Grace Ioppolo, FSA

A young 18th-century student practiced penmanship by copying out names in an indenture (now @UkNatArchives) on the verso. The student eventually wrote, “Blockhead” a few times and finally wrote, “I am a Blockhead” in a neat, calligraphic hand!

The scribe quietly writes while surrounded by the creative chaos of the initial 'E'. BnF MS Latin 15307; St Gregory on Job, books 1-16; beginning of 12th century; f.127r @GallicaBnF

Frida Kahlo, Xochimilco, Mexico, 1937 #WomensArt

There comes a time when, on a Sunday morning, you just want to look at an old ship. Of course, we'd prefer it if you came and saw it in person... MaryRose.org

Jar lid decorated with a little bird just hatched from one of the eggs. Found in 1922 in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Egyptian alabaster, wood, and ivory. New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, c. 1336-1327 BC. Grand Egyptian Museum, Cairo 📷 by me #Archaeology

Bob Mueller was one of the finest directors in the history of the FBI, transforming the bureau after 9/11 and saving countless lives. But it was his relentless commitment to the rule of law and his unwavering belief in our bedrock values that made him one of the most respected public servants of our time. Michelle and I send our condolences to Bob’s family, and everyone who knew and admired him.

Forget the “dark ages,” the medieval world was full of color! Archaeologists have found this fragment of a wall painting from the thirteenth or fourteenth century in Durham Castle, a stronghold constructed in England by William the Conqueror. archaeology.org/news/2026/03/2…

Artwork Grace Yencer, a contemporary artist living and working in the US #womensart

Today is the spring equinox — when day and night stand in perfect balance. For ancient societies, this wasn’t just a date. It was a moment written into stone.

The Jagular called out to them. “Help! Help!” it called. “That’s what Jagulars always do,” said Pooh. “They call ‘Help! Help!’ and then when you look up they drop on you.” “I’m looking DOWN,” cried Piglet loudly, so the Jagular shouldn’t do the wrong thing by accident. ~A.A.Milne

Contemorary artist Sherry Rusinack, known for her fun cat artworks #WomensArt

The Danes were still gloating about this victory 160 years later, when one of King Cnut's skalds composed a poem for him which begins: Ívarr, who dwelt at York, had Ælla’s back cut with an eagle. And Cnut defeated or drove out Æthelred's sons, every one. skaldic.org/m.php?p=text&i…

Bench end in West Lynn Church, Norfolk

Letter From George Washington to the President of the Confederation Congress catalog.archives.gov/id/595237?obje…

It's St Cuthbert's day, so here's King Æthelstan (d. 939) presenting a book to him. It's the earliest manuscript illustration of an English monarch.

Spring Equinox sunset tonight at Stonehenge 🤩 Photo credit Nick Bull 🙏 #equinox #spring #sunset #springequinox #March

Former BBC Woman's Hour presenter Dame Jenni Murray dies at 75 bbc.in/3NQNogA

Valerie Harper and Mary Tyler Moore in a promotional still for the television series The Mary Tyler Moore Show, 1974

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Food Insecurity rises Again. New figures released by @Food_Foundation show that food insecurity in the UK is rising— with Disabled people and low income families at growing risk of being unable to afford a healthy diet. Read the full story here 👇disabilityrightsuk.org/news/food-inse…

Stonehenge Spring Equinox Celebrations 🙏