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Hi, country bumpkin here 👋
I most certainly don't feel alienated, in fact a proper ban can't come soon enough. These people bully landowners who want no part in their cruel "sport" & they harass anyone walking in their path. They are the true vermin of the countryside.
I most certainly don't feel alienated, in fact a proper ban can't come soon enough. These people bully landowners who want no part in their cruel "sport" & they harass anyone walking in their path. They are the true vermin of the countryside.
Labour ‘alienating rural people’ with plan to ban trail hunting, says Countryside Alliance
Labour ‘alienating rural people’ with plan to ban trail hunting, says Countryside Alliance
Poll released by group as people gather for traditional Boxing Day hunts finds 76% of voters believe Labour prioritises urban issues over rural ones
Keir Starmer’s government has been told it has “alienated rural people” as traditional Boxing Day hunts gathered across the UK ahead of plans to ban trail hunting.
The warning came from the Countryside Alliance pressure group, which released a poll suggesting 65% of voters think the Labour administration unfairly neglects country communities. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 26, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Hi, country bumpkin here 👋
I most certainly don't feel alienated, in fact a proper ban can't come soon enough. These people bully landowners who want no part in their cruel "sport" & they harass anyone walking in their path. They are the true vermin of the countryside.
I most certainly don't feel alienated, in fact a proper ban can't come soon enough. These people bully landowners who want no part in their cruel "sport" & they harass anyone walking in their path. They are the true vermin of the countryside.
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I don't want gen AI in my software
I don't want gen AI in my phone
I don't want gen AI in my email
I don't want gen AI in my recipes
I don't want gen AI in my safety documentation
I don't want gen AI in my schools
I don't want gen AI in my healthcare
I don't want gen AI in my life
I don't want gen AI in my phone
I don't want gen AI in my email
I don't want gen AI in my recipes
I don't want gen AI in my safety documentation
I don't want gen AI in my schools
I don't want gen AI in my healthcare
I don't want gen AI in my life
I don't want gen AI in my browser
I don't want gen AI in my pc
I don't want gen AI in my art
I don't want gen AI in my games
I don't want gen AI in my music
I don't want gen AI in my movies
I don't want gen AI in my books
I don't want gen AI in my cart
I don't want gen AI in my life
I don't want gen AI in my pc
I don't want gen AI in my art
I don't want gen AI in my games
I don't want gen AI in my music
I don't want gen AI in my movies
I don't want gen AI in my books
I don't want gen AI in my cart
I don't want gen AI in my life
December 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I don't want gen AI in my software
I don't want gen AI in my phone
I don't want gen AI in my email
I don't want gen AI in my recipes
I don't want gen AI in my safety documentation
I don't want gen AI in my schools
I don't want gen AI in my healthcare
I don't want gen AI in my life
I don't want gen AI in my phone
I don't want gen AI in my email
I don't want gen AI in my recipes
I don't want gen AI in my safety documentation
I don't want gen AI in my schools
I don't want gen AI in my healthcare
I don't want gen AI in my life
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MAGA: America is a Christian nation!
Me: Cool the Bible says in Leviticus "When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born."
MAGA: Not like that.
Me: Cool the Bible says in Leviticus "When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born."
MAGA: Not like that.
December 25, 2025 at 6:59 PM
MAGA: America is a Christian nation!
Me: Cool the Bible says in Leviticus "When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born."
MAGA: Not like that.
Me: Cool the Bible says in Leviticus "When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born."
MAGA: Not like that.
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The complete Bayeux Tapestry has finally been released and proves that Bishop Odo had absolutely nothing to do with the illegal Norman invasion of England.
December 20, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The complete Bayeux Tapestry has finally been released and proves that Bishop Odo had absolutely nothing to do with the illegal Norman invasion of England.
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I’ve gone purple for Yule, to celebrate my book Domination. Lovely to see so many of you on my tour this autumn - new dates have been added for Feb/March! And I hope some of you found a copy in your stockings!
December 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I’ve gone purple for Yule, to celebrate my book Domination. Lovely to see so many of you on my tour this autumn - new dates have been added for Feb/March! And I hope some of you found a copy in your stockings!
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No. 7 in our Top 10 highlights of wildlife seen on our 2025 tours were several sightings of 'Northern' Long-tailed Tits in Autumn. Watching these flying lollipops was a privilege and we are not sure there is a word that can justify their beauty!
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #UKWildlife
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #UKWildlife
December 25, 2025 at 9:36 AM
No. 7 in our Top 10 highlights of wildlife seen on our 2025 tours were several sightings of 'Northern' Long-tailed Tits in Autumn. Watching these flying lollipops was a privilege and we are not sure there is a word that can justify their beauty!
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #UKWildlife
#BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #UKWildlife
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I do not have to believe what you believe in order to love you, and recognise in you our common humanity.
December 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I do not have to believe what you believe in order to love you, and recognise in you our common humanity.
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One of the best things about working with South Asians is their philosophy of secularism, which is a positive secularism: everyone embraces and celebrates everyone else's festivals.
I've been wished Happy Christmas by all my Hindu & Muslim friends, and I wish them happiness on all their festivals ♥️
I've been wished Happy Christmas by all my Hindu & Muslim friends, and I wish them happiness on all their festivals ♥️
December 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
One of the best things about working with South Asians is their philosophy of secularism, which is a positive secularism: everyone embraces and celebrates everyone else's festivals.
I've been wished Happy Christmas by all my Hindu & Muslim friends, and I wish them happiness on all their festivals ♥️
I've been wished Happy Christmas by all my Hindu & Muslim friends, and I wish them happiness on all their festivals ♥️
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I am DELIGHTED to announce that I have made another documentary for History Hit! Episode 1 of Divine Fury: Demeter and Persephone comes out at 5pm on January 1st.
December 22, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I am DELIGHTED to announce that I have made another documentary for History Hit! Episode 1 of Divine Fury: Demeter and Persephone comes out at 5pm on January 1st.
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For Jesus’ birthday this year, he’s asking for affordable housing, universal healthcare, and for people to stop using his name to explain why they’re being cruel to strangers.
December 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
For Jesus’ birthday this year, he’s asking for affordable housing, universal healthcare, and for people to stop using his name to explain why they’re being cruel to strangers.
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❄️ Merry Winter Solstice! Enjoy the shortest day & longest night of the year!
#medievalsky #skystorians 🗃️ #arthistory #skystorians 🏺
#medievalsky #skystorians 🗃️ #arthistory #skystorians 🏺
December 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM
❄️ Merry Winter Solstice! Enjoy the shortest day & longest night of the year!
#medievalsky #skystorians 🗃️ #arthistory #skystorians 🏺
#medievalsky #skystorians 🗃️ #arthistory #skystorians 🏺
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Inside and on top of the Wellington Arch in London - the first time I’ve been inside!
December 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Inside and on top of the Wellington Arch in London - the first time I’ve been inside!
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My video was taken at the 360 immersive experience at the English Heritage Visitor Centre at Stonehenge. It shows the midwinter solar alignment at the monument. At sunset the sun is framed between the two uprights of the Great Trilithon.
More info: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places...
More info: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places...
What is the Winter Solstice?
What is the Winter Solstice? Discover more about the science behind this astronomical phenomenon and its link with the ancient monument of Stonehenge.
www.english-heritage.org.uk
December 21, 2025 at 11:43 AM
My video was taken at the 360 immersive experience at the English Heritage Visitor Centre at Stonehenge. It shows the midwinter solar alignment at the monument. At sunset the sun is framed between the two uprights of the Great Trilithon.
More info: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places...
More info: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places...
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Happy Winter Solstice!
On midwinter’s day, the sun sets between the pair of stones that form the largest trilithon at #Stonehenge
Farewell to the shortest day of the year, as we look forward to lighter days ahead! ☀️
#StandingStoneSunday
#Archaeology
On midwinter’s day, the sun sets between the pair of stones that form the largest trilithon at #Stonehenge
Farewell to the shortest day of the year, as we look forward to lighter days ahead! ☀️
#StandingStoneSunday
#Archaeology
December 21, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Happy Winter Solstice!
On midwinter’s day, the sun sets between the pair of stones that form the largest trilithon at #Stonehenge
Farewell to the shortest day of the year, as we look forward to lighter days ahead! ☀️
#StandingStoneSunday
#Archaeology
On midwinter’s day, the sun sets between the pair of stones that form the largest trilithon at #Stonehenge
Farewell to the shortest day of the year, as we look forward to lighter days ahead! ☀️
#StandingStoneSunday
#Archaeology
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Conclusive proof that the ancient Mesopotamians liked Muppet Christmas Carol as much as I do!
Ancient Animal Advent Day 21, info below.
Ancient Animal Advent Day 21, info below.
December 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Conclusive proof that the ancient Mesopotamians liked Muppet Christmas Carol as much as I do!
Ancient Animal Advent Day 21, info below.
Ancient Animal Advent Day 21, info below.
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Flesh and blood historians have never once caused electricity prices to go up for millions of people.
December 20, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Flesh and blood historians have never once caused electricity prices to go up for millions of people.
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There is *no* ethical use of genAI. It is built on stolen art, through exploitative labour, and every day as they train new model and answer query, they burn immense amount of energy & water.
It has no place in our field, none.
It has no place in our field, none.
December 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
There is *no* ethical use of genAI. It is built on stolen art, through exploitative labour, and every day as they train new model and answer query, they burn immense amount of energy & water.
It has no place in our field, none.
It has no place in our field, none.
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This is GLORIOUS
'Tis the season for some festive science songs.
If you've ever wanted to hear someone sing about a dimunitive tyranosaur then now is your chance
If you've ever wanted to hear someone sing about a dimunitive tyranosaur then now is your chance
December 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This is GLORIOUS
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Just had a festive visit to my favourite church…St. Margaret of Antioch, Knotting, Bedfordshire. It has a host of wonderful architectural features, including a possible Saxon arch. Above all though, it’s just a completely beautiful and peaceful place 😍
A photo thread…
A photo thread…
December 20, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Just had a festive visit to my favourite church…St. Margaret of Antioch, Knotting, Bedfordshire. It has a host of wonderful architectural features, including a possible Saxon arch. Above all though, it’s just a completely beautiful and peaceful place 😍
A photo thread…
A photo thread…
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I can fill in the redacted stuff from the Epstein Files: Donald Trump
raped dozens of children
raped dozens of children
December 20, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I can fill in the redacted stuff from the Epstein Files: Donald Trump
raped dozens of children
raped dozens of children
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If you need a bit of ocean in your day (and who doesn't?), here's me in full ocean-enthusiast mode, on the BBC podcast/videocast The Climate Question. Now available both as a video-podcast and good old-fashioned audio-only podcast:
www.youtube.com/watc...
www.bbc.co.uk/progra...
www.youtube.com/watc...
www.bbc.co.uk/progra...
December 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
If you need a bit of ocean in your day (and who doesn't?), here's me in full ocean-enthusiast mode, on the BBC podcast/videocast The Climate Question. Now available both as a video-podcast and good old-fashioned audio-only podcast:
www.youtube.com/watc...
www.bbc.co.uk/progra...
www.youtube.com/watc...
www.bbc.co.uk/progra...
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Met using outdated powers to police pro-Palestine protests, say legal experts
Met using outdated powers to police pro-Palestine protests, say legal experts
Lawyers argue ‘cumulative disruption’ regulations were quashed in May and should therefore not be used
The Metropolitan police have been using powers they no longer have to crack down on pro-Palestine protests, according to legal experts.
Based on evidence obtained by the Guardian and Liberty Investigates, legal experts said officers had imposed restrictions on at least two protests based on their “cumulative disruption” since their power to do so was quashed by the court of appeal in May. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Met using outdated powers to police pro-Palestine protests, say legal experts