NB! · Faith · Society · Humour

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

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My Best Purchase on Avito

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

Black Adidas tracksuit trousers with white stripes hang on a hanger against a wall, with a pink flower embroidered at the crotch.

NB! · Art · Society Pages

Irina Petrakova's work from the Coming out series at the “Vse v Sad” exhibition at Ruarts foundation

Irina Petrakova. S from the Coming Out series. The exhibition “Everyone to the Garden” at the Ruarts Foundation

NB! · Monarchies · Humour

The Royal Guardsman Could Not Bear the Heat

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The Colour of Mood

NB! · Art · Monarchies · Humour

The Emperor Hadrian Looks Like a Disney Hero

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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

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Mary Allen Wilkes

Mary Allen Wilkes. A legend. This year the first person to use a personal computer at home turns 85

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