Steven Van Impe
@svanimpe.bsky.social
Book historian, rare books curator Erfgoedbibliotheek Hendrik Conscience, Antwerp. Opinions mine, I may be wrong, follow/like isn't endorsement. He/him. Caregiver for a partner with Long Covid. Used to be @RareBookLibAntw on Twitter. Profile pic by LUCID.
Sadly, it doesn't seem to have celebrity death matches. Yet.
It's an MTV simulator with almost 30,000 videos, organized by decade, with special sections for Headbanger's Ball and Yo! MTV Raps. This is so good.
This is really, really great.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Sadly, it doesn't seem to have celebrity death matches. Yet.
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Anyone has any advice for how to deal with US universities? I did a fellowship at @umich.edu last year, and now they are charging me for an "automatic insurance" which has more than tripled because they added six fines to it before contacting me about it
January 6, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Anyone has any advice for how to deal with US universities? I did a fellowship at @umich.edu last year, and now they are charging me for an "automatic insurance" which has more than tripled because they added six fines to it before contacting me about it
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Its only Archives if its from the Archivique region of France, otherwise its just sparkling backups...
January 6, 2026 at 4:41 AM
Its only Archives if its from the Archivique region of France, otherwise its just sparkling backups...
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AI guys are like we can’t use it to cure cancer but we can suck all the joy and purpose out of life so that dying isn’t sad
January 6, 2026 at 6:01 PM
AI guys are like we can’t use it to cure cancer but we can suck all the joy and purpose out of life so that dying isn’t sad
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This cat's ass is definitely sticking to the pan.
January 6, 2026 at 6:49 PM
This cat's ass is definitely sticking to the pan.
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Does anyone have a reference to a single peer-reviewed scientific article demonstrating the danger of gel nail polish (or nail polish) to rare books and manuscripts in their handling?
There are many anecdotes, which I expect are misogynist and classist dog whistles.
There are many anecdotes, which I expect are misogynist and classist dog whistles.
January 6, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Does anyone have a reference to a single peer-reviewed scientific article demonstrating the danger of gel nail polish (or nail polish) to rare books and manuscripts in their handling?
There are many anecdotes, which I expect are misogynist and classist dog whistles.
There are many anecdotes, which I expect are misogynist and classist dog whistles.
Is this... is this two bots chatting each other up on world politics based on my thread of a biography of the Blessed Anne of St. Bartholomew?
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For those that are interested
First #bookhistory post of the year. Some books simply scream for a thread!
We have two copies of the same #EarlyModern edition. Why would we want to collect two copies of the same book, you ask? Read on!
EHC Antwerp, K 54092 copy 1 and 2.
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We have two copies of the same #EarlyModern edition. Why would we want to collect two copies of the same book, you ask? Read on!
EHC Antwerp, K 54092 copy 1 and 2.
[1/16] 📜 💙📚
January 6, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Is this... is this two bots chatting each other up on world politics based on my thread of a biography of the Blessed Anne of St. Bartholomew?
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Does anyone know who Nicolinus Beninus is?
January 6, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Does anyone know who Nicolinus Beninus is?
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So far in 1066:
• Edward the Confessor has died.
• Harold Godwineson has been named king instead of Edgar Ætheling.
• Edward has been buried.
• Harold has been crowned.
It's still only 6 January.
• Edward the Confessor has died.
• Harold Godwineson has been named king instead of Edgar Ætheling.
• Edward has been buried.
• Harold has been crowned.
It's still only 6 January.
January 6, 2026 at 9:36 AM
So far in 1066:
• Edward the Confessor has died.
• Harold Godwineson has been named king instead of Edgar Ætheling.
• Edward has been buried.
• Harold has been crowned.
It's still only 6 January.
• Edward the Confessor has died.
• Harold Godwineson has been named king instead of Edgar Ætheling.
• Edward has been buried.
• Harold has been crowned.
It's still only 6 January.
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tired curse: 'may you live in interesting times'
wired curse: 'may an area of your research become relevant to discussions of US foreign policy'
wired curse: 'may an area of your research become relevant to discussions of US foreign policy'
January 5, 2026 at 9:55 PM
tired curse: 'may you live in interesting times'
wired curse: 'may an area of your research become relevant to discussions of US foreign policy'
wired curse: 'may an area of your research become relevant to discussions of US foreign policy'
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Ken ik via-via metaaldetector-personen in Vlaanderen?
Delen = ♥!
Delen = ♥!
January 5, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Ken ik via-via metaaldetector-personen in Vlaanderen?
Delen = ♥!
Delen = ♥!
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poll for academics: how many rhetorical questions are acceptable in a 20-25 page article?
January 5, 2026 at 10:30 PM
poll for academics: how many rhetorical questions are acceptable in a 20-25 page article?
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I randomly watched some of these over Christmas and it's true. But also I mused on how slow-moving it was. I liked that pace but it was about 45 minutes before there was even a murder in one of them. Cannot imagine that flying now.
Got the box set of the BBC Miss Marple series (1984-1992) for Christmas and have started a watch-through. An initial thought is: quality UK TV from the 60s to early 90s is something I enjoy so much it would be easy to just immerse myself in it entirely to the detriment of everything else.
January 5, 2026 at 10:56 PM
I randomly watched some of these over Christmas and it's true. But also I mused on how slow-moving it was. I liked that pace but it was about 45 minutes before there was even a murder in one of them. Cannot imagine that flying now.
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Making #bookhistory in the worst way possible.
Following backlash from the French Literary Translators Association, HarperCollins France confirmed it is “conducting tests” with a company that “uses experienced translators who utilize artificial intelligence tools” to translate Harlequin titles into French
Harlequin France to Test AI-Assisted Translation
Following backlash from the French Literary Translators Association, HarperCollins France confirmed it’s “conducting tests” with a French company that “uses experienced translators who utilize…
buff.ly
January 5, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Making #bookhistory in the worst way possible.
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One guy tried, unsuccessfully, to blow up a plane with a bomb in his sneakers, and everybody had to take off their shoes at the airport for the next 20 years.
Chatbots have a collective body count equal to Richard "The Night Stalker" Ramirez, and they're trying to put them in schools.
Chatbots have a collective body count equal to Richard "The Night Stalker" Ramirez, and they're trying to put them in schools.
30 years ago they were like we have to ban song lyrics for the children but it’s full steam ahead for the here’s how to do drugs until you die machine
“ChatGPT started coaching Sam on how to take drugs, recover from them and plan further binges. It gave him specific doses of illegal substances, and in one chat, it wrote, ‘Hell yes—let’s go full trippy mode’”
www.sfgate.com/tech/article...
www.sfgate.com/tech/article...
January 6, 2026 at 1:37 AM
One guy tried, unsuccessfully, to blow up a plane with a bomb in his sneakers, and everybody had to take off their shoes at the airport for the next 20 years.
Chatbots have a collective body count equal to Richard "The Night Stalker" Ramirez, and they're trying to put them in schools.
Chatbots have a collective body count equal to Richard "The Night Stalker" Ramirez, and they're trying to put them in schools.
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Do I have an expert on Hakka in my timeline who could check potential loans?
January 5, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Do I have an expert on Hakka in my timeline who could check potential loans?
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When the government says they want to protect children by banning puberty blockers for trans kids, then 5 minutes later says that the app where grown men can remove children's clothing at will is important for "free speech", it does make you wonder if they actually fucking listen to themselves
January 5, 2026 at 6:24 PM
When the government says they want to protect children by banning puberty blockers for trans kids, then 5 minutes later says that the app where grown men can remove children's clothing at will is important for "free speech", it does make you wonder if they actually fucking listen to themselves
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A back-to-work cartoon for @newscientist.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:32 AM
A back-to-work cartoon for @newscientist.com
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Hares, William De Morgan.
January 5, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Hares, William De Morgan.
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First #bookhistory post of the year. Some books simply scream for a thread!
We have two copies of the same #EarlyModern edition. Why would we want to collect two copies of the same book, you ask? Read on!
EHC Antwerp, K 54092 copy 1 and 2.
[1/16] 📜 💙📚
We have two copies of the same #EarlyModern edition. Why would we want to collect two copies of the same book, you ask? Read on!
EHC Antwerp, K 54092 copy 1 and 2.
[1/16] 📜 💙📚
January 5, 2026 at 11:12 AM
First #bookhistory post of the year. Some books simply scream for a thread!
We have two copies of the same #EarlyModern edition. Why would we want to collect two copies of the same book, you ask? Read on!
EHC Antwerp, K 54092 copy 1 and 2.
[1/16] 📜 💙📚
We have two copies of the same #EarlyModern edition. Why would we want to collect two copies of the same book, you ask? Read on!
EHC Antwerp, K 54092 copy 1 and 2.
[1/16] 📜 💙📚
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"Insurance helpline, how can I help?"
"On my life insurance application there's a question about my child: Are they likely to become a protagonist?"
"Do they have an unusual hair colour, or a special talent?"
"Yes, pink hair, great at bowling, why?"
"That increases the risk of a parent dying."
"On my life insurance application there's a question about my child: Are they likely to become a protagonist?"
"Do they have an unusual hair colour, or a special talent?"
"Yes, pink hair, great at bowling, why?"
"That increases the risk of a parent dying."
January 5, 2026 at 1:50 PM
"Insurance helpline, how can I help?"
"On my life insurance application there's a question about my child: Are they likely to become a protagonist?"
"Do they have an unusual hair colour, or a special talent?"
"Yes, pink hair, great at bowling, why?"
"That increases the risk of a parent dying."
"On my life insurance application there's a question about my child: Are they likely to become a protagonist?"
"Do they have an unusual hair colour, or a special talent?"
"Yes, pink hair, great at bowling, why?"
"That increases the risk of a parent dying."
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Vegetarian Greek food restaurant called Don't Meat Your Gyros
January 5, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Vegetarian Greek food restaurant called Don't Meat Your Gyros
#Job - Betaalde (werkervarings)stage bij de Vlaamse Erfgoedbibliotheken.
Werk 6 maanden lang met #middeleeuwse #manuscripten!
Meer info: vlaamse-erfgoedbibliotheken.be/nieuws/2026/...
Solliciteren voor 21 januari.
Werk 6 maanden lang met #middeleeuwse #manuscripten!
Meer info: vlaamse-erfgoedbibliotheken.be/nieuws/2026/...
Solliciteren voor 21 januari.
Vacature: Stage handschriften (deeltijdse stage met vergoeding) | Vlaamse Erfgoedbibliotheken
vlaamse-erfgoedbibliotheken.be
January 5, 2026 at 3:57 PM
#Job - Betaalde (werkervarings)stage bij de Vlaamse Erfgoedbibliotheken.
Werk 6 maanden lang met #middeleeuwse #manuscripten!
Meer info: vlaamse-erfgoedbibliotheken.be/nieuws/2026/...
Solliciteren voor 21 januari.
Werk 6 maanden lang met #middeleeuwse #manuscripten!
Meer info: vlaamse-erfgoedbibliotheken.be/nieuws/2026/...
Solliciteren voor 21 januari.
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Hegelly Blonde
A decision was made to make Hegel wonderfully, unnecessarily blonde and I support it.
January 5, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Hegelly Blonde
Palaeography help please: A.M. or Albt. Casberck? Hasberd? From Temple?
January 5, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Palaeography help please: A.M. or Albt. Casberck? Hasberd? From Temple?