Katherine Bone

Another piece of art where marble is worked almost like a translucent fabric by Giovanni Battista Lombardi, c 1856.

It’s okay to have different opinions. It’s okay to rethink and change your perspective. And you always have the right to speak your mind.

The Gently Mad Bookshop Edinburgh, Scotland

Molly Malone. Happy St. Patrick's Day from Ireland! 🍀

Happy St Patrick’s Day from Shaun and the flock! ☘️ #HappyStPatricksDay #LuckOfTheIrish #StPatricksDay

“May your troubles be less, and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door.” — Traditional Irish blessing Green flowers, symbolising good health and good fortune, to wish the Emerald Isle a happy St. Patrick’s Day. #StPatricksDay #LaFeilePadraig

“I have found that it is the small everyday deed of ordinary folks that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love.” — J.R.R. Tolkien

This made me smile this morning. You always know spring has sprung when the pigeons begin canoodling on the garden gate!

“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” — J.R.R. Tolkien

According to old tradition, daffodils bloom around 1st March in honour of Saint David, the patron saint of Wales. His feast day falls on this date and coincides with the beginning of meteorological spring. #StDavidsDay #FolkloreSunday

The purpose of art was once not to shock or transgress, but to elevate the soul.

A Chumash legend tells that when the Earth was created the Great Spirit adorned the dark mountains with small colourful stones. The South Wind, marvelling at their beauty, breathed life into them. They grew wings, fluttered away and became the first butterflies. #FolkloreThursday

“Come gather the crocus-cups with me, And dream of the summer coming; Saffron, and purple, and snowy white, All awake to the first bees humming.” - Sebastian Evans (1830-1909)

A legend tells that “beautiful, brave-hearted Hope” bends over the cold and lifeless earth in winter, her tears falling in compassion. Where they touch the frozen ground, snowdrops rise in their stead, Hope’s tender gift, pale messengers of comfort and solace in the darkest days.

The USS Constitution, launched in 1797 and nicknamed “Old Ironsides” is the world’s oldest commissioned warship still afloat. Built from massive white oak and live oak timbers, she earned her legendary reputation during the War of 1812, when enemy cannonballs famously bounced off her dense hull. Maintaining a ship built in the 18th century requires materials that simply can’t be bought at a lumber yard. The Navy discovered long ago that the only way to preserve her authentically was to grow the exact type of old‑growth white oak used in her original construction. To secure this future supply, the Navy established the Constitution Grove at the Naval Support Activity Crane base in Indiana, where more than 50,000 acres of forest are managed specifically to produce white oaks that take 150 to 200 years to mature. These trees will replace hull planks, keel sections, and structural beams during major restorations, ensuring the ship remains seaworthy for generations. It’s one of the most unusual long‑term conservation programs in the world: a modern navy cultivating centuries‑old timber to preserve a vessel that predates the White House itself. © Reddit #drthehistories

The golden angel statue above the Bell Tower of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy. Completed in 1822.

Rebinding old book into a treasure

A peaceful morning in a quiet stretch of old-growth coast redwoods. Sometimes the best timeline cleanse is found beneath towering trees at Muir Woods National Monument. Photo by Jason Bosinoff / NPS

The life of a baby panda.. 😊

1 Day old sea otter trying to sleep on mom