Esther Addley
@estheraddley.bsky.social
Guardian senior news writer, Derry Girl. Likes old stones and potatoes.
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I think I’m just going to keep posting pictures of decorative Roman cavalry horse chamfrons from @vindolandatrust.bsky.social and @trimontiumtrust.bsky.social until people start blocking me.
Have some.
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Have some.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I think I’m just going to keep posting pictures of decorative Roman cavalry horse chamfrons from @vindolandatrust.bsky.social and @trimontiumtrust.bsky.social until people start blocking me.
Have some.
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Have some.
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#FindsFriday!
An arrowhead made of #meteorite iron: around 1,500 BC, a meteorite struck #Estonia. A fragment of it arrived - presumably in the baggage of an amber trader - at what is now Lake Biel, #Switzerland. An arrowhead was then made there from the cosmic iron.
From Mörigen, 900-800 BC.
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An arrowhead made of #meteorite iron: around 1,500 BC, a meteorite struck #Estonia. A fragment of it arrived - presumably in the baggage of an amber trader - at what is now Lake Biel, #Switzerland. An arrowhead was then made there from the cosmic iron.
From Mörigen, 900-800 BC.
📷 me
November 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
#FindsFriday!
An arrowhead made of #meteorite iron: around 1,500 BC, a meteorite struck #Estonia. A fragment of it arrived - presumably in the baggage of an amber trader - at what is now Lake Biel, #Switzerland. An arrowhead was then made there from the cosmic iron.
From Mörigen, 900-800 BC.
📷 me
An arrowhead made of #meteorite iron: around 1,500 BC, a meteorite struck #Estonia. A fragment of it arrived - presumably in the baggage of an amber trader - at what is now Lake Biel, #Switzerland. An arrowhead was then made there from the cosmic iron.
From Mörigen, 900-800 BC.
📷 me
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We've all been there
November 21, 2025 at 12:22 PM
We've all been there
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#FindsFriday
National Museum of #Wales ( Cardiff ). Crescentic bronze plaque with triskele decoration, from Llyn Cerrig Bach lake deposit ( 200 BC - 100 AD).
#Archaeology #History #artwork
National Museum of #Wales ( Cardiff ). Crescentic bronze plaque with triskele decoration, from Llyn Cerrig Bach lake deposit ( 200 BC - 100 AD).
#Archaeology #History #artwork
November 21, 2025 at 10:11 AM
#FindsFriday
National Museum of #Wales ( Cardiff ). Crescentic bronze plaque with triskele decoration, from Llyn Cerrig Bach lake deposit ( 200 BC - 100 AD).
#Archaeology #History #artwork
National Museum of #Wales ( Cardiff ). Crescentic bronze plaque with triskele decoration, from Llyn Cerrig Bach lake deposit ( 200 BC - 100 AD).
#Archaeology #History #artwork
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The Covid Inquiry finds that if Boris Johnson had called the first lockdown even one week earlier then it could have saved at least 20,000 lives.
Here's a quick reminder of what Johnson was actually doing during those weeks
Here's a quick reminder of what Johnson was actually doing during those weeks
November 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The Covid Inquiry finds that if Boris Johnson had called the first lockdown even one week earlier then it could have saved at least 20,000 lives.
Here's a quick reminder of what Johnson was actually doing during those weeks
Here's a quick reminder of what Johnson was actually doing during those weeks
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Eat out to Help Out was killing people, but they “kept it out of the news”.
November 20, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Eat out to Help Out was killing people, but they “kept it out of the news”.
Really shocked to hear about the death of the brilliant Observer writer Rachel Cooke - what a terrible loss.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Remembering Rachel Cooke | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Really shocked to hear about the death of the brilliant Observer writer Rachel Cooke - what a terrible loss.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
‘Does Britain value culture any more? Ask the striking workers at the British Library’ by @zadiesmith.bsky.social @britishlibrary.bsky.social @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Does Britain value culture any more? Ask the striking workers at the British Library | Zadie Smith
The dispute over pay at this great national institution gets to the heart of our misplaced priorities, says novelist Zadie Smith
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November 11, 2025 at 7:19 PM
‘Does Britain value culture any more? Ask the striking workers at the British Library’ by @zadiesmith.bsky.social @britishlibrary.bsky.social @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Reminded today of this amazing open data project. Search by postcode for your local casualties of WW1, it’s astonishing
Astreetnearyou.org
Astreetnearyou.org
Astreetnearyou.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Reminded today of this amazing open data project. Search by postcode for your local casualties of WW1, it’s astonishing
Astreetnearyou.org
Astreetnearyou.org
‘Fairy wombat poop’
November 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
‘Fairy wombat poop’
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Today, a friend involved in the Esna restoration project has shared with me his latest stunning photos of the restored ceiling and columns of the Temple of Khnum in Esna, Upper #Egypt. During a multi-year restoration project, the dirt and soot that had obscured the ...🧵1/3
📷 D. v. Recklinghausen
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📷 D. v. Recklinghausen
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November 7, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Today, a friend involved in the Esna restoration project has shared with me his latest stunning photos of the restored ceiling and columns of the Temple of Khnum in Esna, Upper #Egypt. During a multi-year restoration project, the dirt and soot that had obscured the ...🧵1/3
📷 D. v. Recklinghausen
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📷 D. v. Recklinghausen
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Marvellous Minoan cups made by Bronze Age potters about 3,800 years ago!
Which is your favourite? ❤️
Heraklion Archaeological Museum 📷 by me 🏺
#Archaeology
Which is your favourite? ❤️
Heraklion Archaeological Museum 📷 by me 🏺
#Archaeology
October 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Marvellous Minoan cups made by Bronze Age potters about 3,800 years ago!
Which is your favourite? ❤️
Heraklion Archaeological Museum 📷 by me 🏺
#Archaeology
Which is your favourite? ❤️
Heraklion Archaeological Museum 📷 by me 🏺
#Archaeology
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Sorry, this will be the only picture I'll share of wombat poop.
Their poop comes out in neat 2 cm cubes, about 5-8 cubes per session, which means that artistic wombat POO STACKING is a very real possibility.
How do wombats, of all animals, manage to produce these sugar cubes made of excrement?
Their poop comes out in neat 2 cm cubes, about 5-8 cubes per session, which means that artistic wombat POO STACKING is a very real possibility.
How do wombats, of all animals, manage to produce these sugar cubes made of excrement?
October 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Sorry, this will be the only picture I'll share of wombat poop.
Their poop comes out in neat 2 cm cubes, about 5-8 cubes per session, which means that artistic wombat POO STACKING is a very real possibility.
How do wombats, of all animals, manage to produce these sugar cubes made of excrement?
Their poop comes out in neat 2 cm cubes, about 5-8 cubes per session, which means that artistic wombat POO STACKING is a very real possibility.
How do wombats, of all animals, manage to produce these sugar cubes made of excrement?
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At almost 2,000 years old, this child’s wooden toy sword is a remarkable survival from Roman times!
Found in the living quarters of the cavalry barracks at Vindolanda fort in 2017. Dated c.120 AD. Chesterholm Museum 📷 by me
#RomanFortThursday
#Archaeology
Found in the living quarters of the cavalry barracks at Vindolanda fort in 2017. Dated c.120 AD. Chesterholm Museum 📷 by me
#RomanFortThursday
#Archaeology
October 2, 2025 at 11:55 AM
At almost 2,000 years old, this child’s wooden toy sword is a remarkable survival from Roman times!
Found in the living quarters of the cavalry barracks at Vindolanda fort in 2017. Dated c.120 AD. Chesterholm Museum 📷 by me
#RomanFortThursday
#Archaeology
Found in the living quarters of the cavalry barracks at Vindolanda fort in 2017. Dated c.120 AD. Chesterholm Museum 📷 by me
#RomanFortThursday
#Archaeology
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A late 9th century sword pommel - part of the Bedale Hoard which was found by metal detectorists in 2012. The hoard is now part of the collections at the Yorkshire Museum in York. 📸 My own. #FindsFriday #BedaleHoard #YorkshireMuseum
October 3, 2025 at 6:17 AM
A late 9th century sword pommel - part of the Bedale Hoard which was found by metal detectorists in 2012. The hoard is now part of the collections at the Yorkshire Museum in York. 📸 My own. #FindsFriday #BedaleHoard #YorkshireMuseum
Many years ago I had the huge and thrilling my privilege of travelling with Jane Goodall in the US for a few days. She was fascinating/gracious/ inspirational as you’d expect - and she got absolutely MOBBED everywhere she went, it was mad. What a life. RIP.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
everywhere.ma
October 1, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Many years ago I had the huge and thrilling my privilege of travelling with Jane Goodall in the US for a few days. She was fascinating/gracious/ inspirational as you’d expect - and she got absolutely MOBBED everywhere she went, it was mad. What a life. RIP.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Jane Goodall has died. What a woman
The world has lost its most powerful advocate for nature and hope. Yet many remain who will continue her legacy and I know she will continue to inspire generations more.
October 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Jane Goodall has died. What a woman
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Portable altar to the Roman goddess Minerva which was found at Lemington, near Morton-in-Marsh in Gloucestershire. Now part of the collections at Chedworth Roman Villa. 📸 My own. #ReliefWednesday #RomanBritain #RomanArchaeology
October 1, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Portable altar to the Roman goddess Minerva which was found at Lemington, near Morton-in-Marsh in Gloucestershire. Now part of the collections at Chedworth Roman Villa. 📸 My own. #ReliefWednesday #RomanBritain #RomanArchaeology
Love the Irish Times's description of House of Guinness as a "steampunk Mr Tayto", referencing Ireland's favourite brand of crisps and its cheery potato mascot. 1/x
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
‘A steampunk Mr Tayto’: why Irish critics hate Netflix’s House of Guinness
While US and UK reviewers have praised the series, in Ireland it has faced a barrage of withering put-downs
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October 1, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Love the Irish Times's description of House of Guinness as a "steampunk Mr Tayto", referencing Ireland's favourite brand of crisps and its cheery potato mascot. 1/x
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Hooray for bees
Honeybees are the very model of a modern minute monarchy.
There's a female queen & her male consorts (drones) & the teeming masses of workers, who are sterile but anatomically & genetically female.
Have you ever wondered how that happens, how it's maintained?
Let's talk about it!
There's a female queen & her male consorts (drones) & the teeming masses of workers, who are sterile but anatomically & genetically female.
Have you ever wondered how that happens, how it's maintained?
Let's talk about it!
September 30, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Hooray for bees
Early King Billy #iykyk (alas)
#FrescoFriday from the "Tomb of the Black Rider", c. 340 BC
Found from Paestum in Magna Graecia, Lucanian period.
#Archaeology #Art #History
#AncientBlueSky🏺
Found from Paestum in Magna Graecia, Lucanian period.
#Archaeology #Art #History
#AncientBlueSky🏺
September 26, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Early King Billy #iykyk (alas)
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The dragon head of Skidbladner - a replica of the famous 9th century Viking Gokstad ship which was found in a burial mound at Vestfold in Norway in 1880. Skidblander can be found at Haroldswick on Unst in Shetland. 📸 My own. #Woodensday #Unst #Shetland
September 24, 2025 at 5:59 AM
The dragon head of Skidbladner - a replica of the famous 9th century Viking Gokstad ship which was found in a burial mound at Vestfold in Norway in 1880. Skidblander can be found at Haroldswick on Unst in Shetland. 📸 My own. #Woodensday #Unst #Shetland
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Glove, probably made for the coronation of Frederick II in 1220. With some 14thC additions.
(Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien)
(Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien)
September 23, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Glove, probably made for the coronation of Frederick II in 1220. With some 14thC additions.
(Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien)
(Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien)
Please make time if you can to read this meticulous and damning piece by my friend @paullaity.bsky.social about the search for accountability after his daughter Martha's needless death
'Welcome to my last four years.' A search for accountability and a full, detailed explanation for Martha's death . . . www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Paul Laity · After Martha
For the hospital, and for the NHS, it was a closed case, another preventable death: medicine is imperfect, such things...
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September 18, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Please make time if you can to read this meticulous and damning piece by my friend @paullaity.bsky.social about the search for accountability after his daughter Martha's needless death
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Stenbjerggård Langdysse: Langdysse (Long Barrow) in Svendborg. There are 5 chambers on this monument. Four are more or less in line, the eastern one is located to the north of that line. Easy to find on road 323 from Orbaek to Ringe. You can park your car on the side of the road.
September 9, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Stenbjerggård Langdysse: Langdysse (Long Barrow) in Svendborg. There are 5 chambers on this monument. Four are more or less in line, the eastern one is located to the north of that line. Easy to find on road 323 from Orbaek to Ringe. You can park your car on the side of the road.