This is not legal. I know; I know. But it’s not. That’s a storm drain.

In 2023, we wrote about some of the oldest known photographs of enslaved people in US history. Commissioned by a Harvard scientist in 1850 to prove a racist belief, Harvard held onto the photos — until one woman sued in 2019 and claimed some of the enslaved people were her ancestors. (1/2)

Not necessary. This is absolutely unacceptable.

A truer thing has never been spoken.

Teddy is 30 or 40 years old, and cannot stay up this late anymore and would really like you to go the fuck to bed. The horrors will be there tomorrow. Go have a last bedtime snack and dream of better lives, the kind that never hate.

To read.

Hunter-gatherers in Siberia died of a plague outbreak 5,500 years ago arstechnica.com/science/2026...

Tropical Storm Watches remain in effect for portions of the upper Texas coast.

Run far away from any man that is willing to embarrass you publicly. They hate you. You are not safe there.

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Excellent

Add the San Antonio African America CommunityArchive and Museum (SAAACAM) to this list. share.google/WzgnYTi6ASu4...

Knowledge of our existence isn’t enough.” Even so, he believes visibility remains one of the most powerful tools for combating hate: “We can choose to use our lives, our experiences, and our truths to be the antidote.” @time.com

This is an unforgivable public display of disloyal parentage bs. What a narcissistic piece of trash.

Been on a few podcasts. This one is about the book writing process & the only host to ask what, if anything, all my cooking has to do with the writing. 😜 I answered with a quote from Stephen King's The Shining. Thanks for having me on! See episode notes for links to products + peeps I mentioned.

My favorite line in the latest episode of In Pursuit with Colleen Shogan is @lmchervinsky.bsky.social's observation that John Quincy Adams had "no Fs left to give" after his presidency. Do yourself a favor and learn why by listening to this episode. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...

Unbelievable

"Scientists at the University of Nottingham have developed a new protein-based gel that can restore tooth enamel by mimicking the body’s natural growth processes."

This is really well done. Bravo.

Incredible

Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, has been hospitalized. His senior adviser David Popp says he is receiving “excellent care.”

College aged kiddo cheering for Sweden by yelling “Go Ikeas,” and after I realized what she was doing, I cannot help but laugh every single time now. 🙄🤷‍♀️

Husband grilled some gorgeous organic chicken breasts for use in meals this week.

The videos coming out of NYC are off the hook. Entertaining as hell.

😂🤣😂

That’s hilarious

Move over, World Cup stars, Hudson is ready for kickoff! ⚽ Our male muskox is showing off some seriously powerful soccer skills as he headbutts and chases a massive soccer ball around. Enrichment plays an important role in animal care by encouraging natural behaviors.

The Berlin Zoo named their baby Hippo Brötchen. :) (Bread roll 🥖)

What is that first quarter stuff??? Soccer (futbol) doesn’t have quarters!

This is just astonishing.

Released 40 years ago today. Still the greatest day off.

A question for historians, what is/are your favourite book(s) of history and why? (This doesn't necessarily have to be a book in your immediate field of research; just something that comes closest to matching what you think a good work of history is or should be?) 🗃️

Screwworm was found in a dog in Texas. What does that mean for your pets? www.texastribune.org/2026/06/11/s...

I’m sorry, but these were PR mistakes. They were weird and creepy photos. I don’t care if that’s an unpopular opinion.

I say old chap, click this link for a most enlightening missive regarding the state of our nation's foreign affairs

This

Happy birthday to Anoushka Shankar! “…George Harrison, whom Anoushka refers to as ‘Uncle George.’ ‘He says he’s the president of my fan club,’ Anoushka giggles.” - Associated Press (1998) More at harrisonarchive.tumblr.com/post/8189602....

This might actually be the most accurate thing I’ll read this week.

Ah poor bunnies!

Good thing I'm not afraid of heights! Caught a pretty rad sunset at the Grand Canyon on Sunday night!

😂🤣😂 at the first phrase of post, I must admit.

Wow.

Ohhhhhh ewwwww Not a good look.

My 3rd grader's teacher loves sloths, is due with her first baby this summer, and had a lot to manage class-wise this year, so I wanted to make her something super adorable for an end-of-year present. I think I might've just pulled it off 🦥

Lovely reminder of wonderful things people can do so simply and that there are ppl in the world still willing to do so.

Nice response @merriam-webster.com. Well done.

OK I am going to sleep. When I wake up I expect you people to have delivered to me someone super awesome and fun and interesting. Ok? OK! Thanks everybody! Love all around! 👊❤️

I am at the shelter with Devon, who absolutely loves hugs. This darling boy is a FIV+ former stray being spoiled here until he finds the perfect home. Please consider donating to support cats like Devon if you can! givebutter.com/mollys-birth...

My god, I just LOVED this. First, the rare opportunity to get to know a 15th century Norfolk family thanks to the very rare survival of a set of private letters. The chronological range was so moving: although it mostly focuses on the late 15th century and micro-impacts of the Wars of the Roses 1/3

Texas is about to authorize the spreading of potentially radiactive, PFAS-filled oilfield wastewater on Texas farmland, ranchland and riverland — and you'll have no way to know if it ended up on the food you’re eating or the dust blowing through your kid’s school. Here's how to tell them not to.