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François de Nomé (1593–1644), “Les Enfers” (Hell), 1622

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Ferdinand von Wright (Finnish, 1822–1906), "Smews"

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"Andras, grand marquis of Hell. He is seen with the body of an angel (and) the head of an owl." The owl head symbolizes nocturnal malevolence and secret knowledge; the wolf, ferocity; the angel's body, his fallen character.

Dictionnaire infernal. 1863.

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deepdwellingsteamboat

TWIN PEAKS 1990 – 1991・1x05 The One-Armed Man

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Ah! My dear, loving, dark-haired woman, my beach, I’m thinking of the moment when we will surrender to each other. It’s only with you that I feel liberated, understood, validated. Yes, I love you, and I curse the days that keep us apart. The sun, the sea, you in my arms, my lips on you, yes, that’s what living is, and it’s an immense cup of joy that we will drink all at once. Afterwards, however hard the solitude, the waiting, at least we will have experienced that.

Albert Camus to Maria Casarès, Mon Cher Amour, April 29, 1950 [#294]

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Iridescent silicious glass jar from Nippur

Ur III period, Neo-Sumerian, c. 2112-2004 B.C.

Al-Qādisiyyah Governorate, Iraq

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A high-school astronomy, 1859

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🔭 Die Radiolarien (Rhizopoda radiaria): Berlin: G. Reimer, 1862-1888. Original source Image description: Historical scientific illustration showing detailed, intricate drawings of radiolarians—microscopic marine protozoa with porous, geometric silica skeletons. The image features multiple numbered specimens of Spumellaria and Nassellaria within a single plate, highlighting diverse forms with spines, lattice patterns, and some pinkish internal structures. These radiolarians were collected during the HMS Challenger expedition, emphasizing their importance in marine biology and oceanographic research from the late 19th century. The artwork showcases the complexity and beauty of radiolarian skeletal morphology, aiding early microscopic taxonomy and understanding of marine biodiversity.