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Rev Dr John Plus Dr Mary

@revdrjohn.bsky.social
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PhDs in history and theology of Jihad in Islam/Xnty in Syriac and Arabic and other topic, ex-academics, historical wargame designer and retiree. Our identities concealed due to threats and doxxing.

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Moudhy Al-Rashid (she/her) @moudhy.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Since we all really FELT that ancient pooch who wouldn’t drop the ball, I figured I may as well tell you a bit about dogs in ancient Mesopotamia. They leave traces everywhere, from bricks to burials to proverbs. Here’s a 4,000-year-old paw print of a pooch on a brick from ancient Ur
Mud brick with a cuneiform inscription near the middle and two paw prints on the left side.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11h
Trump: "The greatest ballroom ever built -- it's also a tremendous military complex with a drone port on top. Be careful. Don't fall over the edge. And only a Hispanic could survive that fall."
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Thor Benson @thorbenson.bsky.social · 10h
The flashback at the beginning of a dystopian film
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Amy Remeikis @amyremeikis.bsky.social · 9h
The most radical arm in Australian politics (and the world) right now is the far right. And yet this is the analysis for the Greens.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 12h
“A.I. has to work for the warfighter, and enterprises.”🤔 Yikes— frantic, all over the place Palantir CEO Alex Karp lashes out at reporters over their “stupid” Q’s about A.I. + makes it clear war & enriching themselves are their prioroties (Our Q: “will you pee in this cup?”😬)
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Codex Silens @codexcultus.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#OTD On September 28, 1945, anti-Dutch riots intensified in Indonesia as the independence struggle escalated post-Japanese occupation. Following its August 17, 1945 independence declaration, a major power struggle began between the returning Dutch colonial regime and Indonesian nationalists #history
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Codex Silens @codexcultus.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
#OTD On Sept 29, 1918, Bulgaria signed the Armistice of Salonica, exiting WWI. Simultaneously, Allied forces breached Germany's fortified Hindenburg Line. Realizing military defeat was inevitable, Germany’s High Command urged the Kaiser and Chancellor to immediately open armistice negotiations. #WWI
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Codex Silens @codexcultus.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
#OTD On September 29, 1945, British and Anglo-Indian troops (including 1st Battalion Seaforth Highlanders) landed at Batavia (Jakarta), Java, Dutch East Indies, to accept Japanese surrender, rescue Allied POWs and maintain order after WWII. #WWII #WW2 #history #militaryhistory
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Martin Koenigsberg (MarTMar) (SteelyDab) @martinkoenigsberg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Well I'll go to the foot of our stairs! - the Mailman delivered!! Gotta get reading right away! #WhatAreYouReading #BookReviews #20thCenturyHistory #MilitaryHistory #NavGeek #NavalHistory #MediterraneanHistory #BritishImperialHistory #ItalianImperialHistory #NaziHistory #GermanHistory #HistBookChat
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Dr Gul Sen @guel-sen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The grand admirals of the fleets during the Battle of Preveza on September 28, 1538: Andrea Doria (d. 1560) not only survived the political fallout but remained in command of Charles V's naval forces for years afterward. 1/ #MaritimeHistory
Andrea Doria (d. 1560) not only survived the political fallout but remained in command of Charles V's naval forces for years afterward.
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JR1SSP @jr1ssp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
IJN River gunboat Suma (← HMS Moth) Date: September 30, 1942 Location: Hong Kong Photo: Situation: Completed on the day of transfer, Exorcism by Shinto priest static.ow.ly/photos/origi...
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David Pendleton @davidpendleton.bsky.social · 15h
Delighted to announce that my new article is out now in The Trafalgar Chronicle! ⚓️ 📖 “As a Hound to the Haunches of a Deer: HMS Countess of Scarborough: The Forgotten Ship of the Battle of Flamborough Head” Published by 1805Club. #NavalHistory #MaritimeHistory #18thCentury
Cover of the Trafalgar Chronicle showing three sailing ships at sea.
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Fighting Fantasist @coopgames.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Paul Hague #navalwargaming
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Society for the Study of the Crusades and the Latin East @latineast.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Last week in London, scholars from fourteen institutions gathered for Rethinking Innocent IV and the Crusades: A Multidisciplinary Inquiry (24 and 25 September), convened by Collette Firestone and Alessandro Scalone with the support of the Society for the Study of the Crusades and the Latin East.
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Mary Jaharis Center for Byzantine Art and Culture @mjcbac.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Attend: Texts, Manuscripts, Editions: Greek Palaeography, the Transmission of Texts, and Textual Criticism, online and American School of Classical Studies at Athens, January–April 2027. Applications due October 31, 2026 maryjahariscenter.org/blog/texts-m...
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Rev Dr John Plus Dr Mary @revdrjohn.bsky.social · 12h
Some Viking #navalhistory
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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
New Medieval Books: Under the Viking Yoke, by @cjadrien.bsky.social www.medievalists.net/2026/09/new-... #medievalbooks #Brittany
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New Medieval Books: Under the Viking Yoke - Medievalists.net
This book examines the emergence of Brittany in the Early Middle Ages, focusing on a period when the Carolingian Empire was disintegrating and the region faced increasing Viking attacks.
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The Medieval Academy of America @medievalacademy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Jobs For Medievalists The Department of History at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a full-time position in Medieval European and/or Mediterranean History (400-1500) at the rank of Associate Professor (with www.themedievalacademyblog.org/jobs…
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The Byzantine Legacy @thebyzantinelegacy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Emperor Heraclius defeating Sasanian Persian king Khosrow II and cherub depicted in a enamel plague from a cross from the Meuse Valley in France 1160-1170 Now at the Louvre
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Ennius @enniusredloeb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
October is time for sowing the seed. #MedievalCalendar BL Add 62925; the 'Rutland Psalter'; c.1260 CE; England, S. E.; f.5v @blmedieval.bsky.social
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Byzantine Mosaics @byzantinemosaics.bsky.social · 22h
Clemens I www.wikiart.org/en/byzantine-mosaic…
Clemens I
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Norse Hagiography Network @networknorse.bsky.social · 21h
Today is the feast of St Jerome (c.347-419). Born in Dalmatia, he spent much of his life travelling and studying throughout the Roman Empire, including Rome, Aquileia, Trier, Constantinople, & Bethlehem.
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Byzantine Mosaics @byzantinemosaics.bsky.social · 20h
Mosaic on the Northern Aisle Floor of the Byzantine Church of Petra www.wikiart.org/en/byzantine-mosaic…
Mosaic on the Northern Aisle Floor of the Byzantine Church of Petra
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Dr Rebecca Tyson @tyguson.bsky.social · 20h
It’s real! I just received my copy of Anglo-Norman Studies vol 48 which includes my article on the contribution of the abbey of Fécamp to the Norman invasion in 1066. Elisabeth van Houts’ article in vol 10 really inspired me, and I’m so pleased to have built on her work on the Ship List #MedievalSky
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Medievalist.net @medievalists.bsky.social · 18h
William de Mandeville: The King’s Confidant and Cross-Channel Power Broker www.medievalists.net/2024/09/will... #history
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William de Mandeville: The King’s Confidant and Cross-Channel Power Broker - Medievalists.net
William de Mandeville was more than just an ambitious noble; he was a trusted confidant, skilled diplomat, and key player in the turbulent court of Henry II. His rise to power through loyalty,…
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Ideas Roadshow @ideasroadshow.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🔎 Take a visit with us to a tiny church near Florence which is only open for a few hours per week and is filled with stunning frescoes by Spinello Aretino telling the story of St. Catherine. 🗃️ #arthistory #medievalsky #skystorians ideasroadshow.substack.com/p/three-hidd...
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Three Hidden Treasures - Part 2
The Oratorio di Santa Caterina delle Ruote at Bagno a Ripoli
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Mark Ehlers @markehlers.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🗃️When Trump recently stood before the UN and threatened to "annihilate" the Iranian people and drive them "into hell with no chance of survival," it occurred to me that America desperately needs to re-visit the wisdom and guidance of Reinhold Niebuhr. ehlersoneverything.blogspot.com/2026/09/the-...
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The Urgent Need for Reinhold Niebuhr
Time Magazine cover: Reinhold Niebuhr, March 8, 1948 There was once a time in America when philosophers, theologians, and public intellectu...
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Pamela Toler (she/her) @pdtoler.bsky.social · 15h
My favorite historical question isn't "What happened?" It's: "What happened next?" That's often where the real story begins.🗃️
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Byzantine Mosaics @byzantinemosaics.bsky.social · 13h
Mosaic of Emperor Constantine IX www.wikiart.org/en/byzantine-mosaic…
Mosaic of Emperor Constantine IX
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Senator Jeff Merkley @merkley.senate.gov · 15h
Completely morally bankrupt: the Trump Administration is forcing children—including a 3-year-old—to represent themselves in immigration court, in clear violation of law and precedent. Cruelty is the point. Trauma is the goal. I’m focused on stopping it.    www.cnn.com/2026/09/28/p...
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Inside the Texas courtroom where toddlers face immigration judges | CNN Politics
Migrant children as young as 2 are showing up at immigration courts nationwide, many without attorneys, to try make their case to stay in the US and avoid deportation.
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Dr. Samantha Hancox-Li @sjshancoxli.liberalcurrents.com · 12h
"if you only know one country, you know no countries." and i don't know just mean sound bites and gotchas. understanding how chile lost its democracy--and got it back--matters. valentin tapia, today: www.liberalcurrents.com/how-chile-re...
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How Chile Recovered Its Democracy
A leader operating beyond the margins of the law can yet eventually be defeated in a free and fair election.
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Raimo Kangasniemi @rk70534.bsky.social · 16h
6-8 killed according to other sources. "Palestinians inspect the damage following an #Israeli airstrike that targeted a minibus & killed 5 people in #Gaza City’s Tel al-Hawa neighborhood on September 30, 2026. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP via Getty Images)" www.threads.com/@omarelqatta... (1/2)
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Raimo Kangasniemi @rk70534.bsky.social · 16h
"More than 100 Israeli settlers attacked a home in the village of Jalud on Tuesday, setting it on fire and assaulting residents in nearby homes."
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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 12h
Every time women rightly complain about the systemic abuse of women by men, a man will always reply with the whiney "not all men" complaint. As a man, I would argue: Yes, it is all men, bc we men are not doing enough to stop it. Be better, men! Do more, complain less! #sexism #misogyny #VAW
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John Pavlovitz @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social · 12h
The fact that Vance is intentionally targeting some of the most vulnerable people residing here illustrates his full contempt for Jesus’ clear directive to care for the least of these as if we were caring for him, and the VP’s abject refusal to love his brown-skinned neighbors as himself...
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 12h
If you've ever wondered how ridiculously profitable tech companies avoid paying taxes . . .
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Jenny Cohn @jennycohn.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
😳 “A law to sell [parts of] Argentina to the ultra-rich of the world *** On Aug 6, the Senate plans to vote on Milei's new bill, the Private Property Inviolability Law. If approved, tech tycoons like Peter Thiel will be able to keep the water, energy & climate of Patagonia” By F. Gomez, 7/31/26… 1/
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On August 6, the Senate plans to vote on Milei's new bill, the Private Property Inviolability Law. If approved, technology tycoons like Peter Thiel will be able to keep the water, energy and climate of Patagonia
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Nina Willburger @drnwillburger.bsky.social · 22h
An amazing glimpse into Mesolithic everyday life: this more than 7,500-year-old ring was made from heather roots, carefully rolled up and prepared for later use. It was discovered at the settlement of Motala/Sweden, where the same material was used for fish traps. Dating 5750–5550 BC. 🧵1/2 📷me
A thick bundle of dried plant roots, tightly rolled into a ring and secured with fibrous ties, displayed on a dark grey museum plinth.
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auonsson @auonsson.bsky.social · 13h
Swedish Air Force advertised its intent to strike deep into Russia in the event of a war. This was stated in an interview in Swedish Aftonbladet a few days ago. Now it has reached Russian language press. www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/Ex...
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Segerplanen i luftkriget – slå till inne i Ryssland
Om Ryssland anfaller kan Putin inte längre räkna med att vi bara försöker parera hans slag. Flygvapnets nya plan för att avgöra luftkriget är att gå på offensiven – och slå ut mål långt inne i Rysslan...
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The Canary @thecanaryuk.bsky.social · 13h
World Chess Olympiad competitors boycott Israel Top women's chess player, Heather Richards, highlighted the double standards that Israel can play in the 46th Olympiad but Russia is banned
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World Chess Olympiad competitors boycott Israel
Top women's chess player, Heather Richards, highlighted the double standards that Israel can play in the 46th Olympiad but Russia is banned
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MM @oneeyeonthereich.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The dangers of AI are not that it becomes Skynet, the dangers are they're using it to free themselves from accountability Musk didn't turn Twitler into a pedo site... AI did it Altman didn't commit corporate espionage... AI did it And the USA didn't bomb a school in Minab... AI did that too
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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 13h
There we go. The former Mayor of Manchester, who was very cosy with the owners of Manchester City who have been found guilty of the biggest cheating scandal in British football, would be "really concerned" if they sold the club www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Andy Burnham 'really concerned' if Man City owners sell up after rule breaches
The prime minister compares the allegations against Man City to the plight of his own club Everton.
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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 13h
To give you an idea of the scale of their cheating, for every £1 they got in legit sponsorship money, their owners pumped in £8 of illegal money, producing 'sham' contracts claiming the sponsors had paid it all. Over £900m fraud.
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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 13h
From 2023 to 2026, Google Earth's updated satellite imagery shows what's left of Gaza. The images reflect what Human Rights Watch has already found: Israel has caused deliberate, widespread destruction throughout Gaza ⤵️
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Peter Jeffe @pjeffe.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"As a professor at Cornell, I have had many, many victims in my office, confiding in me their experiences of sexual assault and harassment. Many didn’t even try to report them to the police or the university, and, for those who did, the experiences and the outcomes have rarely been positive."
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Andys Theory 🦋⚡️💎 @andystheory.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I’m anxiously awaiting Jack Smith’s version of his and America’s “ revenge tour.” I’m hoping war crimes in The Hague. 👮‍♀️⚖️😎🤣
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Michael Dowling aka MeckeringBoy @meckeringboy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
It’s genocide. Israel is a rogue criminal apartheid regime committing genocide. Boycott Divest Sanction Israel Arrest everyone involved… From Netanyahu down to the individual settlers & soldiers committing the crimes.
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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.blacksky.app · 30/09/2026
The more I learn about this Cornell situation, the angrier I get because it's SO normalized in academic environments.
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jj skolnik @supremenothing.myatproto.social · 30/09/2026
like i say every time this comes up, the term for what awaits survivors who go through the official system (cops, rape kit at the hospital, the hell of a trial where you as the victim get to be cross examined by yr rapist’s defense) is called “the second rape”
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stranger @strangerous.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Huge Congrats to David Shoebridge, he brings the fire, the fury, and accountability our parliament needs right now. I think things are about to get a little bit wild. Parliament won't know what hit it.💥🔥 #auspol
Image showing Senator David Shoebridge in the Senate and text stating his new role of leader of The Greens.
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