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shjsat.bsky.social

25 May 2025 11:50

Villages and towns of Yemenite Jews, scraped from Wikipedia. Despite the lack of settlements in the south, Jewish presence in Abyan and Hadramawt was significant.

Ennius

enniusredloeb.bsky.social

14 January 2025 21:15

The beginning of Torah portion Shemot (שְׁמוֹת) is indicated by this initial-word panel with exquisite penwork decoration and two entwined dragons. #ParashahPictures BnF Hébreu 36; Bible. A.T. (hébreu); 1300 CE; Poligny (France); f.71v @labnf.bsky.social

Ennius

enniusredloeb.bsky.social

14 January 2025 21:13

Initial-word panel of Torah portion Shemot (שְׁמוֹת) with gold letters and white vine scrolls #ParashahPictures BL Or 2696; 1350-1399 CE; Germany, S; f.104v

Ennius

enniusredloeb.bsky.social

14 January 2025 20:56

Initial-word panel decorated with penwork at the beginning of Torah portion Shemot (שְׁמוֹת) #ParashahPictures BL Harley MS 5710; Bible, vol. 1.; 1275 CE-1299 CE; Italy (Rome or Bologna); f.34v

History Cafe ☕ Ottoman Heritage

ottomanhistory.bsky.social

14 January 2025 20:52

■ Rest After the Turkish Bath (Hamam), Istanbul, 1855 [History, Painting, 19th Century]