengeance is rare—in any century.
#Babylon #HumanitarianLeadership #AncientWorld #CulturalRespect
Temples were restored.
Sacred objects returned.
Exiled peoples allowed to go home.
Victory without vengeance is rare—in any century.
#Babylon #HumanitarianLeadership #AncientWorld #CulturalRespect
December 18, 2025 at 2:34 AM
When Cyrus entered Babylon, the city wasn’t razed.
Temples were restored.
Sacred objects returned.
Exiled peoples allowed to go home.
Victory without vengeance is rare—in any century.
#Babylon #HumanitarianLeadership #AncientWorld #CulturalRespect
Temples were restored.
Sacred objects returned.
Exiled peoples allowed to go home.
Victory without vengeance is rare—in any century.
#Babylon #HumanitarianLeadership #AncientWorld #CulturalRespect
Empires usually collapse under rebellion. Cyrus reduced rebellion by giving people a reason to stay loyal.
#Governance #Statecraft
#Governance #Statecraft
December 17, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Empires usually collapse under rebellion. Cyrus reduced rebellion by giving people a reason to stay loyal.
#Governance #Statecraft
#Governance #Statecraft
Cyrus didn’t just conquer cities—he absorbed them.
Local customs stayed.
Religions were respected.
Leaders were often retained.
That wasn’t weakness. That was strategy guided by wisdom.
#Diplomacy #AncientEmpires #LeadershipLessons #PersianHistory
Local customs stayed.
Religions were respected.
Leaders were often retained.
That wasn’t weakness. That was strategy guided by wisdom.
#Diplomacy #AncientEmpires #LeadershipLessons #PersianHistory
December 17, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Cyrus didn’t just conquer cities—he absorbed them.
Local customs stayed.
Religions were respected.
Leaders were often retained.
That wasn’t weakness. That was strategy guided by wisdom.
#Diplomacy #AncientEmpires #LeadershipLessons #PersianHistory
Local customs stayed.
Religions were respected.
Leaders were often retained.
That wasn’t weakness. That was strategy guided by wisdom.
#Diplomacy #AncientEmpires #LeadershipLessons #PersianHistory
In an age where cruelty was expected, Cyrus governed with respect, diplomacy, and an understanding of human dignity. That alone makes him worth revisiting.
#HistoryMatters #Leadership
#HistoryMatters #Leadership
December 16, 2025 at 12:57 AM
In an age where cruelty was expected, Cyrus governed with respect, diplomacy, and an understanding of human dignity. That alone makes him worth revisiting.
#HistoryMatters #Leadership
#HistoryMatters #Leadership
Cyrus the Great is often remembered as a conqueror.
But what if his greatest achievement wasn’t the empire he built—
but how he chose to rule it?
History remembers power. I’m interested in restraint.
#CyrusTheGreat #AncientHistory #HistoricalReframing #TheTimelessGriot
But what if his greatest achievement wasn’t the empire he built—
but how he chose to rule it?
History remembers power. I’m interested in restraint.
#CyrusTheGreat #AncientHistory #HistoricalReframing #TheTimelessGriot
December 15, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Cyrus the Great is often remembered as a conqueror.
But what if his greatest achievement wasn’t the empire he built—
but how he chose to rule it?
History remembers power. I’m interested in restraint.
#CyrusTheGreat #AncientHistory #HistoricalReframing #TheTimelessGriot
But what if his greatest achievement wasn’t the empire he built—
but how he chose to rule it?
History remembers power. I’m interested in restraint.
#CyrusTheGreat #AncientHistory #HistoricalReframing #TheTimelessGriot
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It really can be this easy btw.
December 15, 2025 at 12:17 PM
It really can be this easy btw.
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Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
December 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Rob Reiner: “Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people."
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Sounds about right.
December 15, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Sounds about right.
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Undecided voter: “How can someone like you convince me that my vote matters”
James Talarico: “They wouldn't be trying so hard to stop you from voting if your vote didn't matter — Texas is one of the hardest places to vote in the entire country. That is by design”
James Talarico: “They wouldn't be trying so hard to stop you from voting if your vote didn't matter — Texas is one of the hardest places to vote in the entire country. That is by design”
December 15, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Undecided voter: “How can someone like you convince me that my vote matters”
James Talarico: “They wouldn't be trying so hard to stop you from voting if your vote didn't matter — Texas is one of the hardest places to vote in the entire country. That is by design”
James Talarico: “They wouldn't be trying so hard to stop you from voting if your vote didn't matter — Texas is one of the hardest places to vote in the entire country. That is by design”
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My thoughts are with everyone affected by the horrific attacks in Providence and Bondi Beach this weekend. In moments of fear and darkness, students helped each other shelter. Bystanders disarmed gunmen. May we build a world where such acts of heroism are no longer necessary.
December 15, 2025 at 2:40 PM
My thoughts are with everyone affected by the horrific attacks in Providence and Bondi Beach this weekend. In moments of fear and darkness, students helped each other shelter. Bystanders disarmed gunmen. May we build a world where such acts of heroism are no longer necessary.
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Cyrus the Great: Power Tempered by Humanity
Cyrus the Great is one of those names that echoes through the corridors of history. If you are a student of the ancient world, you know his name well. Believed to be the greatest ruler in Persian history, Cyrus is also widely regarded as one of the most…
Cyrus the Great is one of those names that echoes through the corridors of history. If you are a student of the ancient world, you know his name well. Believed to be the greatest ruler in Persian history, Cyrus is also widely regarded as one of the most…
Cyrus the Great: Power Tempered by Humanity
Cyrus the Great is one of those names that echoes through the corridors of history. If you are a student of the ancient world, you know his name well. Believed to be the greatest ruler in Persian history, Cyrus is also widely regarded as one of the most consequential leaders in global history. Through my research, I have come to understand that this reputation rests on more than military victories or political acumen.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Cyrus the Great: Power Tempered by Humanity
Cyrus the Great is one of those names that echoes through the corridors of history. If you are a student of the ancient world, you know his name well. Believed to be the greatest ruler in Persian history, Cyrus is also widely regarded as one of the most…
Cyrus the Great is one of those names that echoes through the corridors of history. If you are a student of the ancient world, you know his name well. Believed to be the greatest ruler in Persian history, Cyrus is also widely regarded as one of the most…
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Incredible, not in a good way, how many academics, journalists, and policy folks continue to actively attend the Nazi Bar on a daily basis.
The richest man on the planet has a pinned tweet that's just straight up white nationalism. I can't say I miss Twitter!
December 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Incredible, not in a good way, how many academics, journalists, and policy folks continue to actively attend the Nazi Bar on a daily basis.