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Ian Randall

@epinicion.bsky.social

Archaeologist. Byzantinist. Dr. Also possibly spider from space. He/him.

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Nice

07.10.2025 16:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Everett, Seattle, Tacoma, et al. folks โ€“ looking for a foster family for a dog and two cats until theyโ€™re owner can find housing again. Know of anyone?

07.10.2025 05:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

:(

05.10.2025 08:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Help us get a new roof before Winter Our Shelter is currently full and we are worried about what will happen to one of the older buildings which has a damaged roof. We really need to get this fixed before the winter sets in as it will af...

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04.10.2025 20:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4

and they also end up paying back into the system in several roundabout ways. There are already systems in place to process them into or out of the country once they are discovered. So. . . . . really it's just racism?

04.10.2025 09:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I have yet to be given a reasonable answer as to why immigration is a problem. Legal immigrants pay into the system, so if your system is having trouble coping with the strain then that sounds to me like bad management. Illegal immigrants largely can't access that system . . . .

04.10.2025 09:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

ikr?

04.10.2025 08:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

In our multi-year VtM LARP some of us tried to roleplay this, but it never really got off the ground. We were 20-30 people and most didn't have time for this perspective.

04.10.2025 08:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Why didn't you? Did you forget?

04.10.2025 07:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I genuinely don't understand why people use generative AI. Yeah, I get that it's easier, but. . . . . did you forget why you did anything in the first place? It was easier to not get that degree, not ask that question, to not make that painting or write that paper. It was easier to stay in bed.

04.10.2025 07:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The photo shows a wooden model of a cow giving birth accompanied by two men. One man calms the cow while the other ensures a proper delivery.The calf emerges from his mother, licking the hand of the man.

The photo shows a wooden model of a cow giving birth accompanied by two men. One man calms the cow while the other ensures a proper delivery.The calf emerges from his mother, licking the hand of the man.

Models of everyday life were deposited in #Egyptian tombs. They were supposed to support the deceased in the afterlife. One of the most charming examples is the model of a #cow giving birth.
Carved in wood, painted.
Probably from Meir, #Egypt, dating c. 2040-1985 BC.

๐Ÿ“ท Royal Ontario Museum

๐Ÿบ

04.10.2025 06:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 563    ๐Ÿ” 144    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 14    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6
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We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.

01.10.2025 14:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24597    ๐Ÿ” 8210    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 648    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2183
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*Laughs hollowly in 2025*

02.10.2025 05:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 309    ๐Ÿ” 53    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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Ars Magica Ediciรณn Definitiva La ediciรณn definitiva del mejor juego de rol de magos de la historia, en castellano, con un diseรฑo y unas ilustraciones completamente inรฉditas.

Uno de los mejores Juegos de Rol que existen, sin temor a equivocarme. Este es un mecenazgo necesario para que el proyecto salga adelante!! #lodelrol #Ttrpg
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01.10.2025 08:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I'm an archaeologist. Sewage systems are sexy.

01.10.2025 08:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 25    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5

You know, there are about 12 alarming things about that sentence.

30.09.2025 12:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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International Support Needed: Save Papoura Hill Archaeological Monument and Landscape โ€” OurWorldHeritage Foundation for community heritage practices Amid the construction of yet another airport in central Crete, a large and unique archaeological site was uncovered at the very top of Papoura Hill, in Pediada region. Now, the Citizensโ€™ Committee for...

Please check this incredible site out, and help save it!!

29.09.2025 11:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That little smirk. . . .

You think this is a fucking joke. You're so out of touch it's unbelievable. Think about your legacy, now that's a fucking joke. . . .

27.09.2025 20:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A #Roman figurine of a lizard, carved from a single piece of hyaline quartz. It was found in a Gallo-Roman tomb in Belgium, where it was buried as part of an assortment of grave goods about 2000 years ago (๐Ÿ“ท MFAH, Brussels) ๐Ÿบ AncientBlueSky #Archaeology #RomanArchaeology

26.09.2025 20:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 339    ๐Ÿ” 86    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7
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This is a problem.

26.09.2025 05:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 356    ๐Ÿ” 103    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 33    ๐Ÿ“Œ 15

Learning Quikscript for the fuck of it.

25.09.2025 13:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a bronze of Demeter, retrieved from the sea floor near Bodrum. n9wn9nly display in Izmir.

25.09.2025 08:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 50    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I remember this picture!!

23.09.2025 13:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I don't give a shit about heaven, I'm pissed there isn't a hell.

23.09.2025 09:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Clothing gave it away

23.09.2025 03:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Why they all white

23.09.2025 03:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sure, but given the pressure everyone still rushed to try and defend it on those grounds, even if they didn't actually believe it. I personally think we should have put our effort into pushing back against the premise.

22.09.2025 17:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Just got a call from the vet, sheโ€™s confirmed the intestinal blockage and is going into surgery between today and tomorrow, gave me an estimate cost of $600 on top of the hospitalization costs

We need all the help we can get

22.09.2025 17:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 262    ๐Ÿ” 318    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Hadn't thought of it like that, but this is also true.

22.09.2025 17:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I should say, rather, 'employees.'

22.09.2025 17:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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