@heickinen.bsky.social
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“Mineral deposits in the Roman-era drains from the Stabian Baths [in #Pompeii] contained much less organic carbon, suggesting that any sweat and urine in the water was present at a much lower level because of more frequent replenishing of the bathing pools."
www.newscientist.com/article/2511...
www.newscientist.com/article/2511...
Pompeii’s public baths were unhygienic until the Romans took over
Before the Romans captured Pompeii, the famous town was run by the Samnite people – and a dip in their public baths might have been an unpleasant experience
www.newscientist.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:44 AM
“Mineral deposits in the Roman-era drains from the Stabian Baths [in #Pompeii] contained much less organic carbon, suggesting that any sweat and urine in the water was present at a much lower level because of more frequent replenishing of the bathing pools."
www.newscientist.com/article/2511...
www.newscientist.com/article/2511...
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Trump responded to Greenland’s prime minister after his statement that “we want to remain with Denmark” by saying:
“That is their problem. I disagree with him. I don’t even know who he is, don't known anything about him. But that is going to be a big problem for him.”
“That is their problem. I disagree with him. I don’t even know who he is, don't known anything about him. But that is going to be a big problem for him.”
January 13, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Trump responded to Greenland’s prime minister after his statement that “we want to remain with Denmark” by saying:
“That is their problem. I disagree with him. I don’t even know who he is, don't known anything about him. But that is going to be a big problem for him.”
“That is their problem. I disagree with him. I don’t even know who he is, don't known anything about him. But that is going to be a big problem for him.”
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🇬🇱🇺🇸 Trump: I don’t know anything about the PM of Greenland. I disagree with him. That is going to be a big problem for him.
January 13, 2026 at 10:24 PM
🇬🇱🇺🇸 Trump: I don’t know anything about the PM of Greenland. I disagree with him. That is going to be a big problem for him.
Thanks to 2023/24
China's fentanyl crackdown led to a stunning drop in U.S. overdoses, research says
China's fentanyl crackdown led to a stunning drop in U.S. overdoses, research says
Diplomatic pressure worked. Street-level busts didn't.
www.axios.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Thanks to 2023/24
Neocolonialism, reminds me of the Manhattan 1626 purchase. If Greenlanders get paid they should get paid by market value and perceived value of the resources USA is after.
❗️The Trump administration is considering one-time payments to Greenlanders ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 to persuade them to join the United States — Reuters
Given Greenland’s population of 57,000 people, the one-time payments would require up to $6 billion from the U.S. budget.
Given Greenland’s population of 57,000 people, the one-time payments would require up to $6 billion from the U.S. budget.
January 9, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Neocolonialism, reminds me of the Manhattan 1626 purchase. If Greenlanders get paid they should get paid by market value and perceived value of the resources USA is after.
Lithium producers (rough split); Australia 50%, Chile 25%. And China 15%. Argentina is #4 and potentially challenges Chile in the future. Markets are recovering after the 2022 over supply and 80% price collapse.
Breaking News: Ukraine awarded a bid for a lithium mining project to investors that include a billionaire friend of President Trump.
Ukraine Awards Major Lithium Project to Investors With Links to Trump
Ronald S. Lauder, a billionaire friend of Mr. Trump, is among the investors. The move comes as the Trump administration looks for investment opportunities in Ukraine.
nyti.ms
January 9, 2026 at 6:32 AM
Lithium producers (rough split); Australia 50%, Chile 25%. And China 15%. Argentina is #4 and potentially challenges Chile in the future. Markets are recovering after the 2022 over supply and 80% price collapse.
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It's as if America toppled Saddam Hussein in 2003 and then put Qusay in charge. "There is no sign that the United States’ demands include less repression. Instead the regime is taking the opportunity to crack down." www.economist.com/the-americas...
The Venezuelan regime is rapidly consolidating its grip on power
The democratic opposition is left out in the cold
www.economist.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:52 AM
It's as if America toppled Saddam Hussein in 2003 and then put Qusay in charge. "There is no sign that the United States’ demands include less repression. Instead the regime is taking the opportunity to crack down." www.economist.com/the-americas...
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@profaliceroberts.bsky.social !! I know you said there was a spectacular Iron Age fund, but you could have warned us!!!
@theduncanmackay.bsky.social and me are going to be fit for nowt today!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
@theduncanmackay.bsky.social and me are going to be fit for nowt today!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
‘Extraordinary’ iron age war trumpet find in Britain may have Boudicca links
Bronze instrument or carnyx dug up in Norfolk in area inhabited by Celtic tribe led by warrior who fought Romans
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 6:58 AM
@profaliceroberts.bsky.social !! I know you said there was a spectacular Iron Age fund, but you could have warned us!!!
@theduncanmackay.bsky.social and me are going to be fit for nowt today!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
@theduncanmackay.bsky.social and me are going to be fit for nowt today!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
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Few thoughts on the Greenland saga, summarized in a short thread. Some of these points have already sparked debate on X, but after Miller’s speech, I am even more convinced. 🧵Thread
1/ First and foremost, Denmark is not only a member of the EU, but also a founding member of NATO.
1/ First and foremost, Denmark is not only a member of the EU, but also a founding member of NATO.
January 6, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Few thoughts on the Greenland saga, summarized in a short thread. Some of these points have already sparked debate on X, but after Miller’s speech, I am even more convinced. 🧵Thread
1/ First and foremost, Denmark is not only a member of the EU, but also a founding member of NATO.
1/ First and foremost, Denmark is not only a member of the EU, but also a founding member of NATO.
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Statement by the Quincy institute on the Venezuela military action. Let’s say they are not happy.
quincyinst.org/2026/01/04/q...
quincyinst.org/2026/01/04/q...
Quincy Institute Statement on US Military Action in Venezuela
The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft released the following statement in reaction to President Trump's attack on Venezuela
quincyinst.org
January 6, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Statement by the Quincy institute on the Venezuela military action. Let’s say they are not happy.
quincyinst.org/2026/01/04/q...
quincyinst.org/2026/01/04/q...
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🇻🇪🇺🇸 Kremlin is ready not to interfere with the US from dominating Venezuela in exchange for US's concessions on Ukraine, – Reuters
They believe that the US has shown: Latin America is their zone of influence. Kremlin took this as a signal that backroom agreements "sphere by sphere" are possible.
They believe that the US has shown: Latin America is their zone of influence. Kremlin took this as a signal that backroom agreements "sphere by sphere" are possible.
January 5, 2026 at 6:58 PM
🇻🇪🇺🇸 Kremlin is ready not to interfere with the US from dominating Venezuela in exchange for US's concessions on Ukraine, – Reuters
They believe that the US has shown: Latin America is their zone of influence. Kremlin took this as a signal that backroom agreements "sphere by sphere" are possible.
They believe that the US has shown: Latin America is their zone of influence. Kremlin took this as a signal that backroom agreements "sphere by sphere" are possible.
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The fisherman Abdulrahman Abdulhadi Al-Qan, 32, was killed after Israeli naval gunboats opened fire in the southern Gaza Strip.
#WATCH | An horrifying clip.
The occupation army tries to assassinate Palestinian fishermen in the open sea of Gaza as they struggle to feed their families.
(Abu_Salah9)
The occupation army tries to assassinate Palestinian fishermen in the open sea of Gaza as they struggle to feed their families.
(Abu_Salah9)
January 4, 2026 at 8:54 AM
The fisherman Abdulrahman Abdulhadi Al-Qan, 32, was killed after Israeli naval gunboats opened fire in the southern Gaza Strip.
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Trump in a single gaggle on Air Force One just threatened:
-- a second strike against Venezuela
-- Cuba
-- Mexico
-- Colombia
-- Iran
-- Greenland (which in turn would be an attack on the EU and Denmark)
-- a second strike against Venezuela
-- Cuba
-- Mexico
-- Colombia
-- Iran
-- Greenland (which in turn would be an attack on the EU and Denmark)
January 5, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Trump in a single gaggle on Air Force One just threatened:
-- a second strike against Venezuela
-- Cuba
-- Mexico
-- Colombia
-- Iran
-- Greenland (which in turn would be an attack on the EU and Denmark)
-- a second strike against Venezuela
-- Cuba
-- Mexico
-- Colombia
-- Iran
-- Greenland (which in turn would be an attack on the EU and Denmark)
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❗️Washington Post: President Trump refused to support María Corina Machado as Venezuela's leader after Maduro's ouster because she accepted the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize—an award that Trump himself had publicly coveted. Sources close to the White House called this her "ultimate sin" and noted: if
January 5, 2026 at 8:44 AM
❗️Washington Post: President Trump refused to support María Corina Machado as Venezuela's leader after Maduro's ouster because she accepted the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize—an award that Trump himself had publicly coveted. Sources close to the White House called this her "ultimate sin" and noted: if
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The final Calvin and Hobbes, which appeared in papers 30 years ago today.
December 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The final Calvin and Hobbes, which appeared in papers 30 years ago today.
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Valitettavasti emme voi Suomessa kerätä rahaa Ukrainaan toimitettavaan Flamingoon, joten laitetaan ne rakettirahat johonkin muuhun.
Vaihtoehtoisia lahjoituskohteita löytyy lukuisia. 🧵 olen poiminut joitakin suomalaisia yhdistyksiä ja tahoja, joiden kautta apu Ukrainaan menee perille >
Vaihtoehtoisia lahjoituskohteita löytyy lukuisia. 🧵 olen poiminut joitakin suomalaisia yhdistyksiä ja tahoja, joiden kautta apu Ukrainaan menee perille >
December 30, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Valitettavasti emme voi Suomessa kerätä rahaa Ukrainaan toimitettavaan Flamingoon, joten laitetaan ne rakettirahat johonkin muuhun.
Vaihtoehtoisia lahjoituskohteita löytyy lukuisia. 🧵 olen poiminut joitakin suomalaisia yhdistyksiä ja tahoja, joiden kautta apu Ukrainaan menee perille >
Vaihtoehtoisia lahjoituskohteita löytyy lukuisia. 🧵 olen poiminut joitakin suomalaisia yhdistyksiä ja tahoja, joiden kautta apu Ukrainaan menee perille >
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“Don’t mistake progress in stopping a U.S. sellout of Ukraine with progress in ending the war. The conflict will end only when Putin is convinced that he can’t achieve his military objectives. Until that point…peace negotiations aren’t going anywhere.” wapo.st/4aw8ppT @maxboot.bsky.social
Opinion | Putin was the missing man at Mar-a-Lago
Ukraine peace won’t come until the Russian dictator realizes he can’t win militarily.
wapo.st
December 30, 2025 at 11:04 AM
“Don’t mistake progress in stopping a U.S. sellout of Ukraine with progress in ending the war. The conflict will end only when Putin is convinced that he can’t achieve his military objectives. Until that point…peace negotiations aren’t going anywhere.” wapo.st/4aw8ppT @maxboot.bsky.social
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"Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow would support China in defending what he described as its state unity and territorial integrity if the situation in the Taiwan Strait were to escalate, according to an interview published by TASS." @defence-blog.com
defence-blog.com/russia-signa...
defence-blog.com/russia-signa...
Russia signals support for China if Taiwan war breaks out
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow would support China in defending what he described as its state unity and territorial integrity if the situation in the Taiwan Strait were to escalat...
defence-blog.com
December 28, 2025 at 11:52 AM
"Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow would support China in defending what he described as its state unity and territorial integrity if the situation in the Taiwan Strait were to escalate, according to an interview published by TASS." @defence-blog.com
defence-blog.com/russia-signa...
defence-blog.com/russia-signa...
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Bronze votive statuette of a warrior with a shield, wearing a helmet is of Athenian type with the cheek-pieces upturned, and a scale corslet over a short tunic. He originally held a curved sword, of which part survives, in his left hand, and probably had a spear in his right.
#Etruscan (See Alt.)
#Etruscan (See Alt.)
December 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Bronze votive statuette of a warrior with a shield, wearing a helmet is of Athenian type with the cheek-pieces upturned, and a scale corslet over a short tunic. He originally held a curved sword, of which part survives, in his left hand, and probably had a spear in his right.
#Etruscan (See Alt.)
#Etruscan (See Alt.)
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A 9,000-year-old skeleton in Somerset was genetically matched to a local man named Adrian Targett.
Their mitochondrial DNA reveals an unbroken maternal lineage spanning 300 generations — the longest verified lineage in history.
Their mitochondrial DNA reveals an unbroken maternal lineage spanning 300 generations — the longest verified lineage in history.
December 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
A 9,000-year-old skeleton in Somerset was genetically matched to a local man named Adrian Targett.
Their mitochondrial DNA reveals an unbroken maternal lineage spanning 300 generations — the longest verified lineage in history.
Their mitochondrial DNA reveals an unbroken maternal lineage spanning 300 generations — the longest verified lineage in history.
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We put Putin's 19 December speech next to Hitler's 1939 Reichstag address.
Seven steps. Same sequence. Same wording.
"I wanted peace." "They rejected everything." "I was forced to act."
Seven steps. Same sequence. Same wording.
"I wanted peace." "They rejected everything." "I was forced to act."
December 20, 2025 at 4:38 PM
We put Putin's 19 December speech next to Hitler's 1939 Reichstag address.
Seven steps. Same sequence. Same wording.
"I wanted peace." "They rejected everything." "I was forced to act."
Seven steps. Same sequence. Same wording.
"I wanted peace." "They rejected everything." "I was forced to act."
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✨Saturnalia Season✨
Bring out the fancy lounges and the best crockery, it’s time to feast!
May your festivities look something like this with drinking horns (rhytons), fabulous hair nets, and delightful tripod tables.
#FrescoFriday
Bring out the fancy lounges and the best crockery, it’s time to feast!
May your festivities look something like this with drinking horns (rhytons), fabulous hair nets, and delightful tripod tables.
#FrescoFriday
December 19, 2025 at 5:55 AM
✨Saturnalia Season✨
Bring out the fancy lounges and the best crockery, it’s time to feast!
May your festivities look something like this with drinking horns (rhytons), fabulous hair nets, and delightful tripod tables.
#FrescoFriday
Bring out the fancy lounges and the best crockery, it’s time to feast!
May your festivities look something like this with drinking horns (rhytons), fabulous hair nets, and delightful tripod tables.
#FrescoFriday
Winter is coming
November 19, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Winter is coming