richard blyth
@richieblyth.bsky.social
Former ergonomist/designer, sucks polos instead of smoking, not that keen on people. Husband and Dad. Can't believe how farcical the planet has become
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Once upon a time there lived a funny little man called Trumpy Wumpy.
He had straw hair, orange skin & smelled horrible.
But he could do magic!
He grew back his ear once & he had a strange power called Redaction which made things he didn’t like disappear.
He was jolly nasty…
He had straw hair, orange skin & smelled horrible.
But he could do magic!
He grew back his ear once & he had a strange power called Redaction which made things he didn’t like disappear.
He was jolly nasty…
January 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Once upon a time there lived a funny little man called Trumpy Wumpy.
He had straw hair, orange skin & smelled horrible.
But he could do magic!
He grew back his ear once & he had a strange power called Redaction which made things he didn’t like disappear.
He was jolly nasty…
He had straw hair, orange skin & smelled horrible.
But he could do magic!
He grew back his ear once & he had a strange power called Redaction which made things he didn’t like disappear.
He was jolly nasty…
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On this day in 1859, doctor and naturalist Frank Buckland attended the Eland Dinner, where “a party of gentlemen, consisting of members of the Zoological Society and others interested in the progress of Natural History” enjoyed, er... “the freshly killed haunch of this African antelope”
January 21, 2026 at 9:38 AM
On this day in 1859, doctor and naturalist Frank Buckland attended the Eland Dinner, where “a party of gentlemen, consisting of members of the Zoological Society and others interested in the progress of Natural History” enjoyed, er... “the freshly killed haunch of this African antelope”
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Add to this list BBC Verify and several European newspapers, unanimously reaching the same conclusion. It's a serious test of the Trump MAGA lie-machine.
For those keeping score, Bellingcat, The New York Times Visual Investigation Team, & Washington Post's Visual Forensic team have all published analysis showing the ICE shooter wasn't in the path of Renee Nicole Good’s vehicle when he shot her, contradicting statements by the President & his cronies
January 8, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Add to this list BBC Verify and several European newspapers, unanimously reaching the same conclusion. It's a serious test of the Trump MAGA lie-machine.
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This is incredibly well done, and totally damning. Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
Video: Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
An analysis of footage from three camera angles show that the vehicle appears to be turning away from a federal officer as he opened fire.
www.nytimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:27 PM
This is incredibly well done, and totally damning. Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis www.nytimes.com/video/us/100...
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Ah, 7 January – or as it’s otherwise known, 88th anniversary of the time Samuel Beckett was stabbed by a pimp on the streets of Paris in the small hours, causing him to meet his soulmate and giving rise to the phrase (and recipe) ‘assassination custard’ 🧵
January 7, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Ah, 7 January – or as it’s otherwise known, 88th anniversary of the time Samuel Beckett was stabbed by a pimp on the streets of Paris in the small hours, causing him to meet his soulmate and giving rise to the phrase (and recipe) ‘assassination custard’ 🧵
the government could deliver aid to Gaza and do more than just condemn what is happening there. This petition requests the government to do that and we can at least show the depth of feeling about what is happening in Gaza - UK citizens only petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Urgently fulfil humanitarian obligations to Gaza
Act to ensure deliverer of fuel, food, aid, life saving services etc. We think this shouldn't be dependant/on condition of Israeli facilitation as the Knesset voted against UNWRA access to Gaza. We th...
petition.parliament.uk
July 26, 2025 at 10:48 AM
the government could deliver aid to Gaza and do more than just condemn what is happening there. This petition requests the government to do that and we can at least show the depth of feeling about what is happening in Gaza - UK citizens only petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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#TombTuesday
Let’s go inside Bryn Celli Ddu!
A remarkable Neolithic passage tomb built some 5,000 years ago to align with midsummer sunrise! 🌅
Look out for the stone pillar in the burial chamber. Pehaps a tomb guardian keeping watch from the shadows!
Anglesey, Wales
🎥 by me
#Archaeology
Let’s go inside Bryn Celli Ddu!
A remarkable Neolithic passage tomb built some 5,000 years ago to align with midsummer sunrise! 🌅
Look out for the stone pillar in the burial chamber. Pehaps a tomb guardian keeping watch from the shadows!
Anglesey, Wales
🎥 by me
#Archaeology
February 4, 2025 at 12:48 PM
#TombTuesday
Let’s go inside Bryn Celli Ddu!
A remarkable Neolithic passage tomb built some 5,000 years ago to align with midsummer sunrise! 🌅
Look out for the stone pillar in the burial chamber. Pehaps a tomb guardian keeping watch from the shadows!
Anglesey, Wales
🎥 by me
#Archaeology
Let’s go inside Bryn Celli Ddu!
A remarkable Neolithic passage tomb built some 5,000 years ago to align with midsummer sunrise! 🌅
Look out for the stone pillar in the burial chamber. Pehaps a tomb guardian keeping watch from the shadows!
Anglesey, Wales
🎥 by me
#Archaeology
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Perfectly captured.
February 3, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Perfectly captured.
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Perhaps the oldest known human portrait, made from mammoth ivory, about 27,000 years old. Dolni Vestonice, Czechia.
February 2, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Perhaps the oldest known human portrait, made from mammoth ivory, about 27,000 years old. Dolni Vestonice, Czechia.
I am living in the wrong country! Falmouth to Ipswich return £183 return!
IT’S OFFICIAL! Resumption of Paris-Turin-Milan Frecciarossa trains from 1 April, booking open from today, fares from €35. www.seat61.com/Italy.htm
January 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I am living in the wrong country! Falmouth to Ipswich return £183 return!
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My latest cartoon for @newscientist.bsky.social
January 12, 2025 at 12:29 PM
My latest cartoon for @newscientist.bsky.social
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When I was a PhD student, I wrote to President Carter asking of his relationship with Thatcher. It was a long shot & never in a million years did I believe he’d respond. He will forever be my favourite historical source & a President that I can’t not admire. I’ve read everything he’s ever said #RIP
December 29, 2024 at 9:40 PM
When I was a PhD student, I wrote to President Carter asking of his relationship with Thatcher. It was a long shot & never in a million years did I believe he’d respond. He will forever be my favourite historical source & a President that I can’t not admire. I’ve read everything he’s ever said #RIP
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A simple click to follow all the good people and organisations i recommend in my book
All now on @bluesky
Thanks @stefsimanowitz.bsky.social 💙💙💙
go.bsky.app/BKXnrpi
All now on @bluesky
Thanks @stefsimanowitz.bsky.social 💙💙💙
go.bsky.app/BKXnrpi
November 22, 2024 at 2:27 PM
A simple click to follow all the good people and organisations i recommend in my book
All now on @bluesky
Thanks @stefsimanowitz.bsky.social 💙💙💙
go.bsky.app/BKXnrpi
All now on @bluesky
Thanks @stefsimanowitz.bsky.social 💙💙💙
go.bsky.app/BKXnrpi
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Be like Mark Hamill.
November 15, 2024 at 10:21 AM
Be like Mark Hamill.
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Now seems a good time to collate a list of reputable, trustworthy public health voices.
UK Public Health Starter Pack ⤵️
(Work in progress - will add suggestions!)
go.bsky.app/Tuf8yqX
UK Public Health Starter Pack ⤵️
(Work in progress - will add suggestions!)
go.bsky.app/Tuf8yqX
November 15, 2024 at 10:26 AM
Now seems a good time to collate a list of reputable, trustworthy public health voices.
UK Public Health Starter Pack ⤵️
(Work in progress - will add suggestions!)
go.bsky.app/Tuf8yqX
UK Public Health Starter Pack ⤵️
(Work in progress - will add suggestions!)
go.bsky.app/Tuf8yqX
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Aussies don't hold punches
November 2, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Aussies don't hold punches
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Thank you so much, will mass follow in a mo. And if you fancy, here is one for beeb folks - i hope BBCAfrica will soon adopt bsky 🤞too:
go.bsky.app/8gWbLmD
go.bsky.app/8gWbLmD
September 24, 2024 at 10:06 PM
Thank you so much, will mass follow in a mo. And if you fancy, here is one for beeb folks - i hope BBCAfrica will soon adopt bsky 🤞too:
go.bsky.app/8gWbLmD
go.bsky.app/8gWbLmD
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Here's a starter pack for those interested in medieval and early modern #art 🎨
Let me know if I've missed/forgotten someone, or if you want me to remove you from the list. I hope this is helpful!
#medievalsky #earlymodern #histsci #skystorians #arthistory 🗃️ 🏛️ go.bsky.app/PtdynT4
Let me know if I've missed/forgotten someone, or if you want me to remove you from the list. I hope this is helpful!
#medievalsky #earlymodern #histsci #skystorians #arthistory 🗃️ 🏛️ go.bsky.app/PtdynT4
September 24, 2024 at 10:41 AM
Here's a starter pack for those interested in medieval and early modern #art 🎨
Let me know if I've missed/forgotten someone, or if you want me to remove you from the list. I hope this is helpful!
#medievalsky #earlymodern #histsci #skystorians #arthistory 🗃️ 🏛️ go.bsky.app/PtdynT4
Let me know if I've missed/forgotten someone, or if you want me to remove you from the list. I hope this is helpful!
#medievalsky #earlymodern #histsci #skystorians #arthistory 🗃️ 🏛️ go.bsky.app/PtdynT4
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