St Woolos Cathedral in Newport, South Wales :
St Woolos was a local warlord and king who converted to Christianity and founded the original church, where the St Mary Chapel now stands.
The tower was built in 15th Century and is the main entrance into the church. St Mary Chapel is 13th Century and leads to the Nave, passing through a Norman arch.
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Keith Haring used white chalk to draw on blank advertising panels inside subway stations. Now, 31 surviving examples of these works have sold at auction for more than $9 million.
smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/…
@SmithsonianMag #art
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"The feeling when you discover a living being older than most countries ..."
This shows how fragile are, "... the well laid plans of mice and men ..."
Gorgeous find. Appears to be a fine summer reading roost.
In 1840, a young French doctor named, Victor Tixier, accompanied the Great Osage on their summer bison hunt into the arid country northwest of (what is now) Wichita, Kansas.
The complete book is available via downloadable .pdf -
ia800202.us.archive.org/29/ite…
#history #bison #USAHistory #NativeAmerican
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The cuirass and helmet of King Philip II of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great, is a notable example of ancient Macedonian armor, made of bronze and adorned with gold decorations.
Philip II was a key historical figure known for his military innovations and kingdom expansion. In 339 BC, he suffered a severe lance wound to his leg during a battle, which resulted in a permanent limp.
@Dr_TheHistories #Macedonia #armor #armour #hsitory
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We’re excited for the American Heritage Chocolate Society 2025 Annual Meeting, Feb. 19-20!
The theme is The Future in Motion, on museums' engagement, purpose, and relevance.
Elizabeth Merritt, director AAM's Center for the Future of Museums, has a session: americanheritagechocolate.com/…
@AAMers #chocolate #museums #AAM
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Universities risk becoming tinned food with an expiry date.
"we believe that we live in a time where rethinking the university as an institution, as a place for situated knowledge production, dissemination and authority, could not be more urgent."
universityworldnews.com/post.p…
@uniworldnews @umac_icom #universities #university
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Elon Musk unveils new risk-free self-driving broom to help people carry buckets of water
The autonomous self-driving broom which he claims will remove the hassle of carrying buckets of water for good.
The broom – known as xBROOM because of course it is – uses a sophisticated route-plotting algorithm to self-drive from your kitchen to the well and back bringing buckets of water without risk of malfunction.
newsthump.com/2024/11/28/elon-… #satire #humour #humor
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Holly (@oldfashionedgirl over at Bluesky) had her brother create this gif of Darcy helping Lizzie into the carriage and as he walks away, he flexes his hand. The scene that sends millions of hearts fluttering. (if it doesn't work (You can download it here: exitpursuedbyabear.net/wp-cont… )
#AmReading #AmWriting @bookstodon #books #Bookstodon
#WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #Regency #Georgian @romancelandia #JaneAusten
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Need Austen or Bronte entertainment this holiday season? I present you a list of over 100 movies and TV series (with links). Need Pride and Prejudice 1995? It's on several streaming services. Want to feel cozy with Bridget Jones? All three movies are on Max. Have Hallmark+? We've got you covered. Enjoy! exitpursuedbyabear.net/streami…
#AmReading #AmWriting @bookstodon #Bookstodon
#Regency #EmilyBronte #CharlotteBronte #AnneBronte #Victorian @romancelandia #JaneAusten
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You might use Mastodon and the rest of the Fediverse through your server's website or through an app, but there is also a third option that many people prefer: web apps.
Web apps are special kinds of websites that can also be installed like apps. They appear as app icons, keep you signed in, work separately from your browser and provide notifications just like any app does.
Web apps are extremely easy to install, there's a complete beginner's guide at:
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How is it December already!? Jane’s birthday is coming up!
“Miss Austen” is coming to PBS/Masterpiece May 4, 2025. It’s a four episode series based on the book by the same name by Gill Hornby. More details, and first look photos, are in the article!
pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/speci…
#AmReading #AmWriting @bookstodon #books #Bookstodon
#WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #Regency #Georgian #JaneAusten @romancelandia
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South Doorway of the Church of St. Mary and St. David, 12th Century AD, Kilpeck in Herefordshire, UK 🇬🇧
The church is a Grade I listed building.
📷© Kevin Wilbraham
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