Hierapolis was a city built on a plateau over the modern Turkish site of Pamukkale, meaning “cotton cliffs”. This unique landscape was formed as calcium deposits bubbled from thermal springs and formed cliffs of white limestone.

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. 😍

But as well as its healing thermal waters and its grand temple to the sun god Apollo, Hierapolis had a darker side. This was expressed in its Ploutonion, a temple for the worship of Pluto. Pluto was the ruler of the underworld in Roman myth, and a cognate with the Greek god Hades.

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…”

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.

From inscriptions on lead pipes and tiles, it soon became clear that what had been discovered were the pleasure barges of the infamous first-century Roman Emperor Caligula.

For centuries, the fishermen who sailed in the placid waters of Lake Nemi, 30km south of Rome, knew a secret. Legend had it that the rotting timbers of a gigantic ancient wreck lurked below the water's quiet surface.

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...

Throwing it back to “Just Breathe” 🌿 — an inspiring project created by the talented youth of Take One Media Arts Academy. A powerful reminder to pause, reflect, and breathe through life’s overwhelming moments. 💫 #ThrowbackThursday #TakeOne #ACMA

Energy crisis top of mind as voters in Wales cast their ballots Few Reform voters motivated by anti-net zero sentiment eciu.net/media/press...

Final Fantasy XII 20th Anniversary | Colorwind History #ColorwindHistory #gaminghistory #FinalFantasy #FFXII

Promises made, promises kept.

Broken Chanter playing Don’t You Think That Something Should Be Done at the Waiting Room in London’s Stoke Newington. This came out on an EP that included an actual newspaper. Any chance to see Broken Chanter, or David MacGregor solo, should definitely be taken #BrokenChanter

Happy Caturday ✌🏼😽🫶🏼 🎥The Big Cat Sanctuary #SnowLeopards 💞 🐆

Break until 7P EDT / 11P GMT, then Chained Together w/ @mercilyss.bsky.social! Was VERY cool to stream Zero Parades a day ahead of release, thanks ZA/UM for the opportunity!

Head of Academics, Thomas’s College. Closes: 07/06. https://shrbrt.jobs/ftsug3. #independentschooljobs #londonjobs #teachingjobs @isaschools.bsky.social

Storms Wednesday … then a big cooldown. Meteorologist Ava Marie explains: wbaltv.com/weather

🤖 SF Gigantes Willy por poco se busca un lío por estas respuestas 😂

Kat had some great one liners #BEYONDTHEGATES

Thank you Montana Democratic Party! Vote Lux For Montana or Brian Miller on June 2nd! #valyndaformt #teamtenacious2026 #greatfallsmt #democracy #fypシ

❗️On the Vovchansk direction, fighters of the “🇺🇦Khizhak” brigade of the Joint Forces Grouping destroyed two North Korean Type-75 MLRS mounted on DPRK chassis.

You’re not too expensive. You just haven’t found the right people. People buy confidence, not cost. Watch the full take on YouTube, and learn how to up your value: patreon.com/podcasttoprofitmarketing #entrepreneurtips #valueoverprice  #theuntraditionalentrepreneur #mindsetmatters

Character update: We're working on Claudia, the vampiric magical girl (technically) heiress. She's proving quite the menace, and she's not even showing her full strength yet...keep an eye out, she's going to be one to watch! #gamedev #indiedev #madewithunity #MagicalShowdown

An unimpeachable argument. That sadly still has to be made. Even in some parts of the "developed" world 🌍.Due to ignorance, mysoginistic patriarchy and religious dogma of many "faiths".

"Good Trouble!"🤣🤣🤣 "isn't #russian_logistics an oxymoron?"🤣🤣🤣 From t.me/pravdaGerash... #Azov is striking #Russian targets deep in the rear of the #Russian-occupied #Ukrainian territories. The video shows their excellent work at #Mariupol_Taganrog and #Mariupol_Volnovakha roads.

SPURS 14-0 RUN! Vassell swat. Vassell lob. Wemby slam. San Antonio leads by 13 in Q1 of Game 4 🍿

Check out our infographic on #HepatitisB birth dose #vaccination and why protection from day one matters. We explain why timely vaccination is critical and what’s at stake when coverage gaps persist. Learn more:

Ever wonder how a raw log transforms into the pages of your favorite story? Peek inside the ultra-modern factory where laser precision meets mechanical art. Witness the hypnotic process of modern bookmaking. #manufacturing #behindthescenes #technology #books

Liked this sequence from Angel Reese. In drop on the screen, sees Canada working to fight over. Stunts and recovers to get the steal. Brings it up, sees the space and Copper as the matchup and attacks.

Game 7 incoming!!! 🤯🔥 Spurs get it done at home to head back to OKC to battle for their first finals appearance since the 2014 championship! 🏆️ Wemby dropped a double - double with 28 points and 10 rebounds. Game 7 is set for Saturday May 30, at 7:00 p.m. 📆

Added some selection behaviour. I think it working pretty acceptably. :) Also fixed the "stutter" when they change direction suddenly, made the player ignore "traffic" and other stuff to make it run nicer. #indiedev #solodev #gamedev #CelestialRift #combat #pathfinding #selection #gameai #fantasy

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Take's leg gives out and Garcia takes advantage! #AEWCollision

At this moment, Russian air defense is chaotically repelling a drone attack on Sevastopol, Crimea.

Tyler Childers really has a way with words. Remus and I both have a pretty good bitin’ list. #bitinlist #tylerchilders #folk #countrymusic #westvirginia #wv #dogsoftiktok #dog #fyp

for your viewing pleasure: wasp attack escape ft. a kick and bruise of own wrist.

Eurofurence update!! I’m so grateful to be able to work with such amazing people! #furry #furryfandom #littlealphapup #eurofurence #furries

💕 Decopatch papers now available in our Etsy shop! 💕 www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4... #decoupage #craftsupplies #smallbusiness #shiningbrightarts #shoplocal #decopatch #decopatchpapers #crafts #art

Snacking on nuts and dried fruits is not only delicious, but also a super easy way to stay healthy! #healthysnacking #nutritious #easyanddelicious #nutsanddriedfruits #wellness

Or so I’m told. 🤗 #deadbydaylight #deadbydaylightgameplay #deadbydaylightmoments #gaming #dbd

Not for one second think that they aren’t tampering elections, now even more so because they need to stay in power to not be held accountable for all their crimes. Tomorrow’s elections, all voting protections should be activated everywhere. @governor.ca.gov #prop50

Hai visto il video? Fanno apposta a provocare. Sui treni si alzano e fanno video urlando, per spaventare i giapponesi, seduti silenziosi e tranquilli. In occidente ci sono già stati molti attacchi violenti a persone che portano a passeggio il loro cane, perché per loro sono animali immondi.

Lex Fufia Caninia sharply restricted manumissions in ancient Roman wills, preventing elites from freeing large numbers of ensl*v8d people at death. #RomanLaw #Manumission #AugustanReforms #AncientHistory #RomanSociety

A Utah pastor has sparked outrage after calling for the execution of "rebellious" young Black men.⁠ 🧵 ⁠ Repost via IG @blackinfonet.bsky.social ⁠ (📷: Refuge Utah website; 🎥: X/RightWingWatch)

I’ve had a week where truly I have debated abandoning all social media dozens of times. So much abuse, so many abhorrent comments that I literally woke up in the middle of the night last night and thought “I am removing myself because I don’t want to be treated like this anymore.” Then came this.

ONLY 13 DAYS LEFT TO VOTE! 🐕👶 Door Knocking Update from the Sunset, 9/3 edition! Seems like every dog walker + stroller parent = No on A voter ✅ Met a neighbor who wasn’t planning to vote… after we talked, she’s mailing her ballot NO on A 🗳️ Mail in your ballot and Vote NO on A! NO on the Recall

¿De verdad esto es el Sueño de Georgia? ¿Is this really Georgia's Dream? #georgiaprotests #Georgia

Dem House candidate Vern Thompson says he’d like to prioritize assisting Ukraine over funding Israel and its operations in Gaza. “It is a genocide,” he said of the latter conflict, and Irsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “a crook.” #northdakota #politics #israel #gaza

Author: Pubity @pubity I’ll never forget Priscilla’s sassiness at the end 🤣🤣 #RoadTo18Million #Pubity (SmokePresley via ViralHog)

Cathy Newman, "Controversy about Peter Mandelson trying to introduce Keir Starmer to the boss of Palantir, Peter Thiel. He's a friend of Nigel Farage" Danny Kruger, "I think it would be quite appropriate for him to make introductions like that"

See a lesbian Post a lesbian 💕

Chilling details emerged today about the Canadian government’s inaction as Israel kidnapped and abused Canadians bringing aid to Gaza. Israel shot at them, beat them, stabbed them, and left them for dead. One activist called the Canadian consulate between Israel's attacks -- but no help came:

Green Beret (1986) #MSX

Morning thanks BTTC have a happy taco tues 😊

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Design isn’t decoration. It’s how a platform behaves. And how it makes people feel when they use it. Join the waitlist: wsocial.eu #Design #UX #wsocial

After a series of power outages, a partial blackout has been reported in several cities in the occupied Donetsk region. It is likely that a substation is on fire. #russianLosses #UkraineNews