Nice trilobite I got for just 4€ from a friend’s friend’s shop in Alnif. Now it’s part of my collection. #Trilobite #Fossil #Paleontology #Fossils #Geology

A bee's brain may be as small as a sesame seed, but it can recognize and remember human faces. Nature never ceases to amaze us. Every tiny creature plays a major role in our world. Protect bees, protect life, protect nature.

Mayan ceramic figurine with a removable helmet from el Perú-Waka' in the Petén, Guatemala, 600-900CE, inspired by the style of Teotihuacan. The piece has garnered attention for resembling an ancient "action figure" due to its modular accessories. It technically represents a boxer or ritual warrior.

The Untouchables (1987) Directed by Brian De Palma (1987) stars Kevin Costner, Charles Martin Smith, Andy García, Robert De Niro and Sean Connery.

Peacock Spider (genus Maratus), a group of tiny Australian jumping spiders famous for their vibrant colours and elaborate courtship dances to attract its mate. They are very tiny in size only between 2-5 millimetres ( the size of a pea)

DNA tests confirmed two 800-year-old “hugging skeletons” buried together in medieval Poland were unrelated women, making it the country’s first genetically confirmed same-sex double burial. The discovery challenges long-held assumptions about ancient burial relationships

Girlhood. Midwest USA. No other info known.

Me too, Arthur 😁 #astrology #funny

The Himalayan Monal Nepal’s national bird Beautiful 🤩

Excalibur, 1981.

Don’t tell me they don’t feel and don’t tell me they don’t know.

Dog #sculpture, Roman Empire (1st century BC - 4th century AD) #art

For years, scientists and environmental organizations have warned that certain pesticides can cause severe harm to pollinators. Through stricter regulations, France has positioned itself as one of the leading nations advocating for enhanced environmental protection and more sustainable agriculture.

This Viking axe head is made of iron, inlaid with beautiful silver ornamentation. It shows an intriguing mix of pagan & Christian motifs. For example, on this side a tree is depicted. This may be the pagan tree ”Yggdrasil”, but also may be the Christian ”Tree of Life.” 🕰️c990AD 🏛️📷National Museum 🇩🇰

An ancient Greek silver coin depicting a bee! 🐝 😍 Minted in Ephesus, 390-380 BC. Photo Getty Museum #Archaeology

Katalin Karikó is one of the most extraordinary scientific stories of this era. A girl from a modest Hungarian household helped develop technology that saved millions of lives worldwide. In 2023, she was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for discoveries that enabled effective mRNA vaccines.

Fargo (1996), Frances McDormand.

Another version I made of Mictlantecuhtli; the Aztec god of Death. Mixed-media on 9x12 paper & 11x14 matte.

My latest graphic: Mictlantecuhtli; the Aztec god of Death. Mixed-media on 9x12 mixed-media paper.

My old neighbors across the alley in Minneapolis; the lesbian clowns. 2006.

The Usery Mtns; Mesa, AZ USA. Named for King Usery who failed cattle ranching in the area in 1870-1880's so badly, he held-up the Globe-Florence stagecoach to steal silver bullion. A crime that landed him in Yuma Prison. Galaxy S24 + Snapseed. #MountainMonday

An old, old saguaro. Probably 25ft (7.6m) tall & +200 yo. When they get this tall they will get hit by lightning at some point.

Watch the vibrant Spanish shawl nudibranch glide through the waters of San Diego. Nature's beauty never ceases to amaze us.

What a wonderful space to work.

David Attenborough Fans An insanely beautiful pair of Gliphorus versicolor mushrooms, a group of waxcap fungi, known for their glossy, often brightly coloured caps www.facebook.com/groups/13818...

Beautiful Sunday morning ramble in the Sonoran Desert. The Snowbirds are gone!

Sunday Morning Wake&Bake in the Usery Mountains; Mesa Arizona. Temp upper-70sF & breezy.

Actor Danny Trejo riding in Los Angeles, 2012 #BicycleBirthday Born May 16, 1944

Vertigo (1958) Directed and produced by Alfred Hitchcock starring James Stewart, Kim Novak and Barbara Bel Geddes.

On this day 25 years ago, #MulhollandDrive by #DavidLynch pioneered at #CannesFilmFestival, where he was awarded the Best Director jointly with #JoelCoen.

The Element Fire. Metallic acrylics & satin polyurethane on a spray-painted 16x20 canvas. Folklore says the salamander can survive fire.

Watching Jaques Tati's Playtime (not this GIF) on KANOPY & wish we could go back to a more social society, where everyone knew proper public etiquette.

Cuteness Overload! My late-wife as a teen in Milwaukee, WI with a furry friend. 1967?

My late-wife as a preteen is in a now famous photo that she took in Chicago as confirmed by two of her cousins.

Died today 392AD Valentinianus II, emperor of Rome (375-392), murdered at 21. His brother Gratian made him emperor at the age of four, in 375

BTD - Joseph Cotten - From the Earth to the Moon, 1958 Italian poster, Artwork by Rodolfo Gasparri

Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 38, from Seattle, was filmed throwing a large rock at a Hawaiian monk seal. When confronted, he said, “I’m rich. I can pay the fines.” He was arrested and faces up to two years in prison and $70K in fines. people.com/man-charged-...

“Batman ‘66 Meets Wonder Woman ‘77” 💥 Artist: Alex Ross 🖤

A June Bride and her bridal party; 1965. My future wife is third from the right. She was 15. They are representing here.

One of the largest Triassic dinosaurs, the sauropodomorph Lessemsaurus. These first quadrupedal ones fall right into the dinosaur-uncanny-valley for me - a combination of traits that really catches you off guard. #paleoart #sciart

This #Greek terracotta drinking cup sort of nails the theme. In the shape of a cow’s hoof, it depicts a seated herdsman with two cows on the cuff. Top-notch detailing, including the attire of the youth, who‘s wearing a cap and cloak, suggesting cold weather. 🏺 1/ 5th c. BCE, #MetMuseum. 📸 me

A very awarded Police Dog. He saved more than 100 human lives... RESPECT! Original post

Maya ballplayer, 600-900 CE. The piece comes from Jaina Island, an important burial site located off the coast of Campeche. The player wears thick hip and arm protectors, essential elements for the Mesoamerican ballgame, where a heavy rubber ball was struck primarily with the body.

Francesca Annis and Siân Phillips in "Dune" - both BOTD

Tlaloc (God of Rain) vase pottery, polychrome pigment 1440-1469 Aztec (Mexica) culture) Mexico Tlaloc, (Nahuatl: "He Who Makes Things Sprout") Aztec rain god. #art #sculpture #pottery #vase #tlaloc #aztec #mexica #cdmx #mexico #mesoamerica #precolumbian #ancientart #ancientpottery #prehispanic

#PortraitThursday - Roman Egyptian mummy portrait of a girl wearing a laurel wreath and a white tunic. Encaustic painting on sycamore wood, dated AD 120-150. Liebieghaus, Frankfurt am Main.

Witness for the Prosecution (1957) is celebrated for its intricate plot, masterful direction by Billy Wilder, and standout performances by Charles Laughton and Marlene Dietrich. The film delves into themes of justice, deception, and complex human relationships within a gripping courtroom drama.

Peacocks 🦚 Gliding in flight

Julie Newmar and Adam West as Catwoman and Batman

Layers of history here. This 2nd century AD Roman floor mosaic decorated a wealthy house in Noviomagus (now Chichester) and was discovered under the pavement of the east end of the medieval Gothic cathedral in 1966. It’s now permanently on display under glass. 📷 mine