Robin Edgar
@robinedgar59.bsky.social
"Retired" professional photographer and "Cultural Eclipsologist" researching how eclipses, especially total solar eclipses, influenced ancient humanity's religious beliefs and iconography. Look for my #Eclipsology hashtag.
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Robin Edgar
@robinedgar59.bsky.social
· Nov 27
My 'Space Oddities Live' Presentation 'Researching The Influence of Eclipses on Ancient Cultures'
About a month ago, I did a PowerPoint presentation on 'Space Oddities Live' titled 'Researching The Influence of Eclipses on Ancient Culture...
culturaleclipsology.blogspot.com
Is it just a random chance #coincidence that our Sun & Moon have the same apparent size, or that when our Moon totally eclipses our Sun as a result of this alleged "coincidence" the #TotalSolarEclipse looks like the pupil & iris of an "eye of God"?
culturaleclipsology.blogspot.com/2024/03/spac...
culturaleclipsology.blogspot.com/2024/03/spac...
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Dans la catégorie aménagement inspirant : le parc Pélican, avec sa butte, sa patinoire (prêt d’équipements l’hiver), sa piscine-barboteuse, ses modules de jeux, son terrain de baseball, son parc à chien… et sa micro-forêt! 😍🌱🌳
Un milieu récréatif bien garni! 👍
#Rosemont #Montréal #polmun #polmtl
Un milieu récréatif bien garni! 👍
#Rosemont #Montréal #polmun #polmtl
February 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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“The idea that the private sector is better at getting things done than the public sector is a farce. Consider the REM, a mass transit system designed for Montreal that stops working when it snows or gets too cold out.”
#polmtl
#polmtl
The REM is more proof that public-private partnerships aren't working for Montreal
The REM mass transit system is more proof that public-private partnerships aren't working for the City of Montreal.
cultmtl.com
February 19, 2026 at 7:52 PM
“The idea that the private sector is better at getting things done than the public sector is a farce. Consider the REM, a mass transit system designed for Montreal that stops working when it snows or gets too cold out.”
#polmtl
#polmtl
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In addition to being absolutely brilliant, amazing & charming in her own right, we all know she was raised by a single dad w/4 siblings and that he came to the US bc of persecution bc of his participation in the ‘89 Tiananmen democracy uprising, right?
February 20, 2026 at 1:02 PM
In addition to being absolutely brilliant, amazing & charming in her own right, we all know she was raised by a single dad w/4 siblings and that he came to the US bc of persecution bc of his participation in the ‘89 Tiananmen democracy uprising, right?
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Cette révolte du milieu communautaire, qui a commencé en Mauricie, s’étend au reste du Québec. Plus de 1000 organismes feront la grève du 23 mars au 2 avril pour réclamer des conditions de travail décentes et un financement qui tient compte des besoins réels. Plus d'info sur aboutte.info #polqc
Le communautaire est au bout du rouleau
Plus de 1000 groupes préparent une grève de deux semaines pour exiger du financement réaliste.
www.ledevoir.com
February 20, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Cette révolte du milieu communautaire, qui a commencé en Mauricie, s’étend au reste du Québec. Plus de 1000 organismes feront la grève du 23 mars au 2 avril pour réclamer des conditions de travail décentes et un financement qui tient compte des besoins réels. Plus d'info sur aboutte.info #polqc
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Orkney and Shetland, part of the Kingdom of Norway since 875, were absorbed into the Kingdom of Scotland #OnThisDay in AD 1472, given in lieu of a dowry for Margaret of Denmark's marriage to King James III. They have been part of Scotland ever since 1/2
February 20, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Orkney and Shetland, part of the Kingdom of Norway since 875, were absorbed into the Kingdom of Scotland #OnThisDay in AD 1472, given in lieu of a dowry for Margaret of Denmark's marriage to King James III. They have been part of Scotland ever since 1/2
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Before the Norse arrived, the Orkney Islands were home to the Picts. New radiocarbon dates shed light on the complex nature of the Pictish-Viking transition in Scotland's Northern Isles 2/2
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🏺 #Archaeology
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🏺 #Archaeology
Buckquoy, Orkney: addressing the Pictish-Viking transition in northern Scotland
New radiocarbon dates from the key ‘transitional’ settlement of Buckquoy, Orkney, reveal that traits previously published as indicative of incoming Norse influence pre-date the start of the Viking Age, suggesting a greater level of endogenous change than hitherto has been appreciated.
doi.org
February 20, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Before the Norse arrived, the Orkney Islands were home to the Picts. New radiocarbon dates shed light on the complex nature of the Pictish-Viking transition in Scotland's Northern Isles 2/2
🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
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Comparing Trump Admin to Ministry of Truth in Orwell's 1984, Judge Orders Slavery Exhibits Restored www.commondreams.org/news/trump-1...
Comparing Trump Admin to Ministry of Truth in Orwell's 1984, Judge Orders Slavery Exhibits Restored | Common Dreams
On Presidents Day, a federal judge compared the Trump administration removing displays about slavery from a historical site in Philadelphia to the actions of the propaganda agency in George Orwell's d...
www.commondreams.org
February 20, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Comparing Trump Admin to Ministry of Truth in Orwell's 1984, Judge Orders Slavery Exhibits Restored www.commondreams.org/news/trump-1...
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Millions of files related to Jeffrey Epstein suggest the existence of a 'global criminal enterprise' that carried out acts meeting the legal threshold of crimes against humanity, a panel of independent experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council says reut.rs/4rpxDfl
Allegations in Epstein files may amount to 'crimes against humanity,' UN experts say
Millions of files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein suggest the existence of a "global criminal enterprise" that carried out acts meeting the legal threshold of crimes against humanity,...
reut.rs
February 17, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Millions of files related to Jeffrey Epstein suggest the existence of a 'global criminal enterprise' that carried out acts meeting the legal threshold of crimes against humanity, a panel of independent experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council says reut.rs/4rpxDfl
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Why would Republicans redact 90% of a democrat hoax? Explain it to me like I’m 5.
February 18, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Why would Republicans redact 90% of a democrat hoax? Explain it to me like I’m 5.
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Frontline journalists should read the specifics of any emergency order and ask: "How do I protect myself, and how do I push back against laws that I feel are unjust, immoral, unconscionable, or that get in the way of freedom of the press?" @movementphotog.bsky.social writes in @prismreports.org.
Photojournalists play critical role documenting ICE
Photographers covering ICE raids share tips for getting the shot, staying safe, and defending a free press
prismreports.org
February 19, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Frontline journalists should read the specifics of any emergency order and ask: "How do I protect myself, and how do I push back against laws that I feel are unjust, immoral, unconscionable, or that get in the way of freedom of the press?" @movementphotog.bsky.social writes in @prismreports.org.
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This is the agency that is charged by law with preventing sexual assault in the workplace
Labor Secretary’s Husband Barred From the Department After Sexual Assault Reports
Labor Secretary’s Husband Barred From the Department After Sexual Assault Reports
www.nytimes.com
February 19, 2026 at 10:18 PM
This is the agency that is charged by law with preventing sexual assault in the workplace
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Trump says this as he is ordering the deployment of thousands of service members into the Middle East.
Trump: "I flew to Iraq. I was extremely brave. So brave I wanted to give myself the Congressional Medal of Honor ... someday I'm gonna try. I'll test the law."
February 19, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Trump says this as he is ordering the deployment of thousands of service members into the Middle East.
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NEW from @haydenroyster.bsky.social and me: The Bay Area pastor who was filmed last year being shot in the face with a pepper round by a DHS agent is now filing a $5M claim against federal government —> religionnews.com/2026/02/19/b...
Bay Area pastor, shot with a pepper round, files $5M claim against federal government
Bautista is seeking $5 million in damages from the federal government and plans to sue the unnnamed agent individually.
religionnews.com
February 19, 2026 at 10:31 PM
NEW from @haydenroyster.bsky.social and me: The Bay Area pastor who was filmed last year being shot in the face with a pepper round by a DHS agent is now filing a $5M claim against federal government —> religionnews.com/2026/02/19/b...
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"At last.
For survivors everywhere, Virginia did this for you"
– Statement by Virginia Giuffre's family
#epstein #andrewmountbattenwindsor
For survivors everywhere, Virginia did this for you"
– Statement by Virginia Giuffre's family
#epstein #andrewmountbattenwindsor
February 19, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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Americans are struggling to pay for rent, childcare, and healthcare.
Instead of addressing the issues at home, what is Donald Trump giving us? Yet another war in the Middle East.
Instead of addressing the issues at home, what is Donald Trump giving us? Yet another war in the Middle East.
NEW: Trump says he'll decide in "next 10 days" whether to bomb Iran
Trump says he'll decide in "next 10 days" whether to bomb Iran
Sources believe a major war could begin within days.
www.axios.com
February 19, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Americans are struggling to pay for rent, childcare, and healthcare.
Instead of addressing the issues at home, what is Donald Trump giving us? Yet another war in the Middle East.
Instead of addressing the issues at home, what is Donald Trump giving us? Yet another war in the Middle East.
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Schrödinger’s aliens
DOOCY: Barack Obama said that aliens are real. Have you seen any evidence of non-human visitors to earth?
TRUMP: Well, he gave classified information. He's not supposed to be doing that.
DOOCY: So aliens are real?
TRUMP: I don't know if they're real or not. He made a big mistake.
TRUMP: Well, he gave classified information. He's not supposed to be doing that.
DOOCY: So aliens are real?
TRUMP: I don't know if they're real or not. He made a big mistake.
February 19, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Schrödinger’s aliens
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Witness a celestial marvel and make your mark! Join us in celebrating the March 3, 2026 total lunar eclipse by leaving a legacy gift in your will to the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. Together, we can ensure the wonders of the cosmos continue to inspire future generations. 🔭 💫 🌕️
February 19, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Witness a celestial marvel and make your mark! Join us in celebrating the March 3, 2026 total lunar eclipse by leaving a legacy gift in your will to the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. Together, we can ensure the wonders of the cosmos continue to inspire future generations. 🔭 💫 🌕️
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They were known as Comanche, and they became the dominant Native nation of the American West. Yet they had been ignored by archaeologists—until the discovery of unique rock art in New Mexico. This is the story.
archaeology.org/issues/may-june-2014/features/searching-for-the-comanche-empire/
archaeology.org/issues/may-june-2014/features/searching-for-the-comanche-empire/
February 19, 2026 at 9:05 PM
They were known as Comanche, and they became the dominant Native nation of the American West. Yet they had been ignored by archaeologists—until the discovery of unique rock art in New Mexico. This is the story.
archaeology.org/issues/may-june-2014/features/searching-for-the-comanche-empire/
archaeology.org/issues/may-june-2014/features/searching-for-the-comanche-empire/
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meatier = 🥩🥩
meteor = ☄️
meteor = ☄️
February 19, 2026 at 8:03 PM
meatier = 🥩🥩
meteor = ☄️
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Quite a photo www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c7...
Andrew pictured leaving police station following arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office - live updates
The King's brother was arrested at 08:00 on Thursday morning; police say they are searching addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 19, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Quite a photo www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c7...
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Egyptian-Chinese mission uncovers new clues to King Apries’ temple in Mit Rahina - Ancient Egypt - Antiquities - Ahram Online
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Egyptian-Chinese mission uncovers new clues to King Apries’ temple in Mit Rahina - Ancient Egypt - Antiquities
A joint Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission has uncovered new clues to King Apries’ temple at the Tel Aziz site, east of Mit Rahina in Giza, offering fresh insights into the ancient city of Memphi...
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February 19, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Egyptian-Chinese mission uncovers new clues to King Apries’ temple in Mit Rahina - Ancient Egypt - Antiquities - Ahram Online
english.ahram.org.eg/News/562666....
english.ahram.org.eg/News/562666....
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2,500-year-old 'primitive prosthetic' found on jaw of mummified Scythian woman who survived complex jaw surgery | Live Science
www.livescience.com/archaeology/...
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2,500-year-old 'primitive prosthetic' found on jaw of mummified Scythian woman who survived complex jaw surgery
Researchers used CT scans to peer inside a partially mummified skull and discovered the woman survived jaw surgery 2,500 years ago.
www.livescience.com
February 19, 2026 at 6:18 PM
2,500-year-old 'primitive prosthetic' found on jaw of mummified Scythian woman who survived complex jaw surgery | Live Science
www.livescience.com/archaeology/...
www.livescience.com/archaeology/...
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Nous réclamons aussi l’abandon complet du #PL1. «Une chose est claire, il n’y a aucun consensus et le ministre n’a certainement pas la légitimité d’aller de l’avant. Il lui reste une seule chose à faire : c’est de retirer son projet de constitution, un point c’est tout» #polqc
Droit à l’avortement dans la constitution | Pression sur Simon Jolin-Barrette pour renoncer
Sous pression, Simon Jolin-Barrette réfléchit au retrait du droit à l’avortement dans son projet de constitution. Le candidat à la chefferie Bernard Drainville s’attend à une annonce « plus tôt que ta...
www.lapresse.ca
February 19, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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"La violence environnementale, c’est aussi l’omerta, la désinformation et la division de la communauté sur cet enjeu. Quand on proteste, qu’on parle publiquement contre le pollueur, on perd des amis de longue date et des membres de notre famille nous excluent."
#FonderieHorne #Rouyn-Noranda #polqc
#FonderieHorne #Rouyn-Noranda #polqc
Fonderie Horne : quand les citoyens prennent le relais
Le 3 février, OMS rappelait que 40 % des cancers sont évitables. À Rouyn-Noranda, Québec maintient un seuil d’arsenic contesté : qui protège la population ?
theconversation.com
February 19, 2026 at 5:45 PM
"La violence environnementale, c’est aussi l’omerta, la désinformation et la division de la communauté sur cet enjeu. Quand on proteste, qu’on parle publiquement contre le pollueur, on perd des amis de longue date et des membres de notre famille nous excluent."
#FonderieHorne #Rouyn-Noranda #polqc
#FonderieHorne #Rouyn-Noranda #polqc
