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“Eekholt” by Frank Stöckel 

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Curious Artefacts: The Black Orlov (Eye of Brahma), one of the most famous cursed diamonds (Story in comments) [1000x721]

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Chema Mendez aka Mendez Mendez (Dominican, b. Dominican Republic, based Bavaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic) - Growing, Digital Art

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Who gone love me like this?

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In a fascinating archaeological find, a 9th-century Viking woman's burial revealed a ring inscribed with the Arabic phrase "for Allah," highlighting intriguing cultural connections between Norse and Islamic worlds.

Discovered in Birka, Sweden, a prominent Viking trading hub, the ring's inscription points to the extensive trade routes and interactions of the Viking Age. This discovery suggests that the Viking woman, possibly of high status, had significant contact with the Islamic world or was part of a broader exchange network.

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Happy December Tenth!!

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Aleksandra Waliszewska (Polish, b. 1976, Warsaw, Poland) - Untitled, 2023, Paintings: Oil on Canvas

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Ghost by Gloomy Grove on Instagram

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Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine advertisement (edited) - c. 1870-1900 - via Boston Public Library

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$7,990,000 / 7744 sq ft

2008

Franklin, Tennessee

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Japanese Maple Tree in Winter 

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When one of the couthed up mutuals reblogs something uncouth. Didn’t know you had that in you…

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Bulgari, Tadashi Vintage

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