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What a haunted view!

Taken at Castle Wickrath.

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The reflection of an old castle with pink walls and bare trees in a river covered in leaves and moss.
May 12, 2026 at 10:17 PM
mistresswitch.bsky.social
What a witching view!

Taken in Aachen.

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A twirly window frame before and around a window reflecting old houses in the warm sunlight.
February 23, 2026 at 1:20 PM
mistresswitch.bsky.social
What a witching view!

View on the Charles Bridge. Taken in Prague.

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View on the Charles Bridge from a bit of a distance. The river, a balustrade and a tree encircle the view. It's autumn.
January 23, 2026 at 12:37 AM
ushousehistory.bsky.social
The House almost added a 13th month to the calendar...and #FridayThe13th every month! #HistoryBlog https://loom.ly/r8Hqzoc
Blurry photo of two men standing next to a calendar. The calendar is entitled "Every Month Four Weeks"
February 13, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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Jonathan Trumbull was General George Washington's secretary, the nation's first comptroller, and the second Speaker of the House. Learn more about Trumbull's bond with President Washington. #HistoryBlog #America250 https://loom.ly/3HGjxVI
September 25, 2026 at 12:30 AM
mistresswitch.bsky.social
What a fairytale view!

Taken in Budapest, at the Mátyás-templom (Matthias Church).

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A copper statue in the shape of a knight on a horse holds a cross in front of the tower of a church built from white stone with a colourfull roof.
February 8, 2026 at 9:03 PM
mysterymarple.bsky.social
WORKING HOLIDAYS BY CHOICE?

Some of us do! In this week's #ThrowbackThursday post on #Goodreads, a look at the history of working holidays...and some of my own favorite stories!

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December 26, 2024 at 11:35 AM
bostonhistory.bsky.social
These Died Leaving an Example of Noble Courage - Learn more about King's Chapel's World War I Memorial, unveiled and dedicated on November 11, 1925. www.kings-chapel.org/historyblog/... #Boston #FreedomTrail #WWI
May 5, 2025 at 11:36 PM
ushousehistory.bsky.social
Count down to #Christmas with 12 Days of House History in our latest #HistoryBlog. https://loom.ly/0DpnbW0
December 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
mysterymarple.bsky.social
SUMMER BEFORE SUNSCREEN!

In this week's #throwbackthursday post on #goodreads, a look at sun protection, 19th Century style!
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May 30, 2024 at 10:52 AM
clemsondh.bsky.social
Congrats to Digital History Ph.D. student
@hknipp.bsky.social on winning a research fellowship from the Kentucky Historical Society! blogs.clemson.edu/historyblog/...
History Blog | Ph.D. Student Hallie Knipp awarded research fellowship
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April 11, 2024 at 7:18 PM
ushousehistory.bsky.social
Arrr! Here be a privateer who helped craft the modern American flag! #TalkLikeAPirateDay #HistoryBlog 📷: @USNHistory https://history.house.gov/Blog/2014/September/9-16-Hoist-the-Colors/
Painting of a man with shoulder-length brown hair and a navy double-breasted peacoat.
September 19, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Wheelchairs, Ramps, and a Scooter Named “Lulu”: accessibility in the House before the Americans with Disabilities Act. #ADA #HistoryBlog https://history.house.gov/Blog/2015/July/7-27-photo-accessibility/
Representative James Auchincloss on his scooter takes mail from a young man in a tie.
July 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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From “incomparable” juniper berry drinks to electronic voting computers, innovation takes the spotlight in our latest additions to #CollectionsSearch. #HistoryBlog https://history.house.gov/Blog/2025/September/9-15-collections-fall/
A bottle for Juniper Ade An old VAX computer box
September 15, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Speaker Tom Foley's rescue dog Alice became a fixture at the Capitol. #PetDay #HistoryBlog https://loom.ly/77vKMUY
A dog in the Hall of Columns in the Capitol
April 11, 2026 at 12:01 PM
mysterymarple.bsky.social
STILL DIGGING OUT?

Check out this week's #ThrowbackThursday post on #goodreads, for a look at the history of #snow removal!

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January 18, 2024 at 12:08 PM
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From our #HistoryBlog: when Congress ALMOST abandoned DC after the British burned @USCapitol #OTD in 1814. 📷: Library of Congress http://history.house.gov/Blog/2014/October/10-15-capitol-moving/
Drawing of the burned out shell of of the US Capitol in 1814
August 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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THE NAME GAME In this week's #ThrowbackThursday post on #goodreads, a look at the names women use, and choose...and what they mean, through the history of bride-to-be Ella Shane!

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April 18, 2024 at 10:53 AM
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Steamy summertime campaigns once required portable, collapsible, durable handheld fans. #HistoryBlog history.house.gov/Blog/2016/Ju...
Front of paper fan with cherry blossoms and monument. Back of paper fan with campaign ad.
July 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
mysterymarple.bsky.social
SUMMER GETAWAY TIME!
In this week's #throwbackthursday post, a trip to New Yorkers' favorite fun spot: #coneyisland! On my #goodreads page:
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July 18, 2024 at 11:46 AM
ghilondon.bsky.social
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January 3, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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107 years ago, the first woman took her seat in Congress. Learn all about her career in Congress and the women who followed her into Congress. #WomensEqualityDay #HistoryBlog https://loom.ly/E7y2N0w
August 26, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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#HistoryBlog | A bold decision in 1932 helped save the Galápagos land iguana. 🦎🌿 Decades of science and restoration later, it became one of the world's leading conservation success stories. 🌎👇 Read more below!
July 30, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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#OTD in 1818, Walter Scott rediscovered the Scottish Honours in Edinburgh Castle. They had originally been secreted out of Dunnotter Castle, away from Cromwell’s besieging forces. Find out more in this post from the #voyagerofhistory archives. #scotland #historyblog wp.me/pagtWm-iP
The Survival of the Scottish Crown Jewels
The Scottish Crown Jewels, also known as the Honours of Scotland, are a regular feature for any visit to Edinburgh Castle. Within the last week, the Honours crown was placed on top of Queen Elizabe…
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February 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
ushousehistory.bsky.social
49th state? Not quite. Happy Statehood Number 50: #Hawaii! #HistoryBlog https://history.house.gov/Blog/2017/June/6-12-photo-flag/
Samuel King shows off a 49-star U.S. flag, sewn by his constituents to advocate for Hawaiian statehood.
August 22, 2026 at 12:00 AM