A 17th century Italian ‘prayer book pistol’ custom-made for Francesco Morosini, Doge of Venice (1619-94).
The pistol can only fire when the book is closed via a trigger-pin concealed in silk thread that is designed to look like a bookmark.
THE WILD HUNT - A Thread
In Celtic & Germanic folklore The Wild Hunt is a furious bunch of
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of the restless dead, which ride through the sky on their phantom horses accompanied by spectral hounds, shrieking & making wild noises!!
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The Neolithic 'Hindsgavl Dagger', found in Denmark and dated to ca 1900-1700 BCE. One of the most beautiful examples of Neolithic flint knapping.
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I'm so glad that worldwide digital distribution of my past albums have started 's been a long way.
I'd like to say "Than you" to everyone.☆過去3枚のアルバムの世界配信が本日始まりました。長い道程でしたがこれも全て応援頂いた皆様のお蔭です。感謝をこめて🌸