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Richard Nevell @richardnevell.bsky.social · Aug 11
And here's a cool manuscript picture to reward you for registering for the event (BL Stowe MS17 f244r) #MedievalSky
This is a drawing from the corner of a medieval manuscript. There is Latin text in the top-left, but that's a sideshow to the real action. The illustration shows a castle on a mound, painted in blue, pink, and green. It is being defended by three monkeys - I think they're wearing helmets. There is a fox with a crossbow stood to one side and looking very pleased with itself. A rabbit has tunnelled underneath the castle. And there's a grey animal climbing a ladder to attack the castle. I can't tell what it is because there's a shield covering its face. There are a couple of trees which look more like asparagus. It's a lot.
richardnevell.bsky.social
I saw one of the last performances of Ghost Stories this week. A good with smart storytelling, and the jump scares were mostly earned. But the biggest jump scare was when the person next to me folded their programme horizontally so it fitted in their bag. www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/gho...
Ghost Stories - Peacock Theatre - Sadler's Wells
Ghost Stories - Peacock Theatre - Sadler's Wells
www.sadlerswells.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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adamserwer.bsky.social
Look I get publishing a broad spectrum of opinions but I already fed them this morning
Parody of Times headline "Did Humans Going to Work Ruin Everything?" Dek: That wasn't enough wet food, I'm STARVING
November 6, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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wikimediafoundation.org
Amid misinformation, Wikipedia's volunteer community stands out. Editors uphold neutrality, verify sources, and log every edit. 

Without corporate ads, its scale and transparent governance make it a beacon of trust. Learn more ➡️ w.wiki/7zfT
November 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
richardnevell.bsky.social
The English Wikipedia has started masking IP addresses, so you can edit Wikipedia without an account and without your IP address being publicly visible. Good for privacy, but it's a shame that something like ParliamentEdits wouldn't work any more if it was running www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
How to find out when UK politicians are editing Wikipedia pages
An oversight tool that alerts the public to edits made by staff in parliament is back in service - despite an attempt to block it. By Alex Hern
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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openresleeds.bsky.social
Related: recent podcast with @yclepit.bsky.social and @richardnevell.bsky.social @wikimediauk.bsky.social discussing the importance of human curated knowledge in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

research-culture.captivate.fm/episode/prom...
November 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM
richardnevell.bsky.social
#GLAMWikiPT has been a thought provoking conference, with lots to ponder and plenty of inspirational stories. The presentation by Olena Vinsent and Viacheslav Mamon of Wikimedia Ukraine was especially important.
A presentation slide with the text: War destroys monuments. As of August 25, 2025, the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications reported that 1,553 cultural heritage sites in Ukraine had been damaged due to Russian military aggression. For the past two years ~800 photos of damaged or destroyed monuments were uploaded to War Destroys Monuments special category, to collect evidence of crimes against cultural heritage. Writing articles. The goal of the contest is not only to collect photos of cultural heritage, but also to ensure they are later used in Wikipedia articles about monuments. To support this, the contest team organizes the "Cultural Heritage of Ukraine" campaign around the International Day for Monuments and Sites, during which participants enrich articles about heritage sites with information and photos - especially if a monument has been damaged by war. For us, projects such as the Heritage Guard Network and Wiki Loves Monuments are a way to resist threats and document heritage in danger as widely as possible.
November 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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datesinmovies.bsky.social
Oct 26th 1985 - In the early hours of the morning, Einstein became the worlds 1st time traveller.

📽️📅 Back to the Future (1985)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Back to the Future" (1985): First, a scientist with white hair leans into a futuristic car with a dog inside, surrounded by glowing control panels. Second, the scientist and a young man stand on a parking lot at night, with fiery tracks behind them, expressing surprise or excitement. Third, a close-up of a time-travel display panel showing different dates and times, with illuminated numbers and labels for destination, present, and last time departed.
October 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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colmuseums.bsky.social
This gold ring commemorates F. Meads, who died on 31 December 1725, aged 74. The band is decorated with bones and a skull, etched in gold and enamel. These motifs were reminders of mortality, known as memento mori.
Gold ring with intricate engravings, featuring a detailed skeleton design etched into the outer surface. The inner band contains inscribed text, though it is not fully legible in the image. The skeletal motif suggests possible historical or cultural significance, potentially linked to themes of mortality or remembrance.
October 23, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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garius.bsky.social
I remember, many years ago now (with ny transport strategist hat on) being asked in a BBC interview if Crossrail would be Khan's biggest legacy. The thing that had the biggest impact on London.

I said:

"No. It'll be ULEZ."

(The low emissions zone)
October 17, 2025 at 7:29 AM
richardnevell.bsky.social
Set phasers to light wash (delicates) www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Tong restoration bringing medieval church tombs back to life
Conservationists are removing dirt and restoring the original paintwork on six tombs in Tong.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 10:24 AM
richardnevell.bsky.social
The battle of Hastings happened on this day 959 years ago www.english-heritage.org.uk/members-area...
October 2018: Get Ready for the Battle of Hastings
www.english-heritage.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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andybrockman.bsky.social
#HeritageCrime News

Police attended the St Fagans National Museum of History in Cardiff in the early hours of Monday (6 October).

Det Insp Bob Chambers of South Wales Police said two suspects forced entry and Bronze Age artefacts, including gold objects, were stolen in a "targeted attack".
St Fagans: Bronze Age gold jewellery stolen from musuem
Police are investigating a burglary at St Fagans museum in the early hours of Monday morning.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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michaelswaim.bsky.social
this is from a 43-year-old TV movie
establishing shot of a suburban house on VHS. subtitle - "I tell you we're destroying the planet." establishing shot of a suburban house on VHS. subtitle - "They do a satire on television and a couple of years..." establishing shot of a suburban house on VHS. subtitle - "...later it comes true."
October 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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dying-robot.bsky.social
it’s not hard to see how many American Jews have been speaking out against the genocide from pretty much day one and I gotta think if you’re acting like it hasn’t been happening then you just want an excuse to be antisemitic
October 4, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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We Can Make an Impact.
SAVE KNARESBOROUGH CASTLE!
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October 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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maiablumberg.bsky.social
*Call for Contributors* The Medieval in Museums
@archumanities.bsky.social

Check out the full CfP via link ➡️ bit.ly/CfPMiM

Welcoming chapters/dialogues/critical-creative texts from scholars, museum professionals, creative practitioners

deadline: Mon 3 Nov (5pm GMT)

#MedievalSky #MuseumSky #CfP
October 3, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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lornarichardson.bsky.social
We were just finishing Yom Kippur morning service when our rabbi announced this had just happened. We’d been reflecting on the atrocities in Gaza & praying for peace. Our tiny community is horrified & heartbroken

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
Two dead after suspected terror attack on Manchester synagogue, police say, with suspect shot by officers – latest
Keir Starmer will fly home early from Europe to chair a Cobra meeting, while Greater Manchester mayor tells people to avoid the area
www.theguardian.com
October 2, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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castlestudies.bsky.social
We are now open to receive grant applications. Closing date is 3 months today, 1 December. Remember to send 2 completed references and when writing it think what questions you are trying to answer and whether methods proposed will help do that.
castlestudies.bsky.social The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social · May 27
The CST is delighted to announce that for our next round of grants, which will open in September, we will be increasing the maximum grant award by 40% to £14,000. Applications open on 1 Sept & closes on 1 Dec 2025. For more info you can go here: castlestudiestrust.org/Grants.html
September 1, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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msf.org
“We have been left with no choice but to stop our activities, as our clinics are encircled by Israeli forces... This is the last thing we wanted.”

We have been forced to suspend our activities and leave Gaza City.

MSF forced to suspend activities amid Israeli offensive in Gaza City | MSF
The intense Israeli forces' offensive in Gaza City, Palestine, is putting our staff and patients at an unacceptable level of risk to continue our lifesaving activities.
www.msf.org
September 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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archaeostef.bsky.social
Bad, enraging, archaeological process

Bad, enraging, use of archaeology

It's the duty of all #archaeologists to condemn this nationalistic use of #archaeology by Israel to support it's genocidal, warmongering aims

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
‘Tunnel vision’: how Israel is using archaeology to win US support for goals
Scientists say Netanyahu government and its US backers are trying to construct a history shorn of all complexity
www.theguardian.com
September 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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themerl.bsky.social
yeah we're into LLMs (Large Lamb-bridge Models)
A herd of sheep move across a marshy bridge.
September 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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kateweikert.bsky.social
My book is now £14.99 with this discount! Cheaper than a cheeky Nandos!
boydellandbrewer.bsky.social Boydell & Brewer @boydellandbrewer.bsky.social · Sep 25
A ground-breaking interdisciplinary approach to the medieval manor pre- and post-Conquest. Save 40% on the paperback of Authority, Gender and Space in the Anglo-Norman World, 900-1200 with code PB40! Ends 29 Sept 2025.
Buy the book > buff.ly/TEwPJ6m @kateweikert.bsky.social #medievalsky
September 25, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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newlinesmag.bsky.social
NEW: Ten years after the Islamic State group executed Khaled al-Asaad, the “father of Palmyra,” his family recalls the man who gave his life to protect Syria’s greatest archaeological treasure. Cian Ward reports for @newlinesmag.bsky.social.

newlinesmag.com/spotlight/sy...
Syria’s Most Renowned Archaeologist Loved Palmyra More Than Life Itself
A decade after the Islamic State group executed Khaled al-Asaad, his family remembers the quiet devotion and courage that bound him to his beloved ancient city until the end
newlinesmag.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
richardnevell.bsky.social
On top of the illegality of digging in occupied territory, the practice of archaeology has been questionable. Elsewhere in Silwan when digging has encountered periods not of interest to Elad those remains have been destroyed without recording. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
‘Tunnel vision’: how Israel is using archaeology to win US support for goals
Scientists say Netanyahu government and its US backers are trying to construct a history shorn of all complexity
www.theguardian.com
September 25, 2025 at 7:51 AM
richardnevell.bsky.social
While the step is largely symbolic, and needs to be backed up with tangible support for people who are suffering, symbols have their own significance.
September 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM