Ennius
@enniusredloeb.bsky.social
Independent scholar: research interests in hermeneutics, textual criticism, and the classical tradition; aurum in stercore
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In the lower margin, Cyrillic and Glagolitic alphabet (supplement second half of the 11th or 12th century)
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 14485; Hrotsvita, Gandeshemensis, Hroswithae carmina; 11th century; f.150v
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 14485; Hrotsvita, Gandeshemensis, Hroswithae carmina; 11th century; f.150v
February 13, 2026 at 5:34 PM
In the lower margin, Cyrillic and Glagolitic alphabet (supplement second half of the 11th or 12th century)
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 14485; Hrotsvita, Gandeshemensis, Hroswithae carmina; 11th century; f.150v
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 14485; Hrotsvita, Gandeshemensis, Hroswithae carmina; 11th century; f.150v
Interlaced initial 'P'(rimus) with acanthus leaves and animal head
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 3516; Paulus Diaconus, Historia Romana; mid-9th century; Oberitalien/Hersfeld; f.1v
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 3516; Paulus Diaconus, Historia Romana; mid-9th century; Oberitalien/Hersfeld; f.1v
February 13, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Interlaced initial 'P'(rimus) with acanthus leaves and animal head
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 3516; Paulus Diaconus, Historia Romana; mid-9th century; Oberitalien/Hersfeld; f.1v
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 3516; Paulus Diaconus, Historia Romana; mid-9th century; Oberitalien/Hersfeld; f.1v
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We're now on @jisc.bsky.social Archives Hub 🎉 Archives Hub is a way to discover thousands of the UK's archive collections. Our page is here: archiveshub.jisc.ac.uk/search/theme...
📷 Hari Jonkers, Archivist at Holocaust Centre North, with an item from their collection • Hidden Treasures/Drew Forsyth
📷 Hari Jonkers, Archivist at Holocaust Centre North, with an item from their collection • Hidden Treasures/Drew Forsyth
February 13, 2026 at 12:04 PM
We're now on @jisc.bsky.social Archives Hub 🎉 Archives Hub is a way to discover thousands of the UK's archive collections. Our page is here: archiveshub.jisc.ac.uk/search/theme...
📷 Hari Jonkers, Archivist at Holocaust Centre North, with an item from their collection • Hidden Treasures/Drew Forsyth
📷 Hari Jonkers, Archivist at Holocaust Centre North, with an item from their collection • Hidden Treasures/Drew Forsyth
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Great if you can afford it - what about the left behind, like the elderly who are too poor to buy and too rich for social housing? It seems to me that the reforms are aimed at the young & aspiring!
February 13, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Great if you can afford it - what about the left behind, like the elderly who are too poor to buy and too rich for social housing? It seems to me that the reforms are aimed at the young & aspiring!
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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
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
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
BodleianLibrary, MS Kennicott 1; 'The Kennicott Bible'; 1476 CE; La Coruña, Spain; f.47r @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
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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
BnF Hébreu 29; Bible; 15th century; f.53r @gallicabnf.bsky.social
February 8, 2026 at 9:24 AM
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
BnF Hébreu 29; Bible; 15th century; f.53r @gallicabnf.bsky.social
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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
#ParashahPictures
BL Add MS 15423; Pentateuch; 1441 CE-1467 CE; Italy (Florence); f.49v
February 8, 2026 at 9:26 AM
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
#ParashahPictures
BL Add MS 15423; Pentateuch; 1441 CE-1467 CE; Italy (Florence); f.49v
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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
#ParashahPictures
BL Add MS 11639; 'The Northern French Miscellany'; 1277 CE-1324 CE; f.39r
February 8, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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
#ParashahPictures
BL Add MS 11639; 'The Northern French Miscellany'; 1277 CE-1324 CE; f.39r
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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
#ParashahPictures
BL Or 2696; Torah with Rash's commentary; 14th century; Germany; f.146v
February 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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
#ParashahPictures
BL Or 2696; Torah with Rash's commentary; 14th century; Germany; f.146v
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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
#ParashahPictures
BnF MS Hébreu 20. Bible (תנ"ך); 1301 CE; Tudela (Spain); f.51v @gallicabnf.bsky.social
February 8, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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
#ParashahPictures
BnF MS Hébreu 20. Bible (תנ"ך); 1301 CE; Tudela (Spain); f.51v @gallicabnf.bsky.social
Pliny in his study
Bodleian Library Arch. G b.6; Historia naturale di Caio Plinio Secondo, tradocta di lingua latina in fiorentina per Christophoro Landino; 1476 CE; Venice; f.5r @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Bodleian Library Arch. G b.6; Historia naturale di Caio Plinio Secondo, tradocta di lingua latina in fiorentina per Christophoro Landino; 1476 CE; Venice; f.5r @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
February 12, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Pliny in his study
Bodleian Library Arch. G b.6; Historia naturale di Caio Plinio Secondo, tradocta di lingua latina in fiorentina per Christophoro Landino; 1476 CE; Venice; f.5r @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Bodleian Library Arch. G b.6; Historia naturale di Caio Plinio Secondo, tradocta di lingua latina in fiorentina per Christophoro Landino; 1476 CE; Venice; f.5r @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Initial 'L'(e) at the beginning of Bk 12 in which trees and their products are discussed.
Bodleian Library Arch. G b.6; Historia naturale di Caio Plinio Secondo, tradocta di lingua latina per Christophoro Landino; 1476 CE; Venice; f.148v @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Bodleian Library Arch. G b.6; Historia naturale di Caio Plinio Secondo, tradocta di lingua latina per Christophoro Landino; 1476 CE; Venice; f.148v @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
February 12, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Initial 'L'(e) at the beginning of Bk 12 in which trees and their products are discussed.
Bodleian Library Arch. G b.6; Historia naturale di Caio Plinio Secondo, tradocta di lingua latina per Christophoro Landino; 1476 CE; Venice; f.148v @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Bodleian Library Arch. G b.6; Historia naturale di Caio Plinio Secondo, tradocta di lingua latina per Christophoro Landino; 1476 CE; Venice; f.148v @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
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The Covid good news continues, with risk levels remaining Moderately High and 1 in every 430 people in England infected. (1/2)
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Covid-19 Risk Assessment: Week Ending 11 February 2026
The BuDS Covid-19 Risk Assessment for the week ending 11 February 2026
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February 12, 2026 at 7:25 PM
The Covid good news continues, with risk levels remaining Moderately High and 1 in every 430 people in England infected. (1/2)
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Always dress smartly before settling down to write.
Getty Ms. 114; Livre des faits de Jacques de Lalaing; c.1530 CE; Flanders, Belgium; f.10r @gettymuseum.bsky.social
Getty Ms. 114; Livre des faits de Jacques de Lalaing; c.1530 CE; Flanders, Belgium; f.10r @gettymuseum.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Always dress smartly before settling down to write.
Getty Ms. 114; Livre des faits de Jacques de Lalaing; c.1530 CE; Flanders, Belgium; f.10r @gettymuseum.bsky.social
Getty Ms. 114; Livre des faits de Jacques de Lalaing; c.1530 CE; Flanders, Belgium; f.10r @gettymuseum.bsky.social
Always dress smartly before settling down to write.
Getty Ms. 114; Livre des faits de Jacques de Lalaing; c.1530 CE; Flanders, Belgium; f.10r @gettymuseum.bsky.social
Getty Ms. 114; Livre des faits de Jacques de Lalaing; c.1530 CE; Flanders, Belgium; f.10r @gettymuseum.bsky.social
February 11, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Always dress smartly before settling down to write.
Getty Ms. 114; Livre des faits de Jacques de Lalaing; c.1530 CE; Flanders, Belgium; f.10r @gettymuseum.bsky.social
Getty Ms. 114; Livre des faits de Jacques de Lalaing; c.1530 CE; Flanders, Belgium; f.10r @gettymuseum.bsky.social
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“C’mon! You’ll miss the fun! … All the lemmings are going down to the beach!”
February 10, 2026 at 8:19 PM
“C’mon! You’ll miss the fun! … All the lemmings are going down to the beach!”
Looted African artefacts to be returned by Cambridge University - BBC News
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Looted African artefacts to be returned by Cambridge University
The items stolen in the late 19th Century by British troops will officially be returned to Nigeria.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Looted African artefacts to be returned by Cambridge University - BBC News
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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
February 5, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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
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"On this day 100 years ago, The Plough and the Stars by Sean O'Casey premiered at the Abbey Theatre."
#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.
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
"On this day 100 years ago, The Plough and the Stars by Sean O'Casey premiered at the Abbey Theatre."
Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek Clm 10077; Fuldar Sacramentary; 10th century; Northwest Germany (Fulda School); f.11v
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek Clm 10077; Fuldar Sacramentary; 10th century; Northwest Germany (Fulda School); f.11v
February 8, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek Clm 10077; Fuldar Sacramentary; 10th century; Northwest Germany (Fulda School); f.11v
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek Clm 10077; Fuldar Sacramentary; 10th century; Northwest Germany (Fulda School); f.11v
Tail biting dragon
Bodleian Library MS. Kennicott 1; 'the Kennicott Bible'; 1476CE; La Coruña, Spain; f.71v @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
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
Tail biting dragon
Bodleian Library MS. Kennicott 1; 'the Kennicott Bible'; 1476CE; La Coruña, Spain; f.71v @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Bodleian Library MS. Kennicott 1; 'the Kennicott Bible'; 1476CE; La Coruña, Spain; f.71v @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
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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
Apply: hmml.org/programs/intermediate-armenian
February 8, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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
Apply: hmml.org/programs/intermediate-armenian
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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
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.
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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.
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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February 8, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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
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February 8, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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