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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Went on an explore this week - Twizel Castle, right on the border with Scotland. Incredible place

Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

I got an excited voice note from my brother earlier telling me about a French word he's just learned - 𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘳, to make oneself immune to poison/toxin by regularly taking small amounts, or, more generally, to become insensitive to something. Derives from Mithridates VI, "The Poison King"

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Big fan of Italy’s entry. Malta, France and Sweden also all good, but Australia still the winner for me #esc2026 #eurovision

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Watched Ratatouille again tonight, it’s such a lovely film. Still find new things about it to enjoy with each rewatch too.

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Help please #booksky, I'm looking for some authors similar to Lisa Jewell, Mark Billingham, and Michelle Paver - contemporary mystery/crime/thriller types. I've got so many historical fiction and fantasy books in my Audible library and I need a palate cleanser.

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

I’ve paid less for an international flight

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Beautiful Buttermere. Lovely day in the Lakes yesterday. Feeling the sun on my skin put life back into me #buttermere #lakedistrict #outdoors

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The Fake History Hunter @fakehistoryhunter.net · 29/03/2026

That's quite the sign:

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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.blacksky.app · 29/03/2026

lol, overheard someone say that nowadays everyone wants to be part of a village but doesn't want to be a villager. And I can't stop thinking about it.

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Having finished Christian Cameron’s epic Alexander, I’m back in Renaissance Florence for my next audiobook. I’m thoroughly enjoying @dvbishop.com’s series, and Mark Meadows is one of my favourite narrators. Racing through this one. #booksky #florence #historicalfiction

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Excellent display at Delaval Hall to celebrate the tercentenery of Sir John Vanbrugh’s death. If you’re in and around the area this week, it’s well worth a visit #delavalhall #northumberland

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Carausius @carausius286.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Do not mess with this owl. He’s armed as a hoplite with a heavy spear, round shield and crested helmet. He will finish you, if you so much as look at his mouse larder. 🕰️c. 400 BC 🏛️📷Louvre #AncientBlueSky 🏺

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Mark Lawrence @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Happy (US) Bookday to me! Happy (US) Bookday to me! Daughter of Crows is out - yours for mere money! Out in the UK on Thursday (though I've spotted it in shops).

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Struggled through Martin Amis’ Money so I reverted to something I knew I would enjoy for my next paperback read. Always enjoy Bernard Cornwell and I’ve been wanting to revisit Uhtred, son of Uhtred for a while. Destiny is all #booksky #lastkingdom

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Can’t help but feel they shouldn’t have a bin with a sign saying “no hot ashes” in my local crematorium 😅

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Updated my profile photo since the one before was old even when I uploaded it on first signing up, and I’ve realised just how few photos I have of myself. Even this one is from 2 years ago.

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Been struggling through Money by Martin Amis over the last couple of months. Finally finished it last night - it was definitely a challenge. I know I'm supposed not to like the people in it but it does make it hard to want to pick it up again. Not sure I'll return to Amis. #BookSky

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Evening folks. Been a while. But had to share how good this book is—finished Peter Straub’s Ghost Story this morning and wow. Chilling horror at its best. It’s a slow burn, but the character development is great, and it gets creepier and creepier as the evil slowly emerges. Wonderful.

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Went exploring an old WW1 bunker yesterday in Seaton Sluice. Sprawling place, really interesting. #history #northumberland

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Went exploring an old WW1 bunker yesterday in Seaton Sluice. Sprawling place, really interesting. #history #northumberland

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Been playing Gloomhaven with a friend recently, only done a few scenarios but my word it’s incredible. Lot to get your head around but it’s such a fun game. #boardgames

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

There’s something incredibly comforting about watching a YouTuber playing a game you love with decent commentary. I know some find it odd how others enjoy watching people play games, but to me it’s like a warm blanket. Especially when that game is Skyrim.

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Played Planet Unknown with a friend tonight, fantastic. Premise is you each have a planet you must develop by placing tiles. Really feels like a game with limitless replayability. Can even play it solo (always a bonus). Definitely recommended #boardgames

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Well had my first date in at least 6 months and it didn’t go terribly. Only met for coffee but I picked my favourite café in Whitley Bay so I’d be comfortable and don’t think I got too anxious. He seemed to enjoy himself anyway.

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

If you’re on Instagram, I’ve just made a new account if you want to drop me a follow—@anth_outdoors

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Don’t think the end of your 20s is when you need to have everything figured out. People’s lives move at different paces.

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Doing a lot of work to the Interstellar soundtrack recently. An absolute masterpiece of a score (and a film). www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3lc...

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Interstellar - Docking Scene 1080p IMAX HD

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

I was Team Alexander from the start too—was in an impossible position and was such a charming, lovely man. The world needs more people like him. #thetraitors

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Damian Shields @damianshields.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Ben More and Stob Binnein from Strath Fillan #Scotland #Crianlarich #Highlands www.damianshields.com

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Ticket bought for An Evening With Mary Beard at the Tyne Theatre this year—cannot wait to hear her speak.

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Love the Faithful and the Fallen series, drop John a follow!

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Eduardo García-Molina @egarcmol.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

I just want Livy-loving Roman historians who don’t play video games to know that a video game, Imperator: Rome, actually has a devotio mechanic where the player can sacrifice their faction leader for boons.

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Seamus Blackley @seamus.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

My Co-founder Josh Weinsch took this photo of his little daughter’s bike, which was in their driveway when they evacuated. Their neighborhood was vaporized.

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Luke Tarzian @luketarzian.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Hey #booksky, do you like: -twists and turns -drugs -sad people -emotions and trauma -short books about gods, dead cities, alternate realities, and subverted tropes -Dark Souls or Malazan If so, try: -The World-Maker Parable -The World-Breaker Requiem -Vultures -House of Muir 🔗 below

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Finished Alexander’s Legacy by Robert Fabbri tonight. I don’t like being disparaging about books but I can’t express how disappointed I was with this. I adore this period of history and it’s ripe for retelling—so much intrigue and action—but this was a real chore to get through. Such a shame.

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Trying to connect my Oculus Quest to my PC - have to go through the rigmarole of downloading 2GB of software from a webpage that laughably claims that "setting up your headset is quicker and easier than ever before". What, quicker and easier than just plugging in a USB cable?

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Armand D’Angour @armanddangour.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

I drank a lot, I ate a lot, I slagged off people loads; And now at last I lie at rest - Timocreon of Rhodes

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Sure I’m in the minority but I cannot wait for the ‘festive’ season to be over. Always find it a melancholic time of year. At least the days are getting longer now.

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Had a GP appointment first thing, figured well I’ll take the chance to go to my favourite café (Thirteen in Whitley Bay) and do some work. Half an hour on, I’ve finished my coffee and the laptop is still grinding its way through an update. Number of words edited - zero.

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Had a visit to Barter Books in Alnwick last weekend and couldn’t leave without buying something. So of course I found an ancient history-related book that piqued my interest. #booksky #books #reading

The Living Wisdom of Ancient Egypt book by Christian Jacq

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Dr Jo Ball @drjeball.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

A decorated #Roman helmet, complete with cheekpieces (I always love ears being included!) #Archaeology #RomanArchaeology AncientBlueSky

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Rome Total War board game arrived this morning—now I just need someone to play with 😅 #boardgames

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Lot of film/TV/game music in my #SpotifyWrapped but surprised at the number of Italian songs in the top 5. Absolute bangers though

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Think only the artist listened to this song more than me this year

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Anthony Wright @ajpwright.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Fun couple of games with friends down at Bay Games in Whitley Bay tonight—Rebirth and the Forbidden Desert. Been wanting to play the latter for a long time. #boardgames

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