Ennius
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Independent scholar: research interests in hermeneutics, textual criticism, and the classical tradition; aurum in stercore
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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
6th January is the feast of the Epiphany.
#Epiphany
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 4453; 'Evangeliary of Otto III'; c.1000 CE; Reichenau; p.27
#Epiphany
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 4453; 'Evangeliary of Otto III'; c.1000 CE; Reichenau; p.27
January 3, 2026 at 9:27 AM
6th January is the feast of the Epiphany.
#Epiphany
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 4453; 'Evangeliary of Otto III'; c.1000 CE; Reichenau; p.27
#Epiphany
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 4453; 'Evangeliary of Otto III'; c.1000 CE; Reichenau; p.27
6th January is the feast of the Epiphany.
"Deus qui hodierna die unigenitum tuum gentibus stella duce revelasti....."
#Epiphany
BL Yates Thompson 2; 'The Ottobeuren Collectar'; 12th century; Germany, S. (Ottobeuren); f.62v
"Deus qui hodierna die unigenitum tuum gentibus stella duce revelasti....."
#Epiphany
BL Yates Thompson 2; 'The Ottobeuren Collectar'; 12th century; Germany, S. (Ottobeuren); f.62v
January 3, 2026 at 9:25 AM
6th January is the feast of the Epiphany.
"Deus qui hodierna die unigenitum tuum gentibus stella duce revelasti....."
#Epiphany
BL Yates Thompson 2; 'The Ottobeuren Collectar'; 12th century; Germany, S. (Ottobeuren); f.62v
"Deus qui hodierna die unigenitum tuum gentibus stella duce revelasti....."
#Epiphany
BL Yates Thompson 2; 'The Ottobeuren Collectar'; 12th century; Germany, S. (Ottobeuren); f.62v
6th January is the feast of the Epiphany which is depicted in the initial 'D'(eus) of the Collect for Epiphany.
#Epiphany
BnF MS Latin 9428; Sacramentary of Drogo; 9th century (between 826/837 CE & 855 CE); Metz; f.34v
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#Epiphany
BnF MS Latin 9428; Sacramentary of Drogo; 9th century (between 826/837 CE & 855 CE); Metz; f.34v
@gallicabnf.bsky.social
January 3, 2026 at 9:19 AM
6th January is the feast of the Epiphany which is depicted in the initial 'D'(eus) of the Collect for Epiphany.
#Epiphany
BnF MS Latin 9428; Sacramentary of Drogo; 9th century (between 826/837 CE & 855 CE); Metz; f.34v
@gallicabnf.bsky.social
#Epiphany
BnF MS Latin 9428; Sacramentary of Drogo; 9th century (between 826/837 CE & 855 CE); Metz; f.34v
@gallicabnf.bsky.social
6th January is the feast of the Epiphany.
#Epiphany
BnF MS 1186; Psalter of St Louis & Blanche de Castille; 13th century; f.18r @gallicabnf.bsky.social
#Epiphany
BnF MS 1186; Psalter of St Louis & Blanche de Castille; 13th century; f.18r @gallicabnf.bsky.social
January 3, 2026 at 9:17 AM
6th January is the feast of the Epiphany.
#Epiphany
BnF MS 1186; Psalter of St Louis & Blanche de Castille; 13th century; f.18r @gallicabnf.bsky.social
#Epiphany
BnF MS 1186; Psalter of St Louis & Blanche de Castille; 13th century; f.18r @gallicabnf.bsky.social
6th January is the feast of the Epiphany. Just look at the expressions of the Magi.
#Epiphany
MS Thott 143 2º; 'The Copenhagen Psalter'; Det Kongelige Bibliotek; 12th century, f. 11r
#Epiphany
MS Thott 143 2º; 'The Copenhagen Psalter'; Det Kongelige Bibliotek; 12th century, f. 11r
January 3, 2026 at 9:15 AM
6th January is the feast of the Epiphany. Just look at the expressions of the Magi.
#Epiphany
MS Thott 143 2º; 'The Copenhagen Psalter'; Det Kongelige Bibliotek; 12th century, f. 11r
#Epiphany
MS Thott 143 2º; 'The Copenhagen Psalter'; Det Kongelige Bibliotek; 12th century, f. 11r
6th January is the feast of the Epiphany.
#Epiphany
BL Or. 481; Octateuch, Gospels, & Ecclesiastical Works; 17th century; Ethiopia; f.101r
#Epiphany
BL Or. 481; Octateuch, Gospels, & Ecclesiastical Works; 17th century; Ethiopia; f.101r
January 3, 2026 at 9:10 AM
6th January is the feast of the Epiphany.
#Epiphany
BL Or. 481; Octateuch, Gospels, & Ecclesiastical Works; 17th century; Ethiopia; f.101r
#Epiphany
BL Or. 481; Octateuch, Gospels, & Ecclesiastical Works; 17th century; Ethiopia; f.101r
6th January is the feast of the Epiphany. Here is depicted the Adoration of the Magi and the departure of the Magi.
#Epiphany
BL Egerton 1139; The 'Melisende Psalter'; 12th century; Eastern Mediterranean (Jerusalem); f.2v
#Epiphany
BL Egerton 1139; The 'Melisende Psalter'; 12th century; Eastern Mediterranean (Jerusalem); f.2v
January 3, 2026 at 9:08 AM
6th January is the feast of the Epiphany. Here is depicted the Adoration of the Magi and the departure of the Magi.
#Epiphany
BL Egerton 1139; The 'Melisende Psalter'; 12th century; Eastern Mediterranean (Jerusalem); f.2v
#Epiphany
BL Egerton 1139; The 'Melisende Psalter'; 12th century; Eastern Mediterranean (Jerusalem); f.2v
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Great to see my new study of the Bayeux Tapestry getting some traction across the Channel! If you’re interested in my argument—namely that the embroidery was designed as mealtime reading in a monastic refectory—you can read the article for free here: academic.oup.com/histres/arti...
January 3, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Great to see my new study of the Bayeux Tapestry getting some traction across the Channel! If you’re interested in my argument—namely that the embroidery was designed as mealtime reading in a monastic refectory—you can read the article for free here: academic.oup.com/histres/arti...
Baptism of Christ in the River Jordan by John the Baptist, surrounded by angels and with a golden dove of the Holy Spirit descending, preceding the benediction for Epiphany (6 January)
#Epiphany
BL Add 49598; Benedictional of Æthelwold; 963-984 CE; England S; ff.25r-25v
#Epiphany
BL Add 49598; Benedictional of Æthelwold; 963-984 CE; England S; ff.25r-25v
January 3, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Baptism of Christ in the River Jordan by John the Baptist, surrounded by angels and with a golden dove of the Holy Spirit descending, preceding the benediction for Epiphany (6 January)
#Epiphany
BL Add 49598; Benedictional of Æthelwold; 963-984 CE; England S; ff.25r-25v
#Epiphany
BL Add 49598; Benedictional of Æthelwold; 963-984 CE; England S; ff.25r-25v
6th January is the feast of the Epiphany. Here is depicted the epiphany of the divine in the three gifts of the Magi, and the transformation of water into wine at Cana.
#Epiphany
Bamberg State Library Msc.Lit. 1; Sacramentary; early 11th century; Fulda; f.30r
#Epiphany
Bamberg State Library Msc.Lit. 1; Sacramentary; early 11th century; Fulda; f.30r
January 3, 2026 at 9:01 AM
6th January is the feast of the Epiphany. Here is depicted the epiphany of the divine in the three gifts of the Magi, and the transformation of water into wine at Cana.
#Epiphany
Bamberg State Library Msc.Lit. 1; Sacramentary; early 11th century; Fulda; f.30r
#Epiphany
Bamberg State Library Msc.Lit. 1; Sacramentary; early 11th century; Fulda; f.30r
6th January is the feast of the Epiphany
#Epiphany
BL Add MS 49598; 963 CE-984 CE; The Benedictional of St Æthelwold; England, S.; f.24v
#Epiphany
BL Add MS 49598; 963 CE-984 CE; The Benedictional of St Æthelwold; England, S.; f.24v
January 3, 2026 at 8:59 AM
6th January is the feast of the Epiphany
#Epiphany
BL Add MS 49598; 963 CE-984 CE; The Benedictional of St Æthelwold; England, S.; f.24v
#Epiphany
BL Add MS 49598; 963 CE-984 CE; The Benedictional of St Æthelwold; England, S.; f.24v
Initial 'Q'(uoniam bellum) with eagle and dragon
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 17404; Flavii Josephi historiarum antiquitatis Judaicae libri XX; eiusdem de Judaico bello libri VII; 1241; p.411
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 17404; Flavii Josephi historiarum antiquitatis Judaicae libri XX; eiusdem de Judaico bello libri VII; 1241; p.411
January 2, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Initial 'Q'(uoniam bellum) with eagle and dragon
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 17404; Flavii Josephi historiarum antiquitatis Judaicae libri XX; eiusdem de Judaico bello libri VII; 1241; p.411
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 17404; Flavii Josephi historiarum antiquitatis Judaicae libri XX; eiusdem de Judaico bello libri VII; 1241; p.411
The Siege of Jerusalem; the Wheel of Fortune, Three Fates with threads of life, and the Four Seasons
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 17404; Flavii Josephi historiarum antiquitatis Judaicae libri XX; eiusdem de Judaico bello libri VII; 1241; p.410
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 17404; Flavii Josephi historiarum antiquitatis Judaicae libri XX; eiusdem de Judaico bello libri VII; 1241; p.410
January 2, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The Siege of Jerusalem; the Wheel of Fortune, Three Fates with threads of life, and the Four Seasons
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 17404; Flavii Josephi historiarum antiquitatis Judaicae libri XX; eiusdem de Judaico bello libri VII; 1241; p.410
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 17404; Flavii Josephi historiarum antiquitatis Judaicae libri XX; eiusdem de Judaico bello libri VII; 1241; p.410
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Part owned by a guy who loudly backed Brexit. Wonder if that could possibly have had anything to do with fewer tourists, a knackered economy and an increase in costs?
Brighton’s historic Palace Pier up for sale as tourist numbers fall
BPG hopes to find buyer for Grade II-listed structure by summer after slump in profits and rising costs
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Part owned by a guy who loudly backed Brexit. Wonder if that could possibly have had anything to do with fewer tourists, a knackered economy and an increase in costs?
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The beginning of Torah portion Vayechi (וַיְחִי ), which concludes Bereshit, is marked by Joseph Ibn Hayyim with this bird.
#ParashahPictures
Bodleian Library MS Kennicott 1; 'The Kennicott Bible'; 1476 CE; La Coruña, Spain; f.34r @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
#ParashahPictures
Bodleian Library MS Kennicott 1; 'The Kennicott Bible'; 1476 CE; La Coruña, Spain; f.34r @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
December 28, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The beginning of Torah portion Vayechi (וַיְחִי ), which concludes Bereshit, is marked by Joseph Ibn Hayyim with this bird.
#ParashahPictures
Bodleian Library MS Kennicott 1; 'The Kennicott Bible'; 1476 CE; La Coruña, Spain; f.34r @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
#ParashahPictures
Bodleian Library MS Kennicott 1; 'The Kennicott Bible'; 1476 CE; La Coruña, Spain; f.34r @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
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In Torah portion Vayechi (וַיְחִי ) Jacob blesses Joseph's sons and dies in Egypt after 17 yrs but is buried in the cave of the field of Machpelah which Abraham had bought.
#ParashahPictures
BL Add 27210; the 'Golden Haggadah'; 14th c; Spain, N.E.; ff.7r, 8v
#ParashahPictures
BL Add 27210; the 'Golden Haggadah'; 14th c; Spain, N.E.; ff.7r, 8v
December 28, 2025 at 4:54 PM
In Torah portion Vayechi (וַיְחִי ) Jacob blesses Joseph's sons and dies in Egypt after 17 yrs but is buried in the cave of the field of Machpelah which Abraham had bought.
#ParashahPictures
BL Add 27210; the 'Golden Haggadah'; 14th c; Spain, N.E.; ff.7r, 8v
#ParashahPictures
BL Add 27210; the 'Golden Haggadah'; 14th c; Spain, N.E.; ff.7r, 8v
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The beginning of Torah portion Vayechi (וַיְחִי ) is marked by this penwork design.
#ParashahPictures
BL Oriental 2626; the 'Lisbon Bible' with masorah magna & parva; 1483 CE; Portugal, Central (Lisbon); f.59r
#ParashahPictures
BL Oriental 2626; the 'Lisbon Bible' with masorah magna & parva; 1483 CE; Portugal, Central (Lisbon); f.59r
December 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The beginning of Torah portion Vayechi (וַיְחִי ) is marked by this penwork design.
#ParashahPictures
BL Oriental 2626; the 'Lisbon Bible' with masorah magna & parva; 1483 CE; Portugal, Central (Lisbon); f.59r
#ParashahPictures
BL Oriental 2626; the 'Lisbon Bible' with masorah magna & parva; 1483 CE; Portugal, Central (Lisbon); f.59r
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Initial-word panel of Torah portion Vayechi (וַיְחִי ) which concludes Bereshit.
#ParashahPictures
BL Or 2696; 1350-1399 CE; Germany, S; f.98r
#ParashahPictures
BL Or 2696; 1350-1399 CE; Germany, S; f.98r
December 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Initial-word panel of Torah portion Vayechi (וַיְחִי ) which concludes Bereshit.
#ParashahPictures
BL Or 2696; 1350-1399 CE; Germany, S; f.98r
#ParashahPictures
BL Or 2696; 1350-1399 CE; Germany, S; f.98r