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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 3d

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Newspaper article about the Working Classicists Guide to National 5 Classical Studies, in today’s Courier (Dundee).

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The Partial Historians 🏺 @partialhistorians.bsky.social · 3d

‘The Magic Circle’ 1886 by John William Waterhouse is our pick for φαρμακίς ‘witch, sorceress’ #ClassicsTober25

This painting captures the power and potential of harnessing a knowledge of nature to achieve certain ends. Could this be Medea, Circe or yet another powerful ancient figure? #Witch

Description from the Tate: “The woman in this picture appears to be a witch or priestess, endowed with magic powers, possibly the power of prophecy. Her dress and general appearance is highly eclectic, and is derived from several sources – her hairstyle is like that of an early Anglo-Saxon; and her dress is decorated with Persian or Greek warriors. In her left hand she holds a crescent-shaped sickle, linking her with the moon and Hecate. With the wand in her right hand she draws a protective magic circle round her. Outside the circle the landscape is bare and barren; a group of rooks or ravens and a frog - all symbols of evil and associated with witchcraft - are excluded. But within its confines are flowers and the woman herself, objects of beauty.”

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 5d

NEW: Extraordinary scenes in Amsterdam this afternoon (Sunday, Oct 5).

An estimated 250,000 bring the city to a standstill; people all wearing red to show solidarity with Palestine 🇵🇸

(🎥 Ahmed Zantac)

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Philip O'Connor @philipoconnor.bsky.social · 5d

If this is not reflected in the actions of our governments, then we can no longer say that we live in democracies.

News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 5d

NEW: Extraordinary scenes in Amsterdam this afternoon (Sunday, Oct 5).

An estimated 250,000 bring the city to a standstill; people all wearing red to show solidarity with Palestine 🇵🇸

(🎥 Ahmed Zantac)

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 6d

✨NEW ARTICLE!✨

Our book reviewer, Carlotta Vincenzi has lost themselves in @lejenksbrown.bsky.social’s awesome new book, You Are Odysseus.

www.workingclassicists.com/zine/book-re...

Book Review: You Are Odysseus — Working Classicists

A book for nayone who ever thought Odysseus could have made better choices. A glowing review of L. Jenkinson-Brown’s, “You Are Odysseus”, from Carlotta Vincenzi.

www.workingclassicists.com

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Ostraka @ostraka.bsky.social · 7d

It's #bandcampfriday so why not have a listen to our demos.

It would be good preparation, because we have a major release due to drop in a couple of weeks... 😮 🤘

ostrakamusic.bandcamp.com

Ostraka

:: metal/grunge band from Dundee :: :: more info at www.ostraka.co.uk ::

ostrakamusic.bandcamp.com

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George Connor @misterconnor1.bsky.social · 9d

Behave, you!

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George Connor @misterconnor1.bsky.social · 9d

The Second Sleep. Not sure how I feel about the ending but an interesting read.

George Connor @misterconnor1.bsky.social · 10d

Spent the evening finishing a Robert Harris novel, then starting something thoughtful by Alan Watts. It has been really peaceful.

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Boo!-per Lund @cooperlund.online · 11d

Nostalgia is a gateway to fascism, and that's why you have to resist its allure

grimm ☀️ @mugrimm.bsky.social · 11d

This is doing numbers on social media right now and it's so depressing how people truly yearn for this shit and want to preserve that feeling indefinitely like a mausoleum of false memories.

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George Connor @misterconnor1.bsky.social · 12d

Just watched The Last Temptation of Christ. It was alright.

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George Connor @misterconnor1.bsky.social · 13d

Woo woo!

Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 13d

Treated ourselves to a physical copy of our Nat 5 textbook! 🎁📕

Now seriously thinking about a print run… 🤔

Still available FOR FREE (unless you’d like to make a donation) on our site.

www.workingclassicists.com/national-5-c...

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Working Classicists @workingclassicists.bsky.social · 13d

Treated ourselves to a physical copy of our Nat 5 textbook! 🎁📕

Now seriously thinking about a print run… 🤔

Still available FOR FREE (unless you’d like to make a donation) on our site.

www.workingclassicists.com/national-5-c...

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Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 14d

COUNCILS DON'T NEED YOU TO PROVE YOUR IDENTITY IN ORDER TO REPORT A POTHOLE. THEY DON'T EVEN NEED YOU TO *REVEAL* YOUR IDENTITY.

Public backs ‘super ID card’ which could be used to report potholes

Ministers have recently said they are considering introducing a form of digital ID for adults in Britain

www.independent.co.uk

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George Connor @misterconnor1.bsky.social · 13d

Am convalescing with this excellent series about Mussolini. The lessons for the 21st century are stark.

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Greek Myth Comix @greekmythcomix.bsky.social · 13d

That’s it, it’s out!
YOU ARE ODYSSEUS, officially available wherever you order your books! Enjoy your weekend adventures if you’ve already got your copy!

laurajenkinsonbrown.co.uk/publications...

YOU ARE ODYSSEUS - OUT NOW!
Image of the book with glowing sparkles!

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George Connor @misterconnor1.bsky.social · 14d

It’s an excellent day for minor surgery. 🔪

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George Connor @misterconnor1.bsky.social · 15d

Contrast with Alien: Romulus which has a very clearly understanding of the tones and moods of that fictional world.

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George Connor @misterconnor1.bsky.social · 15d

It finishes with a Pearl Jam banger, but ask yourself: does contemporary rock music fit in how you imagine the world of Alien? No. It doesn’t. Because Alien: Earth has been put together by pop-culture pasticheurs and not people with a deep feeling for the core material.

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George Connor @misterconnor1.bsky.social · 15d

Just finished Alien: Earth. Gonna go out on a limb and say I disagree with the majority of the reviews. It’s just not that good.

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Miri Teixeira @miri.bsky.social · 19d

Our dog loves the beach

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George Connor @misterconnor1.bsky.social · 18d

Have just realised that Guns n Roses Mr Brownstone scans exactly with Mrs Brown’s Boys and that song is now changed forever.

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Miri Teixeira @miri.bsky.social · 19d

Date night 💃 with @misterconnor1.bsky.social

Our first in ages and what a date it was. Highly recommend Spinal Tap 2. And getting cocktails with your fiance. And then getting a cup of tea and chips afterwards. And being home by 10pm. And getting in your PJs and having another cup of tea. x

Miri and George smiling and looking cheerful

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Miri Teixeira @miri.bsky.social · 20d

You can now buy Dropsy for 85-fucking-pence. No excuses. Get it.

store.steampowered.com/app/274350/D...

Save 90% on Dropsy on Steam

Dropsy is a non-traditional take on the classic point and click adventure formula starring the game’s perpetually carefree namesake clown as he explores a richly detailed world full of colorful charac...

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George Connor @misterconnor1.bsky.social · 19d

Very quotable. Utterly daft. 😊

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