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‘germanic warrior with helmet’ - osmar schindler (1902)

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Jesus inspired by those little tiny Jesus figures

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i don’t know how to explain to you people that no matter what a country’s government is like i do not and will not support the US indiscriminately bombing that country’s civilians and i don’t know why that’s a controversial take tbh

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On this day, 24 June 1973, an arsonist ignited a fire that engulfed the LGBT+ bar called the Up Stairs Lounge in New Orleans, killing 32 people and injuring 15. The fire was the deadliest attack on a gay bar in American history prior to the 2016 Pulse Nightclub Massacre. In a city where LGBT+ culture was largely hidden, the Up Stairs Lounge was one of the few establishments catering to the gay community and one of the only gay bars that welcomed Black men and lesbians. On the fourth anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, patrons assembled at the bar for the weekly beer bust. Sixty-five people remained when Bartender Buddy Rasmussen heard the doorbell ring and asked friend Luther Boggs to answer it. As Luther opened the door, flames rushed into the lounge. Buddy led 20 survivors onto the roof of a nearby building while others unsuccessfully attempted to escape through barred windows. The fire department arrived at 7:58 and extinguished the fire quickly, but the powerful flames had already overpowered many patrons. Among the victims were 12 members of Metropolitan Community Church, the first church serving LGBT+ individuals. They included Rev. William “Bill” Larson, associate pastor Duane “Mitch” Mitchell, and Mitch’s boyfriend Horace Broussard. Unlike other tragedies, the Up Stairs fire did not amass community support. Although newspapers reported the fire, journalists enflamed anti-gay sentiment by perpetuating vulgar rhetoric and harmful stereotypes. Articles painted the victims as “thieves, burglars, and queers,” while other reports named the tragedy a “fruit fry.” Eyewitnesses told author Johnny Townsend that they overheard either police or firefighters saying: “Let the f*****s burn”. No formal memorials were planned, and churches refused to provide services. This reaction galvanised the New Orleans’ LGBT+ community to organise for gay rights as they mourned those who died in the tragic fire. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=649971757176043&set=a.602588028581083&type=3

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Pepperbox revolver, Belgium, circa 1875

from Czerny's International Auction House

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This may be the worst use of LLMs anyone has attempted, ever. Up there with recognizing mushrooms.

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i’m sick and tired of people pretending that burger isn’t delicious just to clown on americans. america deserves the ridicule, but why’s burger catching strays? burger did nothing wrong

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Adolf von Becker (1831 - 1909) - The Cat on the Pillow. Oil on canvas.

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I think the historical treatment of left handed people is objectively the funniest form of bigotry mankind has ever displayed

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fabulous creature?

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i show a neanderthal a doom metal album and they understand implicitly. they pick up a bass guitar and start to play it instinctually

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Summer day with a sow and her piglets, 1875 by Carl Bøgh (Danish, 1827–1893)