ellery!
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archaeologist/historian/museum professional; crafter, antifascist, heathen, nuisance. they/them
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“Putting human remains on display is unethical, especially when no consent has been given,” she added. “I think removing the display of these items ultimately changes the culture, goes some way to look at them with some form of respect.”
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Ancestral remains should no longer be displayed in UK museums, say MPs
Remains brought to Britain as part of colonialism, such as Egyptian mummies, should be repatriated, a report says
www.theguardian.com
March 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
“Putting human remains on display is unethical, especially when no consent has been given,” she added. “I think removing the display of these items ultimately changes the culture, goes some way to look at them with some form of respect.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
pardon me, I need to dress for dinner *changes into a different set of pajamas*
February 6, 2025 at 6:24 PM
pardon me, I need to dress for dinner *changes into a different set of pajamas*
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"NO ONE WAY WORKS, it will take all of us
shoving at the thing from all sides
to bring it down."
-Diane di Prima
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shoving at the thing from all sides
to bring it down."
-Diane di Prima
www.tumblr.com/urchinmoveme...
'Revolutionary Letter #8' by Diane di Prima
Everytime you pick the spot for a be-in
a demonstration, a march, a rally, you are choosing the ground
for a potential battle.
You are still calling these shots.
Pick your terrain with that in mind.…
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February 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
"NO ONE WAY WORKS, it will take all of us
shoving at the thing from all sides
to bring it down."
-Diane di Prima
www.tumblr.com/urchinmoveme...
shoving at the thing from all sides
to bring it down."
-Diane di Prima
www.tumblr.com/urchinmoveme...
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Ea-nāṣir is the recipient of the world’s oldest complaint letter. He’s reportedly the worst businessman of the 18th century, a mediocre conman whose actions should have him put out of business. Is this fair?
Here’s a thread on the most up-to-date research on this captivating figure.
Here’s a thread on the most up-to-date research on this captivating figure.
November 22, 2024 at 9:34 PM
Ea-nāṣir is the recipient of the world’s oldest complaint letter. He’s reportedly the worst businessman of the 18th century, a mediocre conman whose actions should have him put out of business. Is this fair?
Here’s a thread on the most up-to-date research on this captivating figure.
Here’s a thread on the most up-to-date research on this captivating figure.
Rune, my beautiful empty-brained son
November 25, 2024 at 8:49 PM
Rune, my beautiful empty-brained son
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This is THE sabretooth 😸 thread you need to read: Science drama. Fangs hidden by fuzzy lips. Pleisto-kitty-beans. 🐾
It is not an exaggeration to say I nearly fell off my chair. I felt my whole body go cold. And then go super hot.
The wonder of permafrost carcasses will never cease for me, but it has to be said I may have become a little blasé about them.
This sentence jolted me out of any sense of complacency.
The wonder of permafrost carcasses will never cease for me, but it has to be said I may have become a little blasé about them.
This sentence jolted me out of any sense of complacency.
November 25, 2024 at 7:06 PM
This is THE sabretooth 😸 thread you need to read: Science drama. Fangs hidden by fuzzy lips. Pleisto-kitty-beans. 🐾
I can tell when I need new glasses based not on the blurriness of objects, but the frequency with which my eyes provide me jumpscares. 😰
November 21, 2024 at 5:41 PM
I can tell when I need new glasses based not on the blurriness of objects, but the frequency with which my eyes provide me jumpscares. 😰
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A lot of AOCs appeal is simply the contrast of wondering why she (rightfully) gets pissed off about stuff but hardly any other elected official in the party does
"If a woman doesn't look woman enough to a Republican, they want to be able to inspect your genitals to use a bathroom? It's disgusting.
Everyone should reject it completely... they're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kind, and everyone should reject it. It's gross." - AOC
Everyone should reject it completely... they're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kind, and everyone should reject it. It's gross." - AOC
November 21, 2024 at 2:24 PM
A lot of AOCs appeal is simply the contrast of wondering why she (rightfully) gets pissed off about stuff but hardly any other elected official in the party does
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gonna reply to everyone who tries to bring their weird fatphobic diet culture energy into The Season of Big Holiday Meals with “should we throw a party? should we invite john calvin”
November 20, 2024 at 10:57 PM
gonna reply to everyone who tries to bring their weird fatphobic diet culture energy into The Season of Big Holiday Meals with “should we throw a party? should we invite john calvin”
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putting my pride parade of weird little medieval beasts on here, please enjoy my colorful weird beasts
November 19, 2024 at 8:40 PM
putting my pride parade of weird little medieval beasts on here, please enjoy my colorful weird beasts
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Imma need some of you to think about thriving out of spite. I had big plans for 2025 and I’m definitely not gonna pre-derail them for likes of Elin and Tromp. I’m getting more involved. Loving harder. Writing hornier. Having more fun. I’m gonna be so kind to my neighbors, bitch.
November 19, 2024 at 1:22 AM
Imma need some of you to think about thriving out of spite. I had big plans for 2025 and I’m definitely not gonna pre-derail them for likes of Elin and Tromp. I’m getting more involved. Loving harder. Writing hornier. Having more fun. I’m gonna be so kind to my neighbors, bitch.
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A quick request for all the archaeologists who've recently joined BlueSky -- consider signing up to be on my archaeo/anthro commenters list. 🏺 It's my personal, private, virtual rolodex of experts to bug about new research. (2/4)
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Archaeology & Anthropology Expert Media List
This form solicits contact information for experts in the field of anthropology (defined broadly) who are interested in speaking to the media about their own work or commenting on the work of others. ...
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November 19, 2024 at 2:09 PM
A quick request for all the archaeologists who've recently joined BlueSky -- consider signing up to be on my archaeo/anthro commenters list. 🏺 It's my personal, private, virtual rolodex of experts to bug about new research. (2/4)
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over the summer I embroidered this giant tapestry about mill towns and textile strikes. now I’m working on another one about streetcar drivers and their militant labor struggle in the early 20th century!
November 19, 2024 at 3:20 PM
over the summer I embroidered this giant tapestry about mill towns and textile strikes. now I’m working on another one about streetcar drivers and their militant labor struggle in the early 20th century!
hi to my former bird app pals!! I impulsively deleted that app off my phone in mid-2023, when the icon was changed. But I never got around to moving to my account here properly.
November 15, 2024 at 3:38 PM
hi to my former bird app pals!! I impulsively deleted that app off my phone in mid-2023, when the icon was changed. But I never got around to moving to my account here properly.
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I want you all to know that I valiantly ignored vacuuming to write this piece about yesterday's haka, haka in general, and why I think it resonates so far. #kikorangi
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Tēnei te tangata
It's the haka heard around the world but why does it resonate so much with people outside of Aotearoa New Zealand?
the-opinionist.ghost.io
November 15, 2024 at 12:59 AM
I want you all to know that I valiantly ignored vacuuming to write this piece about yesterday's haka, haka in general, and why I think it resonates so far. #kikorangi
the-opinionist.ghost.io/tenei-te-tan...
the-opinionist.ghost.io/tenei-te-tan...
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I am seeing more and more opinions bubbling up about how throwing trans people to the wolves would be a winning strategy for Democrats, and I just want to quickly say: Fuck off with that absolute dog shit.
November 7, 2024 at 3:55 PM
I am seeing more and more opinions bubbling up about how throwing trans people to the wolves would be a winning strategy for Democrats, and I just want to quickly say: Fuck off with that absolute dog shit.
I regularly forget this exists, or only remember when I'm driving, so all my silly little thoughts disappear into the ether.
November 12, 2024 at 3:03 AM
I regularly forget this exists, or only remember when I'm driving, so all my silly little thoughts disappear into the ether.