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'A ship and tugboat in a harbour at night' by Charles Pears (1873-1958).
January 2, 2026 at 11:41 PM
'A ship and tugboat in a harbour at night' by Charles Pears (1873-1958).
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All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) is now in the public domain. I guess I'm kind of biased, but I prefer the "international version" of the movie, which is basically a silent film with a recorded soundtrack of music and sound effects
January 2, 2026 at 12:47 AM
All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) is now in the public domain. I guess I'm kind of biased, but I prefer the "international version" of the movie, which is basically a silent film with a recorded soundtrack of music and sound effects
Here’s to smooth sailing in 2026!
January 1, 2026 at 8:04 AM
Here’s to smooth sailing in 2026!
Happy New Year 🍾🎉
December 31, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Happy New Year 🍾🎉
'Moonrise and Memories' by Frederick Appleyard, 1918.
December 31, 2025 at 8:55 PM
'Moonrise and Memories' by Frederick Appleyard, 1918.
'The Ages of Man' by Adolf Frey-Moock (1881-1954).
December 31, 2025 at 1:48 AM
'The Ages of Man' by Adolf Frey-Moock (1881-1954).
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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ was released 100 years ago today, on Dec. 30, 1925. It would go on to be one of the highest-grossing movies of the silent era
December 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ was released 100 years ago today, on Dec. 30, 1925. It would go on to be one of the highest-grossing movies of the silent era
'Waiting for Game, a huntsman with a Labrador and Spaniel' by John Trickett.
December 30, 2025 at 1:09 AM
'Waiting for Game, a huntsman with a Labrador and Spaniel' by John Trickett.
Ian Richardson on Arthur’s Seat.
December 28, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Ian Richardson on Arthur’s Seat.
'London Harbor in the Snow' by Charles Brooke Branwhite (1851-1929).
December 27, 2025 at 8:45 PM
'London Harbor in the Snow' by Charles Brooke Branwhite (1851-1929).
“Upon all the living and the dead.”
December 26, 2025 at 11:46 PM
“Upon all the living and the dead.”
'HMS Victory dressed for Christmas Day' by William Edward Atkins (1842-1910). #MerryChristmas
December 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
'HMS Victory dressed for Christmas Day' by William Edward Atkins (1842-1910). #MerryChristmas
'Christmas at the Hall' by William Brassey Hole, 1881.
December 25, 2025 at 12:51 AM
'Christmas at the Hall' by William Brassey Hole, 1881.
Merry Christmas Eve
December 24, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Merry Christmas Eve
A birthday present from my parents.
December 24, 2025 at 3:20 AM
A birthday present from my parents.
'For snow comes thick at Christmas tide' by Edward Frederick Brewtnall (1846-1902).
December 22, 2025 at 9:14 PM
'For snow comes thick at Christmas tide' by Edward Frederick Brewtnall (1846-1902).
A portrait of Charles Dickens by G. Pewstress Woodward.
December 21, 2025 at 9:14 PM
A portrait of Charles Dickens by G. Pewstress Woodward.
'The Toper' photographed by Lydell Sawyer circa 1900.
December 20, 2025 at 7:51 PM
'The Toper' photographed by Lydell Sawyer circa 1900.
'Christmas above and below stairs' by John Strickland Goodall (1908-1996).
December 20, 2025 at 4:33 AM
'Christmas above and below stairs' by John Strickland Goodall (1908-1996).
'Retired from sea' photographed by Frank Meadow Sutcliffe, 1880s.
December 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
'Retired from sea' photographed by Frank Meadow Sutcliffe, 1880s.
'Western Shores, Cornwall' by Andrew White.
December 17, 2025 at 9:39 PM
'Western Shores, Cornwall' by Andrew White.
'The Rising Wind' by Montague Dawson.
December 17, 2025 at 3:39 AM
'The Rising Wind' by Montague Dawson.
Ian Richardson on his accent.
December 16, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Ian Richardson on his accent.
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For better or worse, public figures are judged when they die — their character, contributions, beliefs. It's undeniable that millions have mourned Rob Reiner's tragic death, celebrating his talent and contributions. I suspect when a certain public figure kicks the bucket, sentiments wont be the same
December 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM
For better or worse, public figures are judged when they die — their character, contributions, beliefs. It's undeniable that millions have mourned Rob Reiner's tragic death, celebrating his talent and contributions. I suspect when a certain public figure kicks the bucket, sentiments wont be the same
'HMS Marlborough at Gibraltar (with French Steamer Frigates and other Merchant Vessels)' attributed to Charles Henry Seaforth circa 1855.
December 15, 2025 at 1:06 AM
'HMS Marlborough at Gibraltar (with French Steamer Frigates and other Merchant Vessels)' attributed to Charles Henry Seaforth circa 1855.