In 1857, workmen building a bridge across the Thames hauled something extraordinary from the mud. An Iron Age shield, 2,000 years old, its bronze surface alive with curling forms, red glass studs and patterns that seem to stare back. Perhaps the most beautiful thing ever found in London.

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Over the moon (to put it mildly) to find this first year male SIBERIAN BLUE ROBIN in our garden at Hillwell, Shetland this morning. The fifth record for Britain and a first for Shetland. #BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #Birds #UKWildlife

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Happy Stanislav Petrov Day He passed in 2017. As Encyclopedia Britannica puts it, “He is survived by his two children, two grandchildren, and the entire human race.” If you don't know his story, please take 3 minutes now to learn it. @gchalliance.bsky.social @docsforclimate.bsky.social

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Most riveting thing I've seen all week

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