Over time, Hierapolis became a draw for ancient tourists, who wanted to see the macabre spectacle themselves. The eunuch priests of the temple led bulls down into the cave tied with ropes, while spectators watched from the stands. They would drag out its corpse minutes later.

Today, the Ploutonion at Hierapolis reminds us of a time when gods and demons used to breathe out of the cracks in the earth. It reminds us that another world used to exist just out of sight, beneath the surface of our own.

The Greek scholar Strabo visited Hierapolis in the first century BCE, and wrote about the frightening properties of its Ploutonion in his Geographica: “the Ploutonion… is an opening large enough to admit a man, but it reaches a considerable depth…”

Scientists testing the ruins found CO₂ making up to 53% of the air at the mouth of the cave, and reaching as high as 91% inside. Normal atmospheric levels of CO₂ are around 0.039%, and 10% is enough to asphyxiate a person in 30 minutes. (Pfanz et al. link.springer.com/article/10.1...)

The printed ends look absolutely incredible! Apparently the printers have never done a run-on design like this before, and had to do a few proof of concept tests first. Only these limited edition copies have them. 😍

The city was founded as a thermal spa early in the 2nd century BCE, and rose to prominence as a place where thermal waters could heal ailments. It became a Roman possession when Attalus III, King of Pergamon bequeathed his entire kingdom to Rome on his death.

Still, the stories about the gigantic ship persisted. In the middle ages, fishermen even used grappling hooks to bring up ancient artefacts from the supposed wreck to sell as curiosities. In 1446 a young Cardinal & nephew of the Pope, Prospero Colonna, decided to investigate the rumours.

Amazing video of the construction of the Kusuma Neolithic Hall, a recreation of a 4,500 year old structure found near Stonehenge... More: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Very excited to announce that Fall of Civilizations has been named a "Book of the month" by Blackwell's bookshop. Just a short thank you video to everyone who has helped make this possible. Pre-order your copy if you haven't already: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...

Archaeologists led by volcanologist Hardy Pfanz have found that the same geological activity that causes the Pamukkale hot springs also causes noxious gases, particularly CO₂, to pour out of the earth in this region.

If someone keeps fathering children but never sticking around, we have a word for that and it's not flattering. Why do we use a different word when they do it with companies? @skriptble.me fallthrough.fm/65 #StartupCulture #Founders

The #primary is June 9. The #Republican candidates for governor are: Jonathan Bush, Bobby Charles, David Jones, Garrett Mason, Owen McCarthy, Ben Midgley and Robert Wessels. James Libby appears on the #ballot but has withdrawn. Here's why they're running. Keep watching at the post below.

🎄 Once UPun a Christmas: Day 2! 🎄 We’ve kicked off our countdown to Christmas with some seriously crackers’ jokes from our staff & clients to bring on the holiday cheer. 😆 Today’s dose of Christmas fun comes courtesy of Umar from Castlehill Global.

North Carolinians are drowning in soaring gas prices and a rising cost of living — and Michael Whatley is "absolutely" fine with the War in Iran, even as it drives prices higher. #NCSen

Ben Shapiro: “What Candace [Owens] is doing right now is absolutely satanic to Erika Kirk”

👏 Play like this and be ok? 😱 Can Igor Jesus emulate Taiwo in 2022/23? 👀 Spurs in a mess @mattdaviesff.bsky.social is joined by Michael Temple, @petermblackburn.bsky.social and Franz Carr #nffc 🍎 Apple podcasts: tinyurl.com/2fuzn92b 📱 YouTube: tinyurl.com/4judvmdx

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It’s always a delight when I get to talk movies with Nikko Go support all his work as part of the @moviearcher.bsky.social Podcast Network #movies #filmsky

Heavy scare quotes around "Doctors"

this sort of thing is honestly such a huge part of why doing game development is so wonderful.

I’ve been down under asking Aussies what they think about their digital ID.

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May the Force be with her, always. To quote the last decent human being to lead @theunitednations.bsky.social You are never too young to lead and you should never doubt your capacity to triumph where others have not. -Kofi Annan 🕊️ #GretaThunberg #Sweden

This week sees another set of community-designed skins! ⛏️🔫☢️ Live on the Steam Item Store now only for a limited time. Grab yours here: https://store.steampowered.com/itemstore/252490/

"It's going to be the first nation built in the era of artificial intelligence." On Day 1 of #MIGlobal Global Conference 2026 today, Venezuelan Democratic Leader Maria Corina Machado spoke about her vision for the future of her country. Watch the replay: milkeninstitute.org/content-hub/...

In order for me to be a functioning adult now… I’m going to read as many books I can right now..

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W H O ?😪 #dystopicworlds #future #darkart #warsux #peace #synthart

"One person doesn’t make a difference. We all come together, and we make it happen.” From facing cancer to co-founding the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, Kathy Giusti has made a huge difference to the lives of so many living with cancer. 🎥 Watch more: gsk.to/4nfiSJ7

Sen. Booker: Donald Trump has been clear to Americans that he does not care about the financial pain that he has caused. He has caused millions of Americans to lose their health care, to have their clinics and hospitals close.

Alhind Group is set to launch 16 Indian visa and consular service centres across the UAE, enhancing accessibility and streamlining services for residents. This expansion marks a major step toward faster #UAE #India #VisaServices #AlhindGroup #Travel

Negative experiences highlight the beauty of the positive. Once this is realized, the negative becomes beautiful.

Donald’s feelings are super hurt because everyone except Vanilla Ice pulled out of his political stunt… I mean concert. He says he’s going to perform for everyone instead, and that he’s even better than Elvis.😆 I wonder whether he’s gonna buy or rent his clown costume.🤡🎪

Episode 87 - MrBeast Buys Banking App Step for Teens! #mrbeast #step #stepbank #bank Thanks for check out my Short. If you're looking for a deeper dive check out my long-form videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheBusiness... #business #businessnews #tbbtn #youtube #shorts #reels #tiktoks #vids

Today I honor those who gave their lives in service to this country.

This #MemorialDay Weekend remember.... The Move Over Law in #Maryland requires ALL motorists to make a lane change or slow down when approaching any stopped, standing, or parked vehicle displaying warning signals. TheMDTA Maryland Department of Transportation #MDSHA #mdcommuters PIO Pete Piringer

🔥 ¡Ya me llegó el muñeco limitado de El Penitente de @blasphemousgame.bsky.social de @thegamekitchen.com y @youtoozofficial.bsky.social Una auténtica maravilla de edición limitada: oscuro,detallado y perfecto para los fans. The Miracle nunca se vio tan adorable.... #indiegames

I love making dance reels for you!! #baddie #reelsvideo #fypシ❤️💞❤️ #hotgirl

Max Kane is part of the first generation growing up with AI. His short film about what that means has been awarded a prize in the https://loom.ly/CQP-Xfw multimedia challenge. Read the full story at https://loom.ly/r6AvMjo.

Let’s go to DC.! I’ll drive if you can do <sweeping gesture> all this.😆

🗣️ Laredo podría perder parte de su paseo marítimo Si el pleno municipal no aprueba las condiciones de la rehabilitación fijadas por Costas. El Ministerio advierte al consistorio que no acepta los requisitos estatales, ordenará la demolición 🎙️Ana Ruiz

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This town... Don't feel right... ✈️

You've seen the propaganda posters, the wartime photos, the dramatizations. But you've probably never heard the actual man. Stalin, May 9, 1945. The victory announcement.

Mommy squirrel and her frolicking kiddos are here.😂🤗🐿🐿🐿🐿🐿

🇩🇪 Am 1. Mai 2026 kamen wir in Trier zu einem deutsch-luxemburgischen Puppywalk zusammen 🐶🇩🇪🇱🇺🇪🇺 🇬🇧 On May 1, 2026 we came together in Trier for a German-Luxembourgish puppy walk 🐶🇩🇪🇱🇺🇪🇺 Watch the full video here today at 8 PM CEST: youtu.be/IG7sp-YGT6g

When You Go To Tell Everyone Your Dating But Everyone Always Know #911onABC #EddieDiaz #RyanGuzman #EvanBuckley #OliverStark #Buddie #Ryliver

my Jewish ass is so much cuter than that ugly bearded skinhead dude. like, no debate. we're cute, us Jews 😍🥰😘

This gonna be you in like 5 minutes

President Trump has signed an executive order that directs federal agencies to develop a federal registry of citizens allowed to vote and limits the ability for the United States Postal Service to send requested mail in ballot.  #votingrights #executiveorder Follow @matteo_il_pazzeo for more.

In just one month, PURA has handed three major wins to utility executives while Connecticut families struggle with rising costs. Connecticut ratepayers deserve better.

I meant to reply to you sooner about this, Rik. D.Va lives as a spiritual part of us. We ARE D.Va. 💙🩷💙

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The West Wing S06E07 - A Change is Gonna Come Clip number 0035 #TheWestWing

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O editor-chefe da Fórum, Renato Rovai, comenta sobre as articulações de Flávio e Eduardo Bolsonaro junto ao governo dos EUA e os impactos dessas ações para a soberania brasileira. Ao comparar o caso com o tratamento dado pelos estadunidenses a... 🧵1/2⤵️ 𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐅𝐋Á𝐕𝐈𝐎 𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐆𝐎𝐒 𝐃𝐎 𝐏𝐈𝐗

At Spirituality & Beyond, biotech educator Damon Tighe encourages aspiring mycologists to return to the same natural spaces again and again to observe the hidden patterns of fungal life.  #Mycology  #Fungi #CitizenScience #Nature #Ecology

THE CAPTAIN GIVES CAROLINA THE LEAD 😱 OH MY GOODNESS! #StanleyCup 🇺🇸: ABC 🇨🇦: /Sportsnet & /TVASports