Astonishing. The spirit & dignity of human beings in a crucible of human brutality. Whenever you lose hope, think of Europe, and remember that progress - peace - is not only always possible but desired & deserved by nearly all.

The trees are undressing, and fling in many places … Their radiant robes and ribbons and yellow laces Thomas Hardy Last week in October Olga Wisinger-Florian #BookWormSat

Isn’t she beautiful 🦉 George McGavin Jake Fiennes Brigit Strawbridge Chris Packham Lussas Rare melanistic barn owl rescued from Norfolk nest where her parents had stopped feeding her

In my solitary year as a Brownie, I belonged to the Pixie Pact .... the little dancing pixie label below reminds of my Pixie badge that I had to wear at the time .... Awwwww .....

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One day in 1839, Robert Cornelius sat for 15 minutes in front of a hand-built camera made of opera glass and sheets of copper. His picture became the first “selfie” ever taken.

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The blackberry is sacred to Brighid, goddess of the hearth & fire. Its vines will protect your home from witches, vampires & the mischievous fae if it is woven into a wreath with some rowan & ivy, & then placed on your front door. #FolkloreSunday Image: Cicely Mary Barker, 1920s

"mountain path -- today beginning to feel the autumn wind" Issa Kobayashi (image: Hasui Kawase)

'Mushroom Medley' by photographer and artist Jill Bliss #WomensArt #September

horn, f.n: horn, antler. (HORN / ˈhɔrn) Image: Monocerus from the Aberdeen Bestiary; England, c. 1200; Aberdeen Uni Library MS 24, f. 15r. #OldEnglish #WOTD

The 109 steps that lead up to St Luke's church, Ironbridge. When I was a child, I was told with grave authority that this was the spot my Grandad met the Devil. I'm not sure how true the story is, but the view is incredible 💚 #Folklore #Shropshire

The physical stuff hurts, but the mental abuse can be worse. From youtube.com/live/L1mIEXUDg…

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Folklore often emphasizes the equinox as a moment of perfect balance between day and night. This balance is seen as a symbol of harmony and equilibrium in life. Some cultures believe that the equinox is a powerful time for introspection. #FolkloreSunday

Doesn't September have the most perfect mornings?! Hushed and still, with low mists hugging the rivers and the treetops just turning gold where the sun has lingered longest. It feels as if Nature is gathering her breath now after the rush of Summer and before the blaze of Autumn.

Morning all, Maude Frome here, welcoming you to this week’s #FolkloreSunday, with the theme of: ALL THINGS AUTUMN! Bring your posts to the hashtag for a repost. See you soon. Maude xx Image: Fox & Toadstools by Lucy Grossmith

Take a look at this wonderful footage of 15 bottlenose dolphins sighted on Friday morning, September 13th, by Zoë Stannard as she followed PS Waverley past Worthing.  Zoe said the dolphins stayed with her for an hour as she continued to Littlehampton. #worthing #sussex

⚠️🧵1/4 Huge trapping site for songbirds shut down in #Cyprus - 71 birds saved: During the first days of our major bird protection camp in Cyprus our teams have already recorded their first major success against illegal bird trapping with nets. Near the city of Larnaca …