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✨Bring on the good fortune✨

This #PhallusThursday we celebrate with this tuff stele from Pompeii that depicts a large phallus inside a temple. If you ever wondered if the Romans attributed divine power to the phallus, wonder no more!

#AncientRome #History @AimeeMaroux

Martijn

1d ago

No seroendeng anymore in the assortment of the just-out-of-town Albert Heijn… Where am I going to find it in Brussels now?
#IndonesianCuisine #HomeCooking #Brussels

Martijn

2d ago

Brussels Manneke Piss Hash House Harriers 2d ago

BMPH3 Trail #2016 - Chorizo is Belgian trail! [EN]

November 16, 2025, 2:00:00 PM CET - GMT+1 - Gaasbeek, Lennik, Vlaams-Brabant, België

https://mobilizon.be/events/6ba7146b-f0da-4408-84c8-4a70d06a87b1

Chicago rules.

ICYMI
I recently went on a trip to Budapest, Bucharest, Transylvania, and Vienna, and blogged about it. It covers a lot of my favourite things:
- (Sleeper) trains
- Craft beer & specialty coffee
- (Roman) history, archaeology, and art
- Hash House Harriers and trail running
If any of those things interest you too, or you just like pretty pictures, check out https://www.martijn.be/tag/TT202510/?order=asc
#FlightFree #craftbeer #romanhistory #TransylvaniaHalloweenHashTrip #CrossBorderRail

Martijn

Nov 6

Brussels Manneke Piss Hash House Harriers Nov 6

BMPH3 Trail #2015 [EN]

November 9, 2025, 2:00:00 PM CET - GMT+1 - Lorrainedreef, 1180, Ukkel, België

https://mobilizon.be/events/6b4c6c7a-b5b4-4479-84e2-1926f350ab88

Martijn

Nov 5

European Commission Nov 5

We’re launching a bold plan to make high-speed rail the fastest, more sustainable way to travel across Europe by 2040.🚆

It’s a realistic timeline to remove bottlenecks, unlock investment, and harmonise rail systems.

For passengers, this means:

⌚ Shorter travel times
💺 Faster, more comfortable, and reliable trains
🌙 Expanded night train services

🔗 https://link.europa.eu/hDyYBG

Martijn

Nov 4

Joris Meys Nov 4

Vraagje. Een niet nader genoemd petekindje heeft een zeer gezonde interesse in archeologie ontwikkeld en wil graag met haar nonkel naar een archeologie museum. Nu is die nonkel niet zo thuis in de archeologiewereld, en kent die eigenlijk enkel het gallo-romeins museum in Tongeren (wel een knaller). Iemand die goede tips heeft om met een pientere 10-jarige meid de wereld van de archeologie te verkennen in het Vlaamsche landschap?

Martijn

Nov 3

karafuto Oct 1

I've been looking at men in kilts for a big chunk of the day (for work, yes), and so couldn't think of anything else to draw for the 1st of #inktober. Also TIL that listening to Dune soundtrack sometimes results in a head being set on fire.
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Last year I had a restriction -- to sketch using only one black liner. I got a bit weary of black and white by the end of it and so this time I'll try to use _a lot_ of color instead.

Martijn

Oct 31

Nina Willburger Oct 31

Happy #Halloween
This intaglio depicts a skeleton resting on an amphora and holding a jug. Such representations were intended to remind to enjoy life to the fullest since pleasure ends irrevocably with death.

Photo: Museum August Kestner/Christian Tepper

#RomanArchaeology #archaeology

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