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Aleksander Pluskowski's new book, The Black Cross: A History of the Baltic Crusades, is now out from @yalebooks.bsky.social. Here, Aleks tells us more about the historical sites that are important to his book www.medievalists.net/2026/01/plac... #medieval #historybooks
From Holy War to Heritage: Places to Visit if You Want to Understand the Baltic Crusades - Medievalists.net
Stone castles, brick churches, and orderly new towns still line the Baltic coast—evidence of how the Baltic Crusades remade a medieval frontier. Aleksander Pluskowski traces the routes of conquest…
www.medievalists.net
January 30, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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Interesting paleoanthropology happening in Morocco -- these 773kyo remains were found in Casablanca and may be the ancestor of humans/Neanderthals/Denisovans. 🏺🧪
Last common ancestor of modern humans and Neanderthals possibly found in Casablanca, Morocco
A collection of bones from Casablanca holds important new clues to the origins of modern humans and Neanderthals.
www.livescience.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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This is Chili. He was invited to his first doggy pool party. Quickly learned he really, realllly likes doing belly flops. 13/10 (TT: goldenchilidog)
January 8, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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PHOTO OF THE DAY. Archduke Franz Ferdinand posing as a mummy on a trip to Cairo (1896). 📷 google images
January 4, 2026 at 9:34 AM
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From Hawaii to Italy, Indonesia, Russia, and more, see scenes from the wide variety of volcanic activity on Earth over the past year.
2025: The Year in Volcanic Activity
Scenes from the wide variety of volcanic activity on Earth over the past year
bit.ly
December 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Soul gems may make the best stocking stuffers, but sweet rolls are a close second. Wishing you a cozy holiday season. 🥛🍪
December 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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This is Henry. He brings his emotional support duck to his hydrotherapy sessions. They get along swimmingly. 13/10
June 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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A new study details the evolutionary change of Anna's Hummingbirds, finding their beaks have grown longer and more tapered to get the most from common feeders.
Backyard feeders changed the shape of hummingbird beaks, scientists say
A new study details the evolutionary change of Anna's Hummingbirds, finding their beaks have grown longer and more tapered to get the most from common feeders.
www.npr.org
May 23, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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100 Medieval Words That Meant Something Totally Different www.medievalists.net/2025/02/100-... #History
100 Medieval Words That Meant Something Totally Different - Medievalists.net
Here are 100 medieval words that have transformed over time—some in surprising ways!
www.medievalists.net
May 23, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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This is Louie. He got a really bad haircut. And also a villain origin story. 13/10 (TT: maddiehilaski)
May 15, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Mount Saint Helens, 1980. The big boom really grabs your attention, of course. I think the first part of the video, where nothing much seems to be happening until you realize the *entire mountainside* is sliding down, is even more awesome. 🧪⛰️🧵
May 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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100 Medieval Words That Meant Something Totally Different www.medievalists.net/2025/02/100-... #MiddleAges
100 Medieval Words That Meant Something Totally Different - Medievalists.net
Here are 100 medieval words that have transformed over time—some in surprising ways!
www.medievalists.net
April 22, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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EARTH DAY
April 21, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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foxunga, pl.n: foxlike wiles, tricks. (FAWK-sung-ga / ˈfɔk-sʌŋ-ga)
Image: Ormesby Psalter; England (East Anglia), 1250-1330; @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social MS. Douce 366, f. 89r.
#OldEnglish #WOTD
April 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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April 14, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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We’re not hard enough on these birds
April 14, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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todays the 5th anniversary of the black hole image
April 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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My 2025 so far, in watercolours! 🪶🪶
April 9, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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how to draw a medieval cat in two easy steps
April 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Nearly 70% of all food in grocery stores in the United States is ultraprocessed, meaning the foods contain additives used to add flavor and color, create texture, extend shelf life and keep ingredients from separating. cnn.it/4js0xHe
April 8, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Don’t you dare call my baby geriatric
April 8, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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This is Hugo. He is facing off in an epic battle against his toy ball. Just waiting for his opponent to make the first move. 12/10
April 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM