Ennius
@enniusredloeb.bsky.social
Independent scholar: research interests in hermeneutics, textual criticism, and the classical tradition; aurum in stercore
The Wheel of Fortune turns for every leader sooner or later
Cambridge, Corpus Christi College, MS 066; p.66
@parkerlibcccc.bsky.social @corpuscambridge.bsky.social
Cambridge, Corpus Christi College, MS 066; p.66
@parkerlibcccc.bsky.social @corpuscambridge.bsky.social
January 3, 2026 at 9:16 PM
The Wheel of Fortune turns for every leader sooner or later
Cambridge, Corpus Christi College, MS 066; p.66
@parkerlibcccc.bsky.social @corpuscambridge.bsky.social
Cambridge, Corpus Christi College, MS 066; p.66
@parkerlibcccc.bsky.social @corpuscambridge.bsky.social
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President Zelenskyy on Maduro:
What can I say here? If this can be done to dictators, like that, then the United States of America know what they should do next.
What can I say here? If this can be done to dictators, like that, then the United States of America know what they should do next.
January 3, 2026 at 6:37 PM
President Zelenskyy on Maduro:
What can I say here? If this can be done to dictators, like that, then the United States of America know what they should do next.
What can I say here? If this can be done to dictators, like that, then the United States of America know what they should do next.
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I fear he's balancing so precariously on that fence that he's bound to come a cropper...
January 3, 2026 at 8:45 PM
I fear he's balancing so precariously on that fence that he's bound to come a cropper...
Zonal Mappa Mundi
Bodleian Library MS. D'Orville 77; Cicero, speeches and philosophical texts; Macrobius, Commentarii in Ciceronis Somnium Scipionis; late 10th or early 11th century; Germany, South; f.100r @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Bodleian Library MS. D'Orville 77; Cicero, speeches and philosophical texts; Macrobius, Commentarii in Ciceronis Somnium Scipionis; late 10th or early 11th century; Germany, South; f.100r @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
January 3, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Zonal Mappa Mundi
Bodleian Library MS. D'Orville 77; Cicero, speeches and philosophical texts; Macrobius, Commentarii in Ciceronis Somnium Scipionis; late 10th or early 11th century; Germany, South; f.100r @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Bodleian Library MS. D'Orville 77; Cicero, speeches and philosophical texts; Macrobius, Commentarii in Ciceronis Somnium Scipionis; late 10th or early 11th century; Germany, South; f.100r @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Cicero wearing a crown, flanked by Cato and Caesar, triumphing over the Catilinarian conspirators
Bodleian Library MS. Barlow 40; Cicero, De inventione rhetorica; 12th century, 2nd quarter; Italy, North? or French, South?; f.1r @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Bodleian Library MS. Barlow 40; Cicero, De inventione rhetorica; 12th century, 2nd quarter; Italy, North? or French, South?; f.1r @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
January 3, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Cicero wearing a crown, flanked by Cato and Caesar, triumphing over the Catilinarian conspirators
Bodleian Library MS. Barlow 40; Cicero, De inventione rhetorica; 12th century, 2nd quarter; Italy, North? or French, South?; f.1r @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Bodleian Library MS. Barlow 40; Cicero, De inventione rhetorica; 12th century, 2nd quarter; Italy, North? or French, South?; f.1r @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Quite a 'Q'(uia Christiani te dicunt) with figure of Christ blessing
Bodleian Library, MS. Lyell 50; Two mss bound together including Gilbert Crispin, Disputatio Iudei et Christiani; 12th century; Austria or Germany; f.18v @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Bodleian Library, MS. Lyell 50; Two mss bound together including Gilbert Crispin, Disputatio Iudei et Christiani; 12th century; Austria or Germany; f.18v @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
January 3, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Quite a 'Q'(uia Christiani te dicunt) with figure of Christ blessing
Bodleian Library, MS. Lyell 50; Two mss bound together including Gilbert Crispin, Disputatio Iudei et Christiani; 12th century; Austria or Germany; f.18v @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Bodleian Library, MS. Lyell 50; Two mss bound together including Gilbert Crispin, Disputatio Iudei et Christiani; 12th century; Austria or Germany; f.18v @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Three horses and their Magi
MS Thott 143 2º; 'The Copenhagen Psalter'; Det Kongelige Bibliotek; 12th century, f. 10v
MS Thott 143 2º; 'The Copenhagen Psalter'; Det Kongelige Bibliotek; 12th century, f. 10v
January 3, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Three horses and their Magi
MS Thott 143 2º; 'The Copenhagen Psalter'; Det Kongelige Bibliotek; 12th century, f. 10v
MS Thott 143 2º; 'The Copenhagen Psalter'; Det Kongelige Bibliotek; 12th century, f. 10v
6th January is the feast of the Epiphany. Here is depicted The Adoration of the Magi.
#Epiphany
BL Or 607; An Ethiopian manuscript containing: Nagara Māryām ነገር ማርያም :History and Miracles of the Blessed Virgin Mary; 1730 CE-1755 CE; f.14v
#Epiphany
BL Or 607; An Ethiopian manuscript containing: Nagara Māryām ነገር ማርያም :History and Miracles of the Blessed Virgin Mary; 1730 CE-1755 CE; f.14v
January 3, 2026 at 4:19 PM
6th January is the feast of the Epiphany. Here is depicted The Adoration of the Magi.
#Epiphany
BL Or 607; An Ethiopian manuscript containing: Nagara Māryām ነገር ማርያም :History and Miracles of the Blessed Virgin Mary; 1730 CE-1755 CE; f.14v
#Epiphany
BL Or 607; An Ethiopian manuscript containing: Nagara Māryām ነገር ማርያም :History and Miracles of the Blessed Virgin Mary; 1730 CE-1755 CE; f.14v
6th January is the feast of the Epiphany. Here is depicted the Adoration of the Magi
#Epiphany
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 30055; Evangeliarium of Henry the Lion; circa 1188 CE; Helmarshausen, Benediktiner; p.25
#Epiphany
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 30055; Evangeliarium of Henry the Lion; circa 1188 CE; Helmarshausen, Benediktiner; p.25
January 3, 2026 at 4:17 PM
6th January is the feast of the Epiphany. Here is depicted the Adoration of the Magi
#Epiphany
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 30055; Evangeliarium of Henry the Lion; circa 1188 CE; Helmarshausen, Benediktiner; p.25
#Epiphany
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 30055; Evangeliarium of Henry the Lion; circa 1188 CE; Helmarshausen, Benediktiner; p.25
6th January is the feast of the Epiphany. Here is depicted the Magi in adoration and then departing.
#Epiphany
BL Add MS 39627; The Gospels of Tsar Ivan Alexander; 1355 CE- 1356 CE; Bulgaria; f.10r
#Epiphany
BL Add MS 39627; The Gospels of Tsar Ivan Alexander; 1355 CE- 1356 CE; Bulgaria; f.10r
January 3, 2026 at 4:14 PM
6th January is the feast of the Epiphany. Here is depicted the Magi in adoration and then departing.
#Epiphany
BL Add MS 39627; The Gospels of Tsar Ivan Alexander; 1355 CE- 1356 CE; Bulgaria; f.10r
#Epiphany
BL Add MS 39627; The Gospels of Tsar Ivan Alexander; 1355 CE- 1356 CE; Bulgaria; f.10r
6th January is the feast of the Epiphany. Here is depicted the Adoration of the Magi.
#Epiphany
BSB Clm 2939; Gospel Lectionary; 1st third of the 12th century; Southern Germany (Tegernsee?); f.6v
#Epiphany
BSB Clm 2939; Gospel Lectionary; 1st third of the 12th century; Southern Germany (Tegernsee?); f.6v
January 3, 2026 at 4:11 PM
6th January is the feast of the Epiphany. Here is depicted the Adoration of the Magi.
#Epiphany
BSB Clm 2939; Gospel Lectionary; 1st third of the 12th century; Southern Germany (Tegernsee?); f.6v
#Epiphany
BSB Clm 2939; Gospel Lectionary; 1st third of the 12th century; Southern Germany (Tegernsee?); f.6v
6th January is the feast of the Epiphany. Here is depicted the Adoration of the Magi; Joseph's Doubt; & Joseph leading Mary into his house München,
#Epiphany
Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 23631; Purple Gospels; 1st quarter of the 9th century; Augsburg (?); f.24r
#Epiphany
Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 23631; Purple Gospels; 1st quarter of the 9th century; Augsburg (?); f.24r
January 3, 2026 at 4:07 PM
6th January is the feast of the Epiphany. Here is depicted the Adoration of the Magi; Joseph's Doubt; & Joseph leading Mary into his house München,
#Epiphany
Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 23631; Purple Gospels; 1st quarter of the 9th century; Augsburg (?); f.24r
#Epiphany
Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 23631; Purple Gospels; 1st quarter of the 9th century; Augsburg (?); f.24r
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Today is J.R.R. Tolkien's birthday!
Born in 1892, Tolkien paved the way for modern fantasy literature and his creativity continues to inspire the minds of many to this day. ✨
📸 | Tolkien, Bournemouth, July 1965
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries, MS. Tolkien photogr. 7, fol. 75r
(c) Tolkien Trust, 2015
Born in 1892, Tolkien paved the way for modern fantasy literature and his creativity continues to inspire the minds of many to this day. ✨
📸 | Tolkien, Bournemouth, July 1965
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries, MS. Tolkien photogr. 7, fol. 75r
(c) Tolkien Trust, 2015
January 3, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Today is J.R.R. Tolkien's birthday!
Born in 1892, Tolkien paved the way for modern fantasy literature and his creativity continues to inspire the minds of many to this day. ✨
📸 | Tolkien, Bournemouth, July 1965
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries, MS. Tolkien photogr. 7, fol. 75r
(c) Tolkien Trust, 2015
Born in 1892, Tolkien paved the way for modern fantasy literature and his creativity continues to inspire the minds of many to this day. ✨
📸 | Tolkien, Bournemouth, July 1965
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries, MS. Tolkien photogr. 7, fol. 75r
(c) Tolkien Trust, 2015
Initial 'I' with God the Creator against a starry sky; next to it the Coronation of the Virgin by Christ
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 17404; Flavii Josephi historiarum antiquitatis Judaicae libri XX; eiusdem de Judaico bello libri VII; 1241; p.6
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 17404; Flavii Josephi historiarum antiquitatis Judaicae libri XX; eiusdem de Judaico bello libri VII; 1241; p.6
January 3, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Initial 'I' with God the Creator against a starry sky; next to it the Coronation of the Virgin by Christ
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 17404; Flavii Josephi historiarum antiquitatis Judaicae libri XX; eiusdem de Judaico bello libri VII; 1241; p.6
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 17404; Flavii Josephi historiarum antiquitatis Judaicae libri XX; eiusdem de Judaico bello libri VII; 1241; p.6
Initial 'I'(osaphat itaque) depicting the king with crown and sceptre
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 17404; Flavii Josephi historiarum antiquitatis Judaicae libri XX; eiusdem de Judaico bello libri VII; 1241; p.167
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 17404; Flavii Josephi historiarum antiquitatis Judaicae libri XX; eiusdem de Judaico bello libri VII; 1241; p.167
January 3, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Initial 'I'(osaphat itaque) depicting the king with crown and sceptre
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 17404; Flavii Josephi historiarum antiquitatis Judaicae libri XX; eiusdem de Judaico bello libri VII; 1241; p.167
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 17404; Flavii Josephi historiarum antiquitatis Judaicae libri XX; eiusdem de Judaico bello libri VII; 1241; p.167
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Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
January 3, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
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The museum holds around 300 historic copies of the Qur’an, Islam’s holy book. Join Jo O’Rourke and explore some of these aspects featured in the current works on display.
🎟️ FREE, no booking required. Limited to 15 participants.
#ChesterBeatty #IslamicArt #Quran #LoveDublin
🎟️ FREE, no booking required. Limited to 15 participants.
#ChesterBeatty #IslamicArt #Quran #LoveDublin
January 3, 2026 at 2:01 PM
The museum holds around 300 historic copies of the Qur’an, Islam’s holy book. Join Jo O’Rourke and explore some of these aspects featured in the current works on display.
🎟️ FREE, no booking required. Limited to 15 participants.
#ChesterBeatty #IslamicArt #Quran #LoveDublin
🎟️ FREE, no booking required. Limited to 15 participants.
#ChesterBeatty #IslamicArt #Quran #LoveDublin
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I did not think I had the capacity to be shocked anymore. Or to feel more ashamed of my country.
January 3, 2026 at 11:27 AM
I did not think I had the capacity to be shocked anymore. Or to feel more ashamed of my country.
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🔥 This is huge 🔥
NEW YouGov poll: British are now MORE pro-EU than France or Italy.
👉 50% would vote to be in the EU
👉 Only 31% want to stay out
👉 Strip away don’t knows 👉62–38 in favour of EU membership.
🔥 Brexit is no more and Parliament must catch up!
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
NEW YouGov poll: British are now MORE pro-EU than France or Italy.
👉 50% would vote to be in the EU
👉 Only 31% want to stay out
👉 Strip away don’t knows 👉62–38 in favour of EU membership.
🔥 Brexit is no more and Parliament must catch up!
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
British voters want to be part of EU more than French and Italians, poll reveals
Exclusive: Campaigners said Labour had to ‘catch up with public opinion’ as PM faces calls for closer ties to the EU after Brexit
www.independent.co.uk
January 3, 2026 at 8:27 AM
🔥 This is huge 🔥
NEW YouGov poll: British are now MORE pro-EU than France or Italy.
👉 50% would vote to be in the EU
👉 Only 31% want to stay out
👉 Strip away don’t knows 👉62–38 in favour of EU membership.
🔥 Brexit is no more and Parliament must catch up!
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
NEW YouGov poll: British are now MORE pro-EU than France or Italy.
👉 50% would vote to be in the EU
👉 Only 31% want to stay out
👉 Strip away don’t knows 👉62–38 in favour of EU membership.
🔥 Brexit is no more and Parliament must catch up!
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
January 3, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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January 3, 2026 at 9:33 AM
January 3, 2026 at 9:32 AM
The Collect for the Epiphany (6th January) with the depiction of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan
#Epiphany
Staatsbibliothek Bamberg Msc.Lit. 1; Sacramentary; early 11th century; Fulda; f.30v
#Epiphany
Staatsbibliothek Bamberg Msc.Lit. 1; Sacramentary; early 11th century; Fulda; f.30v
January 3, 2026 at 9:31 AM
The Collect for the Epiphany (6th January) with the depiction of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan
#Epiphany
Staatsbibliothek Bamberg Msc.Lit. 1; Sacramentary; early 11th century; Fulda; f.30v
#Epiphany
Staatsbibliothek Bamberg Msc.Lit. 1; Sacramentary; early 11th century; Fulda; f.30v