Germanic ties to Gothic culture and Christianity is honestly fascinating. The roots of the ancient Germanic peoples, the evolution of the Gothic identity, and the way Christianity spread through these early tribes all connect in surprising ways. Even today, elements of that history echo through modern Gothic style, music, and storytelling. It’s amazing how these layers of history, faith, and culture intertwine!" | Heaven's Pit

463K views · 38K reactions | Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day! 襁Today we celebrate the strength, culture, and resilience of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island.I’m dropping a dance video to honour the day, come vibe with me, learn something new, and show some love ✊#IndigenousPeoplesDay #nativeamerican #powwow #indigenous | Notorious Cree | Facebook

10K views · 718 reactions | Howie, a male pygmy hippo at Regenstein African Journey, recently enjoyed some special enrichment: a nutritious, veggie-covered “cake” for his 15th birthday! Native to west Africa, pygmy hippopotamuses are an endangered species due to habitat loss. Lincoln Park Zoo cooperatively manages a zoo-based population with other institutions across the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. (Thanks to RAJ keeper Valerie Bogie for the video!) | Lincoln Park Zoo | Facebook

World Water Day is here! Worldwide indigenous peoples are ensuring that this resource is well preserved and shared with equity. Share in the comments how is your fight for this resource happening in your territory! Water blessings to our fierce warriors ✨💧 This video is a Repost of @celia.xakriaba content Today is World Water Day! I come from the Cerrado biome, the cradle of our general waters. We are land peoples, water peoples, and we know the urgency of saving and preserving our rivers. No t