Gary Cunningham
@garyrc1453.bsky.social
Aspiring historical novelist & historian with graduate degrees in Classics and European History. I believe in human rights, animal rights, academic freedom, historic preservation, and environmental protection.
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Halloween greetings from Shakespeare
October 31, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Halloween greetings from Shakespeare
The FDR Memorial in Washington, DC.
October 26, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The FDR Memorial in Washington, DC.
This week’s mantra from a couple friends of mine.
October 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
This week’s mantra from a couple friends of mine.
From the “Cosmos” TV series.
October 9, 2025 at 10:51 PM
From the “Cosmos” TV series.
It’s Banned Books Week, Oct. 5-11.
October 7, 2025 at 1:04 AM
It’s Banned Books Week, Oct. 5-11.
A few photos from my recent trip to Wales to uncover some Medieval history: Cardiff Castle (11th century) and Caerphilly Castle (13th century).
I half expected to encounter Monty Python tossing objects down upon my head.
I half expected to encounter Monty Python tossing objects down upon my head.
September 28, 2025 at 12:49 AM
A few photos from my recent trip to Wales to uncover some Medieval history: Cardiff Castle (11th century) and Caerphilly Castle (13th century).
I half expected to encounter Monty Python tossing objects down upon my head.
I half expected to encounter Monty Python tossing objects down upon my head.
Some days it feels like this.
August 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Some days it feels like this.
I learned something about group projects in college. Social psychologists call it social loafing. I relearned it in the workplace.
August 29, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I learned something about group projects in college. Social psychologists call it social loafing. I relearned it in the workplace.
This would have been me.
August 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
This would have been me.
Reading is becoming an underrated pastime.
August 1, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Reading is becoming an underrated pastime.
“Reading appears to be in decline as a favorite way for Americans to spend their free time…17% of U.S. adults say they did not read any books in the past year.”(Gallup, 2022)
“67% admit they only read books that have been adapted into movies or TV shows.” (New York Post, 2023)
“67% admit they only read books that have been adapted into movies or TV shows.” (New York Post, 2023)
July 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM
“Reading appears to be in decline as a favorite way for Americans to spend their free time…17% of U.S. adults say they did not read any books in the past year.”(Gallup, 2022)
“67% admit they only read books that have been adapted into movies or TV shows.” (New York Post, 2023)
“67% admit they only read books that have been adapted into movies or TV shows.” (New York Post, 2023)
From his famous "tree of liberty" letter of 1787.
July 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
From his famous "tree of liberty" letter of 1787.
Folks in the U.S., a message for our generation:
"Posterity! You will never know how much it cost the present Generation to preserve your Freedom! I hope you will make good use of it. If you do not, I shall repent in Heaven, that I ever took half the Pains to preserve it." 26 April 1777
"Posterity! You will never know how much it cost the present Generation to preserve your Freedom! I hope you will make good use of it. If you do not, I shall repent in Heaven, that I ever took half the Pains to preserve it." 26 April 1777
July 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Folks in the U.S., a message for our generation:
"Posterity! You will never know how much it cost the present Generation to preserve your Freedom! I hope you will make good use of it. If you do not, I shall repent in Heaven, that I ever took half the Pains to preserve it." 26 April 1777
"Posterity! You will never know how much it cost the present Generation to preserve your Freedom! I hope you will make good use of it. If you do not, I shall repent in Heaven, that I ever took half the Pains to preserve it." 26 April 1777
Compliments of Sting
June 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Compliments of Sting
Juneteenth commemorates the June 19, 1865, emancipation of the last African-American enslaved people in Texas. I think it has greater importance this year as the Trump Administration tries to whitewash the nation’s history by hiding elements of the past that don’t support their preferred narrative.
June 19, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Juneteenth commemorates the June 19, 1865, emancipation of the last African-American enslaved people in Texas. I think it has greater importance this year as the Trump Administration tries to whitewash the nation’s history by hiding elements of the past that don’t support their preferred narrative.
Southern Baptist Convention, this one's for you...
June 11, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Southern Baptist Convention, this one's for you...
Kids grew up faster in the Middle Ages
June 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Kids grew up faster in the Middle Ages
A few photos from the Washington National Cathedral on yesterday’s Pride Spotlight Tour for WorldPride. All are welcome, all are treated with compassion, all are treated equally. Ordination is open to all, the rite of holy matrimony is open to all.
June 1, 2025 at 1:10 PM
A few photos from the Washington National Cathedral on yesterday’s Pride Spotlight Tour for WorldPride. All are welcome, all are treated with compassion, all are treated equally. Ordination is open to all, the rite of holy matrimony is open to all.
Texas legislators just passed a bill requiring the posting of the 10 Commandments in every - public - classroom.
May 30, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Texas legislators just passed a bill requiring the posting of the 10 Commandments in every - public - classroom.
So much truth in so few words.
May 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
So much truth in so few words.
For fellow book junkies
May 14, 2025 at 3:09 AM
For fellow book junkies
