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Helen Flack

@helenflack.bsky.social
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Book obsessive training consultant who loves to travel. Former archaeologist.

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Helen Flack @helenflack.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
I support Wikipedia, where information is still human-created, fact-checked, and 100% free. Join me! donate.wikimedia.org
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Helen Flack @helenflack.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
Lunch in sunny London Town
St Pancras hotel in the sunshine Jane and Helen smiling outside the Champagne Bar at St Pancras station
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Helen Flack @helenflack.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Another day out at the British Museum. Two exhibitions, lunch in the Friends Room then a walk through Seven Dials and Chinatown for ice cream, food supplies and skincare. Lovely day with @aurora
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Helen Flack @helenflack.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
@zaffrebooks.bsky.social Flash Fiction Challenge!
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rogueclassicist ~ david meadows @rogueclassicist.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Syria’s treasure hunting fever – podcast | Syria | The Guardian www.theguardian.com/world/audio/...
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Syria’s treasure hunting fever - podcast
What can be done to stop Syria’s unprecedented scramble for antiquities? William Christou reports
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Helen Flack @helenflack.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Amazing exhibition at the Tate London www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-moder…
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Angry People in Local Newspapers @apiln.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
From the Frankly Weird Picture Selection Dept: A frankly weird picture selection.
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Man bites three police officers trying to arrest him
He bit not one, not two but three police officers
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David Henig @davidheniguk.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Wake up, check the world hasn't ended, onto the routine of the day
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Helen Flack @helenflack.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Walked to @englishheritage.bsky.social #wrestpark today. Missed the showers. I couldn’t have walked this 5 weeks ago 😇 #proud
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Nick Harkaway @nickharkaway.com · 03/06/2025
One detects the possibility of a pattern
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Helen Flack @helenflack.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Weird? Soreen (malt loaf) and NikNaks (crisps) are the best!
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
personally would like to see every store show what part of the price increase is due to tariffs bc if these tariffs ever come down, i need to see that price go right back down
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Extraordinary photograph, destined I suspect to illustrate what comes next - for good or bad.
Trump and Zelenskyy talking at the Vatican
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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 26/04/2025
When I use Google now I just automatically scroll past the AI summaries like they’re banner ads
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Helen Flack @helenflack.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Just finished reading this and it’s excellent. Loved the historical background but the story of a widow and a conman is compelling, keeping me hooked right to the last page! Loved it @laurasrobinson.bsky.social #historicalfiction #books
The picture is of a proof copy of Laura Shepherd-Robinson’s next book, The Art of a Lie. It has a picture of a pineapple on the cover to link to the main protagonists shop in the story.
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Helen Flack @helenflack.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
@redactedmuseum.bsky.social
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Richard Branson @richardbranson.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
(4/4) Furthermore, for anyone to infer that Ukrainians are not brave is beyond contempt. Ukrainian people and their President are amongst the bravest people I’ve ever had the honour to meet.
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Krychevska Fella @krychevska.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
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St Magnus Cathedral, Orkney @stmagnuscathedral.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
We have just received these beautiful scallop shells at the cathedral. They are from Orkney waters; cleaned, drilled and threaded by lovely volunteers Stuart, Corwen and Kate. You will receive one, along with a certificate, if you complete the St Magnus Way pilgrimage. Photo by Corwen.
A hand holding strings attached to scallop shells. A large red church with a pointed spire in the background, green grass in front.
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The Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Your regular reminder that almost everything Trump is getting away with is not because of presidential strength, but because of congressional weakness and judicial deference. The constitutional tools are already there to fix this, but those who can fix it are refusing to do so.
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Ulla Rajala @ullamr.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
There goes federal funding for #archaeology and #ethnology fieldwork in US...
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Felicity Hannah @felicityhannah.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Do you have questions about what the trade war/market movements mean for your money? Would you like me to get answers to those questions? Message me here or email me - felicity.hannah@bbc.co.uk Grateful for shares
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Helen Flack @helenflack.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Gotta support the penguins #flippersup
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Hello! The US housing market has gotten very expensive, but I still dream of one day owning a home in a walkable neighborhood. In that spirit, I'm offering my consulting services. If you support the Trump tariffs, I can help you find US suppliers. Let me show you some examples. 🧵
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Katie Martin @katie0martin.ft.com · 03/04/2025
Your tariff rate is your star sign divided by the number of boys you've kissed, multiplied by one
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Helen Flack @helenflack.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Great news. It's a must watch ...
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Celia Richardson @celiarichardson.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Whey this is a great picture PA Media
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John Hudson @johnphudson.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Scoop: The Trump administration reversed its decision to terminate a U.S. initiative that documents alleged Russian war crimes, including the mass abuction of Ukrainian children to Russia. It's a rare about-face following pressure from U.S. lawmakers and Christian evangelicals
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Dr Tess Machling @tessmachling.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Lots more images in this one - it really is gorgeous stuff www.countryfile.com/prehistoric/...
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Colossal Iron Age hoard found by detectorist changes what we know about life in ancient Britain
Chariots, cauldrons and ceremonial spears – over 800 items unearthed near the village of Melsonby in North Yorkshire "one of the most important and exciting" Iron Age hoards ever found in the UK, say ...
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Carlo "Realism, Gedankenfetzen und Rants" Masala @carlomasala1.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Eigentlich ist das ne super kostenlose Werbung für Signal. Komm für die Familiengruppe, bleib für die Militärschläge.
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Helen Flack @helenflack.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Great article on Auriel Stein - 19th century #archaeologist for those interested in #archaeology #looting #culturalheritage #history How to Negotiate in a Stealing Sort of Way open.substack.com/pub/redacted...
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How to Negotiate in a Stealing Sort of Way
Somehow both a celebrated archeologist and a professional disgrace. Oh, Aurel Stein, what have you done?
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Emily✨ @emilyoram.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Please look at Goose.
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Helen Flack @helenflack.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
A very interesting essay on #AurielStein and a real poke at 19th century #archaeology #archaeologists #history
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Victoria Derbyshire @vicderbyshire.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
#Ukrainecast - President Putin agrees to halt strikes on Ukraine energy targets but rejects unconditional ceasefire Ukraine agreed to We get reaction from Russia expert Fiona Hill, who served on National Security Council on Russia under President Trump www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Ukrainecast - Trump calls Putin - BBC Sounds
Former Trump Russia adviser Fiona Hill gives her reaction
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rogueclassicist ~ david meadows @rogueclassicist.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Babylon: The Most Important City of Antiquity - Dan Snow's History Hit | Acast shows.acast.com/dansnowshist...
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Babylon: The Most Important City of Antiquity | Dan Snow's History Hit
How the urban cultures of ancient Mesopotamia formed the foundation for our modern world.
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Newcastle United @newcastleunited.com · 16/03/2025
Edward John Frank Howe. Newcastle United legend.
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Walz: There’s nothing conservative about an unelected South African nepo baby firing people at the VA.
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Bluesky @bsky.app · 13/03/2025
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MUNDUS SINE CAESARIBUS — A WORLD WITHOUT CAESARS
Support an open internet.
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Helen Flack @helenflack.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
@lydiaimogen.bsky.social
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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
There’s thousands of Ukrainian soldiers just like Anton, fighting to protect their home and their people from Russia’s invasion. But now President Trump is risking each of them and their families to side with the war criminal Putin.
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Stephen Collins @stephencollins.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Cartoon by Stephen Collins for The Guardian. Script as follows:

[scene is Winston Churchill in a bbc studio, giving his 'finest hour' speech]

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CHURCHILL:
The whole fury and might of the enemy must very soon be turned on us. 

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CHURCHILL:
Hitler knows that he will have to break us in this Island or lose the war.

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CHURCHILL:
If we can stand up to him, all Europe may be free 
and the life of the world may move forward into broad, sun-

BBC PRESENTER:
Thank you prime minister 

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BBC PRESENTER:
Mr hitler, your response?

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HITLER [in the studio]:
Vell zis is hysterical woke nonsense as usual from mr Churchill

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HITLER:
What we are proposing -

CHURCHILL:
Hang on

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HITLER:
Let me finish - what we are proposing eez a simple power-sharing arrangement -

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CHURCHILL:
What's he doing here

BBC PRESENTER:
It's important we hear both sides of the debate

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CHURCHILL:
This isn't a debate 
You don't debate fascists

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HITLER:
Oh here we go with ze Godwins law!

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HITLER:
Why must you people always compare ze things you don't like to 'fascists, Nazis, Hitler'...

CHURCHILL:
Because you are a fascist Nazi Hit-

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HITLER [standing up, saluting]:
RAUSS!

BBC PRESENTER:
*Please* Mr Churchill let him speak

[ends]
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Erin L. Thompson @artcrimeprof.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
If you've heard me talking about repatriation claims, you've seen this photo of empty storage containers for paintings stolen from a monastery in Kathmandu in 1980 and eagerly sought ever since. Well - they're finally back in Nepal!
Two people lifting the top off a long cylindrical wooden tube for storing rolled paintings in a monasteryphotograph of a recovered 15th century painting
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Countless emails asking how Americans can directly aid Ukrainian soldiers. Here’s an easy answer: savelife.in.ua/en/
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Come Back Alive Foundation - Charity Organization
One of the top charity organizations who help the Ukraine Army since 2014. Donate via the website - 100% of proceeds go directly to Ukraine Army.
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Moudhy Al-Rashid (she/her) @moudhy.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Ancient Assyrian kings didn’t just go to war with other kings. They battled queens of the Arabian peninsula, including the formidable Queen Samsi who may even be depicted on a lost stone relief mid-battle on the back of a camel. Fascinating piece by Ellie Bennet anetoday.org/samsi-queen-...
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Samsi, “Queen of the Arabs”, and Her Fight Against Assyria - The Ancient Near East Today
The women referred to in Assyrian inscriptions as “Queen of the Arabs” have been a passing footnote in Neo-Assyrian history — until now. Here is the story of one of them.
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Starmer to Zelenskyy: You are very very welcome here in Downing Street. As you heard from the cheers outside, you have full backing across the United Kingdom.
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Helen Flack @helenflack.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Book Festival time! #BayTales25 @baytales.bsky.social this is the best one yet. Thanks for organising the weather! With @aurorahbooks.bsky.social
Helen and Aurora at Bay Tales 25 in Whitley BayFlat whites and caramel shortbread in the sunshine at Relish cafe in Whitley Bay
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Helen Flack @helenflack.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Great panel @stephmcgovern.bsky.social #Deadline #Baytales25
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Helen Flack @helenflack.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Fantastic festival @baytales.bsky.social #baytales25 and panels are awesome. Well done Vic!
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The Ukrainian Review @theukrainianreview.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Thank you for your support. 🇺🇦
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