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"Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less" -Marie Curie
"Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less" -Marie Curie
Who was Elizabeth Woodville? Mother of the Princes in the Tower and wife of King Edward IV, was beautiful, intelligent, and endured a tragic life. Despite gaining titles and power, she faced exile, and her children, both sons and daughters, met unfortunate fates. #history #women #Englishhistory
January 10, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Who was Elizabeth Woodville? Mother of the Princes in the Tower and wife of King Edward IV, was beautiful, intelligent, and endured a tragic life. Despite gaining titles and power, she faced exile, and her children, both sons and daughters, met unfortunate fates. #history #women #Englishhistory
You've heard of bog bodies, but have you heard of bog butter?
Found in Ireland by a famer, this 2,000 year old that had been buried in the bog for preservation weighs about 22 pounds!
The best part? It's still edible!
#history #bogbodies #Ireland #food #foodhistory
Found in Ireland by a famer, this 2,000 year old that had been buried in the bog for preservation weighs about 22 pounds!
The best part? It's still edible!
#history #bogbodies #Ireland #food #foodhistory
January 10, 2025 at 11:13 AM
You've heard of bog bodies, but have you heard of bog butter?
Found in Ireland by a famer, this 2,000 year old that had been buried in the bog for preservation weighs about 22 pounds!
The best part? It's still edible!
#history #bogbodies #Ireland #food #foodhistory
Found in Ireland by a famer, this 2,000 year old that had been buried in the bog for preservation weighs about 22 pounds!
The best part? It's still edible!
#history #bogbodies #Ireland #food #foodhistory
Quote of the day💚
"Reserve your right to think, for even to think wrongly is better than not to think at all." - Hypatia of Alexandria (philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer) #History #Women #philosophy #quotes
"Reserve your right to think, for even to think wrongly is better than not to think at all." - Hypatia of Alexandria (philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer) #History #Women #philosophy #quotes
December 5, 2024 at 10:46 AM
Quote of the day💚
"Reserve your right to think, for even to think wrongly is better than not to think at all." - Hypatia of Alexandria (philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer) #History #Women #philosophy #quotes
"Reserve your right to think, for even to think wrongly is better than not to think at all." - Hypatia of Alexandria (philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer) #History #Women #philosophy #quotes
Who was Gráinne Ní Mháille? Ireland’s fearless "Pirate Queen," ruled the seas in the 16th century, defying English rule and gender norms. She was a rebel, leader, and she even met Queen Elizabeth I! Her legend endures as a symbol of defiance, power, and pride! #Women #History #Pirate
December 5, 2024 at 10:33 AM
Quote of the day💚
"If society will not admit of a woman’s free development, then society must be remodeled.” - Elizabeth Blackwell (physician, abolitionist, women's rights activist) #history #women #feminism #medhistory
"If society will not admit of a woman’s free development, then society must be remodeled.” - Elizabeth Blackwell (physician, abolitionist, women's rights activist) #history #women #feminism #medhistory
November 24, 2024 at 12:31 AM
Quote of the day💚
"If society will not admit of a woman’s free development, then society must be remodeled.” - Elizabeth Blackwell (physician, abolitionist, women's rights activist) #history #women #feminism #medhistory
"If society will not admit of a woman’s free development, then society must be remodeled.” - Elizabeth Blackwell (physician, abolitionist, women's rights activist) #history #women #feminism #medhistory
Heard of the Dancing Plague of 1518? In Strasbourg, hundreds danced uncontrollably for weeks, some to death. Was it ergot poisoning, hysteria, or a cultural crisis? This baffling event still challenges our understanding of mind-body phenomena! #History #DancingPlague #Mystery
November 24, 2024 at 12:24 AM
Heard of the Dancing Plague of 1518? In Strasbourg, hundreds danced uncontrollably for weeks, some to death. Was it ergot poisoning, hysteria, or a cultural crisis? This baffling event still challenges our understanding of mind-body phenomena! #History #DancingPlague #Mystery
Quote of the day💚
"Although only breath, words which I command are immortal." - Sappho (Ancient Greek poet) #History #Women #AncientGreece #poems
"Although only breath, words which I command are immortal." - Sappho (Ancient Greek poet) #History #Women #AncientGreece #poems
November 22, 2024 at 11:51 AM
Quote of the day💚
"Although only breath, words which I command are immortal." - Sappho (Ancient Greek poet) #History #Women #AncientGreece #poems
"Although only breath, words which I command are immortal." - Sappho (Ancient Greek poet) #History #Women #AncientGreece #poems
Do you know about the oldest wooden sculpture? The Shigir Idol is a 12,000-year-old wooden sculpture that had been preserved in a Siberian bog! Towering at 11 feet, it’s carved with eerie faces and mysterious symbols, hinting at the beliefs of a vanished culture! #history #ancienthistory #sculpture
November 22, 2024 at 11:41 AM
Do you know about the oldest wooden sculpture? The Shigir Idol is a 12,000-year-old wooden sculpture that had been preserved in a Siberian bog! Towering at 11 feet, it’s carved with eerie faces and mysterious symbols, hinting at the beliefs of a vanished culture! #history #ancienthistory #sculpture
Quote of the day💚
"You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough" - Mae West (actress, singer, screenwriter, and writer) #history #women #modernhistory
"You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough" - Mae West (actress, singer, screenwriter, and writer) #history #women #modernhistory
November 21, 2024 at 8:42 AM
Quote of the day💚
"You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough" - Mae West (actress, singer, screenwriter, and writer) #history #women #modernhistory
"You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough" - Mae West (actress, singer, screenwriter, and writer) #history #women #modernhistory
Who was Fanny Cochrane Smith? Fanny (1834–1905) was a Tasmanian Aboriginal woman and the last fluent speaker of Palawa languages. Her 1903 wax cylinder recordings preserved songs and culture, shaping efforts in language revival! #IndigenousHistory #Tasmania #History #Women #Australia
November 21, 2024 at 8:29 AM
Who was Fanny Cochrane Smith? Fanny (1834–1905) was a Tasmanian Aboriginal woman and the last fluent speaker of Palawa languages. Her 1903 wax cylinder recordings preserved songs and culture, shaping efforts in language revival! #IndigenousHistory #Tasmania #History #Women #Australia
Have you heard of the computer from Ancient Greece? The Antikythera Mechanism, an ancient Greek marvel from 100 BCE, could predict astronomical phenomena! Found in a 1901 shipwreck, it’s a mind-blowing glimpse into ancient tech! #AncientGreece #History #Archaeology
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqlJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqlJ...
November 21, 2024 at 8:13 AM
Have you heard of the computer from Ancient Greece? The Antikythera Mechanism, an ancient Greek marvel from 100 BCE, could predict astronomical phenomena! Found in a 1901 shipwreck, it’s a mind-blowing glimpse into ancient tech! #AncientGreece #History #Archaeology
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqlJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqlJ...
Leeches were used in medical practice throughout history, but did you know that they are still used today in modern health practice? Leeches aid in surgery recovery, venous congestion, wound healing, and arthritis by improving blood flow, reducing clots, and easing pain! #history #medicalhistory
November 19, 2024 at 1:32 AM
Leeches were used in medical practice throughout history, but did you know that they are still used today in modern health practice? Leeches aid in surgery recovery, venous congestion, wound healing, and arthritis by improving blood flow, reducing clots, and easing pain! #history #medicalhistory
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Disease of the eye "caused by witchcraft" - from a book on ocular diseases published in 1583.
Adding this to the list of potential #author photos.
Adding this to the list of potential #author photos.
November 18, 2024 at 12:33 PM
Disease of the eye "caused by witchcraft" - from a book on ocular diseases published in 1583.
Adding this to the list of potential #author photos.
Adding this to the list of potential #author photos.
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Hello, #Bluesky!
The severe pitting in this skull is the direct result of tertiary syphilis, which was fatal before the discovery of penicillin. In the final stage, the disease attacks a person's skeletal structure. This 19th-century skull is from the Medical Museion in Copenhagen. #histmed
The severe pitting in this skull is the direct result of tertiary syphilis, which was fatal before the discovery of penicillin. In the final stage, the disease attacks a person's skeletal structure. This 19th-century skull is from the Medical Museion in Copenhagen. #histmed
November 17, 2024 at 11:43 AM
Did you know Richard the Lionheart, King of England, had close relationships with men, including Philip II of France? Historians speculate their bond may have been romantic, with shared beds and alliances hinting at deeper ties!
#history #LGBTQHistory #QueerHistory
(Left=Richard, Right=Phillip II
#history #LGBTQHistory #QueerHistory
(Left=Richard, Right=Phillip II
November 17, 2024 at 8:48 AM
Did you know Richard the Lionheart, King of England, had close relationships with men, including Philip II of France? Historians speculate their bond may have been romantic, with shared beds and alliances hinting at deeper ties!
#history #LGBTQHistory #QueerHistory
(Left=Richard, Right=Phillip II
#history #LGBTQHistory #QueerHistory
(Left=Richard, Right=Phillip II
Quote of the day💚
"Though the sex to which I belong is considered weak, you will nevertheless find me a rock that bends to no wind." - Queen Elizabeth I (Monarch) #history #queenelizabeth1 #women
"Though the sex to which I belong is considered weak, you will nevertheless find me a rock that bends to no wind." - Queen Elizabeth I (Monarch) #history #queenelizabeth1 #women
November 17, 2024 at 8:36 AM
Quote of the day💚
"Though the sex to which I belong is considered weak, you will nevertheless find me a rock that bends to no wind." - Queen Elizabeth I (Monarch) #history #queenelizabeth1 #women
"Though the sex to which I belong is considered weak, you will nevertheless find me a rock that bends to no wind." - Queen Elizabeth I (Monarch) #history #queenelizabeth1 #women
Who was Chevalier d'Éon?
Chevalier d'Éon (1728–1810) was a French diplomat, soldier, and spy who lived as a man and later as a woman for 30+ years. Their gender identity defied 18th-century norms, making them an early symbol of gender fluidity and challenging societal conventions! #history #LGBTQIA
Chevalier d'Éon (1728–1810) was a French diplomat, soldier, and spy who lived as a man and later as a woman for 30+ years. Their gender identity defied 18th-century norms, making them an early symbol of gender fluidity and challenging societal conventions! #history #LGBTQIA
November 17, 2024 at 1:03 AM
Quote of the day💚
"The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off." - Gloria Steinem (Feminist Activist)
#women #modernhistory #feminism #activism #socialjustice #genderequality
"The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off." - Gloria Steinem (Feminist Activist)
#women #modernhistory #feminism #activism #socialjustice #genderequality
November 16, 2024 at 10:55 AM
Quote of the day💚
"The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off." - Gloria Steinem (Feminist Activist)
#women #modernhistory #feminism #activism #socialjustice #genderequality
"The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off." - Gloria Steinem (Feminist Activist)
#women #modernhistory #feminism #activism #socialjustice #genderequality
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Treating lupus by depleting B cells with CAR T cells has been shown successful
A breakthrough cancer immunotherapy is now taking aim at autoimmune disease | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...
A breakthrough cancer immunotherapy is now taking aim at autoimmune disease | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...
A breakthrough cancer immunotherapy is now taking aim at autoimmune disease
CAR-T therapy is generating excitement for lupus, scleroderma, and other conditions as clinical trials expand
www.science.org
November 15, 2024 at 11:28 AM
Treating lupus by depleting B cells with CAR T cells has been shown successful
A breakthrough cancer immunotherapy is now taking aim at autoimmune disease | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...
A breakthrough cancer immunotherapy is now taking aim at autoimmune disease | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...
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Feels like I'm just posting to the void since I'm just getting started here, but why not. I write a weekly newsletter, and this week I write about how far away from reading and critical thinking we’ve come. It's lacking in our education, COVID learning loss, social media attention spans, all of it.
We need to get back to reading and critical thinking
Because 2024 feels different from 2016.
open.substack.com
November 14, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Feels like I'm just posting to the void since I'm just getting started here, but why not. I write a weekly newsletter, and this week I write about how far away from reading and critical thinking we’ve come. It's lacking in our education, COVID learning loss, social media attention spans, all of it.
Reposted by Morrigan Project
Public Libraries can be wonderful places where children and adults can find books that they can see themselves reflected in, no matter who they are, and books that can introduce them to entire other lived experiences. Both are so valuable!
November 15, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Public Libraries can be wonderful places where children and adults can find books that they can see themselves reflected in, no matter who they are, and books that can introduce them to entire other lived experiences. Both are so valuable!