Cirthador1453
@cirthador1453.bsky.social
Aspiring historian and board game designer with far left politics and a strong penchant for various nerdy things (fantasy books, history books, sci-fi shows, etc). (he/him, pan)
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Cirthador1453
@cirthador1453.bsky.social
· May 19
Lo: The Tyrant decreed the Scepter's Question, and the People proffered the Barricade's Answer.
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Part 221 of 200 in historically interesting things to inspire your ttrpg dnd
Knife with blue glass handle and ivory scabbard, inlaid with gems. Turkey, Ottoman Empire, 18th-19th century
Knife with blue glass handle and ivory scabbard, inlaid with gems. Turkey, Ottoman Empire, 18th-19th century
November 23, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Part 221 of 200 in historically interesting things to inspire your ttrpg dnd
Knife with blue glass handle and ivory scabbard, inlaid with gems. Turkey, Ottoman Empire, 18th-19th century
Knife with blue glass handle and ivory scabbard, inlaid with gems. Turkey, Ottoman Empire, 18th-19th century
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A year ago, following the fall of Assad, as Russian occupying forces withdrew from their positions in Syria, they passed a Russian anarchist who gazed into their eyes. The anarchist's side in the conflict had outlasted them.
May the same thing happen in Russia one day.
crimethinc.com/Rojava2024
May the same thing happen in Russia one day.
crimethinc.com/Rojava2024
December 9, 2025 at 12:52 AM
A year ago, following the fall of Assad, as Russian occupying forces withdrew from their positions in Syria, they passed a Russian anarchist who gazed into their eyes. The anarchist's side in the conflict had outlasted them.
May the same thing happen in Russia one day.
crimethinc.com/Rojava2024
May the same thing happen in Russia one day.
crimethinc.com/Rojava2024
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Every legal story now is either
Ancient Circuit Judge Delivers Crystal Clear 100 Page Rebuke To Trumpist Overreach
or
In Unsigned Shadow Docket Decision, 6-3 Majority Declares Trump Can Hunt People For Sport
Ancient Circuit Judge Delivers Crystal Clear 100 Page Rebuke To Trumpist Overreach
or
In Unsigned Shadow Docket Decision, 6-3 Majority Declares Trump Can Hunt People For Sport
October 3, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Every legal story now is either
Ancient Circuit Judge Delivers Crystal Clear 100 Page Rebuke To Trumpist Overreach
or
In Unsigned Shadow Docket Decision, 6-3 Majority Declares Trump Can Hunt People For Sport
Ancient Circuit Judge Delivers Crystal Clear 100 Page Rebuke To Trumpist Overreach
or
In Unsigned Shadow Docket Decision, 6-3 Majority Declares Trump Can Hunt People For Sport
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Significant update in one of the key cases in the crackdown against questioning U.S.-Israeli policy around Gaza:
December 9, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Significant update in one of the key cases in the crackdown against questioning U.S.-Israeli policy around Gaza:
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truly horrific shit
They're using the confinement box, one of the most horrific methods of CIA torture in the post-9/11 black sites, against migrants now. This is the direct result of the lack of consequences for the architects of the torture program. Either there will be criminal penalties for this or it will expand.
Torture Techniques from CIA Black Sites Were Used at Alligator Alcatraz
Amnesty International, interviewing migrant detainees, identifies use of the confinement box. There can be no denying it is a torture prison
www.forever-wars.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:25 PM
truly horrific shit
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"These disparate sources have never before been brought together in a way that offers such an insight into the nature of Celtic languages spoken in these islands at the dawn of the historical period."
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
Linguists start compiling first ever complete dictionary of ancient Celtic
More than 1,000 words used as far back as 325BC to be collected for insight into past linguistic landscape
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:28 AM
"These disparate sources have never before been brought together in a way that offers such an insight into the nature of Celtic languages spoken in these islands at the dawn of the historical period."
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
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Roman shears (2ndC CE): "Whoever created the design clearly had a sense of humor; when the shears are closed, the top register brings a dog face-to-face 🐕 with a cat 🐈 on one side and a lion on the other." ✂️ www.metmuseum.org/art/collecti...
December 8, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Roman shears (2ndC CE): "Whoever created the design clearly had a sense of humor; when the shears are closed, the top register brings a dog face-to-face 🐕 with a cat 🐈 on one side and a lion on the other." ✂️ www.metmuseum.org/art/collecti...
Just finished the third book of @aptshadow.bsky.social's excellent Tyrant Philosophers series. A brilliant cast of characters, fascinating complex settings, and well-crafted themes of colonialism and religion. Looking forward to reading the rest!
December 8, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Just finished the third book of @aptshadow.bsky.social's excellent Tyrant Philosophers series. A brilliant cast of characters, fascinating complex settings, and well-crafted themes of colonialism and religion. Looking forward to reading the rest!
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I feel so seen.
Stay safe, US friends. The FBI is compiling a list of domestic terrorists and I for one satisfy the criteria in all five possible ways.
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/leak-fbi-l...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/leak-fbi-l...
December 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I feel so seen.
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New analysis of the Turin Strike Papyrus—a detailed account from 1157 BCE—shows how artisans building the royal tombs at Deir el-Medina staged a coordinated walkout after going 18 days without grain rations. tinyurl.com/29822yb2
#ShareGoodNewsToo
#ShareGoodNewsToo
Collection online - The so-called “Strike Papyrus” written by Amunnakht
More than 4.000 of the approximately 40.000 objects in Museo Egizio’s collection are accessible here. All data are constantly updated, thanks to the continuous study and documentation of the objects.…
tinyurl.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
New analysis of the Turin Strike Papyrus—a detailed account from 1157 BCE—shows how artisans building the royal tombs at Deir el-Medina staged a coordinated walkout after going 18 days without grain rations. tinyurl.com/29822yb2
#ShareGoodNewsToo
#ShareGoodNewsToo
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Most discussions about “misinformation” treat the problem as if people simply don’t have good enough critical-thinking skills. It sounds intuitive, but it’s not entirely accurate. The problem isn’t just individual ignorance, it’s the structure of the information environment people are placed into.
Finland has emerged as a global leader in countering “fake news”. Here's how they've done it
Teaching when to trust
As fake news accelerates, we need to teach our children how to think critically. Finnish schools are leading the charge
newhumanist.org.uk
December 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Most discussions about “misinformation” treat the problem as if people simply don’t have good enough critical-thinking skills. It sounds intuitive, but it’s not entirely accurate. The problem isn’t just individual ignorance, it’s the structure of the information environment people are placed into.
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I have been in Damascus for the last couple of days covering the lead up to the one year anniversary of Assad’s fall.
The last year has been difficult for many, especially those in areas like the coast and Sweida.
At the same time, speaking to people here it is clear how liberated many feel
The last year has been difficult for many, especially those in areas like the coast and Sweida.
At the same time, speaking to people here it is clear how liberated many feel
December 7, 2025 at 6:05 AM
I have been in Damascus for the last couple of days covering the lead up to the one year anniversary of Assad’s fall.
The last year has been difficult for many, especially those in areas like the coast and Sweida.
At the same time, speaking to people here it is clear how liberated many feel
The last year has been difficult for many, especially those in areas like the coast and Sweida.
At the same time, speaking to people here it is clear how liberated many feel
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erst eins dann zwei...
December 7, 2025 at 8:43 AM
erst eins dann zwei...
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#objectoftheday is this Corinthian aryballos decorated with soldiers in black and purple on white background. It dates to the Late Corinthian I period, 575-550 BCE. Aryballoi were small containers for scented oils thatwere mass-produced and widely distributed.
C.619
C.619
December 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#objectoftheday is this Corinthian aryballos decorated with soldiers in black and purple on white background. It dates to the Late Corinthian I period, 575-550 BCE. Aryballoi were small containers for scented oils thatwere mass-produced and widely distributed.
C.619
C.619
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Okay this is a really good quote
One senior ICC expert also ruled out that ICC judges would accept Israel’s challenge to ICC jurisdiction.
"Israel is more likely to uphold the ceasefire than the Appeals Chamber is to invalidate the arrest warrants," the expert said, sarcastically.
"Israel is more likely to uphold the ceasefire than the Appeals Chamber is to invalidate the arrest warrants," the expert said, sarcastically.
December 7, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Okay this is a really good quote
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My favourite holiday meme
December 6, 2025 at 9:41 AM
My favourite holiday meme
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you’re never going to believe this. the woke left’s depraved war on christmas is escalating. sources tell me they’re planning to make the yuletide gay
December 6, 2025 at 7:50 PM
you’re never going to believe this. the woke left’s depraved war on christmas is escalating. sources tell me they’re planning to make the yuletide gay
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Today marks 160 years since the ratification of the 13th amendment, which abolished legal slavery in the United States. We honor those who fought for freedom and rededicate ourselves to advancing justice, equality, and civil rights for all.
December 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Today marks 160 years since the ratification of the 13th amendment, which abolished legal slavery in the United States. We honor those who fought for freedom and rededicate ourselves to advancing justice, equality, and civil rights for all.
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NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones!
My guide:
My guide:
Giving the gift of independent journalism: a guide
The Handbasket has subscription suggestions for almost everyone on your list.
www.thehandbasket.co
December 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones!
My guide:
My guide:
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You are ABSOLUTELY NOT going to regret listening to this bird:
A male rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) in winter plumage.
Ptarmigan is from Gaelic 'tarmachan' meaning "croaker". The p- was added when people mistakenly assumed it was a Greek word.
A bird forever warning people: "A werewolf!" (just in case of werewolves).
Ptarmigan is from Gaelic 'tarmachan' meaning "croaker". The p- was added when people mistakenly assumed it was a Greek word.
A bird forever warning people: "A werewolf!" (just in case of werewolves).
December 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
You are ABSOLUTELY NOT going to regret listening to this bird:
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🎉 SOLIDARITY SATURNALIA! 🎉
IO SATURNALIA! Our annual festive giveaway is here!
12 bundles of gifts, and all you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is:
🎄Follow us,
🎄Repost this thread,
🎄And fill out this form: forms.gle/zMcHKZqGNC...
Read on for prizes and T&Cs (UK&I only)...🧵
IO SATURNALIA! Our annual festive giveaway is here!
12 bundles of gifts, and all you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is:
🎄Follow us,
🎄Repost this thread,
🎄And fill out this form: forms.gle/zMcHKZqGNC...
Read on for prizes and T&Cs (UK&I only)...🧵
December 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🎉 SOLIDARITY SATURNALIA! 🎉
IO SATURNALIA! Our annual festive giveaway is here!
12 bundles of gifts, and all you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is:
🎄Follow us,
🎄Repost this thread,
🎄And fill out this form: forms.gle/zMcHKZqGNC...
Read on for prizes and T&Cs (UK&I only)...🧵
IO SATURNALIA! Our annual festive giveaway is here!
12 bundles of gifts, and all you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is:
🎄Follow us,
🎄Repost this thread,
🎄And fill out this form: forms.gle/zMcHKZqGNC...
Read on for prizes and T&Cs (UK&I only)...🧵
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Nine there were
December 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Nine there were
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Next week is the last week of classes here. As I say every semester, I try and end many of my history seminars with a quote from James Baldwin that answers the question of: why take humanities courses? (Time Magazine, May 24, 1963).
December 5, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Next week is the last week of classes here. As I say every semester, I try and end many of my history seminars with a quote from James Baldwin that answers the question of: why take humanities courses? (Time Magazine, May 24, 1963).
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One of my most favourite glass vessels: A marvellous Roman vessel in the form of a pig, made of blue glass. It was used to hold ointment or perfume.
Found in a burial in Cologne. Dating late 2nd/early 3rd century AD
📷 Römisch-Germanisches Museum Köln
🏺 #archaeology
Found in a burial in Cologne. Dating late 2nd/early 3rd century AD
📷 Römisch-Germanisches Museum Köln
🏺 #archaeology
December 5, 2025 at 9:10 AM
One of my most favourite glass vessels: A marvellous Roman vessel in the form of a pig, made of blue glass. It was used to hold ointment or perfume.
Found in a burial in Cologne. Dating late 2nd/early 3rd century AD
📷 Römisch-Germanisches Museum Köln
🏺 #archaeology
Found in a burial in Cologne. Dating late 2nd/early 3rd century AD
📷 Römisch-Germanisches Museum Köln
🏺 #archaeology
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The USPS posting a NINE BILLION DOLLAR LOSS!!! sounds terrible. Certainly worse than if you said "USPS costs thirty dollars per person per year" even though that means the same thing and more accurately describes a government service
December 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The USPS posting a NINE BILLION DOLLAR LOSS!!! sounds terrible. Certainly worse than if you said "USPS costs thirty dollars per person per year" even though that means the same thing and more accurately describes a government service