Eddard Stark: "Tell me something, Varys. Who do you truly serve?" Lord Varys: "The realm, my lord. Someone must."

The White Cottage Among the Olive Trees

Beethoven: Piano Sonata N° 15 in D Major, Op. 28 "Pastorale" - András Schiff #piano - Live at the Duchess Anna Amalia Library in Weimar, Germany, 2020. #music #art #ClassicalMusic https://t.co/OKsYwPKzbK

Today, we have officially banned social media accounts for under 16s.

Speaking to journalists at Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo the historical alliance between Europe and the United States may "unfortunately" be changing and confirms the Holy See is working behind the scenes to bring Ukrainian children deported to Russia back home.

Roman bronze figurine of a little mouse nibbling on bread! Squeak squeak! 🐭❤️ Landesmuseum Württemberg, Stuttgart, Germany 📷 by me #Archaeology

Have you seen J.R.R. Tolkien's Father Christmas Letters? Every year Father Christmas sent a letter to the children detailing his activities and adventures, often involving the North Polar Bear. We also learn of goblins, elves and "Ilbereth"! Give it a read!

Lili Anne Laurin, The Pathless Woods, 18 × 14 inches, oil.

Morgen zal ik de Tweede Kamer voorstellen om Rianne Letschert te vragen de nieuwe fase van de formatie te leiden. Rianne is een inhoudelijk sterke bestuurder met gezonde afstand tot de Haagse politiek. Zij kan helpen om met rust en tempo verder te bouwen aan een nieuw kabinet.

Poster for the 25th Secession Exhibition in Vienna from 1906 by Austrian architect and designer Ferdinand Andri. Secession was the Central European branch of the Art Nouveau movement.

BREAKING: 🇦🇺 Australia becomes the first country to implement minimum age for social media use, with the ten biggest social media platforms required to block those aged under 16.

The world’s first text message was sent on 3rd December 1992. It read ‘Merry Christmas’.

Happy 70th birthday to the European flag 🇪🇺 Back in 1955, the Council of Europe reviewed more than 100 designs, and chose this one as the winner. The 12 stars stand for completeness, not countries. The design was chosen so it wouldn’t change with borders or new members.

Good morning, Vault 32! Today, we have a new message prepared from Overseer Stephanie Harper. She looks forward to welcoming you!

Apres Ski

Westmoot returns in 2026 Our new annual event - Westmoot - returns to Minneapolis on May 22-24. Bookings are now open, and we've kept the price the same as 2025 to help keep costs down. Look out for more info, including special guests and activities! https://t.co/wXZ2gL85Aj

Frida Kahlo, Moses, 1945, Houston Museum of Fine Arts.

Judge has granted DOJ's motion to unseal the grand jury transcripts and exhibits in the Ghislaine Maxwell case.

A force like no other. Happy Birthday to the incomparable Dame Judi Dench!

The Lord of the Rings movies are coming back to theaters next year to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Fellowship of the Ring — but be prepared to strap yourself in for the long haul, as they’re all the Extended Editions. https://t.co/13BLTNrSxp

Omdat ik het vonnis in de zaak tegen Borsato wat dubieus vind, vandaag daar een verhaal over. Mijn stelling is dat de rechtbank zich weinig aan heeft getrokken van de Hoge Raad als het gaat om bewijsminimum in zedenzaken #Borsato