One of my fave things in York Minster: a medieval wren stalking a spider. It reminds me that history isn't only kings and battles. Someone, centuries ago, found joy in the same things we still notice today. It's a reminder of how much we have in common over our differences.
Field notes from the time I scouted a decommissioned nuclear power plant...
This is the control room, and if you look closely, you'll see a dark stripe in the carpet running the perimeter of the room. This was referred to as the "velvet rope," and absolutely NO ONE was allowed🧵
QAnon still the funniest movement of all time. "We are sure there's a global pedophile ring that's infiltrated the highest levels of power, but luckily, god has annointed a champion to destroy them. His name? Donald Trump"
Still a good boy after two thousand years. A Roman marble head of a loyal hound, gazing up at his master.
2nd century AD, Bonhams Antiquities, December 2024.
Someone else said:
“Art Nouveau is when it looks made by elves.
Art Deco is when it looks made by dwarves.”
And after looking into it, I think they’re a genius and 100% correct.