all that flesh and blood

— Robert Frost

by doug0013

Meteor emerging from behind a cloud (Nov. 23, 1877). The story of the sun, moon and stars. 1898.

Known as an "emancipated duel," it was a private event for women only. Baroness Lubinska, physician for the famous 1892 duel between Princess Pauline Metternich and Countess Anastasia Kielmannsegg suggested they duel topless to prevent infection. It was feared that if the swords pierced their clothing, fabric fibers could enter the wound and cause infection. By removing their tops, they ensured cleaner cuts and easier medical care.

super outbreak of ’74

Guess this will hurt for a while

Susan Hertel (American, 1930-1993), Dinner Table, 1983. Oil on canvas, 50 × 54 in.

travertine stalactites in Ohio Caverns

THE PIANO TEACHER (2001) dir. by MICHAEL HANEKE

A little deeper than you thought, Nina Röder

Showing off its namesake "rufous wing"... aka that tiny patch of rufous on its shoulder!

An Unger Silver Bat Woman Match Safe, Newark, New Jersey, circa 1905.

Simon Costin (British, b. 1963) “The Nightingale and the Rose” necklace, 1989 Brass and preserved nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos)