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Lover of Dogs, Archaeology of Egypt (and pretty much anywhere else!), Legal Lurking, Go Bears, and ... ImyRSgrt in 'another place' ...Saarland, Denmark, Ireland, and the Rhine- and so many Canadians have been so kind to me...True North, Indeed.
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The survival of small, independent bookstores is so important for so many reasons... most can order the books you want, if they are not on the shelves, hint-hint...and it gives you an excuse to go back in and find more :)

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Thanks for the sibling fun, Keeper Virginia!

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A modern re-make of a Roman tile makers experiences, in Gaul circa 120 AD.

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This whole thread about WATU in the Second World War... is such a great analog for why diversity of background and experience, and a good team, are so important to scientific research! (and love the gamer references!)

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Thutmose III ascended the throne of Egypt #OnThisDay in 1479 BC, but power effectively shifted to his stepmother, Hatshepsut. She ruled first as regent before assuming the position of pharaoh, making her a co-ruler alongside Thutmose III. 🏺 EgyptianBluesky

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#EpigraphyTuesday – Funerary inscription for Corellia Optata, discovered at York (Eboracum) in 1861: ca. Late 2nd Century AD. Notable for the inclusion of a dactylic hexameter verse. #Latin 🏺🧵 Image: York Museums Trust (YORYM : 2007.6171); RIB 684. Link - yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk/collections/...

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How do you like your steak? Probably not as rare as Lola! 📸 Instagrammer @nia_nebulous

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Today is International Haiku Day, so we have written one in celebration of our lovely friends, @romanpalace.bsky.social and @yorkadventurers.bsky.social Big Roman Palace Flirting with an old York hall Get a room, you two You're welcome

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We think this little lead figurine from our collection is absolutely adorable. He also has the smallest @museumbums.bsky.social in the whole wide world. Fact.

submitted 10 days ago • 11 comments

The Mary Rose Museum is Awesome and should be well-loved by all! imo, but really... it's cool and they are FUN!

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Do you live in Los Angeles? Have you been thinking about adopting a dog? Would you like to adopt Bella, who is beautiful?

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This is one of my favorite museums in the world, I cannot recommend a visit with more enthusiasm! (and a very child-friendly one, too!)

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A little monkey business on this #VetTales Friday 🐒 Humans aren’t the only ones who get allergies….Ikea the guenon seems to have them too. While Ikea was at the hospital, our team did a full exam. Other than her itchiness, she’s in great shape!

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Morning! Well aren't you looking gorgeous. Oh us? We just woke up like this. 😘

submitted 17 days ago • 6 comments

Introducing Emeru, a brand new baby Hamadryas baboon! This little guy is about 2 1/2 weeks old, is very bright, very vocal, and is clinging to mom and nursing well. Momma Maud is a experienced and protective mother, so this energetic bundle is in good hands. Come visit Emeru soon!

submitted 17 days ago • 3 comments

Cuteness overload! Meet MooPhasa, Orin, Ramen, and Dipper — four sweet puppies at Oakland Animal Services looking for their forever homes. We have over 20 puppies currently available for adoption. Fill out a Foster Application or Adoption Questionnaire on our website! www.oaklandanimalservices.org

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Happy 91st bday Dr. Jane Goodall! This legendary conservationist inspires us to take action every day. Add a comment below of how Jane Goodall has inspired you — our favorite commenter will receive a Jane Goodall “Inspiring Women” Barbie figure! #GoodAllDay #BeLikeJane #TakingAction

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Happy Birthday, Alice Warthog!

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Something lovely for the weekend! 🦛💙💙💙 A wonderful blue faience hippo decorated with lotus flowers and lily leaves. Made by an ancient Egyptian artisan almost 4,000 years ago! I saw this adorable figurine last week at Brooklyn Museum 📷 by me www.brooklynmuseum.org/en-GB/object... #Archaeology

submitted 29 days ago • 11 comments

Norman Bunz The Basset

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