Chris Butcher
@chrispython14.bsky.social
Positively psycho archaeologist, palaeoanthroplogist, (mostly comedy- and crime-fiction) writer, Agatha Christie & Monty Python-fan (especially John Cleese), football supporter (mainly England, MUFC, Atleti + Premier League & La Liga), animal enthusiast.
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1, The Humour, Mindfulness, Resilience, Creativity Model; 2: The Bully Fighting: A Funny Business? (How) Can a Good Sense of Humour Be Used Against Bullying?
Bullying is a serious problem in our world. From schools through university, military, to workplaces, it is everywhere. Sadly, also at home in many cases. Bullying leaves a long shadow, many years aft...
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It is #AntiBullyingWeek . My model against bullying tries to build up an internal protection to stop bullying:
- If you feel good in your skin, no bullies can harm you.
- If you feel good in your skin, you won't go around bullying others. #Bullying
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- If you feel good in your skin, no bullies can harm you.
- If you feel good in your skin, you won't go around bullying others. #Bullying
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Those cheeks 😻
Altair is the cutest little orca cat
Altair is the cutest little orca cat
December 5, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Those cheeks 😻
Altair is the cutest little orca cat
Altair is the cutest little orca cat
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It’s been a week since the Archaeological Achievement Awards 💛
We’ve rounded up some moments from the night, and if you’d like to experience the whole thing, you can now watch the ceremony on our blog, meet the shortlisted projects, and discover this year’s winners 👉
We’ve rounded up some moments from the night, and if you’d like to experience the whole thing, you can now watch the ceremony on our blog, meet the shortlisted projects, and discover this year’s winners 👉
Meet the Winners of the 2025 Archaeological Achievement Awards
The Archaeological Achievement Awards, coordinated by the Council for British Archaeology, celebrate the very best of archaeology across the UK and Ireland. On 28 November 2025, we gathered in the…
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December 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
It’s been a week since the Archaeological Achievement Awards 💛
We’ve rounded up some moments from the night, and if you’d like to experience the whole thing, you can now watch the ceremony on our blog, meet the shortlisted projects, and discover this year’s winners 👉
We’ve rounded up some moments from the night, and if you’d like to experience the whole thing, you can now watch the ceremony on our blog, meet the shortlisted projects, and discover this year’s winners 👉
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✨ For day 4 of #ABAAdvent, we’re gifting our Preventing Bullying Toolkit! 🎁 Start creating safer spaces with practical tips and tools. 🌟 Download here: anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/sites/defaul...
December 4, 2025 at 12:38 PM
✨ For day 4 of #ABAAdvent, we’re gifting our Preventing Bullying Toolkit! 🎁 Start creating safer spaces with practical tips and tools. 🌟 Download here: anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/sites/defaul...
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Archaeologists in Greece found a 7th c BC burial of a woman whose upside-down crown may suggest she had fallen out of power. 🏺🧪
Elaborate 2,700-year-old tomb in Greece contains burial of a woman with an upside-down crown
A lavish tomb of a noblewoman discovered in ancient Greece includes a mysterious symbol of lost power.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Archaeologists in Greece found a 7th c BC burial of a woman whose upside-down crown may suggest she had fallen out of power. 🏺🧪
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Graffitti on the walls of Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds. Not far from where the family of Lawrence Oates of the ill-fated Scott expedition owned property. Your guess is as good as mine whether the two things are related but it certainly stopped me in my tracks.
November 30, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Graffitti on the walls of Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds. Not far from where the family of Lawrence Oates of the ill-fated Scott expedition owned property. Your guess is as good as mine whether the two things are related but it certainly stopped me in my tracks.
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It's no wonder that European countries like Finland and Denmark always rank above us in terms of education, healthcare and happiness.
#finland
#finland
November 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM
It's no wonder that European countries like Finland and Denmark always rank above us in terms of education, healthcare and happiness.
#finland
#finland
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I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free
Michelangelo
Michelangelo
November 29, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free
Michelangelo
Michelangelo
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Ancient English Woodland - Still Life Art, the English Oak Project 2025
November 30, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Ancient English Woodland - Still Life Art, the English Oak Project 2025
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I remember way back when the president signed off on the Epstein files being released…
November 29, 2025 at 6:20 AM
I remember way back when the president signed off on the Epstein files being released…
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Beautiful bouquets at Friar Park in remembrance of George
November 29, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Beautiful bouquets at Friar Park in remembrance of George
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Exactly this!
November 29, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Exactly this!
When you feel confident, when you can laugh at yourself, when you know your abilities and potential, bullies can't hurt you. Likewise, you won't go around and bully and hurt others when you feel good about yourself.
#Bullying #Humour #Confidence
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#Bullying #Humour #Confidence
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1, The Humour, Mindfulness, Resilience, Creativity Model; 2: The Bully Fighting: A Funny Business? (How) Can a Good Sense of Humour Be Used Against Bullying?
Bullying is a serious problem in our world. From schools through university, military, to workplaces, it is everywhere. Sadly, also at home in many cases. Bullying leaves a long shadow, many years aft...
www.lulu.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
When you feel confident, when you can laugh at yourself, when you know your abilities and potential, bullies can't hurt you. Likewise, you won't go around and bully and hurt others when you feel good about yourself.
#Bullying #Humour #Confidence
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#Bullying #Humour #Confidence
www.lulu.com/shop/chris-b...
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In honour of #NationalDayofListening, we want to listen to your feedback for Anti-Bullying Week 2025!
Please take a moment to complete our #AntiBullyingWeek 2025 Stakeholder Survey & let us know how the week went for you: nationalchildrensbureau.typeform.com/to/axTaMlzP
Please take a moment to complete our #AntiBullyingWeek 2025 Stakeholder Survey & let us know how the week went for you: nationalchildrensbureau.typeform.com/to/axTaMlzP
November 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
In honour of #NationalDayofListening, we want to listen to your feedback for Anti-Bullying Week 2025!
Please take a moment to complete our #AntiBullyingWeek 2025 Stakeholder Survey & let us know how the week went for you: nationalchildrensbureau.typeform.com/to/axTaMlzP
Please take a moment to complete our #AntiBullyingWeek 2025 Stakeholder Survey & let us know how the week went for you: nationalchildrensbureau.typeform.com/to/axTaMlzP
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🏺 Many excellent projects shortlisted for Engagement & Participation, but having seen @johnhenryphillips.bsky.social's incredible talk (at @chalkefestival.bsky.social) about The Close, it really felt like a perfect example of the power of archaeology, for both practitioners & wider communities.
November 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
🏺 Many excellent projects shortlisted for Engagement & Participation, but having seen @johnhenryphillips.bsky.social's incredible talk (at @chalkefestival.bsky.social) about The Close, it really felt like a perfect example of the power of archaeology, for both practitioners & wider communities.
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Factory Entertainment Monty Python Black Knight Statue.
This Bronze Statue is for sale on Amazon.It says they have 18 left.As far as I know,only500 have been made.They are all supposed to be numbered.Mine is numbered.I think it's pretty cool to own.Python(Monty)Picture
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This Bronze Statue is for sale on Amazon.It says they have 18 left.As far as I know,only500 have been made.They are all supposed to be numbered.Mine is numbered.I think it's pretty cool to own.Python(Monty)Picture
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Factory Entertainment Monty Python Black Knight Statue - Bundle with Comic Con Exclusive Black Night Statue for Desk, Room Decor, More | Monty Python Collectible Gifts
Monty Python Black Knight Statue - Bundle with Comic Con Exclusive Black Night Statue for Desk, Room Decor, More | Monty Python Collectible Gifts. This Monty Python decor set includes a Comic Con Exclusive Monty Python and the Holy Grail Black Knight bust. Sure to be a hit with Monty Python fans, this Black Knight bust is perfect to give to any fan of the movie. Proudly display your love of Monty Python with this Black Knight bust on your desk, at home, in the office, or anywhere else. This officially licensed Monty Python and the Holy Grail Black Knight bust statue is the perfect room decor piece for any movie buff.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Factory Entertainment Monty Python Black Knight Statue.
This Bronze Statue is for sale on Amazon.It says they have 18 left.As far as I know,only500 have been made.They are all supposed to be numbered.Mine is numbered.I think it's pretty cool to own.Python(Monty)Picture
www.amazon.com/Factory-Ente...
This Bronze Statue is for sale on Amazon.It says they have 18 left.As far as I know,only500 have been made.They are all supposed to be numbered.Mine is numbered.I think it's pretty cool to own.Python(Monty)Picture
www.amazon.com/Factory-Ente...
Prince William tells John Cleese his kids have just discovered Fawlty Towers | Ents & Arts News | Sky News share.google/JykFmOiAxAdB...
Prince William tells John Cleese his kids have just discovered Fawlty Towers
The Prince of Wales told the sitcom's star his family are having "a lot of family laughs" watching the show, and his children "love it".
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November 28, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Prince William tells John Cleese his kids have just discovered Fawlty Towers | Ents & Arts News | Sky News share.google/JykFmOiAxAdB...
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'Tis the season
November 27, 2025 at 9:03 PM
'Tis the season
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*insert sickos meme*
(Seen on my neighborhood walk 🤣)
(Seen on my neighborhood walk 🤣)
November 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
*insert sickos meme*
(Seen on my neighborhood walk 🤣)
(Seen on my neighborhood walk 🤣)
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🎉New Member Alert🎉
We are thrilled to welcome Simon Balle All-through School to the Anti-Bullying Alliance! 🚀 Thank you for helping us unite against bullying!
Curious about the perks of being a member? Dive in: bit.ly/membershipaba
We are thrilled to welcome Simon Balle All-through School to the Anti-Bullying Alliance! 🚀 Thank you for helping us unite against bullying!
Curious about the perks of being a member? Dive in: bit.ly/membershipaba
November 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🎉New Member Alert🎉
We are thrilled to welcome Simon Balle All-through School to the Anti-Bullying Alliance! 🚀 Thank you for helping us unite against bullying!
Curious about the perks of being a member? Dive in: bit.ly/membershipaba
We are thrilled to welcome Simon Balle All-through School to the Anti-Bullying Alliance! 🚀 Thank you for helping us unite against bullying!
Curious about the perks of being a member? Dive in: bit.ly/membershipaba
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"Tell the people that you love, that you love them" ❤️📣 #SayItLoudSaturday
Some wise words from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Video credit 📽️ @femalepoetssociety
Some wise words from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Video credit 📽️ @femalepoetssociety
November 22, 2025 at 1:41 PM
"Tell the people that you love, that you love them" ❤️📣 #SayItLoudSaturday
Some wise words from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Video credit 📽️ @femalepoetssociety
Some wise words from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Video credit 📽️ @femalepoetssociety
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💫"Be kind to yourself" – Sir Anthony Hopkins💫
He recently shared how he used his experiences of bullying to power his acting: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🎥 Video credit: @feelingbluevibe
#SelfCareSunday #RandomActsofKindnessWeek #RandomActsofKindnessDay
He recently shared how he used his experiences of bullying to power his acting: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🎥 Video credit: @feelingbluevibe
#SelfCareSunday #RandomActsofKindnessWeek #RandomActsofKindnessDay
November 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
💫"Be kind to yourself" – Sir Anthony Hopkins💫
He recently shared how he used his experiences of bullying to power his acting: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🎥 Video credit: @feelingbluevibe
#SelfCareSunday #RandomActsofKindnessWeek #RandomActsofKindnessDay
He recently shared how he used his experiences of bullying to power his acting: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🎥 Video credit: @feelingbluevibe
#SelfCareSunday #RandomActsofKindnessWeek #RandomActsofKindnessDay
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#ImaginaryMuseum
Michel Sittow, Estonian painter, c. 1469 - 1525
Portrait of the Danish King Christian II, 1514 / 1515
Oil on panel, 12.2 x 8.6 in
Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen
Michel Sittow, Estonian painter, c. 1469 - 1525
Portrait of the Danish King Christian II, 1514 / 1515
Oil on panel, 12.2 x 8.6 in
Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen
November 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM
#ImaginaryMuseum
Michel Sittow, Estonian painter, c. 1469 - 1525
Portrait of the Danish King Christian II, 1514 / 1515
Oil on panel, 12.2 x 8.6 in
Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen
Michel Sittow, Estonian painter, c. 1469 - 1525
Portrait of the Danish King Christian II, 1514 / 1515
Oil on panel, 12.2 x 8.6 in
Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen
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Ancient English Woodland is a treasure beyond compare
November 21, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Ancient English Woodland is a treasure beyond compare
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Are you local to the DC area and want to be a public engagement volunteer with us in the Hall of Human Origins? Apply now! naturalhistory.si.edu/join-us/volu...
Volunteering
Get information about volunteering at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Are you local to the DC area and want to be a public engagement volunteer with us in the Hall of Human Origins? Apply now! naturalhistory.si.edu/join-us/volu...