NB! · Faith · Society · Humour

When you learn that the United States has declared itself the Lord's envoy on Earth

Engraving of a woman in a cap and ruff changing a baby’s nappy in a room with a fireplace, baskets and a sleeping dog.

NB! · Art · Mores · Humour

Willem van de Passe’s 1624 engraving of a mother changing a baby’s nappy

Changing nappies has always been an equally agreeable pastime. Willem van de Passe, 1624

NB! · Monarchies · Humour

The Royal Guardsman Could Not Bear the Heat

NB! · Art · Monarchies · Humour

The Emperor Hadrian Looks Like a Disney Hero

NB! · Humour

Yes, This Is Exactly What Was Meant by the "Cocktail" Dress Code

NB! · Heritage · Humour

The English, when they were struck by somebody's ancient culture

Four figures in long black hooded cloaks on an album page captioned Première entrée des fantosmes.

NB! · Art · Museums · Observations · Paris · Humour

Four ghosts in the first entrance of a 1632 ballet, drawn by Daniel Rabel

In my opinion, this is perfect. Four ghosts in the first entrée. A drawing by Daniel Rabel for a ballet of 1632. Collection of the Louvre. Positively the brides of the Nazgûl

Books · London · Humour

Geoffrey of Monmouth derives the name of Britain from the Trojan hero Brutus

Britain is named after the Trojan hero Brutus, grandson of Aeneas, who was banished from Italy for the killing of his father. The goddess Diana prophesied to Brutus that he would found a new Troy, and so it came to pass: he laid out a city on the banks of

NB! · Pop Culture · Humour

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