Bess
@bettytomsdottir.bsky.social
"Before I respect a flag, I want to see who's waving it" - Peter Ustinov
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Isn't devaluing occupations outside of the home, that are mostly occupied by females one of the ways the European persecution of witches began? www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Outrage after Trump’s bill reclassifying nursing as not a ‘professional degree’
Nursing organizations warn limiting access to student funding ‘threatens the very foundation of patient care’
www.independent.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Isn't devaluing occupations outside of the home, that are mostly occupied by females one of the ways the European persecution of witches began? www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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Have you listened to this week’s #Uncanny episode, Case 4: Road Ghosts yet?
In Case 4 we examine the potentially paranormal encounters people have whilst driving.
If life is a highway you might not want to ride it all night long after this…listen on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts🎧
In Case 4 we examine the potentially paranormal encounters people have whilst driving.
If life is a highway you might not want to ride it all night long after this…listen on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts🎧
November 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Have you listened to this week’s #Uncanny episode, Case 4: Road Ghosts yet?
In Case 4 we examine the potentially paranormal encounters people have whilst driving.
If life is a highway you might not want to ride it all night long after this…listen on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts🎧
In Case 4 we examine the potentially paranormal encounters people have whilst driving.
If life is a highway you might not want to ride it all night long after this…listen on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts🎧
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Want to walk into and through an actual Iron Age house…and UP THE STAIRS?
Of course you bloody do.
Come with me.
Carn Liath broch, just sitting quietly beside the A9 as thousands whizz by without stopping. Their mistake.
Far too excited to wait for #HillfortsWednesday
Of course you bloody do.
Come with me.
Carn Liath broch, just sitting quietly beside the A9 as thousands whizz by without stopping. Their mistake.
Far too excited to wait for #HillfortsWednesday
November 17, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Want to walk into and through an actual Iron Age house…and UP THE STAIRS?
Of course you bloody do.
Come with me.
Carn Liath broch, just sitting quietly beside the A9 as thousands whizz by without stopping. Their mistake.
Far too excited to wait for #HillfortsWednesday
Of course you bloody do.
Come with me.
Carn Liath broch, just sitting quietly beside the A9 as thousands whizz by without stopping. Their mistake.
Far too excited to wait for #HillfortsWednesday
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"A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move against him, believing that he has the gods on his side." — Aristotle
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November 17, 2025 at 1:18 AM
"A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move against him, believing that he has the gods on his side." — Aristotle
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The Panda who I bought for £9 turned out to be a 1950s Wendy Boston bear.
I removed the degraded rubber stuffing wearing a mask and put him in a gentle machine wash. New fibre fill, a little darning and a new nose and he is, as my friend Jenny said rebearthed. What a charming little fellow.
I removed the degraded rubber stuffing wearing a mask and put him in a gentle machine wash. New fibre fill, a little darning and a new nose and he is, as my friend Jenny said rebearthed. What a charming little fellow.
November 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The Panda who I bought for £9 turned out to be a 1950s Wendy Boston bear.
I removed the degraded rubber stuffing wearing a mask and put him in a gentle machine wash. New fibre fill, a little darning and a new nose and he is, as my friend Jenny said rebearthed. What a charming little fellow.
I removed the degraded rubber stuffing wearing a mask and put him in a gentle machine wash. New fibre fill, a little darning and a new nose and he is, as my friend Jenny said rebearthed. What a charming little fellow.
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Three rare Bronze Age & Iron Age boats unearthed at Must Farm, Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire go on display for the first time at Peterborough's Flag Fen Archaeology Park. 👇
BBC News - Rare Bronze Age log boats on display in Peterborough first - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Rare Bronze Age log boats on display in Peterborough first - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Rare Bronze Age log boats on display in Peterborough first
The boats
www.bbc.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Three rare Bronze Age & Iron Age boats unearthed at Must Farm, Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire go on display for the first time at Peterborough's Flag Fen Archaeology Park. 👇
BBC News - Rare Bronze Age log boats on display in Peterborough first - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Rare Bronze Age log boats on display in Peterborough first - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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"The science is evolving quite rapidly and time is running out to do anything about it because the tipping point may well be quite close," says PIK's @rahmstorf.bsky.social in this piece on Iceland declaring the potential collapse of #AMOC a national security risk. 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1op...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1op...
Iceland on alert amid Atlantic Ocean current's possible collapse | REUTERS
YouTube video by Reuters
www.youtube.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:37 PM
"The science is evolving quite rapidly and time is running out to do anything about it because the tipping point may well be quite close," says PIK's @rahmstorf.bsky.social in this piece on Iceland declaring the potential collapse of #AMOC a national security risk. 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1op...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1op...
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"‘Demonic’ Wind in the Willows jumper banned from Westminster Abbey: Woman told to remove or cover up garment featuring 1908 illustration of Pan lest it offend worshippers"
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘Demonic’ Wind in the Willows jumper banned from Westminster Abbey
Woman told to remove or cover up garment featuring 1908 illustration of Pan lest it offend worshippers
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:06 AM
"‘Demonic’ Wind in the Willows jumper banned from Westminster Abbey: Woman told to remove or cover up garment featuring 1908 illustration of Pan lest it offend worshippers"
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: Pop artist, Andy Warhol, shopping for Campbell’s soup. 📷 Bob Adelman (1965).
November 14, 2025 at 9:35 AM
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Pop artist, Andy Warhol, shopping for Campbell’s soup. 📷 Bob Adelman (1965).
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dude i love cats. look at this
November 14, 2025 at 6:41 AM
dude i love cats. look at this
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Fox in silhouette , shared by @naturehawk.bsky.social #FoxOfTheDay
November 15, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Fox in silhouette , shared by @naturehawk.bsky.social #FoxOfTheDay
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The Missing 13th Floor: How Ancient Fears Influence Modern Architecture
www.planetizen.com/blogs/120954...
www.planetizen.com/blogs/120954...
The Missing 13th Floor: How Ancient Fears Influence Modern Architecture
If you’ve ever looked closely at the elevator panel of a high-rise hotel or residential building, you’ve likely noticed something missing: a button for the 13th floor.
www.planetizen.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:18 AM
The Missing 13th Floor: How Ancient Fears Influence Modern Architecture
www.planetizen.com/blogs/120954...
www.planetizen.com/blogs/120954...
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Just one week to go until my Roman Lamps and Deities workshop at The Roman Army Museum part of the Vindolanda Trust, Hadrian'sWall. Still a few places left. 🏺#AncientBluesky #Archaeology www.vindolanda.com/Event/potted...
Potted History Oil Lamps and Deities Workshop - 22/11/2025 10:00:00
22nd November Roman Army Museum In this course, you will learn about the manufacturing methods employed by Roman craftsmen and create your own Roman goddess figurine and a fully functioning Roman oil ...
www.vindolanda.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Just one week to go until my Roman Lamps and Deities workshop at The Roman Army Museum part of the Vindolanda Trust, Hadrian'sWall. Still a few places left. 🏺#AncientBluesky #Archaeology www.vindolanda.com/Event/potted...
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Horrific scenes at the weekend captured by North East Hunt Monitors.
November 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Horrific scenes at the weekend captured by North East Hunt Monitors.
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Urghh... it's as bad as I hoped it wasn't - these really are 'the first', 'the earliest', 'the only'.
In terms of gold cash price they're not worth a huge amount, maybe £60k, if that - but in historical value, they're utterly priceless.
So awful.😔
#Archaeology 🏺
1/2
www.bbc.com/news/article...
In terms of gold cash price they're not worth a huge amount, maybe £60k, if that - but in historical value, they're utterly priceless.
So awful.😔
#Archaeology 🏺
1/2
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Search continues for Bronze Age artefacts stolen from St Fagans
Two men have been charged with burglary, but "invaluable" items are still missing from St Fagans collection.
www.bbc.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Urghh... it's as bad as I hoped it wasn't - these really are 'the first', 'the earliest', 'the only'.
In terms of gold cash price they're not worth a huge amount, maybe £60k, if that - but in historical value, they're utterly priceless.
So awful.😔
#Archaeology 🏺
1/2
www.bbc.com/news/article...
In terms of gold cash price they're not worth a huge amount, maybe £60k, if that - but in historical value, they're utterly priceless.
So awful.😔
#Archaeology 🏺
1/2
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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This one seems very pertinent again. That BBC impartiality in action...
November 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
This one seems very pertinent again. That BBC impartiality in action...
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Here’s a clip of our witness from today’s BRAND NEW #Uncanny podcast episode, Case 3: The Devil’s Den UFO😱🛸👽
Find out - if you dare - why Terry won’t ever return to Devil’s Den...
Listen on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts…😱😱😱
Find out - if you dare - why Terry won’t ever return to Devil’s Den...
Listen on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts…😱😱😱
November 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Here’s a clip of our witness from today’s BRAND NEW #Uncanny podcast episode, Case 3: The Devil’s Den UFO😱🛸👽
Find out - if you dare - why Terry won’t ever return to Devil’s Den...
Listen on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts…😱😱😱
Find out - if you dare - why Terry won’t ever return to Devil’s Den...
Listen on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts…😱😱😱
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"Baffled archaeologists not actually baffled" news #ancientbluesky #archaeology
Researchers baffled by 1,300-year-old Orkney remains: Were the Picts not wiped out?
A new archaeological study from Orkney has challenged long-held assumptions about one of Scotland’s most mysterious races – the Picts.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
"Baffled archaeologists not actually baffled" news #ancientbluesky #archaeology
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"Like a bunch of gangsters": 100+ nations were set to approve a historic plan to slash pollution from cargo ships. Then the US stepped in. Diplomats were stunned by “nasty” and “very personal” threats, including blacklisting, financial penalties, tariffs, sanctions, and the revocation of US visas.
November 9, 2025 at 1:09 AM
"Like a bunch of gangsters": 100+ nations were set to approve a historic plan to slash pollution from cargo ships. Then the US stepped in. Diplomats were stunned by “nasty” and “very personal” threats, including blacklisting, financial penalties, tariffs, sanctions, and the revocation of US visas.
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I imagine @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social will be getting the usual abuse for speaking out - solidarity with her and all those fighting against hate manipulated by the wealthy right gleefully creating a distracting wedge issue
November 9, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I imagine @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social will be getting the usual abuse for speaking out - solidarity with her and all those fighting against hate manipulated by the wealthy right gleefully creating a distracting wedge issue
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Loving today's news that the mysterious "fedora man" outside the Louvre heist was actually a 15-year-old museum visitor who dresses like a 1940s French detective all the time, just because. apnews.com/article/louv...
Fedora man unmasked: Meet the teen behind the Louvre mystery photo
Fifteen-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux has become an internet sensation after an Associated Press photo captured him outside the Louvre on the day of a crown jewels heist.
apnews.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Loving today's news that the mysterious "fedora man" outside the Louvre heist was actually a 15-year-old museum visitor who dresses like a 1940s French detective all the time, just because. apnews.com/article/louv...
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Yep. And to think that so many people think this man is some sort of hero is such a sign of our twisted times.
November 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Yep. And to think that so many people think this man is some sort of hero is such a sign of our twisted times.
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In 1327 John de Moubray died & left behind an estate that included a ferry on the River Trent, 7 wind-mills, a rabbit warren, & annual land rents that included 2 gilded spurs, 9 barbed arrows, & 2,737 eels (10 binds & 9.5 sticks).
That's an eel every 3.2 hours, all year round!
That's an eel every 3.2 hours, all year round!
November 7, 2025 at 7:57 PM
In 1327 John de Moubray died & left behind an estate that included a ferry on the River Trent, 7 wind-mills, a rabbit warren, & annual land rents that included 2 gilded spurs, 9 barbed arrows, & 2,737 eels (10 binds & 9.5 sticks).
That's an eel every 3.2 hours, all year round!
That's an eel every 3.2 hours, all year round!