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The Reluctant Genius - How Pope Julius II Had to Chase Down Michelangelo to Finish the Sistine Chapel
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March 6, 2022February 13, 2025History, Religion, Theology

The Reluctant Genius: How Pope Julius II Had to Chase Down Michelangelo to Finish the Sistine Chapel

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The Sistine Chapel ceiling is one of the greatest artistic achievements in history, a masterpiece that has inspired countless generations. Yet behind its beauty lies a dramatic story of artistic reluctance, papal persistence, and sheer determination. At the heart of this tale are two formidable figures: Michelangelo Buonarroti, the master sculptor turned reluctant painter, and Pope Julius II, the powerful and often impatient pontiff who refused to take "no" for an answer.

Where the Internet Came From: Why You're Able to Read This Article
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August 6, 2021October 31, 2023Europe, History, HTML, Internet, Media, Science, Technology

Where the Internet Came From: Why You’re Able to Read This Article

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30 years ago, the heart of the WWW had a pressing need: a standard way to create and format documents. To address this, Berners-Lee introduced HTML (HyperText Markup Language). While the idea of "hypertext" had been explored previously by visionaries like Ted Nelson, it was Berners-Lee's practical application that set the stage for a global information revolution.