Dr Mark | 北马克 |🍉🇦🇺🇲🇾🇹🇭
@ajaanmark.bsky.social
From Australia, have also spent time in Malaysia and Thailand.
Sociologist, educator, flaneur, SFF appreciator
Starting a new Linguistics research project in intercultural pragmatics
Interested in Asia things and languages. Also: Buddhism.
He/Him
Sociologist, educator, flaneur, SFF appreciator
Starting a new Linguistics research project in intercultural pragmatics
Interested in Asia things and languages. Also: Buddhism.
He/Him
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Currently at the Archäologische Staatssammlung in Munich: lots and lots of gladiators, from spectacular helmets from Pompeii to life-sized fight reconstructions. On view until May 3rd and very much worth it.
January 4, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Currently at the Archäologische Staatssammlung in Munich: lots and lots of gladiators, from spectacular helmets from Pompeii to life-sized fight reconstructions. On view until May 3rd and very much worth it.
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This town isn't big enough to have a row of office buildings but they do have one.
📷 Ricoh GR III
🔘 Ricoh 18.3mm f/2.8 APS-C
#photography #streetphotography #art #monochrome #blackandwhite #BnW #B&W #EastCoastKin #architecture #architectural #urbangaze #urbex #urban #BlueSkyArtShow #Ricoh #P408
📷 Ricoh GR III
🔘 Ricoh 18.3mm f/2.8 APS-C
#photography #streetphotography #art #monochrome #blackandwhite #BnW #B&W #EastCoastKin #architecture #architectural #urbangaze #urbex #urban #BlueSkyArtShow #Ricoh #P408
January 4, 2026 at 3:28 PM
This town isn't big enough to have a row of office buildings but they do have one.
📷 Ricoh GR III
🔘 Ricoh 18.3mm f/2.8 APS-C
#photography #streetphotography #art #monochrome #blackandwhite #BnW #B&W #EastCoastKin #architecture #architectural #urbangaze #urbex #urban #BlueSkyArtShow #Ricoh #P408
📷 Ricoh GR III
🔘 Ricoh 18.3mm f/2.8 APS-C
#photography #streetphotography #art #monochrome #blackandwhite #BnW #B&W #EastCoastKin #architecture #architectural #urbangaze #urbex #urban #BlueSkyArtShow #Ricoh #P408
This is ludicrous and actually just their fever dream. It's clear Trump plans to leave the Venezuelan government in place and just threaten them into doing his will. He's said as much.
The 'run' comment was one of his typical malapropisms. He meant Rubio & Hegseth are meant to work out details.
The 'run' comment was one of his typical malapropisms. He meant Rubio & Hegseth are meant to work out details.
Oh the liberal media are absolutely loving this. The gleeful colonialism just drips off the headlines.
January 4, 2026 at 3:21 PM
This is ludicrous and actually just their fever dream. It's clear Trump plans to leave the Venezuelan government in place and just threaten them into doing his will. He's said as much.
The 'run' comment was one of his typical malapropisms. He meant Rubio & Hegseth are meant to work out details.
The 'run' comment was one of his typical malapropisms. He meant Rubio & Hegseth are meant to work out details.
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Not a fan of Goodall, but this exposes Jones for what he is, a grovelling, subservient, slimy shit
Lewis Goodall humiliates Labour's Darren Jones who is unable to criticise President Trump for breaking international law by attacking Venezuela
Humiliating, pathetic, soulless - Darren Jones, what a let down
Humiliating, pathetic, soulless - Darren Jones, what a let down
January 4, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Not a fan of Goodall, but this exposes Jones for what he is, a grovelling, subservient, slimy shit
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Some icy patterns from this morning
January 4, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Some icy patterns from this morning
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Reading the Paris Review interview with Alice Oswald.
'You come at poetry with the momentum of having failed. It’s only when other communication is absolutely impossible that a poem has to exist.'
'You come at poetry with the momentum of having failed. It’s only when other communication is absolutely impossible that a poem has to exist.'
January 4, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Reading the Paris Review interview with Alice Oswald.
'You come at poetry with the momentum of having failed. It’s only when other communication is absolutely impossible that a poem has to exist.'
'You come at poetry with the momentum of having failed. It’s only when other communication is absolutely impossible that a poem has to exist.'
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I had to look this up AND YES INDEED the Persians supposedly did this (according to ancient Greek historian Herodotus anyway).
A brilliant approach to peer reviewing. Upon my return to reviewing, I am sure to use this method.
January 4, 2026 at 3:02 PM
I had to look this up AND YES INDEED the Persians supposedly did this (according to ancient Greek historian Herodotus anyway).
The boy/boy and girl/girl ships are equally obvious and catered to by the show! Eg Wang Wu in one of her explainers to camera saying she uses a particular Fu to sneak a peek at Ling'er bathing! Don't even get me started on the boys! #OnceUponATimeInLingjianMountain #CDrama
January 4, 2026 at 3:03 PM
The boy/boy and girl/girl ships are equally obvious and catered to by the show! Eg Wang Wu in one of her explainers to camera saying she uses a particular Fu to sneak a peek at Ling'er bathing! Don't even get me started on the boys! #OnceUponATimeInLingjianMountain #CDrama
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#OnThisDay - 4 January - in 49 BC Cicero returned to Rome at the outbreak of civil war, observing: "Never has the state been in such danger, never have wicked citizens had a leader more ready" (Cicero, To His Friends 16.11.2). #History 🏺
Image: RRC 458/1. Link - numismatics.org/crro/id/rrc-...
Image: RRC 458/1. Link - numismatics.org/crro/id/rrc-...
January 4, 2026 at 1:58 PM
#OnThisDay - 4 January - in 49 BC Cicero returned to Rome at the outbreak of civil war, observing: "Never has the state been in such danger, never have wicked citizens had a leader more ready" (Cicero, To His Friends 16.11.2). #History 🏺
Image: RRC 458/1. Link - numismatics.org/crro/id/rrc-...
Image: RRC 458/1. Link - numismatics.org/crro/id/rrc-...
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Granted I also held a king snake. The sweetest little boob ever.
January 4, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Granted I also held a king snake. The sweetest little boob ever.
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extremely rare bolehland w
The Prime Minister of Malaysia shows other world leaders how to do it.
January 4, 2026 at 2:12 PM
extremely rare bolehland w
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January 4, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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My new year project is watching The Journey of Flower (2015) as Xianxia history homework and MYGOD it's ugly 😂 I can't believe this is only two years older than eternal love, it's like a historical relic lmaooo
January 4, 2026 at 2:01 PM
My new year project is watching The Journey of Flower (2015) as Xianxia history homework and MYGOD it's ugly 😂 I can't believe this is only two years older than eternal love, it's like a historical relic lmaooo
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I feel that flooding the TL with Georgia O’Keefe and Agnes Martin and Kathe Kollwitz might help us a bit.
January 4, 2026 at 1:56 PM
I feel that flooding the TL with Georgia O’Keefe and Agnes Martin and Kathe Kollwitz might help us a bit.
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Trees reflected in an icy pond in the Bois de Boulogne
January 4, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Trees reflected in an icy pond in the Bois de Boulogne
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Compiling some reading recommendations i see on here on the situation in Venezuela, feel free to add your own
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A point that Wallerestein made often: as overall US power declines, it overplays its best card—military force. But each time it does so, it accelerates the decline of its overall power. SeeVietnam, Iraq. Violent coercion is the strength of the weak.
January 3, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Compiling some reading recommendations i see on here on the situation in Venezuela, feel free to add your own
bsky.app/profile/alda...
bsky.app/profile/alda...
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I’m don’t usually have an urge to hang out in @gertjanbartelds.nl ‘s superlative Geopolitics feed but I very much do this morning.
You may too.
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You may too.
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January 4, 2026 at 12:03 PM
I’m don’t usually have an urge to hang out in @gertjanbartelds.nl ‘s superlative Geopolitics feed but I very much do this morning.
You may too.
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You may too.
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The outlier of the Nine Stones in the #PeakDistrict. It stands between the main circle, on their shallow mound, and Robin Hood's Stride, an oddly shaped outcrop that may have inspired the building of the circle. (Scanned from a photo I took in 2002.)
#StandingStoneSunday #stonecircles #Derbyshire
#StandingStoneSunday #stonecircles #Derbyshire
January 4, 2026 at 12:08 PM
The outlier of the Nine Stones in the #PeakDistrict. It stands between the main circle, on their shallow mound, and Robin Hood's Stride, an oddly shaped outcrop that may have inspired the building of the circle. (Scanned from a photo I took in 2002.)
#StandingStoneSunday #stonecircles #Derbyshire
#StandingStoneSunday #stonecircles #Derbyshire
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I have questions. With all of those lofty ceilings, how do they change lightbulbs - like how do they find a ladder tall enough? Also, why is there no flyscreens in any of these houses
Grand Designs Australia goes entirely against the ethos and appeal of the original Grand Designs, which is a show about English twits spending astronomical amounts of money making a crap house in a damp paddock and going so far over budget that they get divorced
January 4, 2026 at 12:31 PM
I have questions. With all of those lofty ceilings, how do they change lightbulbs - like how do they find a ladder tall enough? Also, why is there no flyscreens in any of these houses
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Welcome to my first video of 2026, the finale of my trip through mountains and seas! This pack opening reveals mythical creatures featured across #Cdrama, #manhua and #Marvel movies, let me know your favourites and ones you'd like to hear more about in the replies! #culture #sff youtu.be/i61pBFeEtZQ
First video of 2026: Mythical Chinese Creatures Cards Finale!
YouTube video by Snow Pavilion
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January 4, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Welcome to my first video of 2026, the finale of my trip through mountains and seas! This pack opening reveals mythical creatures featured across #Cdrama, #manhua and #Marvel movies, let me know your favourites and ones you'd like to hear more about in the replies! #culture #sff youtu.be/i61pBFeEtZQ
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For city people who scoff at descriptions like “it was a dark and stormy night” this is a “bright and moonlit night” on the moor, bit of snow, no artificial light.
January 3, 2026 at 8:51 PM
For city people who scoff at descriptions like “it was a dark and stormy night” this is a “bright and moonlit night” on the moor, bit of snow, no artificial light.
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I've had some votes but I need more, come on folks, foxy ladies or adorable boss cat, it's a difficult decision, help me out! #SFF #collectorcards
I've been delighted with interest and enjoyment from you all in the pack openings of my Chinese mythical creature cards. So I got some more cards from popular Chinese #sff, Fox Spirit Matchmaker, and Wuhuang, His Catjesty.
Which one would you like to see me open? Let me know in the replies below!
Which one would you like to see me open? Let me know in the replies below!
January 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM
I've had some votes but I need more, come on folks, foxy ladies or adorable boss cat, it's a difficult decision, help me out! #SFF #collectorcards
