In "Testament: The Story of Moses" on Netflix, there's a scene of Pharoah's son being draped in a golden stole of what appears to be #Byssuswww.bbc.com/travel/artic...
Byssus, or sea silk, is one of the most coveted materials in the world – but after more than 1,000 years in the same matrilineal family tree, this ancient thread may soon unravel.
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For #MosaicMonday: a brooch made in Italy c. 1863 and engraved "CLWF; Septr. 10, 1863." Memento of a European Grand Tour, perhaps? Bequeathed to Boston's Museum of Fine Arts by Caroline Louisa Williams French, 1915. Item no. 15.235.
Did you know that there were a few 13th century women working in the exchequer- if not, here you go! All that we know about Rachel Reeves' medieval predecessors at the treasury: medium.com/@elizabethcb...
So said most of the UK media on Friday about Rachel Reeves’ appointment. But was there a woman in the role 800 years ago?
Gift link for a quick timeline cleanse (OMG that face) 🐈⬛ ❤️ www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...
An officer immediately responded to a call about a stranded kitten on Interstate 80 in Oakland and was able to rescue the creature.
Many people wish for an edit button here. But even if you make spelling mistakes, your message will probably still be understood. Take a look at this photo (not mine). Note: The statement below would have been more threatening if a comma had been placed after the 'you' (before 'toad').
Stockton, California and Holliston, Massachusetts have been beefing over a poem for more than a century. The world needs more friendly rivalries over poetry. #CaseyAtTheBatwww.sfgate.com/sports/artic...
The famous baseball poem "Casey at the Bat" holds a special meaning in Stockton. But the California city isn't alone in its claim of inspiring Mudville.
For #SarcophagusSaturday: reduce, reuse, and recycle! This sarcophagus was originally occupied by a Roman, Valerius Amandinus. He was evicted c. 900-1000 CE, a cross was added to the lid and an unnamed Anglo-Saxon was buried in the sarcophagus.
"The evidence leads him to conclude that these Anglo-Saxon warriors had served under [Byzantine Emperor] Tiberius II and his successor, Maurice, who recorded in his military handbook that “Britons” were good at fighting “in the woods”." #medievalwww.theguardian.com/science/arti...
Warriors from Britain joined far-flung Byzantine military campaigns in sixth century, grave goods suggest