W. Earle Simpson

I studied law in Florida, and I have interest in the Caribbean communities. Part of this interest is to establish legal synergies between the US and the Caribb

[WithoutHistory @WithoutHistory]

RIP

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The last hieroglyphic text in Egyptian history was written by the priest Asmet-Akhom at the end of the 4th Century AD in the Philae temple in Luxor during a period of unrest and Egypt's conversion to Christianity....

This inscription comes from the temple complex at Philae, one of the last functioning centers of traditional Egyptian religion. By the late 4th century AD, Egypt was undergoing a profound transition as Christianization of the Roman Empire reshaped public life and state policy.

Hieroglyphic writing, once the formal script of temples and royal monuments, had already been in decline for centuries, gradually replaced in daily use by Demotic and then Greek under earlier Ptolemaic and Roman rule. By this period, its use was largely confined to ritual and priestly contexts, making inscriptions like this among the final echoes of a tradition stretching back over 3,000 years.

Philae itself remained active longer than most temples, but imperial edicts against pagan practices eventually led to its closure in the 5th century AD, marking the effective end of hieroglyphic literacy.

The last known hieroglyphic inscription is dated to 394 AD, while the final use of the related cursive script, Demotic, appears a few decades later, closing the written chapter of ancient Egyptian language until its rediscovery in the 19th Century.

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In 1871, photographer William Henry Jackson captured a powerful image of a Bannock Tribe family group in the Idaho Territory. The Bannock people, originally from the Great Basin region, were known for their nomadic lifestyle, hunting, and fishing, relying heavily on the natural resources of the land. This photograph offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the lives of the Bannock people, who, like many Native American tribes, were facing significant changes due to increasing contact with settlers and the pressures of westward expansion.

The family in the photograph exemplifies the close-knit nature of the Bannock community, where survival and well-being were often dependent on cooperation and the sharing of resources. The attire worn by the individuals, which would have included garments made from animal hides and adorned with beadwork, reflects the rich cultural traditions of the tribe. These elements not only served practical purposes but also held symbolic significance, telling stories of heritage, identity, and spiritual connection to the land.

William Henry Jackson’s photograph is a poignant reminder of the indigenous cultures that inhabited the American West long before the arrival of settlers. It highlights both the resilience and beauty of the Bannock people, whose way of life was in the process of being profoundly disrupted. Today, such images are invaluable, preserving the legacy of the Bannock Tribe and other Native American communities, ensuring that their stories are remembered and honored.

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BREAKING!!! FUNERAL SERVICE OF THE LATE ROBERT (BRAGGIE) MARKS!! https://t.co/YFjSJlwQXI

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[Acyn @Acyn]

Walker: This erection is about the people

[Forum @forum_together]

Our country has many strengths, and Dreamers are one of them. 🦋

[The Daily Show @TheDailyShow]

Should King Charles's hissy fit over pens really be a surprise given his history?

[W. Earle Simpson @EarleSim]

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I can’t watch this without crying

[Joe Biden @JoeBiden]

Barack and Michelle, welcome back.

[Eugene Daniels @EugeneDaniels2]

The Obama portraits unveiled:

[Acyn @Acyn]

Obama: You’ll note that he refused to hide any of my grey hairs. Refused my request to make my ears smaller. He also talked me out of wearing a tan suit

[Michelle Obama @MichelleObama]

Today, Barack and I went back to the White House to unveil our official portraits. It was so exciting to share Sharon Sprung and Robert McCurdy's incredible artistry with the world—and to be back in the place we called home for eight years.

[Tangled Web 🌻 @Presleytal]

@4everNeverTrump @kyledcheney @americanmclass He hid top secret docs in his box of framed time covers to conceal them. Anyone seeing that box walking out the door in his or his minions arms wouldn’t think there was any reason to question it. Just personal junk. Ie: he HID his theft because he KNEW it was illegal

[Adam Rifkin 🐼🌻 @ifindkarma]

@kyledcheney “This was not just extreme carelessness with classified material… This is calculated, deliberate, premeditated misconduct.”
— Donald Trump in his own words

#TrumpStoleClassifiedDocuments #TrumpESPIONAGE

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How founders can prepare for VC founder diligence via @siftedeu https://t.co/9hp4btYJ4T

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More than 500,000 bees die after being left on delivery truck for weeks: 'Really, really sad' https://t.co/oJzozDaiRI

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"People fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can travel safely within the US, CDC says" https://t.co/ni3P6vSUQE

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