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Out to Brittany for a relax-a-thon! We were starving when we hit Vannes, but fortunately there was a COTĒ SUSHI near our digs. I may have dissed French Tacos, but this Japanese/Peruvian/French place is awesome! No, really! Check this out, it was delicious!

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iisaw @iisaw.bsky.social · 12h

Correct me if I'm mistaken, but it looks to me like the Secretary of the Treasury just put a Deadman switch on the US economy.

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iisaw @iisaw.bsky.social · 12h

Au revoir, Paris! We are going somewhere we can _relax_!

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Darren Ewing @sadknob.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

which way do we go?" "we go forward, pal." "...forward looks scary." "so we'll go together." "okay... thank you." "you're welcome. you know you're a gigantic fuckin' grizzly bear, right?"

a japanese bear stands on its hind legs leaning over a fence. next to it is a small crow. image was taken near noboribetsu park in hokkaido, japan. (getty/skaman306)

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the Mountain Goats @themountaingoats.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

*mid-eulogy, looking down at casket* you’ve read your last free article

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iisaw @iisaw.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

At the Louvre. Got a great shot of the Mona Lisa!

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iisaw @iisaw.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

1-At the Luxembourg, 2 O'clock 2-Gargoyle party at St. Severn's 3-Paris traffic is murder 4-Fighting off pirates in the Luxembourg fountain 5-Telescope on the Eiffel Tower; very steampunk! 6-Moonrise over Paris from the Tower

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iisaw @iisaw.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

We saw a great Don Giovani the last time we were here. This time we saw the opera Hamlet. Written in 1860. Never heard of it? There's a reason: 1-Opera Bastille; they serve a great gin and tonic 2-From the program: Hamlet (left) and his father's ghost Best part was Ophelia's autopsy. Not kidding.

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iisaw @iisaw.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

What the deck of thr Eiffel Tower looks like.

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iisaw @iisaw.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Coffee at the Cluny Cafe! Bunny infestation.

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iisaw @iisaw.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

All the church bells in Paris rang out at 10 AM to welcome the Pope. That's how you can tell France is a civilized nation; it wasn't at 8 AM.

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iisaw @iisaw.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Dog Days at the Louvre. 1-Le Louvre... 2-...is not for wimps! Things you might not have known 3-Etruscan galloping tentacle monsters 4-Egyptian griffins 5-Canopic... Mini-mummies? 6-Beadwork hieroglyphs 7-Spot the pharaoh hound 8-Fire breathing dog

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Jan Willem Nijman @jwaaaap.com · 23/09/2026

if you’re a games company that wants to survive it has been proven over and over again you need to do whatever it takes to stay away from being publicly traded. you’ll be turned into wood chips the moment it’s convenient.

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Sheryl Weikal says Prosecute ICE @leftistlawyer.com · 22/09/2026

It's honestly bizarre to me that abolishing the jackbooted fascist paramilitary shooting people over paperwork is considered extreme and radical but having a jackbooted paramilitary shooting people over paperwork isn't.

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cait (and adonis) @cait.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

trying to build a world-destroying superintelligence but shaking my head the whole time so you know I don't agree with it

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Atrios @eschatonblog.com · 22/09/2026

I think you had to be very online at a time when most people weren't to know that the bush administration was comically evil to the extent that it was, but for those of you who weren't: trust us! these were stupid evil people, not so different from the current ones!

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iisaw @iisaw.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

$3.13 a pound for organic filet mignon. Around $40/lb in the US, maybe $30 on sale. WTAF?!

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Merchant Adventurers’ Hall @merchantshallyork.org · 22/09/2026

This coded letter signed by King Henry VIII on 17th June 1541 was sent to his Ambassadors at the Diet of Ratisbon (Regensburg in Germany). It was only fully deciphered in 1963 when it came into the ownership of the Merchant Adventurers.

We are looking at the first page of a long letter written in code and signed at the top by King Henry VIII.

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Merchant Adventurers’ Hall @merchantshallyork.org · 22/09/2026

Three amazing things about this 16th century letter: 1. It is written in code. 2. It complains about pirates. 3. It is written by King Henry VIII!

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Nicole Dornsife | Thornwolf @thornwolf.com · 16/09/2026

Hey all, because of my hand injury and needing to rest, and therefore inability to work at full capacity (I really shouldn't be working at all..but) ALL of my original artwork is an automatic 20% off until Sep 30. Please take a look and share! #BSNM #ArtSale #SciArt www.thornwolf.com/shop/origina...

A screenshot of my shop showing 6 of 7 original artworks that have price reduced by 20%. The most expensive piece is $160 (mountain quail), the least expensive piece is $52 (pelican)

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iisaw @iisaw.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Well, that was MY first question when I heard about the film.

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Moby Dick @mobydickatsea.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

even the high lifted and chivalric Crusaders of old times were not content to traverse two thousand miles of land to fight for their holy sepulchre, without committing burglaries, picking pockets, and gaining other pious perquisites

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sarah margaret @sarahmargs.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The thing a lot of people don’t tell you about art is that you can just go make it. Like you can do it right now. You don’t have to wait for someone to give you permission. Write your book now. Make your comic now. Find other creatives and put on a show together. Do it now. That’s all we have

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Nick Sousanis @nsousanis.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Diner Dogs, Haight Street fair, San Francisco

Three sculptural heads of cartoony Weiner dogs, with chef hats and bow ties in slightly different paint jobs, the mascot of the defunct diner dog chain of diners

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iisaw @iisaw.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

When we're far into the lonely, sandy wastes of France,[1] (ignore the couple behind me) we eat simply and cheaply.[2] But when gracious hosts cook fantastic meals for us, and take us to Arcachon, the "mini-Riviera" where George Cloony has a beach house, we sometimes splurge.[3] Bon appétit!

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iisaw @iisaw.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

1-Adventure in the dunes! The biggest in Europe 2-Moby Dick got himself some tats 3-Man dresses like that, he ain't afraid o' nothin'! 4-Boat was going to crash, so they bailed out 5-With good friends in Arcachon 6-Matisse art and video inside a WWII submarine pen... for reasons

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Rune Hrafnagaldur @lunegrimm.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Think I'm over the worst parts for now🫠 I'm a bit bummed the corners of the stars broke off so much but choosing to make the whole design only about as big as my hand wasn't helping either 😅

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Smooth Dunk @smoothdunk2.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

when ai leaves u behind

7 panel comic.

Panel 1:
A Red Guy with AI across his chest looks like he’s about to run away. A Yellow Guy stands next to him. Red Guy says “I’m the future, buddy. You comin’?”
Yellow Guy replies “Nah”

Panel 2:
Red Guy is almost out of the panel. He leans in and says “Enjoy getting left behind, pal”
Yellow Guy replies “ok”

Panel 3:
Yellow Guy stands alone.

Panel 4:
Close up on Yellow Guy, there is a quiet “huff-huff-huff” noise coming from behind him

Panel 5:
Yellow Guy turns to look behind him

Panel 6:
Close up on Yellow Guy’s face as if from the point of view of an attacker.
Yellow Guy yells “Jesus Christ”

Panel 7:
AI Red Guy is now chasing the Yellow Guy.
Red Guy: “Use me”
Yellow Guy “No”
Red Guy “USE ME”

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Sarah Lord @potsofhistory.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Vindolanda has done it AGAIN! 🏺 Make your own Samian Ware at Magna. Create the stamps. Decorate the mould. Then Graham will use YOUR mould to make your finished Roman style bowl. Your design. Your moment in history. Book 👇 www.vindolanda.com/Event/potted...

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iisaw @iisaw.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

And what was going on with the gas prices back then? 😉

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Blue Dragon Art (she/her) @bluedragonart.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A hill I'll die on: Illustrations in novels should come back. Adults like pictures, too! A few older books I have contain wonderful woodcuts or inked drawings. I think they enhance the experience. Not necessary, but classy.

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iisaw @iisaw.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

1-What Joan of Arc's horse looks like from behind 2-You think YOUR tongue piercing is rad? 3-The only balcony in Toulouse where pigeons don't land 4-Yes, there's a subway station here named "Squirrel" 5-Art nouveau: Direct hit! 6-Smug about something...

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Sally Beaumont | BAFTA Breakthrough | Voice Actor & Writer @sallybeaumont.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I’ve had a conversation like this at every networking event I’ve been to in the last year:

The umbrella academy driving meme. Chekhov is driving from right to left and making eye contact with Five as he drives left to right.
The captions read:
Top: diversifying into animation because the games industry is a binfire
Bottom: diversifying into games because the animation industry is a binfire.

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iisaw @iisaw.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

1-How hot was it? Air-conditioned merry-go-round 2-Fond memories as Carcassonne goes by 3-Staying in student housing: Dorm food left behind 4-Yes, it's Avocado and cheese onigiri; stand amazed 5-Best burgers in France! I had the Road Runner 6-Love uni towns! Great graffiti

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gamera obscura @ohrobin.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Capitalism is the greatest system ever devised because it lets the best price win, unless someone offers a better price, in which case I’m suing you because you’re mean.

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iisaw @iisaw.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Ghod, I love university towns. There were 7 bookstores and 3 comic shops on the walk to our flat, not to mention The Grocery of the Night! (Only open after 7PM) Oh, and a gigantic mechanical minotaur.

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iisaw @iisaw.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It's always nice to run into extended family when traveling! I'm having the Road Runner burger, of course!

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Anfor @anforsorrow.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Well, I finished it! My upgraded Senet game box, with the Game of 20 Squares under it. And a new set of throwing sticks as well!

Wooden game box, with the game of Senet on its top. It is prepared with a set of faience pieces, and wooden throwing sticks.

Underside of the box, with a board for the game of 20 squares. The decor is inspired by a game box displayed at the MET.

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Anfor @anforsorrow.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Hello gang! Today I bring you a special issue of #anforscorner, in which I'm showing you how to play Senet, one of the most popular board games in Ancient Egypt! The original rules are long lost, so this is one of many modern interpretations. #comic #art #furry #avian #anthro #history #egypt #senet

"Anfor's Corner - How to play (Modern) Senet (1/2)"

Senet (meaning “Passing”) was a very popular board game in Ancient Egypt. Game boards and depictions of the game have been found throughout Ancient Egyptian history, but the rules have been lost. These rules are a modern reconstruction, which may or may not be accurate.

A Senet board consists of 30 squares (or "Houses"), divided into three rows. Each player has 5 pieces (10 in some variations). One player has cone-shaped pieces, and the other has spool-shaped pieces. To win, a player must move all five of their pieces across the Senet board and remove them before the other player can. At the start of the game, all the pieces are in the top row of the board, alternating between spools and cones. The pieces move from left to right on the top row, then right to left on the second row, then left to right on the bottom.

Instead of dice, Egyptians would use throw sticks. These have one light, flat side and one rounded, darker side. In this reconstruction, four sticks are thrown simultaneously. The number of sticks with the light side facing up determines how many spaces can be advanced. If all four sticks have the dark side facing up, a 5 is rolled (or the turn is lost in other versions). In some variations, rolling a 1, 4, or 5 grants a re-roll.

Two pieces cannot occupy the same square. If your piece lands in the same square as a lone opponent’s piece, you can capture it, by swapping places with your opponent’s piece. You can protect your piece by placing it next to one or more of your own pieces. This prevents your opponent from capturing your piece and forces them to move backwards if they have to.

"Anfor's Corner - How to play (Modern) Senet (2/2)"

There are six special Houses in a Senet board:
A - House 15 is the “House of Life”. Some versions use it as a safe square, but in general it will be used later.
B - House 26 is the “House of Happiness”. All pieces have to land on that square, and can’t advance until they did, being forced to go backwards if needed.
C - House 27 is the “House of Water”. This is a bad House, if you land here the piece has to move back to House 15, the “House of Life”, or to the first empty House preceding it.
D - House 28 is the “House of Three Truths”. If a piece lands here it can only move and leave the board if the player rolls a 3. In some variations it can’t be captured here.
E - House 29 is the “House of Re-Atoum”. If a piece lands here it can only move and leave the board if the player rolls a 2. In some variations it can’t be captured here.
F - House 30, the final one, is the “House of Horus”. If a piece lands here it can only move and leave the board if the player rolls a 1.

There are numerous modern reconstructions and variations of this game; this is just one of them. Have fun!

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Nina Willburger @drnwillburger.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Having a fantastic time with @alisonfisk.bsky.social here in Berlin, we spent the whole day at the Neues Museum. Too exhausted for a proper post, so here’s just this cute Egyptian faience rabbit figurine to say: perfect day. 🐇💙 Dating 2120-1794 BC, 11th/12th dynasty.

A small blue resting rabbit figurine on a rectangular base in a museum display case.

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Makkon @makkon.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

this is so fucking cool, what the hell

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Anfor @anforsorrow.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I decided to draw some creatures inspired by the Greek Geometric Period #art #furryart #furry #greek #bronzeage

Drawing inspired by the Greek Geometric Period, specially by a terracotta krater attributed to the Hirschfeld Workshop (ca. 750-735 BCE).
Two beaked creatures are cheerfully presenting a standing beaked creature, holding a shield and spear. This creature doesn't seem very amused. They are surrounded by different motiffs from the period.

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iisaw @iisaw.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

1-Narbo Via Museum, No Frills Section 2-Hard to find; They keep changing the street names 3-Little workhorse of the port 4-Uh... Somehow, I don't think that's Roman. Etruscan? 5-Two dogs, one stick 6-There's that weird chicken again

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Laura Lico @lauraivylico.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

From September 8th, 2015. One of my animation tests for Quill’s first-pass rig. Seems fitting for today. 😢 Goodbye, little girl.

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iisaw @iisaw.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

1-Gargoyles everywhere!!! 2-What La Lupa looks like from behind 3-Would you LOOK at the size of that chicken?! 4-I have a mighty need! 5-Jabba the Oni 6-It'll all end in stairs, I tell ya!

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Radiant G🌈 @radiantg.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Sometimes my feed is just: [amazing art] looking for work [goated resume] looking for work [great writing] looking for work [banger music] looking for work Dave Slutbutt, CEO of Game Dev, has laid off 9000 people to buy a 4th house in Bora Bora. [industry veteran] looking for work

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sweetie π @sixfeetofcandy.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

i saved thousands on my car insurance by returning to the sea

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iisaw @iisaw.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Arguably, French food is the best in the world. But French FAST food? Yes, that "taco" is a pita wrapped around chicken tenders, fries, a bit of "hot" sauce, and a whole lot of mayonnaise. Be afraid.

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