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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 1d

Today marks the two-year anniversary of the horrific October 7 attack.

As we mourn the 1,218 lives lost that day, let us also keep alive the dream of a lasting peace and a better future for all.

Ceasefire now. Every hostage must come home. And a safer world for everyone.

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Sonia Zakrzewski @soniaz.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you. Good advice. I will try to take it!

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Sonia Zakrzewski @soniaz.bsky.social · 1d

Indeed.

Sonia Zakrzewski @soniaz.bsky.social · 1d

Saddened by the responses to this.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1d

Two years after 7 October and the kidnap of my parents, hate is in fashion. For all our sakes, we need compassion | Sharone Lifschitz

So many were killed – yet on her release, my mother said ‘shalom’ to her captors. Let’s learn from that moment of grace, says Sharone Lifschitz, London-based film-maker and academic

www.theguardian.com

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Debborah Donnelly @debborahdonnelly.bsky.social · 2d

Egypt opens one of the Valley of the Kings' largest tombs
Amenhotep III #KV22
#Egyptology #archaeology
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Egypt opens one of the Valley of the Kings' largest tombs – DW – 10/04/2025

The tomb of Amenhotep III has been opened to the public after undergoing 20 years of renovation with support from the Japanese government and UNESCO.

www.dw.com

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Sonia Zakrzewski @soniaz.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you. My mum's rapid deterioration is really hard. And my father being in denial of his own dementia makes it hard (at least he can no longer ignore how bad my mum is as she doesn't always know who we are... and certainly doesn't remember our names).

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Sonia Zakrzewski @soniaz.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you. I really didn't have the emotional space to cope with parental dementia stuff today. But having had today away from thinking about them, I will have the space tomorrow.
And well done to you for making that right choice last week!

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Sonia Zakrzewski @soniaz.bsky.social · 2d

I have decided to give myself a day off doing much dealing with parents... Work and the kids is enough today.

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Sonia Zakrzewski @soniaz.bsky.social · 2d

Great work by Dom Barker and @kdstrutt.bsky.social @archsoton50.bsky.social

University of Southampton @unisouthampton.bsky.social · 2d

Our researchers have carried out the most complete study of Egypt’s Karnak temple, one of the ancient world’s largest temple complexes.

It reveals new evidence on the age of the temple, its landscape, and tantalising links to ancient Egyptian mythology.

Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/ceqvwv4rpq

Core samples being extracted at Karnak by 4 men.

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Sonia Zakrzewski @soniaz.bsky.social · 2d

Don't forget the one arrested for supporting Plasticine Action too!

Sonia Zakrzewski @soniaz.bsky.social · 2d

Oh dear. What is going to happen next in France?

Sonia Zakrzewski @soniaz.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you Zam! I needed that. And *we* need to catch up in real life too!!!

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Sonia Zakrzewski @soniaz.bsky.social · 3d

Today is a down day. Wish it wasn't. Hopefully tomorrow will feel more positive.

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Dr Anke Marsh @ankemarsh.bsky.social · 3d

Sometimes you feel a bit down about the human race. How horrible we can be to each other, to nature, to everything

And then you stumble across a thread like this and a wee bit of hope in humanity is restored ❤️❤️

#Birds #Owls

Dr Delyth Badder @folklorewales.com · 3d

Six weeks ago, I picked up a year-old tawny owl with a broken leg off the main road near our home and dropped him off at our nearest vet.

After a few days, I received one of the most bizarre phone calls I’ve ever had, asking “So when are you coming to pick up your owl?” 🧵

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Ben Ansell @benansell.bsky.social · 4d

Couldn’t agree more with this para from @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Tales from the Two Lands @talestwolands.bsky.social · 5d

This jar is nearly 5500 years old, and was found at a site in Upper Egypt called Mo’alla that is about 20 miles south of Luxor. It’s best known for the tomb of Ankhtifi who lived about 1200 years after this pot was made. 🧵1/5

#Egyptology

A photograph of an ancient Egyptian pot. It is taller than it is wide, with a narrow based that flares out with the widest point about ¾ of the way up the pot. After that it narrows in to the mouth of the pot which is about twice as wide as the base.

The point is a pale brown-ish orange in colour and has animals painted on it in a brown-ish red paint. At the top on the shoulder of the pot are scorpions, with one visible in full and the tail of another visible to the right. In the centre of the pot is a crocodile painted vertically so it looks a bit like it is standing on its tail with its four paws stretched out to the side like it's clinging on to a wall. To the right and left are three snakes on each side, again painted vertically like they are standing on their tails, They are not straight but are wiggly.

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 6d

MAGA: If you want to know what the rest of the world thinks of Donald Trump, here you go.

They think he's an idiot and a buffoon.

Because that's what he is.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 6d

PM of Albania having a good laugh with President of Azerbaijan and Macron about Trump repeatedly claiming that he ended the war between their two countries which were not at war with each other.

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Michelle A. Rodrigues 🐒 @marspidermonkey.bsky.social · 6d

As a primatologist, Jane Goodall was a huge inspiration to me. I admired the way she describes chimpanzee behavior with such detail and empathy, and she’s inspired so many people and advocated for chimpanzee conservation and welfare.

However, I'm dismayed at what her narrative leaves out (1/10)

Photo of Jane Goodall in the center, signing a book, with three women standing slightly hunched behind her. A very young Michelle is to the right, smiling.

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Coates is Odd This Day @oddthisday.bsky.social · 6d

2 October? But that can mean only one thing! YES, THAT’S RIGHT!

In a village in Hertfordshire, they’re marking Old Man’s Day, because it’s the 454th anniversary of Mathew Wall almost being buried, and then not being buried, because he was in fact not dead

A gravestone in a lovely grassy graveyard, and a load of leafy branches on top of the grave. The stone is marked: Matthew Wall died 1595

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Anna Willi @annabwilli.bsky.social · 7d

Come work with us!🏺
Together with my brilliant colleague Georgia Barker we are looking for a project curator to research how childhood is represented in the collections of our two departments at the British Museum, Egypt & Sudan and Greece & Rome. 👇👇👇

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Project Curator: Hidden Stories of Childhood Greece and Rome; Egypt and Sudan Full-time: 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break) Fixed term for 12 months £36,396 per annum Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 17 October 2025

bmrecruit.ciphr-irecruit.com

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 7d

Jane Goodall was a global legend at the forefront of discovery — breaking through barriers for women in primatology, science, and beyond.

Her curiosity, strength, and kindness changed the world, bridging countries and cultures in pursuit of a better future.

Jane Goodall: April 3, 1934 – October 1, 2025

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Sonia Zakrzewski @soniaz.bsky.social · 8d

Good luck! I am sure you will do fabulously!

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Sonia Zakrzewski @soniaz.bsky.social · 8d

It's exactly the same in the UK, with the same arguments made...

Sonia Zakrzewski @soniaz.bsky.social · 9d

That's great to hear!

Sonia Zakrzewski @soniaz.bsky.social · 9d

#Winchester people!
Sadly, I can't make it but hope lots of my friends can

Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 9d

Poetry events for Ice Cream for a Broken Tooth at

WINCHESTER

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ice-cream-...

LEEDS

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SHOREHAM BY SEA

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Ice Cream For a Broken Tooth: readings with Robin Ince

Robin Ince reads from his debut poetry collection. As part of Winchester Poetry Festival 2025.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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