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Why in the Age of Enlightenment, a time of “sober rationalism”, did ghost stories flourish in Scotland? Martha McGill discusses this apparent contradiction and the reasons behind it in our latest blog post: https://t.co/D6ssRfPnoS #Twitterstorians #Enlightenment
Happy #BuddhaPurnima to those celebrating the birth of the #Buddha today. Here, he is show being born from Queen Maya’s side. Next month is #SagaDawa, when Tibetans celebrate the Buddha’s birth, #enlightenment, and death.
(Birth of Buddha; Tibet; Rubin Museum of Art, C2004.14.6)
"It's always entertaining to watch my worshippers enjoy their enlightenment, although some of them can't mentally handle the stimulation.."
#Exhibition "Baroque during the Enlightenment,18thc. Masterpieces in Paris Churches,@PetitPalais_ https://t.co/lQlDBHW3Ju #BaroqueLumières ✾