Michael Loda
@michaelloda.bsky.social
🇵🇱 Indology, History, English philology. Casual Tolkien fan. Gamer in spare time, waiting for #TheWitcherIV.
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Got this beautiful tea mug.
Already feeling more enlightened drinking from it! ☕️
Already feeling more enlightened drinking from it! ☕️
December 8, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Got this beautiful tea mug.
Already feeling more enlightened drinking from it! ☕️
Already feeling more enlightened drinking from it! ☕️
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Remembering John Lennon,
(9 Oct 1940 – 8 Dec 1980)
the legendary artist who was taken from us way too early by some demon, 45 years ago in New York.
It feels like the world still hasn’t come to terms with this.
Sorry that we failed you 🙏 🕯️
“Give peace a chance” 🕊️
(9 Oct 1940 – 8 Dec 1980)
the legendary artist who was taken from us way too early by some demon, 45 years ago in New York.
It feels like the world still hasn’t come to terms with this.
Sorry that we failed you 🙏 🕯️
“Give peace a chance” 🕊️
December 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Remembering John Lennon,
(9 Oct 1940 – 8 Dec 1980)
the legendary artist who was taken from us way too early by some demon, 45 years ago in New York.
It feels like the world still hasn’t come to terms with this.
Sorry that we failed you 🙏 🕯️
“Give peace a chance” 🕊️
(9 Oct 1940 – 8 Dec 1980)
the legendary artist who was taken from us way too early by some demon, 45 years ago in New York.
It feels like the world still hasn’t come to terms with this.
Sorry that we failed you 🙏 🕯️
“Give peace a chance” 🕊️
Got this beautiful tea mug.
Already feeling more enlightened drinking from it! ☕️
Already feeling more enlightened drinking from it! ☕️
December 8, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Got this beautiful tea mug.
Already feeling more enlightened drinking from it! ☕️
Already feeling more enlightened drinking from it! ☕️
Remembering John Lennon,
(9 Oct 1940 – 8 Dec 1980)
the legendary artist who was taken from us way too early by some demon, 45 years ago in New York.
It feels like the world still hasn’t come to terms with this.
Sorry that we failed you 🙏 🕯️
“Give peace a chance” 🕊️
(9 Oct 1940 – 8 Dec 1980)
the legendary artist who was taken from us way too early by some demon, 45 years ago in New York.
It feels like the world still hasn’t come to terms with this.
Sorry that we failed you 🙏 🕯️
“Give peace a chance” 🕊️
December 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Remembering John Lennon,
(9 Oct 1940 – 8 Dec 1980)
the legendary artist who was taken from us way too early by some demon, 45 years ago in New York.
It feels like the world still hasn’t come to terms with this.
Sorry that we failed you 🙏 🕯️
“Give peace a chance” 🕊️
(9 Oct 1940 – 8 Dec 1980)
the legendary artist who was taken from us way too early by some demon, 45 years ago in New York.
It feels like the world still hasn’t come to terms with this.
Sorry that we failed you 🙏 🕯️
“Give peace a chance” 🕊️
Glimpses of @willdalrymple.bsky.social's super impressive home library of Indian history books and more. Absolute dream! I wonder how he reaches the books at the top...
From his new interview where he says some wise words: youtu.be/J_ssnBhZT6k
From his new interview where he says some wise words: youtu.be/J_ssnBhZT6k
November 5, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Glimpses of @willdalrymple.bsky.social's super impressive home library of Indian history books and more. Absolute dream! I wonder how he reaches the books at the top...
From his new interview where he says some wise words: youtu.be/J_ssnBhZT6k
From his new interview where he says some wise words: youtu.be/J_ssnBhZT6k
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Well, it's done I guess. Thankfully I was able to stay consistent for a hundred days straight. Hopefully if you followed along, you had fun. I certainly had. 🙏🙏🙏
Day 100/100 of Cool Indian Wildlife History
This is the earliest study of a Siberian crane, painted by Ustad Mansur in the early 17th c. They used to migrate from central Asia to India until 2002 when the last was seen in Bharatpur. Their decline was due to hunting along the migration route.
This is the earliest study of a Siberian crane, painted by Ustad Mansur in the early 17th c. They used to migrate from central Asia to India until 2002 when the last was seen in Bharatpur. Their decline was due to hunting along the migration route.
November 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Well, it's done I guess. Thankfully I was able to stay consistent for a hundred days straight. Hopefully if you followed along, you had fun. I certainly had. 🙏🙏🙏
Absolutely mesmerised by this beautiful painting of Tolkien's Varda - Queen of the Valar and Lady of the Stars! ✨
Incredible how Tolkien's creations have inspired so many talented artists!
By Kip Rasmussen, check out more on his website: kiprasmussen.com #tolkien #lotr
Incredible how Tolkien's creations have inspired so many talented artists!
By Kip Rasmussen, check out more on his website: kiprasmussen.com #tolkien #lotr
October 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Absolutely mesmerised by this beautiful painting of Tolkien's Varda - Queen of the Valar and Lady of the Stars! ✨
Incredible how Tolkien's creations have inspired so many talented artists!
By Kip Rasmussen, check out more on his website: kiprasmussen.com #tolkien #lotr
Incredible how Tolkien's creations have inspired so many talented artists!
By Kip Rasmussen, check out more on his website: kiprasmussen.com #tolkien #lotr
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The rose, the mirror, the moon.
We took a contract unlike any other. We danced with Shani, we fought against Olgierd, and we faced the Caretaker. Ten years ago, we crossed paths once more with Gaunter O'Dimm.
Thank you for keeping the stories from Hearts of Stone alive 🌹
We took a contract unlike any other. We danced with Shani, we fought against Olgierd, and we faced the Caretaker. Ten years ago, we crossed paths once more with Gaunter O'Dimm.
Thank you for keeping the stories from Hearts of Stone alive 🌹
October 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The rose, the mirror, the moon.
We took a contract unlike any other. We danced with Shani, we fought against Olgierd, and we faced the Caretaker. Ten years ago, we crossed paths once more with Gaunter O'Dimm.
Thank you for keeping the stories from Hearts of Stone alive 🌹
We took a contract unlike any other. We danced with Shani, we fought against Olgierd, and we faced the Caretaker. Ten years ago, we crossed paths once more with Gaunter O'Dimm.
Thank you for keeping the stories from Hearts of Stone alive 🌹
This week I’m taking a break from all the Polish literature and reading this 📚
The legendary Jack Kerouac, hero of the Beat Generation and inspiration of the Hippies. Author that’s been on my mind for quite some time.
‘On The Road’, ‘The Dharma Bums’ and ‘Lonesome Traveller’. #booksky #books
The legendary Jack Kerouac, hero of the Beat Generation and inspiration of the Hippies. Author that’s been on my mind for quite some time.
‘On The Road’, ‘The Dharma Bums’ and ‘Lonesome Traveller’. #booksky #books
October 16, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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To dream of raven locks entwisted, stormy
Of violet eyes, glistening as you weep 💜
Fanart by www.instagram.com/feyspeaker/
Of violet eyes, glistening as you weep 💜
Fanart by www.instagram.com/feyspeaker/
October 10, 2025 at 11:14 AM
To dream of raven locks entwisted, stormy
Of violet eyes, glistening as you weep 💜
Fanart by www.instagram.com/feyspeaker/
Of violet eyes, glistening as you weep 💜
Fanart by www.instagram.com/feyspeaker/
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I’m sad to hear the news that the wonderful Jane Goodall is no longer in the world. Her work with chimpanzees at Gombe in Tanzania taught us to look at other apes - and ourselves - differently. I was privileged to meet her later in life and tell her what an inspiration she was to me.
October 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM
I’m sad to hear the news that the wonderful Jane Goodall is no longer in the world. Her work with chimpanzees at Gombe in Tanzania taught us to look at other apes - and ourselves - differently. I was privileged to meet her later in life and tell her what an inspiration she was to me.
Apparently there are people who think this film is too boring or too long…
What the hell do you mean, this is one of the greatest films ever made!! It’s perfect in every way
What the hell do you mean, this is one of the greatest films ever made!! It’s perfect in every way
September 30, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Apparently there are people who think this film is too boring or too long…
What the hell do you mean, this is one of the greatest films ever made!! It’s perfect in every way
What the hell do you mean, this is one of the greatest films ever made!! It’s perfect in every way
I had a lovely wholesome interaction there at the top. I was sitting under this map resting and a guy asked me to take a photo of him next to this map. He said he had walked this whole red trail, 500km, in 20 days. And he had the last 4km to Ustroń where I had hiked from. I was amazed! #LodaTravels
September 25, 2025 at 11:37 AM
I had a lovely wholesome interaction there at the top. I was sitting under this map resting and a guy asked me to take a photo of him next to this map. He said he had walked this whole red trail, 500km, in 20 days. And he had the last 4km to Ustroń where I had hiked from. I was amazed! #LodaTravels
Went on a short mountain trip in the Polish Beskidy this Sunday, near the town Ustroń.
It was a short climb but my muscles still hurt now. I definitely need to do this more often and train my body. Somehow I've survived. 9 km total. Had nice time. #LodaTravels
It was a short climb but my muscles still hurt now. I definitely need to do this more often and train my body. Somehow I've survived. 9 km total. Had nice time. #LodaTravels
September 25, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Went on a short mountain trip in the Polish Beskidy this Sunday, near the town Ustroń.
It was a short climb but my muscles still hurt now. I definitely need to do this more often and train my body. Somehow I've survived. 9 km total. Had nice time. #LodaTravels
It was a short climb but my muscles still hurt now. I definitely need to do this more often and train my body. Somehow I've survived. 9 km total. Had nice time. #LodaTravels
Sam Dalrymple’s debut ‘Shattered Lands’ is my favourite book of the year! 💚
Years of his research and travels went into this compendium of modern South Asian history. It shines light on many not well known facts and offers many interesting fun anecdotes. #booksky #books #history
Years of his research and travels went into this compendium of modern South Asian history. It shines light on many not well known facts and offers many interesting fun anecdotes. #booksky #books #history
September 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
>Woke up at 6 am ⏰ (2 mins before alarm)
>Rainy autumn weather 🍂🌧️ (finally)
>Been to the bakery 🥯 🍩
>Lovely pot of Indian tea 🫖
>Reading my booksies all day and learning 📚
Signs of a perfect day! Cheers mates
>Rainy autumn weather 🍂🌧️ (finally)
>Been to the bakery 🥯 🍩
>Lovely pot of Indian tea 🫖
>Reading my booksies all day and learning 📚
Signs of a perfect day! Cheers mates
a window with rain drops on it and a person looking out .
ALT: a window with rain drops on it and a person looking out .
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September 17, 2025 at 5:25 AM
>Woke up at 6 am ⏰ (2 mins before alarm)
>Rainy autumn weather 🍂🌧️ (finally)
>Been to the bakery 🥯 🍩
>Lovely pot of Indian tea 🫖
>Reading my booksies all day and learning 📚
Signs of a perfect day! Cheers mates
>Rainy autumn weather 🍂🌧️ (finally)
>Been to the bakery 🥯 🍩
>Lovely pot of Indian tea 🫖
>Reading my booksies all day and learning 📚
Signs of a perfect day! Cheers mates
Michael Palin in Venezuela
First episode coming out TODAY!!! 🇻🇪
(Or maybe all three? Not sure)
So excited! May he live forever! And I think it’s not gonna be last series yet
youtu.be/l1LFRfBGwLw?...
First episode coming out TODAY!!! 🇻🇪
(Or maybe all three? Not sure)
So excited! May he live forever! And I think it’s not gonna be last series yet
youtu.be/l1LFRfBGwLw?...
Michael Palin in Venezuela 🇻🇪 | Trailer | Channel 5
YouTube video by Channel 5
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September 16, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Michael Palin in Venezuela
First episode coming out TODAY!!! 🇻🇪
(Or maybe all three? Not sure)
So excited! May he live forever! And I think it’s not gonna be last series yet
youtu.be/l1LFRfBGwLw?...
First episode coming out TODAY!!! 🇻🇪
(Or maybe all three? Not sure)
So excited! May he live forever! And I think it’s not gonna be last series yet
youtu.be/l1LFRfBGwLw?...
Chilly Sunday, with rainy moody clouds, finally a bit colder here.
Perfect day for cozy watching films and doing literally nothing else the entire day. I've got hundreds of classic films to go through! Don't even know where to start!
For today: Godfather, Yojimbo, Sergio Leone
Perfect day for cozy watching films and doing literally nothing else the entire day. I've got hundreds of classic films to go through! Don't even know where to start!
For today: Godfather, Yojimbo, Sergio Leone
September 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Chilly Sunday, with rainy moody clouds, finally a bit colder here.
Perfect day for cozy watching films and doing literally nothing else the entire day. I've got hundreds of classic films to go through! Don't even know where to start!
For today: Godfather, Yojimbo, Sergio Leone
Perfect day for cozy watching films and doing literally nothing else the entire day. I've got hundreds of classic films to go through! Don't even know where to start!
For today: Godfather, Yojimbo, Sergio Leone
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The dancing figure of the god is not just a model of virile bodily perfection, but also an emblem of higher truths: on one level Shiva dances in triumph at his defeat of the demons of ignorance and darkness, and for the pleasure of his consort.
September 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
The dancing figure of the god is not just a model of virile bodily perfection, but also an emblem of higher truths: on one level Shiva dances in triumph at his defeat of the demons of ignorance and darkness, and for the pleasure of his consort.
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The Nataraja, Shiva as Lord of the Dance, is arguably the greatest artistic creation of the Chola dynasty. It is the perfect symbol of the way Chola sculptors managed to imbue their creations with both a raw sensual power & a profound theological complexity.
September 11, 2025 at 9:42 AM
The Nataraja, Shiva as Lord of the Dance, is arguably the greatest artistic creation of the Chola dynasty. It is the perfect symbol of the way Chola sculptors managed to imbue their creations with both a raw sensual power & a profound theological complexity.
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New from @empirepoduk.bsky.social
LORD OF THE DANCE:
THE RISE OF THE CHOLA EMPIRE-
MEDIEVAL INDIA'S GAME OF THRONES
With Anirudh @akanisetti.bsky.social
linktr.ee/empirepoduk
LORD OF THE DANCE:
THE RISE OF THE CHOLA EMPIRE-
MEDIEVAL INDIA'S GAME OF THRONES
With Anirudh @akanisetti.bsky.social
linktr.ee/empirepoduk
September 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
New from @empirepoduk.bsky.social
LORD OF THE DANCE:
THE RISE OF THE CHOLA EMPIRE-
MEDIEVAL INDIA'S GAME OF THRONES
With Anirudh @akanisetti.bsky.social
linktr.ee/empirepoduk
LORD OF THE DANCE:
THE RISE OF THE CHOLA EMPIRE-
MEDIEVAL INDIA'S GAME OF THRONES
With Anirudh @akanisetti.bsky.social
linktr.ee/empirepoduk
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Well this is rather exciting- The Golden Road has just been shortlisted for the 2025 British Academy Book Prize!
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/british-acad...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/british-acad...
British Academy Book Prize
The British Academy Book Prize rewards works of non-fiction, based on exceptional research and written for the general reader, that deepen our understanding of people, societies and cultures and their...
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September 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Well this is rather exciting- The Golden Road has just been shortlisted for the 2025 British Academy Book Prize!
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/british-acad...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/british-acad...
Huge congratulations to @willdalrymple.bsky.social
for getting shortlisted for the 2025 British Academy Book Prize!
And I just noticed, ‘The Golden Road’, has just turned 1 year old! Happy birthday! 🎂
Well deserved, brilliant book, leaves you in wonder craving for more knowledge
for getting shortlisted for the 2025 British Academy Book Prize!
And I just noticed, ‘The Golden Road’, has just turned 1 year old! Happy birthday! 🎂
Well deserved, brilliant book, leaves you in wonder craving for more knowledge
September 10, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Huge congratulations to @willdalrymple.bsky.social
for getting shortlisted for the 2025 British Academy Book Prize!
And I just noticed, ‘The Golden Road’, has just turned 1 year old! Happy birthday! 🎂
Well deserved, brilliant book, leaves you in wonder craving for more knowledge
for getting shortlisted for the 2025 British Academy Book Prize!
And I just noticed, ‘The Golden Road’, has just turned 1 year old! Happy birthday! 🎂
Well deserved, brilliant book, leaves you in wonder craving for more knowledge
