Eric “ShutterSlut”

@shutterslut.bsky.social

Old married poof; retired SF, CA nightlife 📷; cat co-parent to our perfect trifecta of siblings. All photos mine unless shared Constantly curious: history, science, archaeology, cats, gems & minerals, jewelry, astronomy, geography, architecture..... etc

Video from Maura Hennelly captures her sunbeam snake named 'Vespira' in all her glory. Sunbeam snakes (genus Xenopeltis) are non-venomous snakes from SE Asia that kill small prey (frogs, rodents) by constricting. They burrow through soft dirt or leaf litter in humid jungles. (📷:@maurahennelly IG)

Amateur archaeologist finds 934 Roman silver denarii in a German field. The hoard, buried south of Cologne in the second century AD, is the biggest coin treasure ever found in Germany from the time of Hadrian. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s... via @theguardian.com

Amateur archaeologist finds 934 Roman silver denarii in German field

The hoard, buried south of Cologne in the second century AD, is the biggest coin treasure ever found in Germany from the time of Hadrian

theguardian.com

Mayan jade necklace associated with the Divine Lord of Calakmul, which was ultimately deposited as an offering within the central staircase of El Castillo at Chichén Itzá, Yucatan. Viewed from the back, where the inscription is located.

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This magnificent brooch was found in Galloway as part of a Viking age hoard of gold, silver & crystal. It remains unclear who buried the hoard & why. The silver brooch is finely crafted with sinuous interlocking patterns & the heads of 4 creatures (maybe dragons). 🕰️850-1000AD 🏛️National Museum 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 📷me

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A #Roman gold aureus minted in the reign of Hadrian. One side shows the emperor, while the other depicts the divine personification of Egypt, surrounded by things associated with her province - a lotus flower, an ibis, a snake, & a sistrum (a rattling musical instrument) #AncientBlueSky (📷 BM)

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Went to a car show today and saw this 1961 Thunderbird, similar to one my grandmother had. The steering column moved left or right to ease access to the driver's seat. Flashing back to memories of her moving the wheel while driving after a few martinis to tease us as kids. She was cool!

Photo of a parked black 1961 Ford Thunderbird two-door coupe with white walled tires

Charles the Bald kneels before the Crucified Christ München, Schatzkammer der Residenz, ResMü Schk 4 WL; Prayerbook of Charles the Bald; between 846 CE and 869 CE; likely Reims; ff.38v-39r

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