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Ennius
@enniusredloeb.bsky.social
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Independent scholar: research interests in hermeneutics, textual criticism, and the classical tradition; aurum in stercore
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leedsims.bsky.social
All welcome to our next research seminar. Elaine Treharne (Stanford) on handwriting, women scribes, digital tools and manuscripts. 10 February 5.30 pm GMT, Laidlaw Library (hybrid). To register: forms.office.com/e/iP5qRb5GSk #medieval #manuscripts #palaeography #digitalhumanities
Leeds Institute for Medieval Studies Research Seminar poster that says Elaine Treharne (Stanford): Small Details, Big Data: Male and Female Scribal Communities in a Thirteenth-century Mortuary Roll Key words: Professional scribes in the Middle Ages. Women scribes and women’s literacy. Handwriting. Layout, punctuation, abbreviation, style, and decoration. Digital tools for ‘everyday writing’. Communities of literacy. Tuesday 10 February, 5.30 pm, Laidlaw Library, University of Leeds, Level 1 Seminar Room (hybrid) To attend both online and in-person please register at https://forms.office.com/e/iP5qRb5GSk
February 5, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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irishlittimes.bsky.social
"On this day 100 years ago, The Plough and the Stars by Sean O'Casey premiered at the Abbey Theatre."
abbeytheatre.bsky.social Abbey Theatre @abbeytheatre.bsky.social · 15h
#OnThisDay 100 years ago, The Plough and the Stars by Sean O'Casey premiered at the Abbey Theatre.

At its original production in February 1926, the audience rioted. Now regarded as a masterpiece, this provocative play is an essential part of our understanding of Irish history and Irish theatre.
February 8, 2026 at 8:14 PM
enniusredloeb.bsky.social
Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus

München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek Clm 10077; Fuldar Sacramentary; 10th century; Northwest Germany (Fulda School); f.11v
February 8, 2026 at 8:09 PM
enniusredloeb.bsky.social
Tail biting dragon

Bodleian Library MS. Kennicott 1; 'the Kennicott Bible'; 1476CE; La Coruña, Spain; f.71v @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
February 8, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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visithmml.bsky.social
February 23 is the deadline to apply for Intermediate Classical Armenian, a language and paleography course held from July 5–25, 2026, at HMML in Collegeville, Minnesota. All course fees, meals, and lodging are sponsored by @dumbartonoaks.bsky.social.

Apply: hmml.org/programs/intermediate-armenian
February 8, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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kyivindependent.com
Ukraine was not involved in the assassination attempt on Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseev, the first deputy head of Russian military intelligence (GRU), Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in a comment to Reuters published on Feb. 8.
Ukraine denies involvement in attempted assassination of Russian general Alekseev
“We don’t know what happened with that particular general — maybe it was their own internal Russian infighting,” Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said.
kyivindependent.com
February 8, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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bbcstever.bsky.social
I’m back with another Reading Russia Weekend Extra. In this edition: what the Russian papers have been saying about the talks in Abu Dhabi and the Olympics in Milan-Cortina, plus memories of a Nato chief visiting Moscow 25 years ago. #ReadingRussia
Reading Russia Weekend Extra: memories of a Nato visit to Moscow.
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February 8, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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February 8, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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February 8, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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london.gov.uk
Key workers keep London moving. They deserve to live in the city they serve.

That’s why I’m proud to have launched the Key Worker Living Rent scheme, which could save key workers thousands per year in rent.
London's key workers could save £6,000 rent a year with 6,000 discounted homes
The rents will be capped at £600.
metro.co.uk
February 8, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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richardcorbett.bsky.social
While there is justified outrage about Mandelson, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor &others, the relentless media focus on Keir Starmer (who was NOT mentioned in any Epstein file) is overdone.
By contrast, no focus on Farage who WAS mentioned (and who, BTW, applauded the appointment of Mandelson)…
February 8, 2026 at 9:39 AM
enniusredloeb.bsky.social
The beginning of Torah portion Mishpatim (מִּשְׁפָּטִים) is marked by this design:
#ParashahPictures
BnF MS Hébreu 20. Bible (תנ"ך); 1301 CE; Tudela (Spain); f.51v @gallicabnf.bsky.social
February 8, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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Decorated initial-word panel at the beginning of Torah portion Mishpatim (מִּשְׁפָּטִים)
#ParashahPictures
BL Or 2696; Torah with Rash's commentary; 14th century; Germany; f.146v
February 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM
enniusredloeb.bsky.social
Two creatures surround the initial-word panel at the beginning of Torah portion Mishpatim (מִּשְׁפָּטִים).
#ParashahPictures
BL Add MS 11639; 'The Northern French Miscellany'; 1277 CE-1324 CE; f.39r
February 8, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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A duck is part of the decoration around the initial-word panel marking the beginning of Torah portion Mishpatim (מִּשְׁפָּטִים)
#ParashahPictures
BL Add MS 15423; Pentateuch; 1441 CE-1467 CE; Italy (Florence); f.49v
February 8, 2026 at 9:26 AM
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The marker of the beginning of Torah portion Mishpatim (מִּשְׁפָּטִים) rests upon the back of a small creature. #ParashahPictures
BnF Hébreu 29; Bible; 15th century; f.53r @gallicabnf.bsky.social
February 8, 2026 at 9:24 AM
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Joseph Ibn Hayyim marks the beginning of Torah portion Mishpatim (מִּשְׁפָּטִים) with this image of captivity. #ParashahPictures
BodleianLibrary, MS Kennicott 1; 'The Kennicott Bible'; 1476 CE; La Coruña, Spain; f.47r @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
February 8, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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robertsaunders.bsky.social
The difficulty is that this is not "a simple problem".

There is no simple route to "growth, jobs and rising living standards" in an age of tariff wars, disruptive new technologies, climate change, war in Ukraine, Brexit & Trump.

The pretence that these things *were* easy has done Labour real harm
prosperuk.bsky.social Prosper UK @prosperuk.bsky.social · 1d
Our new polling with More in Common exposes a simple problem in British politics.

Voters want growth, jobs and rising living standards.

But they don’t think politicians are focused on any of them.
February 7, 2026 at 9:56 PM
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stedscath.bsky.social
Save the date! At Evensong on Thursday 5 March, the Cathedral will be formally receiving the Bury Psalter, which has been gifted by the King Edward VI Grammar School Foundation Trust. Dating from around 1400, it was used at the ancient Abbey of St Edmund. Everyone is welcome at this special service
February 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM
enniusredloeb.bsky.social
Slowly the bear climbs...

Schaffhausen, Stadtbibliothek, Ministerialbibliothek, Min. 99; Breviarium OFM (pars aestivalis); 1460; Constance; f.8v
(www.e-codices.ch/en/list/one/...)
February 7, 2026 at 9:31 PM
enniusredloeb.bsky.social
Shocked!

BnF Latin 12048; Sacramentarium gelasianum; 8th century; France (diocese of Meaux or Cambrai?); f.173v
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February 7, 2026 at 7:15 PM
enniusredloeb.bsky.social
Looking at us looking at them

BnF Latin 12048; Sacramentarium gelasianum; 8th century; France (diocese of Meaux or Cambrai?); f.82r
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February 7, 2026 at 5:26 PM
enniusredloeb.bsky.social
Not a nice thing to do.

BnF Latin 12048; Sacramentarium gelasianum; 8th century; France (diocese of Meaux or Cambrai?); f.209r
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February 7, 2026 at 5:22 PM
enniusredloeb.bsky.social
Ouch!

BnF Latin 12048; Sacramentarium gelasianum; 8th century; France (diocese of Meaux or Cambrai?); f.99v
@gallicabnf.bsky.social
February 7, 2026 at 2:51 PM
enniusredloeb.bsky.social
It is #Caturday after all.

BnF Latin 12048; Sacramentarium gelasianum; 8th century; France (diocese of Meaux or Cambrai?); f.92v
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February 7, 2026 at 10:37 AM