#vernacular — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #vernacular, aggregated by home.social.
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here's a random paperpost, from 25 April 2025:
The Brick Index
https://www.paperposts.me/the-brick-index#books #typography #photographic #UK #vernacular #paperpost #British
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heres a random paperpost, from 25 April 2025:
The Brick Index
https://www.paperposts.me/the-brick-index#books #typography #photographic #UK #vernacular #paperpost #British
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14 English words students learn differently if their teacher is American vs. British
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In general, the local dimension of our national graphic design history remains largely unknown. In this article (in Turkish), I documented the master-apprentice transmission of commercial artists in Adapazarı, beginning with horsecart painter Numan Balıca in 1940s. I explored how this informal education system evolved from traditional carriage painting to contemporary outdoor advertising, fundamentally shaping the region's visual memory.
🔗 https://izlik.org/JA86ZR45XK
#bursa #adapazarı #graphicdesignHistory #vernaculartypography #vernacular
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Horsecart painting, a folk art rooted in the Ottoman ornamentation tradition that once shaped regional visual culture, has largely been disappeared. In this article (in Turkish), I documented the life and work of Enver Ertaban, one of the last commercial painters in the city of Bursa, in an attempt to preserve the memory of this lost visual tradition.
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Horsecart painting, a folk art rooted in the Ottoman ornamentation tradition that once shaped regional visual culture, has largely been disappeared. In this article (in Turkish), I documented the life and work of Enver Ertaban, one of the last commercial painters in the city of Bursa, in an attempt to preserve the memory of this lost visual tradition.
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Horsecart painting, a folk art rooted in the Ottoman ornamentation tradition that once shaped regional visual culture, has largely been disappeared. In this article (in Turkish), I documented the life and work of Enver Ertaban, one of the last commercial painters in the city of Bursa, in an attempt to preserve the memory of this lost visual tradition.
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Horsecart painting, a folk art rooted in the Ottoman ornamentation tradition that once shaped regional visual culture, has largely been disappeared. In this article (in Turkish), I documented the life and work of Enver Ertaban, one of the last commercial painters in the city of Bursa, in an attempt to preserve the memory of this lost visual tradition.
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Horsecart painting, a folk art rooted in the Ottoman ornamentation tradition that once shaped regional visual culture, has largely been disappeared. In this article (in Turkish), I documented the life and work of Enver Ertaban, one of the last commercial painters in the city of Bursa, in an attempt to preserve the memory of this lost visual tradition.
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RE: https://typo.social/@jackusine/116063044048452337
Très heureux d’avoir pu filer un coup de main à la finalisation de ce superbe projet ♥
En plus du système de filtres combinant 15 techniques, 14 catégories, 29 séries, 42 départements et 13 styles, la recherche et le bouton Mélanger ◼ sont à votre disposition pour explorer les 1705 photos (!) récoltées entre 2004 et 2019 par @jackusine
#SignPainting #SignWriting #Lettering #GhostSigns #Typography #Vernacular #MadeWithKirby
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In Southern California the phrase "coffee shop" used to mean "diner", but now it means a place that you can lounge around in with espresso drinks. See e.g. the pictured sign: Jack's started up in 1933. Does anyone have any idea when this changed? I feel like it was sometime in the 90s but don't really know.
I'm also curious how widespread this usage was (or is, if it's still used anywhere). Just Southern California? All of California? Elsewhere?
#LosAngeles #SouthernCalifornia #California #CoffeeShop #Diner #Localism #Dialects #Vernacular
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Came across this on my old blog. It's from a small book put out by the Herb Lubalin Study Center, in 1993 - Lift and Separate, graphic design and the "vernacular"
Sorry, I will need to dig out the book to credit the writer. But I too remember this feeling#graphicdesign #vernacular #letraset
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Came across this on my old blog. It's from a small book put out by the Herb Lubalin Study Center, in 1993 - Lift and Separate, graphic design and the "vernacular"
Sorry, I will need to dig out the book to credit the writer. But I too remember this feeling#graphicdesign #vernacular #letraset
http://www.paperposts.me/lift-and-separate-a-graphic-design-journal/ -
Came across this on my old blog. It's from a small book put out by the Herb Lubalin Study Center, in 1993 - Lift and Separate, graphic design and the "vernacular"
Sorry, I will need to dig out the book to credit the writer. But I too remember this feeling#graphicdesign #vernacular #letraset
http://www.paperposts.me/lift-and-separate-a-graphic-design-journal/ -
Came across this on my old blog. It's from a small book put out by the Herb Lubalin Study Center, in 1993 - Lift and Separate, graphic design and the "vernacular"
Sorry, I will need to dig out the book to credit the writer. But I too remember this feeling#graphicdesign #vernacular #letraset
http://www.paperposts.me/lift-and-separate-a-graphic-design-journal/ -
House in #Ierissos, Greece, with #architecture elements from the traditional, #vernacular style of #Macedonia:
A protruding volume supported by inclined timber beams; two levels, with stone walls in the lower part and lighter materials above; wood shutters; windows decorated with wooden frame.
Many such buildings can be seen in the old town of #Arnaia.
However, Ierissos is a newer village, and the depicted house is recent, imitating the traditional style. #WindowFriday #FensterFreitag -
New at https://bl.ag online, ‘Joe Farrugia: Keeping Malta’s ‘Tberfil’ Artform on the Road’, where we meet the last painter practising this vernacular style of Maltese vehicle decoration.
https://bl.ag/joe-farrugia-keeping-maltas-tberfil-artform-on-the-road/
#SignPainting #SignPainters #Vehicles #Malta #Vernacular #Artform #DecorativeArts
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Door of the Rübacherhof, a farm in #Marlengo, Italy. #doorsday #vernacular #architecture #facade
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another #british #english #vernacular quirk i just reckoned:
y’all in the UK say HAPPY christmas instead of MERRY christmas. am just wondering now, what do Canada, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand go with when there’s no USians around?
why HAPPY christmas? why do y’all don’t do MERRY christmases?
yes, am being a nosy ESOL dingbat 🤓
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Palestinian Architect Suad Amiry Wins 2025 Great Arab Minds Award in Architecture and Design
Suad Amiry. Image Courtesy of Great Arab Minds Share Share Facebook Twitte…
#NewsBeep #News #Artsanddesign #Architecture #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #AU #Australia #awards #Design #Entertainment #GreatArabMindsAward #HeritageConservation #HistoricBuildings #palestine #Preservation #Riwaq #Riwaq-CentreforArchitecturalConservation #SuadAmiry #Vernacular #VernacularArchitecture
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cinema electronic poster screen is going dotty
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#Cob, a #vernacular earth #construction process in the context of modern #sustainable building
Erwan Hamard, et al.
"The will of reducing environmental and social impact of building industry has led to a renewed interest in #EarthConstruction. Most of earth construction literature dealt with #RammedEarth or #Adobe techniques, but very little with cob. Yet, cob participates in the diversity of #vernacular earth construction processes that value local materials and is an alternative to rammed earth and adobe in specific geographical conditions.
"#Conservation of cob heritage also requires a better knowledge of this vernacular construction process. This bibliographical analysis gathered extensive data on cob process and summarized the different cob process variations, attempting to take into account their diversity. This analysis allowed us to provide novel data on cob process, and more specifically, a clear definition of cob with regard to other earth construction processes, a first summarized description of cob process that clearly distinguished its variations, a list of fibres traditionally employed, values and, if possible, average and standard deviation for fibre length, fibre content, manufacture water content, drying times, lift heights and wall thicknesses, a summary of the strategies to manage shrinkage cracks, a criterion on the quality of implementation and/or earth for cob, based on slenderness ration of lifts and a discussion on the evolution of cob process with regard to societal evolutions."
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0360132316302165
#SolarPunkSunday #SustainableMaterials #AncientTechnologies #Adaptation #SustainableConstruction #CobBuilding #BuildingMaintenance #HistoricPreservation #Restoration #NewBuildingTechniques #History #Science
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#Cob, a #vernacular earth #construction process in the context of modern #sustainable building
Erwan Hamard, et al.
"The will of reducing environmental and social impact of building industry has led to a renewed interest in #EarthConstruction. Most of earth construction literature dealt with #RammedEarth or #Adobe techniques, but very little with cob. Yet, cob participates in the diversity of #vernacular earth construction processes that value local materials and is an alternative to rammed earth and adobe in specific geographical conditions.
"#Conservation of cob heritage also requires a better knowledge of this vernacular construction process. This bibliographical analysis gathered extensive data on cob process and summarized the different cob process variations, attempting to take into account their diversity. This analysis allowed us to provide novel data on cob process, and more specifically, a clear definition of cob with regard to other earth construction processes, a first summarized description of cob process that clearly distinguished its variations, a list of fibres traditionally employed, values and, if possible, average and standard deviation for fibre length, fibre content, manufacture water content, drying times, lift heights and wall thicknesses, a summary of the strategies to manage shrinkage cracks, a criterion on the quality of implementation and/or earth for cob, based on slenderness ration of lifts and a discussion on the evolution of cob process with regard to societal evolutions."
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0360132316302165
#SolarPunkSunday #SustainableMaterials #AncientTechnologies #Adaptation #SustainableConstruction #CobBuilding #BuildingMaintenance #HistoricPreservation #Restoration #NewBuildingTechniques #History #Science
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#Cob, a #vernacular earth #construction process in the context of modern #sustainable building
Erwan Hamard, et al.
"The will of reducing environmental and social impact of building industry has led to a renewed interest in #EarthConstruction. Most of earth construction literature dealt with #RammedEarth or #Adobe techniques, but very little with cob. Yet, cob participates in the diversity of #vernacular earth construction processes that value local materials and is an alternative to rammed earth and adobe in specific geographical conditions.
"#Conservation of cob heritage also requires a better knowledge of this vernacular construction process. This bibliographical analysis gathered extensive data on cob process and summarized the different cob process variations, attempting to take into account their diversity. This analysis allowed us to provide novel data on cob process, and more specifically, a clear definition of cob with regard to other earth construction processes, a first summarized description of cob process that clearly distinguished its variations, a list of fibres traditionally employed, values and, if possible, average and standard deviation for fibre length, fibre content, manufacture water content, drying times, lift heights and wall thicknesses, a summary of the strategies to manage shrinkage cracks, a criterion on the quality of implementation and/or earth for cob, based on slenderness ration of lifts and a discussion on the evolution of cob process with regard to societal evolutions."
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0360132316302165
#SolarPunkSunday #SustainableMaterials #AncientTechnologies #Adaptation #SustainableConstruction #CobBuilding #BuildingMaintenance #HistoricPreservation #Restoration #NewBuildingTechniques #History #Science
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#Cob, a #vernacular earth #construction process in the context of modern #sustainable building
Erwan Hamard, et al.
"The will of reducing environmental and social impact of building industry has led to a renewed interest in #EarthConstruction. Most of earth construction literature dealt with #RammedEarth or #Adobe techniques, but very little with cob. Yet, cob participates in the diversity of #vernacular earth construction processes that value local materials and is an alternative to rammed earth and adobe in specific geographical conditions.
"#Conservation of cob heritage also requires a better knowledge of this vernacular construction process. This bibliographical analysis gathered extensive data on cob process and summarized the different cob process variations, attempting to take into account their diversity. This analysis allowed us to provide novel data on cob process, and more specifically, a clear definition of cob with regard to other earth construction processes, a first summarized description of cob process that clearly distinguished its variations, a list of fibres traditionally employed, values and, if possible, average and standard deviation for fibre length, fibre content, manufacture water content, drying times, lift heights and wall thicknesses, a summary of the strategies to manage shrinkage cracks, a criterion on the quality of implementation and/or earth for cob, based on slenderness ration of lifts and a discussion on the evolution of cob process with regard to societal evolutions."
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0360132316302165
#SolarPunkSunday #SustainableMaterials #AncientTechnologies #Adaptation #SustainableConstruction #CobBuilding #BuildingMaintenance #HistoricPreservation #Restoration #NewBuildingTechniques #History #Science
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#Cob, a #vernacular earth #construction process in the context of modern #sustainable building
Erwan Hamard, et al.
"The will of reducing environmental and social impact of building industry has led to a renewed interest in #EarthConstruction. Most of earth construction literature dealt with #RammedEarth or #Adobe techniques, but very little with cob. Yet, cob participates in the diversity of #vernacular earth construction processes that value local materials and is an alternative to rammed earth and adobe in specific geographical conditions.
"#Conservation of cob heritage also requires a better knowledge of this vernacular construction process. This bibliographical analysis gathered extensive data on cob process and summarized the different cob process variations, attempting to take into account their diversity. This analysis allowed us to provide novel data on cob process, and more specifically, a clear definition of cob with regard to other earth construction processes, a first summarized description of cob process that clearly distinguished its variations, a list of fibres traditionally employed, values and, if possible, average and standard deviation for fibre length, fibre content, manufacture water content, drying times, lift heights and wall thicknesses, a summary of the strategies to manage shrinkage cracks, a criterion on the quality of implementation and/or earth for cob, based on slenderness ration of lifts and a discussion on the evolution of cob process with regard to societal evolutions."
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0360132316302165
#SolarPunkSunday #SustainableMaterials #AncientTechnologies #Adaptation #SustainableConstruction #CobBuilding #BuildingMaintenance #HistoricPreservation #Restoration #NewBuildingTechniques #History #Science
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[Academic Paywall] Can Smart #Technology and #TraditionalWisdom Craft Truly #Sustainable Built Environments?
Building and Environment
Volume 267, Part B, 1 January 2025, Christina Priavolou"The built environment significantly impacts global resource consumption and energy usage, accounting for 40 % of annual utilisation. Within this substantial ecological footprint lies the potential for transformation towards sustainability. By channeling insights from traditional practices and synthesising them with academic research, this article presents an innovative approach aiming to create built environments that are both technologically smart and deeply rooted in local wisdom.
Built environment developments often result in structures that stand as isolated entities, disconnected from their surroundings. Instead of endorsing standalone structures, this article advocates for collective actions that respect local elements. At its core, it seeks to leverage the rich insights from traditional knowledge and combine them with academic scholarship, acknowledging the contribution of traditional wisdom in addressing local needs and identities. The primary focus is on exploring how structures within the built environment can be crafted to provide both smart and context-appropriate responses to the imperative of sustainability.
The advent of Industry 4.0 technologies like Building Information Modeling and laser scanning has revolutionised the construction industry by optimising material use, energy consumption and aligning construction processes with sustainable design principles. In response to the impending Industry 4.0 revolution and the advent of such digital technologies, it becomes increasingly evident that addressing environmental concerns requires more than just smart solutions . In that respect, it is acknowledged that the built environment is a complex interplay of aesthetics, technology, environmental considerations, and societal intricacies, necessitating a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to tackle such challenges comprehensively.
Drawing from historical architectural records and built environment planning doctrines, which emphasise the importance of creating meaningful, sustainable spaces in harmony with local contexts, this approach aims to bridge the gap between globalised patterns and traditional wisdom. The #vernacular field, coined by Illich, encapsulates the essence of local wisdom, needs, and identities. The growing interest in vernacular architecture underscores its significant environmental value and ability to foster diversity linked to local climate, landscape, materials, and way of life. Moreover, previous studies have shown that integrating traditional construction techniques can offer unique solutions to contemporary sustainability challenges. For instance, Hamard et al. demonstrated how natural building materials such as cob and straw, when combined with passive design strategies, can reduce building energy consumption by up to 50 % depending on climate conditions and design features. Similarly, Nguyen et al. highlighted the adaptability of vernacular architecture in response to local climate conditions, demonstrating its potential to improve energy efficiency by reducing heating and cooling loads by 30–60 %. Ozorhon and Ozorhon [10] have also stressed the importance of actively engaging local communities in preserving cultural heritage, which fosters community ownership and resilience, ultimately contributing to more sustainable and socially cohesive outcomes.
Ιn response to pressing global environmental challenges and events, such as climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic, this article seeks to trigger discussions for timely and holistic solutions to built environment challenges, reflecting local contexts while aligning with global sustainability goals. It seeks to enrich our understanding of how the integration of modern technology with traditional knowledge can lead to more sustainable, resilient, and community-focused built environments. This study delves into three key themes: holistic planning with traditional insights, the role of technology and multidisciplinary approaches, and the need for resilient and community-centric solutions.
Through two exploratory case studies in Greece, the article illustrates how applying these themes can create sustainable and contextually appropriate built environments while discussing the concept of convivial construction and its implications for fostering inclusive and sustainable built environments."
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0360132324010473
#SolarPunkSunday #TraditionalTechnology #SolarPunk #sustainability #Vernacular #ClimateChangeAdaptation #BuildingForClimateChange #LookToThePast #BuildForTheFuture
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Architects as Mediators: Three Cases of Dialogue Between Communities, Governments, and Businesses in the Global South
Rural House in Puebla / Comunal Tal…
#NewsBeep #News #Artsanddesign #ADTopics #ArchDailyTopic2025ArchitectureWithoutLimits #Architecture #Arts #ArtsAndDesign #Co-Design #community #ComunalTallerdeArquitectura #Design #Entertainment #GlobalSouth #India #mexico #Pakistan #SEALAB #UK #UnitedKingdom #Vernacular #VernacularArchitecture #YasmeenLari
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Just love this modest building close to the sea near #Ierissos, Greece. Ultimately, it is a simple block, like so many contemporary buildings. But the addition of an outer layer of balconies/verandas protects it from overheating and, with the addition of the arches and concrete balustrades, gives it an aesthetic quality. There are no expensive elements here, and yet the result is beautiful and adapted to the local conditions. #vernacular #architecture #facade
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1/2 In the area around #Ierissos, Greece, a common feature of many houses is the presence of numerous #grilles and enclosures made of steel bars, often painted in bright colors. They often feature interesting designs, though they often do not match between various parts of the building. I really like them, and I’m pleased to report that even newer buildings often continue incorporating distinctive designs. #vernacular #architecture #ornaments
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Blue door and blue gate in #Ierissos, Greece. #doorsday #vernacular #architecture #blue
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Traditional building in #NeaRoda, rural Greece, likely from the 1920s–1930s. The damaged plaster reveals that walls were constructed using low-cost timber and mortar. One side—the north facade—is covered in metal sheets to protect it from harsh weather. The picture captures the sides facing public roads, while the rear features a private garden with a balcony. This is nearby the #Ierissos buildings I shared recently, which used similar #construction techniques. #vernacular #architecture
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You may think that you've heard this ditty somewhere before:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcDu9LY2-oU
#music #vernacular #dialect #HumanLeague #Sheffield -
🏗️ Tear it down they said... but he kept on building
(looks like China has an answer to the Watts Towers!)
#buildings #housing #china #law #tourism #awesome #architecture #vernacular
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/19/world/asia/china-demolition-house.html
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was looking at a vintage folding rule my partner has. it’s one of those beautifully crafted wooden, boxwood and brass tools. it’s by Hockley Abbey (John Rabone and Sons tools in Birmingham, UK). common thing as they were making 27,000 a week by 1945!
but it’s the #numerals that i’m taken by, look at the curls on the 2 and 3.
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was looking at a vintage folding rule my partner has. it’s one of those beautifully crafted wooden, boxwood and brass tools. it’s by Hockley Abbey (John Rabone and Sons tools in Birmingham, UK). common thing as they were making 27,000 a week by 1945!
but it’s the #numerals that i’m taken by, look at the curls on the 2 and 3.
#typography #vintageTools #vernacular -
was looking at a vintage folding rule my partner has. it’s one of those beautifully crafted wooden, boxwood and brass tools. it’s by Hockley Abbey (John Rabone and Sons tools in Birmingham, UK). common thing as they were making 27,000 a week by 1945!
but it’s the #numerals that i’m taken by, look at the curls on the 2 and 3.
#typography #vintageTools #vernacular -
was looking at a vintage folding rule my partner has. it’s one of those beautifully crafted wooden, boxwood and brass tools. it’s by Hockley Abbey (John Rabone and Sons tools in Birmingham, UK). common thing as they were making 27,000 a week by 1945!
but it’s the #numerals that i’m taken by, look at the curls on the 2 and 3.
#typography #vintageTools #vernacular -
was looking at a vintage folding rule my partner has. it’s one of those beautifully crafted wooden, boxwood and brass tools. it’s by Hockley Abbey (John Rabone and Sons tools in Birmingham, UK). common thing as they were making 27,000 a week by 1945!
but it’s the #numerals that i’m taken by, look at the curls on the 2 and 3.
#typography #vintageTools #vernacular -
Currently on BBC Sounds: Melvyn Bragg & guests – Michael Boardman & Rhiannon Purdie of the University of St Andrews,, & Steve Boardman of the University of Edinburgh – discuss ideas of chivalry & freedom in John Barbour's c.1375 epic, the earliest surviving poem in Older Scots
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002dpm8
#Scottish #literature #poetry #medieval #14thcentury #history #MiddleAges #Bannockburn #epic #vernacular #poem #Scots #Scotslanguage #chivalry
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Back to the Future: The Bruce & Relevance to the 21st-Century Reader
“Scotland’s Iliad and Odyssey rolled into one”—Christine Robinson discusses how John Barbour’s #medieval epic poem is a liberating text for modern writers & speakers of Scots
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📷Duncan Cumming: Barbour quotation, Makars’ Court, Edinburgh
#Scottish #literature #poetry #medieval #14thcentury #history #MiddleAges #Bannockburn #epic #vernacular #poem #Scots #Scotslanguage
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Schyr Hanry myssit the noble king…
Robert I, King of Scots, killed Sir Henry de Bohun in single combat on the first day of the Battle of Bannockburn #OTD, 23 June 1314. The epic vernacular poem “The Brus” by John Barbour (c.1320–1395) describes the event
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#Scottish #literature #poetry #medieval #14thcentury #history #MiddleAges #Bannockburn #epic #vernacular #poem #Scots #Scotslanguage
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Sunday, May 25, 2025
Russia losing battlefield edge in war against Ukraine, WP reports — It’s terrorism: Russia launches one of the heaviest strikes on Kyiv during full-scale war — Russia’s continued aggression has a simple explanation: it hasn’t faced enough pressure to stop — ‘Shoot them on the spot’ — Ukraine’s military intel records over 150 cases of Russia executing POWs … and more
https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/05/sunday-may-25-2025/
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Sunday, May 25, 2025
Russia losing battlefield edge in war against Ukraine, WP reports — It’s terrorism: Russia launches one of the heaviest strikes on Kyiv during full-scale war — Russia’s continued aggression has a simple explanation: it hasn’t faced enough pressure to stop — ‘Shoot them on the spot’ — Ukraine’s military intel records over 150 cases of Russia executing POWs … and more
https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/05/sunday-may-25-2025/
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Sunday, May 25, 2025
Russia losing battlefield edge in war against Ukraine, WP reports — It’s terrorism: Russia launches one of the heaviest strikes on Kyiv during full-scale war — Russia’s continued aggression has a simple explanation: it hasn’t faced enough pressure to stop — ‘Shoot them on the spot’ — Ukraine’s military intel records over 150 cases of Russia executing POWs … and more
https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/05/sunday-may-25-2025/
