Things I was frightened of as a child. 1. Rabies (thanks various documentaries and Survivors for that one) 2. The bomb 3. My old man 4. Sharks (jaws) 5. Getting a bath (see above)
Headline: Investigative reporting is alive and well. www.verbatiminvestigations.com/full-investi...
Dirty Money: A Year Undercover in Reform UK
A yearlong investigation into Nigel Farage’s fundraising operation reveals a plot to break the law by bringing foreign money into British politics
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Good luck eating that gold when the shtf www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
DNB: Netherlands bank moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move
The Dutch central bank removes some of its gold reserves from the US and Canada, saying it is because of "increasing geopolitical unrest".
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So I'm 61 and I retired, like 3 years ago and now I'm doing a PhD. That's a challenge.
Venue upgrade! Our Folklore paperback launch at Topping & Company York with @odavies9.bsky.social & @cerihoulbrook.bsky.social will now be held at @yorkstjohn.bsky.social's Creative Centre Auditorium. Book your place here: www.toppingbooks.co.uk/events/york/... #FolkloreThursday #booksky
Folklore: A Journey Through the Past and Present with Owen Davies and Ceri Houlbrook at Creative Centre Auditorium
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Waiting for the day of the triffids thing after everyone looks at the sun through defective Amazon bought eclipse glasses.
Favourite picture of #Hadrian's Wall back from the short period in June 2021 inbetween #lockdowns. We walked the wall in a week and it felt amazing being in such a wide open space. The weather was perfect and we connected with our #history. #photography #northumbria #romans #archeology
Revisiting this great documentary about a unique community that used to exist at #Greatham Creek, a salt marsh near #Hartlepool in the #Tees Valley. Produced by a colleague from Teesside University, Warren Harrison. #history #documentary #communities #oralhistory www.yfanefa.com/record/67544...
Last week Middlesbrough lost a vital part of the support network for some of the most disadvantaged members of the community after 30 years! The place was usually packed and buzzing with activities and people, it's hard to understand how this could happen. #middlesbrough #poverty #charity
I know I'm in Ireland when the round is a Guinness and a vodka with red lemonade. #ireland #loughgarman #redlemonafe
IMO the best chipper in #ireland is the Little Saltee Chipper at #kilmore quay #LochGarman Fresh #fish in light batter straight from the fishing boats. In this case, plaice. It's great to be back in my spiritual home again.
Literally the plot to a movie. There is seemingly no end to the depravity of members of the elites. #bosnia #warcrimes #serbia #italy #depravedhumanity www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Italy probes claim that tourists paid to go to Bosnia to kill besieged civilians
Italians and others are alleged to have paid large sums to fire at Bosnians risking their lives in besieged Sarajevo.
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This is my grandfather, Samuel Pratt. He was born on 22 July 1911 in Thornaby, Teesside. He joined the Royal Navy on 10 October 1940 at 29 years and served on the HMS Salopian, an Armed Merchant Cruiser. #remembrance #poppy #lestweforget #royalnavy #novembereleventh
Tees Valley mayor Lord (Ben) Houchen promised renewal. Instead, Britain’s biggest regeneration project has turned into a taxpayer-funded scandal - enriching a few local businessmen while leaving public bodies on the brink. Watch the latest episode of Page 94, The Private Eye Podcast, on YouTube.
Kinda wanna rewatch Vice now. Adam McKay nailed the insipid shift to the right under Bush-Cheney. m.imdb.com/name/nm05709... #cheney #corruption #Bush
Adam McKay | Producer, Writer, Director
Known for: Don't Look Up, The Other Guys, Vice
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It's crazy what the Maltese government is doing to the important historical sites that it's the custodian of. All in the name inward investment. Please take the time to read and sign this petition if you agree. #malta #archaeology #SantaVerna www.openpetition.eu/mt/petition/...
Save Malta's Santa Verna Temple Archaeological Landscape - Online petition
The Santa Verna Temple is one of Malta’s most important, yet unprotected archaeological sites. Only a few megaliths are visible today; however, recent excavations from the international FRAGSUS projec...
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I love a journal - here's my new favourite organiser from company in Leeds. My partner bought their Gratitude planner to help with her health, but this one is just what I need. Now I can plan, track, comment on and focus on my reading. fabulousplanning.co.uk/products/rea... #booksky #readinglist
Reading Spiral Journal
After so many requests, the Reading Journal is finally here! It's your new best friend in Journal form, keep track of what you're currently reading. Review your books, highlight your favourite parts, ...
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Amazing artists in a great venue at the #mercury music awards tonight. #mercuryprize #newcastle #fontainesdc
Wonder why getting a letter published in the @forteantimes.bsky.social magazine that may explain a mysterious experience feels like more of an achievement than being awarded a masters degree in history. #forteantimes #fortean #weird #mystery