Zylla Black
@zyllable.bsky.social
(she/they) Lefty video essayist, independent academic, archaeogaming streamer, and sf/f fiction author. https://linktr.ee/Zyllable
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Zylla Black
@zyllable.bsky.social
· Nov 8
PraxisTown Projects - YouTube
www.youtube.com
Hi hello influx of yet more new followers! I'm a weirdo Lefty who thinks you can, too! I do ancient history, linguistics, activism, and advocacy, and I even write fiction sometimes! Welcome.
Here's a starter: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Here's a starter: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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If you ever want to get into a fascinating rabbit hole, I highly recommend learning about the history of arson investigation and the full century of investigation methods that were mostly guesswork (now they’re led by fire science, mostly) www.texasobserver.org/fire-and-inn...
December 30, 2025 at 4:03 AM
If you ever want to get into a fascinating rabbit hole, I highly recommend learning about the history of arson investigation and the full century of investigation methods that were mostly guesswork (now they’re led by fire science, mostly) www.texasobserver.org/fire-and-inn...
It's Saturday, stream-day, for all those who celebrate!
@tshellstudio.bsky.social and I will be playing and commentating on Hades II, myth, language, and history on my Twitch channel at 3 p.m. EST!
#archaeogaming #AncientBluesky 🏺
www.twitch.tv/zyllable
@tshellstudio.bsky.social and I will be playing and commentating on Hades II, myth, language, and history on my Twitch channel at 3 p.m. EST!
#archaeogaming #AncientBluesky 🏺
www.twitch.tv/zyllable
Twitch
Twitch is the world
www.twitch.tv
December 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM
It's Saturday, stream-day, for all those who celebrate!
@tshellstudio.bsky.social and I will be playing and commentating on Hades II, myth, language, and history on my Twitch channel at 3 p.m. EST!
#archaeogaming #AncientBluesky 🏺
www.twitch.tv/zyllable
@tshellstudio.bsky.social and I will be playing and commentating on Hades II, myth, language, and history on my Twitch channel at 3 p.m. EST!
#archaeogaming #AncientBluesky 🏺
www.twitch.tv/zyllable
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Thailand and Cambodia agree on ceasefire, Cambodia Defence Ministry says https://aje.io/tzveip
December 27, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Thailand and Cambodia agree on ceasefire, Cambodia Defence Ministry says https://aje.io/tzveip
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The objective best Christmas movie.
Celebrating the season with the movie that has everything.
December 25, 2025 at 4:45 AM
The objective best Christmas movie.
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All we want for Christmas is an "opt out of Al" button on everything.
December 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
All we want for Christmas is an "opt out of Al" button on everything.
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Colorful warriors
December 25, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Colorful warriors
Don't give in!
The misinformation situation is worse than you think
YouTube video by Simon Clark
www.youtube.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Don't give in!
B, re my 17yo cat: If you put the tuna treat on other parts of her body, would she groom herself?
N: You fool! You've fallen for one of the classic blunders. That way lies Buttered @jortsthecat.bsky.social!
B: I can't believe I fell for that.
N: It's like you've never even seen the internet!
N: You fool! You've fallen for one of the classic blunders. That way lies Buttered @jortsthecat.bsky.social!
B: I can't believe I fell for that.
N: It's like you've never even seen the internet!
December 22, 2025 at 3:19 AM
B, re my 17yo cat: If you put the tuna treat on other parts of her body, would she groom herself?
N: You fool! You've fallen for one of the classic blunders. That way lies Buttered @jortsthecat.bsky.social!
B: I can't believe I fell for that.
N: It's like you've never even seen the internet!
N: You fool! You've fallen for one of the classic blunders. That way lies Buttered @jortsthecat.bsky.social!
B: I can't believe I fell for that.
N: It's like you've never even seen the internet!
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This Winter Solstice, I’ve been thinking a lot about the reason for the traditions and ceremonies of the day; how important it is that in the darkest depths of winter, we remember the sun will return.
You’ve made it this far. Hang in there.
You’ve made it this far. Hang in there.
December 22, 2025 at 3:00 AM
This Winter Solstice, I’ve been thinking a lot about the reason for the traditions and ceremonies of the day; how important it is that in the darkest depths of winter, we remember the sun will return.
You’ve made it this far. Hang in there.
You’ve made it this far. Hang in there.
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No stream today. Tortoise is busy, and I am le tired. I might have a nap.
December 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM
No stream today. Tortoise is busy, and I am le tired. I might have a nap.
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We need to read this. People need to understand. Antisemitism IS actually an urgent threat, but the crisis point isn't campus protests.
From the right-wing Manhattan Institute's focus group of Gen Z conservatives -- just jaw-dropping stuff. We have a very sick society. www.city-journal.org/article/manh...
December 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
We need to read this. People need to understand. Antisemitism IS actually an urgent threat, but the crisis point isn't campus protests.
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ICE whistles work.
The horns and whistles work
What it's like to watch community activists stand up to a Border Patrol raid.
www.motherjones.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
ICE whistles work.
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"New World(s) Order" - Neofeud 2 is a #retro 90's-style game where an ex-robo-marine & a rebel hacker struggle against a waning empire. Get Neofeud 1 & help me finish #2 (pictured)! store.steampowered.com/app/673850/N... #indiedev #visualnovel #steamsale #steam #retrogame #NoAI #humanmade
December 18, 2025 at 5:42 PM
"New World(s) Order" - Neofeud 2 is a #retro 90's-style game where an ex-robo-marine & a rebel hacker struggle against a waning empire. Get Neofeud 1 & help me finish #2 (pictured)! store.steampowered.com/app/673850/N... #indiedev #visualnovel #steamsale #steam #retrogame #NoAI #humanmade
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The extreme attack on transgender youth we are witnessing from a governmental stage was enabled by The Atlantic and The New York Times.
December 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The extreme attack on transgender youth we are witnessing from a governmental stage was enabled by The Atlantic and The New York Times.
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We “are calling for resistance to the AI industry’s ongoing capture of higher education.” Thanks for this, @sonjadrimmer.bsky.social and Christopher Nygren.
Four Frictions: or, How to Resist AI in Education - Public Books
We are calling for resistance to the AI industry’s ongoing capture of higher education.
www.publicbooks.org
December 17, 2025 at 8:19 PM
We “are calling for resistance to the AI industry’s ongoing capture of higher education.” Thanks for this, @sonjadrimmer.bsky.social and Christopher Nygren.
A note on the discourse:
Zionism means different things in different contexts, and while it has become a shorthand for white supremacist/colonialist views of Israel, that isn't the full semantic range and should be used Very Carefully, especially by gentiles.
Zionism means different things in different contexts, and while it has become a shorthand for white supremacist/colonialist views of Israel, that isn't the full semantic range and should be used Very Carefully, especially by gentiles.
December 14, 2025 at 9:35 PM
A note on the discourse:
Zionism means different things in different contexts, and while it has become a shorthand for white supremacist/colonialist views of Israel, that isn't the full semantic range and should be used Very Carefully, especially by gentiles.
Zionism means different things in different contexts, and while it has become a shorthand for white supremacist/colonialist views of Israel, that isn't the full semantic range and should be used Very Carefully, especially by gentiles.
Actual antisemitism is and has been on the rise under the cover of the falsely attributed, broad-brush antisemitism used as an excuse to curtail freedoms. This is where it always leads.
May the light that would not die shine in the memories of those who were taken.
May the light that would not die shine in the memories of those who were taken.
December 14, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Actual antisemitism is and has been on the rise under the cover of the falsely attributed, broad-brush antisemitism used as an excuse to curtail freedoms. This is where it always leads.
May the light that would not die shine in the memories of those who were taken.
May the light that would not die shine in the memories of those who were taken.
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Congrats to all who participated on yet another successful live reading of Christmas Carol! We raised just over $1000 for PCRF!
Join my friends and I next Saturday at 3pm PST for my annual Christmas live Reading. This year we are returning to A Christmas Carol
www.youtube.com/live/cpRdA9T...
www.youtube.com/live/cpRdA9T...
A Christmas Carol Livereading Fundraiser for PCRF
YouTube video by The Fat Culture Critic
www.youtube.com
December 14, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Congrats to all who participated on yet another successful live reading of Christmas Carol! We raised just over $1000 for PCRF!
Saturday stream-day double whammy!
First up, @tshellstudio.bsky.social and I will continue our Hades II playthrough with archaeogaming commentary at 3 p.m. EST on my Twitch channel.
#AncientBluesky #archaeogaming 🏺
www.twitch.tv/zyllable
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First up, @tshellstudio.bsky.social and I will continue our Hades II playthrough with archaeogaming commentary at 3 p.m. EST on my Twitch channel.
#AncientBluesky #archaeogaming 🏺
www.twitch.tv/zyllable
1/2
Twitch
Twitch is the world
www.twitch.tv
December 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Saturday stream-day double whammy!
First up, @tshellstudio.bsky.social and I will continue our Hades II playthrough with archaeogaming commentary at 3 p.m. EST on my Twitch channel.
#AncientBluesky #archaeogaming 🏺
www.twitch.tv/zyllable
1/2
First up, @tshellstudio.bsky.social and I will continue our Hades II playthrough with archaeogaming commentary at 3 p.m. EST on my Twitch channel.
#AncientBluesky #archaeogaming 🏺
www.twitch.tv/zyllable
1/2
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DAY FIVE
CBP is accepting 60 days of public comment on this proposal.
According to the text of the proposal, comments must be in English and must include the OMB Control Number 1651-0111 and the agency name in the subject line. The email address to send them to: CBP_PRA@cbp.dhs.gov
CBP is accepting 60 days of public comment on this proposal.
According to the text of the proposal, comments must be in English and must include the OMB Control Number 1651-0111 and the agency name in the subject line. The email address to send them to: CBP_PRA@cbp.dhs.gov
Requiring temporary visitors to surrender five years of social media to the U.S. sends the message that the American commitment to free speech is pretense. This simply is not the behavior of a country confident in its freedoms.
It's a threat to free speech around the world and must be opposed.
It's a threat to free speech around the world and must be opposed.
Foreign tourists could be required to disclose 5 years of social media histories under Trump administration plan
The Customs and Border Protection proposal would apply even to countries that don't require visas to enter.
www.nbcnews.com
December 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
DAY FIVE
CBP is accepting 60 days of public comment on this proposal.
According to the text of the proposal, comments must be in English and must include the OMB Control Number 1651-0111 and the agency name in the subject line. The email address to send them to: CBP_PRA@cbp.dhs.gov
CBP is accepting 60 days of public comment on this proposal.
According to the text of the proposal, comments must be in English and must include the OMB Control Number 1651-0111 and the agency name in the subject line. The email address to send them to: CBP_PRA@cbp.dhs.gov
Say it louder for those in the back
There isn't a single problem "solved" by edtech that couldn't be fixed with smaller classes led by well-paid teachers given real academic freedom
December 13, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Say it louder for those in the back
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The most maplewashing that Canadians could do is maplewash the term maplewashing.
December 13, 2025 at 12:57 AM
The most maplewashing that Canadians could do is maplewash the term maplewashing.
See also under reasons I haven't gotten on a plane in a long time.
WOW. @haleaziz.bsky.social with a new scoop: ICE now gets a running list of every person who is going to be taking a domestic flight inside the United States from the TSA and runs it through their database looking for targets. This explains the Babson College student's arrest.
Immigration Agents Are Using Air Passenger Data for Deportation Effort
www.nytimes.com
December 13, 2025 at 12:47 AM
See also under reasons I haven't gotten on a plane in a long time.