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Robert Feldacker
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Prospect Researcher @ Northern Illinois University. Medieval History Enthusiast. Spouse, Parent, Pet Owner, Occasional figure painter and gamer, shameless publicist for https://www.niu.edu/clas/history/about/faculty/garver.shtml
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Friday timeline cleanse:
November 7, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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If you see this post a vehicle. My first painted 40k tank, a kitbashed Leman Russ Annihilator:
Kitbashed Leman Russ Annihilator variant with blue and brown stripes camo scheme.
November 1, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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My bad/hot take is that I'm not that mad about the destruction of the East Wing because whether its a hall or a hole the Epstein-Trump Friendship Ballroom is the monument the nation deserves. Sometimes, decisions leave scars to remember them by
Close up of "The Hall of Heorot" by John Howe
October 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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October 30, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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If you see this, quote with a vampire that isn't Dracula - this one is for my CS Friedman fans :)
Daitrin from “ The Madness Season” by CS Friedman
October 29, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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Who robbed the Louvre? Right answers only. Possibly keeping time using C&C Music Factory's "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)" at 4 minutes, three seconds.
Image of Bruce Willis and Danny Aiello from the movie 'Hudson Hawk"
October 20, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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No Kings protest in Dekalb- these pics do not do the 1000+ protesters Justice but I’m so glad I went #NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Fun question! I have a few favs, but my usual #1 is Diepold von Schweinspünt, Ct of Acerra
Dipold, Count of Acerra.Storming of S. Germano by Diepold von Scheinpeunt. 1194-96.BBB Cod.120.Folio 130r.II Liber ad honorem Augusti sive de rebus Siculis.
October 15, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Saturday timeline cleanse
October 4, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Shanah Tovah! May the new year be sweet and may it bring just and lasting peace!
Catahoula mix black dog joyfully running with a stick in her mouth
September 22, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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#Miniatures #miniatures Two mounted 25mm cavalry (likely from Mega Miniatures in the early 2000’s). Fun to paint and a nice addition to a late medieval historic or fantasy command stand.
Two painted 25mm figures depicting late medieval cavalry in full plate armor with armored horses (front) Two painted 25mm figures depicting late medieval cavalry in full plate armor with armored horses (rear) Two painted 25mm figures depicting late medieval cavalry in full plate armor with armored horses (front right) Two painted 25mm figures depicting late medieval cavalry in full plate armor with armored horses (rear right)
September 22, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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Happy Friday! (timeline cleanse)
Black catahoula mix dog splooting on a marine carpet
September 19, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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#adorable Buttercup and Stella
Golden retriever and Catahoula mix dogs showing off their sticks in the backyard
September 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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#Miniatures Ranger captain and soldier. I think mostly Grenadier figures from the 80’s with new bows, etc
25 millimeter scale figures of a ranger captain in chain mail and a lightly armed ranger, both with bows against a seashore background
September 7, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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I am very excited to announce (and show off the awesome cover of) a new edited volume coming in December! Just the perfect stocking stuffer or gift for your favorite Carolingian aficionados! #Medieval
Cover art for “Living in a Carolingian World.” A contemporary illustration in black and white of many figures out in a public square
September 3, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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#Miniatures #miniatures Knight/noble of Rohan.
25 mm scale miniature of a warrior with lance and a shield depicting a white horse charging on a field of green. He is mounted on an armored horse. View from left side 25 mm scale miniature of a warrior with lance and a shield depicting a white horse charging on a field of green. He is mounted on an armored horse. View from right side 25 mm scale miniature of a warrior with lance and a shield depicting a white horse charging on a field of green. He is mounted on an armored horse. View from front
August 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Photo of two cute dogs, laying down on a carpet A photo of a black squirrel against a field of grass.
August 30, 2025 at 5:50 AM
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My favorite medievalist and our daughter R on her first day at Grinnell! I’m so very happy for her to begin this next step, miss her though I will
A picture from Grinnell College Campus. A student on her first day of college snd her mother stand at a tall black table on a tan pavement, smiling towards the camera.
August 23, 2025 at 4:03 AM
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Saturday morning activity committee says it’s time to go out again :)
August 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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July 2, 2025 at 4:31 AM
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Timeline cleanse
Big yellow dogs adorably asleep on a small dirt mound in the grass
June 21, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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Marvin the Martian glares triumphantly through his marsascope
June 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Now that’s it’s been given, an anniversary/Speculum article gift for my frog and GOT inspired favorite medievalist: (magnets not visible)
A miniature of a red-eyed tree frog sitting on a miniature throne made of swords (magnet not visible) side view A miniature of a red-eyed tree frog sitting on a miniature throne made of swords (magnet not visible) alternate side view A miniature of a red-eyed tree frog sitting on a miniature throne made of swords (magnet not visible) front view A miniature of a red-eyed tree frog sitting on a miniature throne made of swords (magnet not visible) rear view
June 9, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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A pair of red necked gross beaks at a bird feeder A pair of red bellied woodpeckers at a bird feeder
May 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Work in progress: goblin fort.
#miniatures
Cardboard 25mm scale goblin fort side view Cardboard 25mm scale goblin fort top view Cardboard 25mm scale goblin fort view from above Cardboard 25mm scale goblin fort view of gates and “ground” level
April 20, 2025 at 8:49 PM