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An epic thunderstorm in Guatemala began simultaneously with the eruption of Mount Fuego
Footage taken by eyewitnesses shows lightning striking directly into the mouth of the volcano.
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Image fees - important statement from Creative Commons on the new copyright situation in the UK.
They also remind museums to *not* use Creative Commons licences on images of historic artworks - because these images are now free for everyone to use!
creativecommons.org/2024/01/…
Strange bedfellows: @arthistorynews and an AI algorithm. Tucked away in this report is the news that both think there is a good chance the Haddo Madonna was painted by Raphael.
Mystery of Raphael masterpiece may have been solved by Bradford-made AI theguardian.com/artanddesign…
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Clocks go back 1 hour this Sunday. This needless change means higher energy costs, more road accidents, more heart attacks, more depressive illness. It damages the economy with UK in darkness by 5pm next week. Fewer old pple venture out on dark nights too independent.co.uk/life-style…
Had a spare hour this afternoon so I made a pear and almond tart. What do you think @Christmascrazy ? Perhaps I put too much cinnamon in the mix when I poached the pears...they look a bit green. Tastes fantastic though.
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1/3 A Fen Skater christened the ice today as conditions proved perfect for the first time in years.
Skating over the frozen flooded fields and meadows has been a part of Fenland life for hundreds of years.
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Just look at these loathsome examples of piss poor mediocrity baying with uncontainable self-satisfaction as they run the UK into the ground. Nauseating.
artuk.org/discover/stories/f…
Unfortunately art has often been an easy target for people who have felt the establishment had denied them a voice. Do we question the justice of votes for women because suffragettes vandalised paintings in 1914?
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Liz Truss has spoken today to Ukraine's president about the ongoing crisis
Zelensky promised to provide all the assistance he could
So farewell then, Jean-Luc. I spoke to Anna Karina about some of your movies back in 2016. It sounded like you had fun.
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Final episode of‘Treasures of the Indus’ tonight on BBC Four at 9pm. I learnt so much making this film and had a too time with some lovely people to boot.
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Bendor Grosvenor @arthistorynews & @EmmaDabiri investigate a portrait from the @GlasgowMuseums archives on BBC Four & @BBCiPlayer at 9pm in Britain’s Lost Masterpieces: bbc.in/3HKQ1bm
Along the way Emma uncovers the troubled life of supposed sitter, Elizabeth Linley…
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International Space Station passes over Rome's Colosseum in 'once in a lifetime' image
cnet.com/news/see-the-iss-pa…
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Congratulations to our founder and patron Sir @LewisHamilton on receiving his knighthood today from HRH The Prince of Wales. Thoroughly deserved for his leadership both on and off the track 👏🏿👏🏽👏🏻
#StillWeRise
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The @LewisHamilton Master Class on how to be the best in every way. A champion who wins most days & shows the world how to behave & stay composed when situations aren't kind to you. LH brings his A-game even when his soul is ripped out. Strength. Control of spirit. Role model