In 1861 there were 11 Virginian colonels in the US Army. Robert E Lee was the ONLY one to join the Confederacy.
In this week's Untitled History pod, @pptsapper.bsky.social and I talk about the Virginians who didn't turn traitor. Including George Thomas. Great general. Awesome hat-wearer. #history
Run, don’t walk to see CRIME 101. It’s an instant neo-noir classic that needs to be seen on the big screen
20.02.2026 03:42 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Again I say
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19.02.2026 13:40 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0look at my country man, we’re getting out-No Kings’d by the fuckin’ british
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“Children don’t need to be told that dragons exist, they already know. They need to be told dragons can be killed.”
G.K. Chesterton on the purpose of fairy tales
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I’ve seen different versions of this, but I thought today would be a good day to post this.
At worst I thought he’d face a polite, “could you stop by the station when it’s convenient for a few questions,” followed by a move to a remote British possession. According to this he’s still in *custody.*
“Former Prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office - The Telegraph
Ooooooh they starting to fire cops for working with ICE, imagine being this unpopular
www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news...
Union membership grew by nearly half a million last year—including tens of thousands of educators and healthcare workers who joined AFT to win better wages, stronger benefits, and safer, more dignified working conditions. That’s the power of a union. #ProtectWorkers #1u www.epi.org/publication/...
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I regularly see people wondering how it's possible that there are so many musicians and writers and film makers and artists from a tiny nation like Iceland.
And the answer is really simple: State funding for art education and artists. I literally get a salary from the government to write books.
Our boy Lancelot needs urgent dental care, he isn't touching his food this morning. We are headed to the vet today but pet dental is bastard expensive, so hoping people can throw in to help the little guy out
If anyone can share this, that would be helpful too.
www.gofundme.com/f/lancelot-w...
Fog
17.02.2026 18:34 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Love the bright colors! 👍👍
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On February 17, 1863, the First Michigan Colored Regiment was mustered into service against the Confederacy. They later became known as the 102nd U.S. Colored Infantry Regiment.
Learn more: www.detroithistorical.org/learn/online...
Rest in Power Jesse Jackson
“What is the American dream? The American dream is one big tent. One big tent. And on that big tent you have four basic promises: equal protection under the law, equal opportunity, equal access, and fair share.”—
Jesse Jackson
Love this one! I first saw it many years ago on VHS
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RIP #RobertDuvall
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I never thought I’d see the day.
Americans being told by the rest of the world to fight for our own democracy.
We should never have gotten here.
Keep resisting. ✊🏽
#SheShed #Voices4Victory
👏 A Ukrainian Air Force F-16 shoots down a Shahed-type drone over Ukraine.
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We say goodbye to Oscar-winning actor and filmmaker Robert Duvall.
With a career spanning over seven decades, Duvall's storytelling transcended mediums and generations of audiences – as he delivered a range of unforgettable performances.
Our thoughts are with his loved ones.
This is something the Nazis used to do to Jewish children in the camps. It happened to a man I knew when he was a child in Auschwitz. The camp guards thought it was funny as hell.
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When Sam Hirst teaches Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel Wuthering Heights, they often find the students who end up hating it are the ones who expect it to be a love story.
Thanks to @romgothsam.bsky.social @drclaireocall.bsky.social @drmtremellen.bsky.social for speaking with me!
time.com/7373005/wuth...
Robert Mitchum and Jane Greer on the set of #FilmNoir Out of the Past (1947) with a crew member in the background...
12.02.2026 20:00 — 👍 71 🔁 17 💬 0 📌 1Sweet! I love the story 🖤
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Exciting news! My science fiction horror story THE SIN EATER is featured in the newest episode of Nocturnal Transmissions, brought to life by the sinister voice talents of Kristin Holland! Enter a world of neon shadows, corruption, and a man with a literal addiction to murder...
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Enjoyed by Detroiters past and present, ice skating has a long history in the city! Learn more on our blog ❄️⛸️
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Democrats: Shut down DHS this week. You won't get this chance again. #ICE #DHS #shutdown #AlexPretti www.jezebel.com/dhs-shutdown...
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A black and white drawing of a wooden house on a cliff
A drawing of a cluster of buildings
A drawing of a halftimbered house
A foreboding stone keep
I’ve been having some fun exploring Earthsea lately.
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