Seán Thomas Kane
@sthosdkane.bsky.social
Historian of 16th century French natural history focusing on three-toed sloths (Bradypus sp.). Ph.D. Candidate at Binghamton University. Fellow of the Linnean Society. Gaelgeoir. All opinions are my own.
You can watch my recording of the talk here youtu.be/f888NWAuTL8
André Thevet's Ascension Island "Aponar" as the Confluence of Auks and Penguins
YouTube video by Seán Thomas Kane
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November 20, 2025 at 6:04 PM
You can watch my recording of the talk here youtu.be/f888NWAuTL8
I always try to do something fun after a research stop. Today I was happy to learn that SUNY students get free admission to MOMA. Neat collection in a labyrinthine building. Along with neat art, I gave myself a strong dose of vertigo zooming my camera out to take the 2nd photo from the 5th floor.
November 19, 2025 at 11:21 PM
I always try to do something fun after a research stop. Today I was happy to learn that SUNY students get free admission to MOMA. Neat collection in a labyrinthine building. Along with neat art, I gave myself a strong dose of vertigo zooming my camera out to take the 2nd photo from the 5th floor.
This morning I presented a project about how André Thevet was partially responsible for the taxonomic confusion between the Great auk and Penguins. It was well received. #hss2025 #greatauk #penguins #histsci #earlymodern #animalhistory
November 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
This morning I presented a project about how André Thevet was partially responsible for the taxonomic confusion between the Great auk and Penguins. It was well received. #hss2025 #greatauk #penguins #histsci #earlymodern #animalhistory
Right. I have a pretty clear idea of the outbound voyage that the people I’m writing about took but the return route seems to go against the currents in several places. Appreciate the source!
October 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Right. I have a pretty clear idea of the outbound voyage that the people I’m writing about took but the return route seems to go against the currents in several places. Appreciate the source!
Good thought there!
October 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Good thought there!
All this porpoise talk reminds me of my favorite Norm Macdonald joke. youtu.be/n3LMSflEN54?...
Norm Macdonald Tells The Most Convoluted Joke Ever - CONAN on TBS
YouTube video by Team Coco
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October 7, 2025 at 8:34 PM
All this porpoise talk reminds me of my favorite Norm Macdonald joke. youtu.be/n3LMSflEN54?...
To follow up on this: the book I ordered from France after seeing this news arrived today. The seller shipped it to an importer in Miami who then shipped it onto me with UPS. So, friends, there’s a solution.
September 18, 2025 at 1:50 AM
To follow up on this: the book I ordered from France after seeing this news arrived today. The seller shipped it to an importer in Miami who then shipped it onto me with UPS. So, friends, there’s a solution.