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Ex Totter, now tottering even more. Left wing, generally confused.

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Lady Macbeth @notinstructed.bsky.social · 4h
There is something particularly ugly about an institution polishing its own historical halo while omitting the journalists who actually did the work — especially when one of them then endured years of legal threats and abuse. Credit is not a decorative extra in journalism.
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Paweł Niezbecki™ @szaulo.bsky.social · 3h
Mixing paints
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 06/10/2026
Trump calls Natalie on stage, checks out her legs, calls her "perfect," then floats creating a reality show w/ her -- & other lowlights from his rally tonight in Nebraska (Including Trump saying of Iran, "Let them take out Los Angeles, let them take out San Diego. This is very small price to pay")
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Patrick Kapty @patrickkapty.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Portrait Head Architectural Fragment stucco, paint c. 300-900 CE Maya culture Uxmal, Mexico #handmade #stucco #paint #portraithead #head #architecturalfragment #MayaCulture #Uxmal #Mexico #precolumbian #prehispanic #Mesoamerican #ancientart #art #sculpture #stuccoart #MayanStucco #precolumbianart
It is likely that this modeled stucco head from the Uxmal site is part of an architectural decoration and that it refers to a member of the ruling family or honors an ancestor. It is associated with the building known as the Governor's House, the main architectural theme of which is a series of overlapping figure heads carved in stone representing the god of rain, Chaak. In impressive temples and palaces, jutting sculptures were an important part of the architectural design, often representing mythological beings or rulers. Inscriptions, in addition to being decorative, also sent various messages to the observer.
Modeled stucco - lime-based plaster - is one of the great art forms developed in pre-Columbian times. Entire cities were covered with stucco. Architectural sculpture such as figure heads, free-standing sculpture, wall coatings, floors-all were made with stucco. The beautifully made face on this piece can be seen as an ancient portrait, with adornments such as ear ornaments and a headband, but the body paint stands out, probably indicating ceremonial activities. Unfortunately, due to its fragility, stucco art - especially on the exterior of structures - was the first to
erode or be destroyed after buildings were abandoned. Because of this, stucco representations are not abundant in collections of Maya artifacts. This piece should be regarded as one of the most significant, because of its color and its creator's artistic skill.
-Edgar Suyuc (Kaqchikel Maya)
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Prof Penny Endersby @pennyend.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The rivers and reservoirs are still very low, but the little bit of rain we have had had got the autumn fungi growing. I thought these were particularly beautiful: I’d welcome an ID though
Five glowing golden fungi in the cleft of an old tree with ivy growing through them x
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
No one can fill this void left by the theft of basic research funding.
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ΜΑΝΟΣ ΤΡΑΧΙΑΣ™ @trahias.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Hugo Henneberg (Austrian, 1863–1918) "Der blaue Weiher (The blue Pond)", 1904. Linoleum Cut on four Plates (blue, purple, black, brown) on Japanese Paper, 29.4 × 29.8 cm. Private Collection. #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
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David @davidpeacock40.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
It's legally possible to protest against Israeli genocide without supporting PA.
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Acid Rain @bearysweet.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
@jackiandaspen performs an operatic duet together. 🦜🎶🎙️ "Just two highly trained musicians performing Queen of the Night together. One of us has a music degree; The other one poops on me." #bird #music #opera #talent
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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 24/09/2026
This belongs in the Smithsonian.
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Prof Dave O'Brien @drdaveobrien.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This Saturday, all welcome at the Rio Cinema: QUIET ON SET: THE CLASS DIVISION IN THE FILM INDUSTRY? + Q&A Tickets here riocinema.org.uk/Rio.dll/What...
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Quiet on Set: The Class Division in the Film Industry? + Q&A | Rio Cinema
Showing from Sat 26 Sep
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Helen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The doorstep milk thief, 1966 Artist: Ronald Lampitt
A blue-tit pecks at the silver top of a milk bottle on the doorstep 
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Sam ooOOooOoo Turner @renrut-mas.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
RNIB has been proscribed as a terrorist organisation. Those cool enamel boat badges will now get you arrested if visible within 70 miles of the sea.
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Jamspangle @jamspangle.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Seriously chunky Hare I saw today.
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Nick Davies @njdavies.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Great to hear the PM say “We are going to be much prouder in standing up for our values and the rule of law” re foreign information warfare. I wonder if he or the Home Secretary might consider doing the same when it comes to masked vigilantes shutting down infrastructure and harassing the RNLI
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Chris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Me for The European: why I’m calling for fast-growing ‘frankenchickens’ to be removed from public procurement , and why 80,000 of us have pledged to boycott Pret until it delivers on its chicken welfare commitment . the-european.eu/story-66273/...
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Chris Packham Launches Campaign to Rid Britain of ‘Frankenchicken’
Chris Packham calls for Britain to end fast-growing chicken breeds in public procurement, citing animal welfare concerns and government action.
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Will Jennings📉🗳️ @drjennings.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
There are so many crimes in this thread you have to wonder what the police and Home Secretary think they are doing at this point.
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Richard Morris @ahistoryinart.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
'Roofs, High Holborn.' (1937) Lily Joseph's view was painted from her studio in Bedford Row looking towards the Old Bailey. Her palette was almost exclusively of white, cobalt, rose madder and the rare orange madder. In her day, Lily was a noted Suffragette.
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Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
You have been weighed, you have been measured, and you have been found wanting. Photo from my collection, no date/info.
Black and white photo of two short haired cats on a bench. A tabby looks disapprovingly at the camera while a black and white cat looks disinterestedly off to the right.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
When Elon Musk's groups spent $20M+ on Wisconsin's 2025 Supreme Court race, his involvement backfired and his candidate lost by 10 points. Now his super PAC has quietly spent $14M+ on key midterm races, including the Texas Senate race. Would be a shame if people found out.
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Elon Musk is flying under the radar in the Texas Senate race. Republicans want to keep it that way.
One Republican involved in the Texas Senate contest called Musk’s in-your-face campaigning in Wisconsin last year “a mis
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Anon Opin @anonopin.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Most housing benefit goes to private landlords. A big chunk of universal credit subsidises underpayed workers. The so-called welfare bill could be seriously reduced by fixing these underlying issues, not cutting actual welfare.
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🇨🇦JOY 🇨🇦 @joycomes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Long-eared Owls chicks 4 weeks old leave the nest at 26 days and climb and huddle together on branches fed by their parents. They develop flight feathers and are able to take short flights at 5 weeks of age. They will be 15 cm when full grown. Live across the North America, Europe, Asia, N Africa
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Charlotte Church sang From the River to the Sea at a fundraising event for Palestinians and now all the usual people are screaming antisemitism and trying to cancel her. RT if you stand with Charlotte Church and Palestine.
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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Two people I knew took their own lives last week - we still view mental health with too much cynicism and not enough compassion - remember @samaritans.bsky.social and @calmzone.bsky.social - it is not weak to share how you feel #mentalhealth #depression #suicideawareness
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
“I’m a remarkable woman..always was, though none of you seemed to think so.”May Morris, English fine embroiderer, designer, feminist and socialist, dismayed by the lack of support for women artists founded the Women’s Guild of Arts, 1907 #WomensArt
Monochrome photograph of thd upper half of a sitting white woman and three more images of her embroidery depicting flowering plants
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Ulrike Franke @rikefranke.eu · 19/09/2026
My most boomer opinion is that you should be able to connect a printer straight out of the box with a cable to the pc and print. No wifi, no bluetooth, no freaking app.
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Kate Bevan @katebevan.com · 19/09/2026
and the squealing. So much squealing #Strictly
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David Quantick @quantick.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
From the boss.
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The Gearwitch @gearwitch.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Reform MP = Liar. Reform MP = racist. Danny Kruger is the son of wealthy immigrant, Prue Leith, who came here from South Africa. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Small boat arrivals are ‘wealthy men’ who do not deserve help, says Reform’s Danny Kruger
The fact that some migrants pay people smugglers thousands of pounds makes them well off, MP claims
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Tim F @culturalsnow.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
They're taking selfies in front of Picasso's Guernica. Maybe the AI apocalypse is the best we can hope for.
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Lomelindi12 @lomelindi12.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
If anyone wants to donate to the Cornwall Islamic Centre fundraiser, after gates were rammed & diesel thrown everywhere, link is below www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/...
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SUPPORT CORNWALL ISLAMIC COMMUNITY CENTRE
Our centre has recently been targeted in an possibly arson attack. At approximately 11:25pm, a small vehicle was seen reversing into the entrance gate of the Cornwall Islamic Community Centre. The ve...
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Anon Opin @anonopin.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The quickest way to make UK roads a bit safer is for "a bit of fucking patience" to be added to the driving test.
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Zoë Crowther @zoecrowther.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Taking off my journo hat for a second to request some help from housing lawyer Bluesky please! I’m dealing with a dodgy letting agent and would v much appreciate speaking to a lawyer who can help my flatmates and I understand our rights Please reply or DM me if you think you can help 🙏
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Protect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Cubs, like these ones, are being killed by hunts training their hounds on them. Report hunts, strengthen the ban.
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Douglas Ogg @dougogg.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
I hate to sound like a Luddite, but I agree with this.
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Leg Spinner🏏 @judeet44.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
If you've queued for hours and still not managed to get a ticket to see Bayeux tapestry, look out for Mia Hansson who has been stitching an exact replica since 2016 and sometimes does an exhibition of her ongoing work. I was lucky enough to see it in Wisbech a few yrs ago. She has approx 13m to go.
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Alison Fisk @alisonfisk.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Wonderful ancient artistry! About 40,000 years ago, this small, graceful horse figurine was carved from mammoth ivory! Imagine the #IceAge artist at work, sitting by the warmth of a fire, creating what is the world’s oldest known figure of a horse! 📷 by me #FindsFriday #Archaeology
My photo shows a profile view of a small horse figurine with head to the left, displayed against a dark background. Sculpted from mammoth ivory, the surface is a mottled greyish-earthy-brown colour with a shiny patina. It was once likely off-white in colour. The head is gracefully lowered with a long and elegant curving neck, and a convex curved back. The four legs are incomplete. The top of the tail remains. The eyes, nostrils, and mouth are carved as indents. It measures a mere 2.5 cm in height, 4.8 cm width, and 0.7 cm depth. 

The 'Vogelherd Horse' was excavated in 1931, together with a number of other ivory animal figurines from the Vogelherd Cave, Swabian Jura, Germany. It is the oldest known sculpture of a horse. On display at the Museum of Ancient Cultures, at Hohentübingen Castle, Tübingen, Germany.
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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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Nate O @nateo.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I followed the law, paid the migrant tax (that kept doubling every time I renewed my visa), and am still in the red. Everything I and my husband ever saved was repeatedly wiped out every two and a half years. These fees put every migrant worker that follows the law in precarity, likely in perpetuity
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Ilikecaketoo (UK) @ilikecaketoo.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Disgraceful that the RNLI have to say this today, but here we are 😞. If you would like to donate👇🏻. rnli.org/support-us/g... #RNLI #RNLISavesLives
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Tom Roberts @tpgroberts.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Fundamentally, this just cannot be allowed to continue.
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HOPE not hate @hopenothate.org.uk · 08/09/2026
Tomorrow night, Channel 4 Dispatches airs the findings of a year-long investigation into Tommy Robinson’s finances. Watch it. Then come back here. We’ve got more to show you.
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HappyToast @happytoast.co.uk · 08/09/2026
Easy to follow guide from the British press
An elderly lady being carried away by the police, labelled intimidating, and two black clad, balaclava wearing men standing in front of someone’s car, staring at them.
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Charles Fourier @charlesfourier.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Bill Bryson’s words seem appropriate to post right now
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Oliver Bullough @oliverbullough.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The fact something as fundamental and superb as the RNLI is a charity is one of the most magical and strange things about Britain. You can support them here. rnli.org/support-us/g...
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Donate to the RNLI and help save lives at sea
Your donations really make a difference. We depend on your generosity to educate people to stay safe and prevent tragedies on and offshore. Donate here.
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Kirsty @rabblechorus.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Please sign. The British govt is stopping the visa applications of 400 young Afghan women who have studied IN SECRET under the threat of the Taliban and have university places secured & waiting in British universities!!! Please give them a chance 🙏 petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
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Petition: Review the 2026 visa brake: Publish evidence & create transitional arrangements
Publish evidence & methodology for the 2026 visa brake, review the country and route list, and create transitional arrangements for applicants with confirmed university offers, scholarships, sponsored...
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