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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer walks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to his motorcade after their meeting in Number 10

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Historic England acquires collection featuring some of UK’s oldest photos www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

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They tried to cancel John Crace from covering the right-wing jamboree at ExCel but no one can stop him filing copy this good www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Handprints by the railway arches in Brook Street, Chester.

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‘Knitting is a lifeline’: young people turn to craft to cast off gloom ❤️ www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

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At last we can break this story on @tcddublin.bsky.social and @bournemouthuni.bsky.social research work on Iron Age DNA and rewriting the story of the Durotriges !!!!! 👇👇👇👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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This Map Lets You Plug in Your Address to See How It’s Changed Over the Past 750 Million Years www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/m...

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Wishing peace, love, happiness and a very merry Christmas to everyone, everywhere xxx

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Chauvet Cave was discovered on the 18th December 1994. 30 years ago today. To many it is the most arresting expression of cave art in the archaeological record & it is one of the oldest examples in Europe. Here are four of my highlights. archeologie.culture.gouv.fr/chauvet/en #AncientSky 🦣🏺

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Do not allow your inner child to fade away as the years pass by. This precious part of yourself — the one that finds wonder in small moments, laughs freely, and sees the world with curiosity and delight — is essential to maintaining genuine joy and vitality throughout your life. Gurdeep.org

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Photographer Beth Moon undertook a 14 year quest to photograph ancient trees of the US, Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa

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The delicate excavation of a scatter of flint waste flakes from the manufacture of a handaxe. It was left behind 480,000 years ago, maybe by early Neanderthal people. The scatter preserves the shadow of their knees. Boxgrove, UK 🏺 #FlintFriday

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Nature grounds us in the present moment while lifting our spirits. Its rhythms connect us to something greater, as mindful movement in natural spaces brings healing and joy. From the tundra, I send forth joy, hope, and positivity.

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🧵SALT🧵 It's been snowing in the UK and the road gritters are out in force, begging the question: Have you ever wondered where that grit actually COMES from? The answer is more magical, beautiful and fascinating than you probably realised. 1/14

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Joy is about being at peace, free from anxieties, and finding perfection in imperfection. It sprouts when our breath aligns with the rhythm of inner exuberance and our heart beats in harmony. From the Yukon's snowy wilderness, I am sending joy, hope and positivity to all of you ❄️

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If you're into archaeology, the ancient world, and related fields, here are some starter packs you will like 🧵 1/? go.bsky.app/J2BAdwu

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It's the Seasonal Reposting Competition! Repost this over the weekend, and one lucky person will get a free signed copy of one of my books. For you or the #crossword addict in your life: 50 @guardian #puzzles and the stories behind them: boatmancryptics.co.uk/crossword-bo...

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Wee bump for new followers.

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This thread 🧵 collects all the #archaeology 🏺 starter packs Share far & wide. We could all use a little more archaeology in our lives @cjfrieman.bsky.social made the OG Archaeology and heritage list with first wave Twitter refugee scholars & orgs. Go follow Catherine now! bsky.app/starter-pack...

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This is pretty cool: The Museum Association has gathered in this starter pack all the museums, galleries, archives and libraries in the UK who are right here on Bluesky 🦋 go.bsky.app/9o1sRWp

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Hello everyone. I am now on this platform for social media. Do please repost this message so that more people can find me!

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Flookersbrook 🌳🌞🍂 www.hoolehistoryheritagesociety.org.uk/wiki/Flooker...

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These birds on power lines look like musical notation. I tried to play it. Great bird photo courtesy of @danilic.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlFt...

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