Ilka Knüppel
@iknuppel.bsky.social
Archaeologist and Author of “Finding Ruth: A Personal Story Hitler’s Secret Euthanasia Program Aktion T4”
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Finding Ruth Instagram account: blog: finding_ruth_1941
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Tour Guide for Baltimore Heritage on Lincoln Conspirators
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Oma Extraordinaire
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Finding Ruth Instagram account: blog: finding_ruth_1941
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Tour Guide for Baltimore Heritage on Lincoln Conspirators
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Oma Extraordinaire
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Ilka Knüppel
@iknuppel.bsky.social
· Sep 5
My @finding_ruth_1941 #Instagram account chronicles my search for my great aunt whom I discovered was a victim of Aktion T4, Hitler’s secret euthanasia program. An aspect of WWII history of the killing of persons with disabilities culminated in my book, “Finding Ruth”. Link for book in comments.
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Cheers to the person who leaked the initial changes www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
In reversal, Coast Guard again classifies swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The new order came hours after The Post reported the service would instead classify such symbols as “potentially divisive” under guidelines set for release next month.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Cheers to the person who leaked the initial changes www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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“Quiet, quiet, Piggy.” -Donald Trump
I am continually appalled by Trump.
But I’m even more appalled by the Christians who keep supporting him.
“Christian” means “Christ-like.”
Right now, every pastor and parent should be saying, “Act like Jesus not like Trump.”
Follow Jesus. Not Trump.
I am continually appalled by Trump.
But I’m even more appalled by the Christians who keep supporting him.
“Christian” means “Christ-like.”
Right now, every pastor and parent should be saying, “Act like Jesus not like Trump.”
Follow Jesus. Not Trump.
November 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
“Quiet, quiet, Piggy.” -Donald Trump
I am continually appalled by Trump.
But I’m even more appalled by the Christians who keep supporting him.
“Christian” means “Christ-like.”
Right now, every pastor and parent should be saying, “Act like Jesus not like Trump.”
Follow Jesus. Not Trump.
I am continually appalled by Trump.
But I’m even more appalled by the Christians who keep supporting him.
“Christian” means “Christ-like.”
Right now, every pastor and parent should be saying, “Act like Jesus not like Trump.”
Follow Jesus. Not Trump.
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Quiet, piggy.
November 18, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Quiet, piggy.
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“Quiet, piggy.”
What an asshole…
What an asshole…
November 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
“Quiet, piggy.”
What an asshole…
What an asshole…
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"Quiet! Quiet, Piggy."
November 18, 2025 at 2:54 AM
"Quiet! Quiet, Piggy."
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I don't know why the "Piggy" thing is bothering me so much. It's one more unforgivable thing in a list of 20,000 unforgivable things, but I've been mad about it for like 12 straight hours.
November 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I don't know why the "Piggy" thing is bothering me so much. It's one more unforgivable thing in a list of 20,000 unforgivable things, but I've been mad about it for like 12 straight hours.
Sometimes the simplest things can substantiate stories.
Leukoplast, self-adhesive plaster tape using zinc oxide and natural rubber, was invented in 1901 by Oscar Troplowitz and Isaac Lifschütz, German Jewish chemists, who would later create Nivea skin cream.
When patients were transported between
Leukoplast, self-adhesive plaster tape using zinc oxide and natural rubber, was invented in 1901 by Oscar Troplowitz and Isaac Lifschütz, German Jewish chemists, who would later create Nivea skin cream.
When patients were transported between
November 18, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Sometimes the simplest things can substantiate stories.
Leukoplast, self-adhesive plaster tape using zinc oxide and natural rubber, was invented in 1901 by Oscar Troplowitz and Isaac Lifschütz, German Jewish chemists, who would later create Nivea skin cream.
When patients were transported between
Leukoplast, self-adhesive plaster tape using zinc oxide and natural rubber, was invented in 1901 by Oscar Troplowitz and Isaac Lifschütz, German Jewish chemists, who would later create Nivea skin cream.
When patients were transported between
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Love is only temporary, but a PhD is forever.
Brilliant women rule.
Brilliant women rule.
November 17, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Love is only temporary, but a PhD is forever.
Brilliant women rule.
Brilliant women rule.
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the sense of incredulity and comic revulsion i get every time i see a cybertruck in the wild has not been reduced by even a single degree in all the time they’ve been on the street
November 17, 2025 at 1:41 AM
the sense of incredulity and comic revulsion i get every time i see a cybertruck in the wild has not been reduced by even a single degree in all the time they’ve been on the street
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I’m still struggling with the fact that ICE “brown shirts” went to a taco shop and thought they would get served.
F that!
F that!
November 16, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I’m still struggling with the fact that ICE “brown shirts” went to a taco shop and thought they would get served.
F that!
F that!
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I don’t care if Bill Clinton is on the Epstein List because I am not in a Bill Clinton cult.
November 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I don’t care if Bill Clinton is on the Epstein List because I am not in a Bill Clinton cult.
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A propos of nothing, long ago I got used to writing emails quite like letters because they could all be FOId due to my public roles - and I’m glad I retained the habit.
November 13, 2025 at 4:54 PM
A propos of nothing, long ago I got used to writing emails quite like letters because they could all be FOId due to my public roles - and I’m glad I retained the habit.
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America's most notorious child rapist, Jeffrey Epstein, said this man was the worst person he'd ever met. Let that sink in.
November 14, 2025 at 12:36 AM
America's most notorious child rapist, Jeffrey Epstein, said this man was the worst person he'd ever met. Let that sink in.
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“When I win, I will immediately bring prices down, starting on Day One"
November 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
“When I win, I will immediately bring prices down, starting on Day One"
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During the great depression in the 1930s, some companies began to pack their flour and grain in colorful fabrics because it came to be known that families were using the bags to make clothes.
#archaeohistories
#archaeohistories
November 11, 2025 at 7:37 AM
During the great depression in the 1930s, some companies began to pack their flour and grain in colorful fabrics because it came to be known that families were using the bags to make clothes.
#archaeohistories
#archaeohistories
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Thanks for the escape fellow #AntiquesRoadshow #Roadies
November 11, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Thanks for the escape fellow #AntiquesRoadshow #Roadies
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Like, it's as if two Tiffany artisans competed to make the ugliest thing they could and the maker of this ... won? Lost? YIKES it is BAD. #antiquesroadshow
Hot diggity DAMN that is the UGGHliest Tiffany Studios object I have EVER SEEN. WHOA. #antiquesroadshow
November 11, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Like, it's as if two Tiffany artisans competed to make the ugliest thing they could and the maker of this ... won? Lost? YIKES it is BAD. #antiquesroadshow
#antiquesroadshow that looks like a snakehead fish. No thanks!
November 11, 2025 at 1:45 AM
#antiquesroadshow that looks like a snakehead fish. No thanks!
Love that Jakob Bengal piece!! #antiquesroadshow
November 11, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Love that Jakob Bengal piece!! #antiquesroadshow
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Creepy creepy doll! 😱 #AntiquesRoadshow
November 11, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Creepy creepy doll! 😱 #AntiquesRoadshow
The Hunan Liberty Bell!! What history!! 😍😍😍#antiquesroadshow
November 11, 2025 at 1:19 AM
The Hunan Liberty Bell!! What history!! 😍😍😍#antiquesroadshow
November 11, 2025 at 1:18 AM
The Hunan Liberty Bell!! What history!! 😍😍😍#antiquesroadshow
I LOVE the acorn clock!! #antiquesroadshow
November 11, 2025 at 1:11 AM
I LOVE the acorn clock!! #antiquesroadshow
#antiquesroadshow not a fan of the vase
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM
#antiquesroadshow not a fan of the vase