Astwisa
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Historian. Will think the rest later...
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The emperor has no clothes! This is not a metaphor.
This bronze statue of the Roman emperor Trebonianus Gallus (who, you ask?) is as rare as it is very odd. The proportions are off - a too-thick and short torso on long legs, thin arms, and a wee head. 🤔 🏺 1/
251-253 CE, #MetMuseum. 📸 me
This bronze statue of the Roman emperor Trebonianus Gallus (who, you ask?) is as rare as it is very odd. The proportions are off - a too-thick and short torso on long legs, thin arms, and a wee head. 🤔 🏺 1/
251-253 CE, #MetMuseum. 📸 me
December 16, 2025 at 10:38 PM
The emperor has no clothes! This is not a metaphor.
This bronze statue of the Roman emperor Trebonianus Gallus (who, you ask?) is as rare as it is very odd. The proportions are off - a too-thick and short torso on long legs, thin arms, and a wee head. 🤔 🏺 1/
251-253 CE, #MetMuseum. 📸 me
This bronze statue of the Roman emperor Trebonianus Gallus (who, you ask?) is as rare as it is very odd. The proportions are off - a too-thick and short torso on long legs, thin arms, and a wee head. 🤔 🏺 1/
251-253 CE, #MetMuseum. 📸 me
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moon looks fuzzy this morning
December 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM
moon looks fuzzy this morning
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I mean everyone voted for fewer jobs, more war and more expensive healthcare, right?
December 17, 2025 at 12:53 AM
I mean everyone voted for fewer jobs, more war and more expensive healthcare, right?
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Sunset shot from the desert in October. I had my back to the Trona Pinnacles when I took this since I was there for the Milky Way but I like this shot! #Sunset #Photography
December 17, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Sunset shot from the desert in October. I had my back to the Trona Pinnacles when I took this since I was there for the Milky Way but I like this shot! #Sunset #Photography
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How we feel about this is how the whole rest of the world feels about Americans.
December 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
How we feel about this is how the whole rest of the world feels about Americans.
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The My Voice, My Choice campaign gets a vote on Wed. in the European Parliament. It would enable women from EU countries that restrict abortion to have free abortions in another member state. It's expected to pass but the European Commission must still decide whether to adopt the proposal.
Europe to vote on scheme to help abortion access
PARIS, Dec 17 - The EU's parliament will vote on Wednesday on a scheme that would enable women from nations restricting abortion to terminate pregnancies in another member state free of charge. Read m...
www.straitstimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:20 AM
The My Voice, My Choice campaign gets a vote on Wed. in the European Parliament. It would enable women from EU countries that restrict abortion to have free abortions in another member state. It's expected to pass but the European Commission must still decide whether to adopt the proposal.
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Come On DOJ,
RELEASE THE DAMN EPSTEIN FILES UNREDACTED!
ABOUT FUCKIN NOW!
RELEASE THE DAMN EPSTEIN FILES UNREDACTED!
ABOUT FUCKIN NOW!
December 16, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Come On DOJ,
RELEASE THE DAMN EPSTEIN FILES UNREDACTED!
ABOUT FUCKIN NOW!
RELEASE THE DAMN EPSTEIN FILES UNREDACTED!
ABOUT FUCKIN NOW!
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December 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
unedited
Will someone PLEASE leak the Epstein files?
December 17, 2025 at 6:28 AM
unedited
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Here's an idea: Rob Reiner's daughters should sue Trump for $20 billion dollars (evidently Trump's favorite number) for slander, defamation, inciting violence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
December 16, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Here's an idea: Rob Reiner's daughters should sue Trump for $20 billion dollars (evidently Trump's favorite number) for slander, defamation, inciting violence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
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Phoebe Anna Traquair (1852-1936), Irish-born artist Arts and Crafts artist, best-known work for her murals in the former Catholic Apostolic Church (1893–1901) now Mansfield Traquair Centre, Edinburgh #WomensArt
December 17, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Phoebe Anna Traquair (1852-1936), Irish-born artist Arts and Crafts artist, best-known work for her murals in the former Catholic Apostolic Church (1893–1901) now Mansfield Traquair Centre, Edinburgh #WomensArt
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Simu Liu on filming ‘AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY’ with Ian McKellen:
“It was a pretty incredible experience. I got to work with Gandalf.”
(via youtu.be/Qr7Pghi-860?...)
“It was a pretty incredible experience. I got to work with Gandalf.”
(via youtu.be/Qr7Pghi-860?...)
December 16, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Simu Liu on filming ‘AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY’ with Ian McKellen:
“It was a pretty incredible experience. I got to work with Gandalf.”
(via youtu.be/Qr7Pghi-860?...)
“It was a pretty incredible experience. I got to work with Gandalf.”
(via youtu.be/Qr7Pghi-860?...)
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Thank you for speaking out, Bruna.
Mother Of Karoline Leavitt's Nephew Speaks Out After Her ICE Arrest With Scathing Message For Leavitt
www.comicsands.com
December 16, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Thank you for speaking out, Bruna.
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Every time I hear Trump or his regime say something is being done in the name of "national security," they actually mean it's being done because of "Trump's INSECURITY."
December 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Every time I hear Trump or his regime say something is being done in the name of "national security," they actually mean it's being done because of "Trump's INSECURITY."
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NOW is the time to use your voice for wolves!
The House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 845 this week, a bill that would strip protections for gray wolves across the United States and allow for the slaughter of wolves.
The House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 845 this week, a bill that would strip protections for gray wolves across the United States and allow for the slaughter of wolves.
House To Vote On Delisting Gray Wolves From Endangered Species Act
The House of Representatives is expected to vote on ending gray wolf protections on Thursday.
www.nationalparkstraveler.org
December 16, 2025 at 10:20 PM
NOW is the time to use your voice for wolves!
The House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 845 this week, a bill that would strip protections for gray wolves across the United States and allow for the slaughter of wolves.
The House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 845 this week, a bill that would strip protections for gray wolves across the United States and allow for the slaughter of wolves.
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'Tis the season to listen to George Bailey.
December 16, 2025 at 11:48 PM
'Tis the season to listen to George Bailey.
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Sea Pinks - Guernsey - May 2024
I spotted these just before we started our cliff path walk. I love to photo flowers which catch my eye while out walking, whether I'm doing a naked walk or generally out & about.
#naked #naturism #walk #guernsey #seapink #flowers #cliffpath #pink #photo #countryside
I spotted these just before we started our cliff path walk. I love to photo flowers which catch my eye while out walking, whether I'm doing a naked walk or generally out & about.
#naked #naturism #walk #guernsey #seapink #flowers #cliffpath #pink #photo #countryside
December 16, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Sea Pinks - Guernsey - May 2024
I spotted these just before we started our cliff path walk. I love to photo flowers which catch my eye while out walking, whether I'm doing a naked walk or generally out & about.
#naked #naturism #walk #guernsey #seapink #flowers #cliffpath #pink #photo #countryside
I spotted these just before we started our cliff path walk. I love to photo flowers which catch my eye while out walking, whether I'm doing a naked walk or generally out & about.
#naked #naturism #walk #guernsey #seapink #flowers #cliffpath #pink #photo #countryside
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Ah, the golden arches of history. Nice touch, 2025 writers.
December 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Ah, the golden arches of history. Nice touch, 2025 writers.
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We’re only eleven months into this shit.
December 17, 2025 at 3:51 AM
We’re only eleven months into this shit.
where did the chuck the historical consultants to? Kokytos?? Do they even have one??
December 17, 2025 at 3:26 AM
where did the chuck the historical consultants to? Kokytos?? Do they even have one??
December 17, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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