@bookswain.bsky.social
Starting over, again. Science, history, books, etc.
I share books and other items I collect, one of my hobbies. I was a Jedi once, like my father before me.
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I share books and other items I collect, one of my hobbies. I was a Jedi once, like my father before me.
All posts protected by the 1st Amendment.
For those unaware, Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc) was a fairly famous French historical figure.
“Savior of France” or something along those lines. 🇫🇷
“Savior of France” or something along those lines. 🇫🇷
A page from another book of facsimiles that I picked up in a bookstore in Mainz. The book published in 1930 includes superb reproductions of historical French documents, including this letter from Joan of Arc to the citizens of the city of Reims, March 1, 1430.
#medievalsky
#medievalsky
November 19, 2025 at 1:51 PM
For those unaware, Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc) was a fairly famous French historical figure.
“Savior of France” or something along those lines. 🇫🇷
“Savior of France” or something along those lines. 🇫🇷
A page from another book of facsimiles that I picked up in a bookstore in Mainz. The book published in 1930 includes superb reproductions of historical French documents, including this letter from Joan of Arc to the citizens of the city of Reims, March 1, 1430.
#medievalsky
#medievalsky
November 19, 2025 at 1:47 PM
A page from another book of facsimiles that I picked up in a bookstore in Mainz. The book published in 1930 includes superb reproductions of historical French documents, including this letter from Joan of Arc to the citizens of the city of Reims, March 1, 1430.
#medievalsky
#medievalsky
A page from the Trier Gospels with three separate art styles in a single Gospel, Insular, Merovingian, and Mediterranean.
It was created c. 720-740 A.D. in the Echternach Abbey.
Plate from my copy of John O. Westwood’s Facsimiles of Anglo-Saxon and Irish Manuscripts (1868). #medievalsky
It was created c. 720-740 A.D. in the Echternach Abbey.
Plate from my copy of John O. Westwood’s Facsimiles of Anglo-Saxon and Irish Manuscripts (1868). #medievalsky
November 19, 2025 at 1:19 PM
A page from the Trier Gospels with three separate art styles in a single Gospel, Insular, Merovingian, and Mediterranean.
It was created c. 720-740 A.D. in the Echternach Abbey.
Plate from my copy of John O. Westwood’s Facsimiles of Anglo-Saxon and Irish Manuscripts (1868). #medievalsky
It was created c. 720-740 A.D. in the Echternach Abbey.
Plate from my copy of John O. Westwood’s Facsimiles of Anglo-Saxon and Irish Manuscripts (1868). #medievalsky
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We asked @dremmanicholls.bsky.social what exactly needs to happen for dinosaur footprints to be preserved like those found in Oxfordshire.
The answer is such a specific set of circumstances you'll be amazed that any have been found at all...
The answer is such a specific set of circumstances you'll be amazed that any have been found at all...
November 19, 2025 at 11:51 AM
We asked @dremmanicholls.bsky.social what exactly needs to happen for dinosaur footprints to be preserved like those found in Oxfordshire.
The answer is such a specific set of circumstances you'll be amazed that any have been found at all...
The answer is such a specific set of circumstances you'll be amazed that any have been found at all...
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🇮🇷 Iran's first woman orchestra conductor inspires others
Paniz Faryoussefi, 42, is the first female philharmonic conductor in Iran, a country where women's professional and cultural lives are still heavily restricted.
Paniz Faryoussefi, 42, is the first female philharmonic conductor in Iran, a country where women's professional and cultural lives are still heavily restricted.
November 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🇮🇷 Iran's first woman orchestra conductor inspires others
Paniz Faryoussefi, 42, is the first female philharmonic conductor in Iran, a country where women's professional and cultural lives are still heavily restricted.
Paniz Faryoussefi, 42, is the first female philharmonic conductor in Iran, a country where women's professional and cultural lives are still heavily restricted.
Bird art by American ornithologist Louis Agassiz Fuertes “who set the rigorous and current-day standards for ornithological art and naturalist depiction.
Plate from, “Eighth and Ninth Reports of the Forest Fish & Game Commission of the State of New York” published in 1904. 🪶
Plate from, “Eighth and Ninth Reports of the Forest Fish & Game Commission of the State of New York” published in 1904. 🪶
November 19, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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The layout of hillforts with their steep ramparts and ditches means they’ve never been intensively farmed. These ancient landscapes have, by virtue of their formation and position, evolved into outstanding habitats supporting rare, beautiful wildflowers, butterflies and birds.
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The layout of hillforts with their steep ramparts and ditches means they’ve never been intensively farmed. These ancient landscapes have, by virtue of their formation and position, evolved into outstanding habitats supporting rare, beautiful wildflowers, butterflies and birds.
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It’s #HillfortsWednesday!
Did you know that there are more than 150 hillforts, hilltop and hillslope enclosures recorded on land cared for by the National Trust?
They're amazing archaeological sites, but also real havens for nature. 🧵
Did you know that there are more than 150 hillforts, hilltop and hillslope enclosures recorded on land cared for by the National Trust?
They're amazing archaeological sites, but also real havens for nature. 🧵
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
It’s #HillfortsWednesday!
Did you know that there are more than 150 hillforts, hilltop and hillslope enclosures recorded on land cared for by the National Trust?
They're amazing archaeological sites, but also real havens for nature. 🧵
Did you know that there are more than 150 hillforts, hilltop and hillslope enclosures recorded on land cared for by the National Trust?
They're amazing archaeological sites, but also real havens for nature. 🧵
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Time is running out to get nominations in for the 2026 Caroline Herschel Medal.🏅
This year the award will celebrate an outstanding woman astronomer based in Germany. 👩🔭
Know someone who deserves to be recognised? Together with the @germanastrosoc.bsky.social we'd love to hear from you.
⤵️
This year the award will celebrate an outstanding woman astronomer based in Germany. 👩🔭
Know someone who deserves to be recognised? Together with the @germanastrosoc.bsky.social we'd love to hear from you.
⤵️
November 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Time is running out to get nominations in for the 2026 Caroline Herschel Medal.🏅
This year the award will celebrate an outstanding woman astronomer based in Germany. 👩🔭
Know someone who deserves to be recognised? Together with the @germanastrosoc.bsky.social we'd love to hear from you.
⤵️
This year the award will celebrate an outstanding woman astronomer based in Germany. 👩🔭
Know someone who deserves to be recognised? Together with the @germanastrosoc.bsky.social we'd love to hear from you.
⤵️
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New study claims ultra-processed food increases risk of health issues, including obesity and depression
New study claims ultra-processed food increases risk of health issues, including obesity and depression
In Ireland, the UK and US, more than half the average diet now consists of UPF
www.irishtimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:46 AM
New study claims ultra-processed food increases risk of health issues, including obesity and depression
Bird art by American ornithologist Louis Agassiz Fuertes “who set the rigorous and current-day standards for ornithological art and naturalist depiction.
Plate from, “Eighth and Ninth Reports of the Forest Fish & Game Commission of the State of New York” published in 1904. 🪶
Plate from, “Eighth and Ninth Reports of the Forest Fish & Game Commission of the State of New York” published in 1904. 🪶
November 19, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Bird art by American ornithologist Louis Agassiz Fuertes “who set the rigorous and current-day standards for ornithological art and naturalist depiction.
Plate from, “Eighth and Ninth Reports of the Forest Fish & Game Commission of the State of New York” published in 1904. 🪶
Plate from, “Eighth and Ninth Reports of the Forest Fish & Game Commission of the State of New York” published in 1904. 🪶
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A view of this year's extreme sea surface temperatures and recent warming across the North Pacific... 🌊
This graph shows the average for a band across the midlatitudes for every average January-October period from 1854-2025 using ERSSTv5 data.
This graph shows the average for a band across the midlatitudes for every average January-October period from 1854-2025 using ERSSTv5 data.
November 19, 2025 at 1:28 AM
A view of this year's extreme sea surface temperatures and recent warming across the North Pacific... 🌊
This graph shows the average for a band across the midlatitudes for every average January-October period from 1854-2025 using ERSSTv5 data.
This graph shows the average for a band across the midlatitudes for every average January-October period from 1854-2025 using ERSSTv5 data.
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The St Andrews Chronicles, one of the most important manuscript histories of Scotland, is going on public display for the first time in its 500-year history. The book will be on display at @uniofstandrews.bsky.social from 21 November to 7 December
#BookHistory
news.st-andrews.ac.uk/archive/500-...
#BookHistory
news.st-andrews.ac.uk/archive/500-...
November 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The St Andrews Chronicles, one of the most important manuscript histories of Scotland, is going on public display for the first time in its 500-year history. The book will be on display at @uniofstandrews.bsky.social from 21 November to 7 December
#BookHistory
news.st-andrews.ac.uk/archive/500-...
#BookHistory
news.st-andrews.ac.uk/archive/500-...
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The Society's website is currently unavailable due to a fault with the external internet system, Cloudflare, which is being widely reported today.
We are waiting on Cloudflare to rectify the problem and return the website to working order.
We are waiting on Cloudflare to rectify the problem and return the website to working order.
November 18, 2025 at 1:21 PM
The Society's website is currently unavailable due to a fault with the external internet system, Cloudflare, which is being widely reported today.
We are waiting on Cloudflare to rectify the problem and return the website to working order.
We are waiting on Cloudflare to rectify the problem and return the website to working order.
B as in Bravo 👏
Psalter of Oswald, aka the Ramsey Psalter Harley MS 2904 from my copy of John O. Westwood’s Facsimiles of Anglo-Saxon and Irish Manuscripts (1868). Close to the largest book in my personal library, thus the pencil for scale rather than the usual coin. #medievalsky
Psalter of Oswald, aka the Ramsey Psalter Harley MS 2904 from my copy of John O. Westwood’s Facsimiles of Anglo-Saxon and Irish Manuscripts (1868). Close to the largest book in my personal library, thus the pencil for scale rather than the usual coin. #medievalsky
November 17, 2025 at 11:37 PM
B as in Bravo 👏
Psalter of Oswald, aka the Ramsey Psalter Harley MS 2904 from my copy of John O. Westwood’s Facsimiles of Anglo-Saxon and Irish Manuscripts (1868). Close to the largest book in my personal library, thus the pencil for scale rather than the usual coin. #medievalsky
Psalter of Oswald, aka the Ramsey Psalter Harley MS 2904 from my copy of John O. Westwood’s Facsimiles of Anglo-Saxon and Irish Manuscripts (1868). Close to the largest book in my personal library, thus the pencil for scale rather than the usual coin. #medievalsky
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Prashant Singh in the lab of Tina Iverson at Vanderbilt published this image of the bacterial 🦠flagellar motor, a detailed molecular model made possibly by CryoEM 🔬.
The similarity to mechanical motors are strong enough we can use terms like stator, rotor, rod & gearing to describe it.
The similarity to mechanical motors are strong enough we can use terms like stator, rotor, rod & gearing to describe it.
November 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Prashant Singh in the lab of Tina Iverson at Vanderbilt published this image of the bacterial 🦠flagellar motor, a detailed molecular model made possibly by CryoEM 🔬.
The similarity to mechanical motors are strong enough we can use terms like stator, rotor, rod & gearing to describe it.
The similarity to mechanical motors are strong enough we can use terms like stator, rotor, rod & gearing to describe it.
I haven’t been posting much, but there’s a legit reason why. 🦑 🌊
My 📷
My 📷
November 17, 2025 at 10:50 PM
I haven’t been posting much, but there’s a legit reason why. 🦑 🌊
My 📷
My 📷
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Burgess Meredith in the "Twilight Zone" episode "Time Enough at Last" - BOTD
November 16, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Burgess Meredith in the "Twilight Zone" episode "Time Enough at Last" - BOTD
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The purple tinted Psathyrella bipellis, seen in wood chip beds under pine trees today #FungiFriends
November 16, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The purple tinted Psathyrella bipellis, seen in wood chip beds under pine trees today #FungiFriends
ICYMI 📚💙
OTD in 1777 the Continental Congress approved the Articles of Confederation drafted by a committee made up of one member from each colony. Maryland’s representative signed this law book, now in my library, in 1767, nine years before he signed the Declaration of Independence. 🗃️
November 16, 2025 at 6:39 AM
ICYMI 📚💙
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Agriopis aurantiaria (Scarce Umber) male, overnight 13 November 2025, Putney Heath, SW London (VC17). I've taken a few of these this week. #MothsMatter
November 14, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Agriopis aurantiaria (Scarce Umber) male, overnight 13 November 2025, Putney Heath, SW London (VC17). I've taken a few of these this week. #MothsMatter
OTD in 1777 the Continental Congress approved the Articles of Confederation drafted by a committee made up of one member from each colony. Maryland’s representative signed this law book, now in my library, in 1767, nine years before he signed the Declaration of Independence. 🗃️
November 15, 2025 at 3:24 PM
OTD in 1777 the Continental Congress approved the Articles of Confederation drafted by a committee made up of one member from each colony. Maryland’s representative signed this law book, now in my library, in 1767, nine years before he signed the Declaration of Independence. 🗃️