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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · 20d

Gallbladder removal.

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · 20d

Gallbladder removal.

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · 20d

Obligatory 'I lived' post.

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · 20d

Off to get my gallbladder removed so see you all on the other side I guess. Given the state of the world not having an organ to store my bile seems pretty appropriate...

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · 22d

If you see this quote with the energy you bring to Blue Sky

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TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.bsky.social · 28d

Stefan has been playing some Little Nightmares 3. Have a read of his preview to dive into some details.

www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/09/10/l...

#gaming #videogames #gamenews

Little Nightmares 3 Preview – It's dangerous to go alone | TheSixthAxis

The Little Nightmares series has become a favourite amongst fans of grotesque horrors. The puzzle platformer has that grim and grimy aesthetic, with that

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · Sep 7

a little girl is asking why not both while standing in a kitchen .

ALT: a little girl is asking why not both while standing in a kitchen .

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · Sep 7

13 year old was not impressed when I sniggered at this name. I think he's much more mature than me ;)

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · Sep 7

This'll be my first academic event in a long while so be gentle with me ;p Looking forward to supporting some incredible research by young scholars with vital perspectives on the field. I'll be the old bald one nodding furiously and trying to spread good vibes :)

Society for Renaissance Studies @srsrensoc.bsky.social · Aug 30

SYMPOSIUM with the brilliant team of the Early Modern Scholars of Colour Network. Join us for an afternoon of exciting research papers as well as discussion of academia beyond the academy.

11 September, 12:45-17:15, Liverpool John Moores Uni
All info & programme: www.rensoc.org.uk/event/emsoc-...

Early Modern Scholars of Colour mentoring scheme with the Society of Renaissance Studies. Graphic with plumb, mint green and off-white.

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · Sep 7

a man in a helmet is standing in front of a sign that says this is the way

ALT: a man in a helmet is standing in front of a sign that says this is the way

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · Sep 7

Can recommend Merlin Sheldrake's Fungi too on this: www.merlinsheldrake.com/entangled-life

Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds, and Shape Our Futures — Merlin Sheldrake

"Entangled Life is a mercurial, revelatory, impassioned, urgent, astounding, and necessary read. It’s fearless in scope, analytically astute, and brimming with infectious joy." — Helen Macdonald

www.merlinsheldrake.com

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · Sep 7

It's not real research until you've passed the 'did I dream this?' threshold :)

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · Sep 6

You say that, but they did that after a private education so consequences don't exist for them. Rayner wasn't the right class to get away with anything.

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TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.bsky.social · Aug 27

Kirby and the Forgotten Land Switch 2 Edition + Star Crossed World gets a 9 from @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social! Find out why in his review.

www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/08/27/k...

#switch2 #gaming #videogames #gamenews

Kirby and the Forgotten Land Switch 2 Edition + Star Crossed World Review | TheSixthAxis

Kirby has always been a second-string Nintendo property in the West, relatively well known and appreciated, but never on the level of the likes of Mario

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · Aug 16

How are you finding Wuchang? Had to respec and switch away from smashy axe build for Honglan so rocking longsword now. Hit another roadblock with a later boss though. Many such cases.

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · Aug 6

Heartworm is a fantastic indie horror and definitely one to get your teeth into.

TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.bsky.social · Aug 4

"Heartworm is another top notch indie horror to add to the collection and one that perhaps feels the closest to the games that clearly influence it." @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social recommends Heartworm for you horror fans.

www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/08/04/h...

#gaming #videogames #gamenews

Heartworm Review | TheSixthAxis

Heartworm is another fantastic indie horror title, taking inspiration and feeling close thematically to Fatal Frame and Silent Hill.

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Chris 🎃 DevPods.gg gamedev community @chrisdeleon.bsky.social · Jul 31

edit of you wouldn't download a car old meme says you wouldn't think of ideas. The font is in a rough graffiti stencil style that looks like it's missing paint in parts. the text is inconsistently raised and lowered in the background is a mix of horizontal streaks of maroon and light blue on black like VHS artifacts.

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John A Dracula Cullen @nellucnhoj.bsky.social · Jul 31

give me the transformers comic and I will tell the stories that need to be told

5 panel comic

P1: Not Optimus Prime stands striking a stoic pose inside what looks to be a spaceship interior.

A little bug of a human stands by his feet, and says "wow, you're amazing, Optimain Protag! I wish I could be just like you!"

P2: Optemu Prime lays his open left hand down on the ground, palm up, and booms"STEP INTO MY HAND, BILLY"

Billy, a little boy, is starstruck as he steps on to the palm.

"WOWWW!"

P3: Gently clasping Billy in both hands, Amazon Prime raises Billy up to his gargantuan head, to observe the human child with his implacable yellow eyes.

P4: With a sickening "KRK-KRK-KRACK-POP," Ombusprem contorts poor Billy in ways no human should be contorted.

Tears form in the all too soft and pliable human's eyes, mouth gaping in a silent scream.

P5: We pan back, as Leader-1 proudly holds up the contorted Billy --arms stretched out-- and pretends to fly him around.

"YOU ARE AN AIRPLANE NOW, BILLY"

Billy, voice barely a whisper, says "ow my spine"

The heroic robot replies "WHAT'S A SPINE"

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · Jul 28

Cheers dude. Means a lot coming from you :) I'm fortunate in lots of ways - family, friends, home etc. Just feeling a bit sorry for myself work wise at the moment. These things will pass...

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Dr. Rachel Kowert @drkowert.bsky.social · Jul 28

New publication alert for my #gamestudies folks

www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...

Frontiers | Building resilience against violent extremism digitally: trialing a new gender-based approach among gamers

The rise of online gaming as a dominant social and entertainment space has increasingly attracted attention as a potential vector for radicalization to viole...

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Dr Stephen Curtis @earlymodernhorror.bsky.social · Jul 28

Didn't get a job I interviewed for - doing something I already do - and definitely feeling in a rut. Need to do something to break out of a negative routine. Feeling over the hill and too old to retrain but without prospects where I am.

Post pets pls I guess?

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Glen O'Hara @gsoh31.bsky.social · Jul 26

When people say 'unis should shrink' they really mean 'other people's children shouldn't go', 'people not like my friends and family shouldn't go', 'I don't care about the regional economies of England, Wales and Scotland' and 'I want to cover the tracks of my allies and their vandalism'.

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Vagina Museum @vaginamuseum.bsky.social · Jul 25

Maintaining a physical museum is expensive, but as the online world grows more hostile to educational content, a place like the Vagina Museum is essential. You can support our work by donating, becoming a member or volunteering - find out more here www.vaginamuseum.co.uk/support

Get Involved — Vagina Museum

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Vagina Museum @vaginamuseum.bsky.social · Jul 25

If you've followed us for a while, you'll know we come up against automated content moderation pretty frequently. Things like paintings which depict a model with pubic hair being flagged as sexually explicit. Or links to our online shop flagged as sexual solicitation.

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Vagina Museum @vaginamuseum.bsky.social · Jul 25

Today in the UK, the Online Safety Act (2023) came into force. This means that social media companies are required to undertake age verification for users in the UK to see "adult content". And who decides what is and is not "adult content"? The social media companies themselves.

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