Unfortunate reminder that domestic violence in England goes up by 26% when England plays and 38% when they lose.

For anyone who needs it tonight, the national helpline for domestic violence is 0808 2000 247 (it’s free and available 24hrs). Please consider sharing this even if you’re not an England fan.

(180618) The Story of Light SHINee #19

Hey Tumblr, if you are still mad about the Library of Alexandria, Stop! You can SAVE one ancient library right now. The Villa of the Papyri in Herculaneum was buried when Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79, Some nearly 2000 carbonized scrolls were discovered along with the villa in the 1700s. Over the past couple centuries the scrolls have been a major source of study and today we are finally reaching ways of reading their contents without destroying the scrolls in the process. Here’s the big news, just over a week ago a whole lost work of Seneca the elder, became unlost! Article here: http://www.romeandart.eu/en/art-news-historia-seneca.html  The villa itself is largely underground and was explored via tunneling and as such it’s full extent still hasn’t been made clear, and it has long been suspected that additional libraries could exist within the site, not to mention other as of yet undiscovered villas. However, Italy as with many European countries simply has so many archaeological sites and new things being found all the time and not enough money to go around. Additionally the Villa of the Papyri is threatened with constant flooding issues. Library aside Sites like Herculaneum and Pompeii and all Archaeological sites around the world tell us so much about ancient peoples and cultures where we don’t have their literature to call on.  So how can you save the last ancient library? Donate to various archaeological and conservation/preservation groups, or even volunteer! Here a just a couple links to get started:

World Monuments Fund: https://www.wmf.org/get-involved

Archaeological Institute of America: https://www.archaeological.org/giving

Friends of Herculaneum Society: http://www.herculaneum.ox.ac.uk/

Pompeii Sustainable Preservation Project: http://www.pompeii-sustainable-preservation-project.org/  

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This is kinda amazing.

Archeology is so coooool <3

Thank you.

Thank you for ten years of smiles, ten years of tears.

Thank you for your laughter.

Thank you for your love and devotion.

Thank you for your music.

Thank you for showing me that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel.

Thank you for being everything I needed and more.

Thank you for being so selfless, and working hard no matter how much you might not have wanted to.

Thank you Lee Jinki.

Thank you Kim Jonghyun.

Thank you Kim Kibum.

Thank you Choi Minho.

Thank you Lee Taemin.

Thank you SHINee.

Let’s bring back one of the most iconic moments in the JongTae culture

It’s going to be okay

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SM Official Statement: 

This is SM Entertainment. We are sorry that we have to deliver this heartbreaking news. On 18th December, Shinee member Jonghyun has suddenly left us. The deceased has been discovered unconscious in a residence in Cheongdam-dong, and was sent to the nearby, DaeHak Hospital, and passed away on the evening of 18th December.

Our sadness can’t be compared to what his beloved family, who had lost their beloved son and brother but to all of us, shinee members, SM artistes and employees who have worked together (with Jonghyun) for a long time, we grieve for his passing with great shock and sadness.

Jonghyun was a truly great artist, and more than anyone else loved music and always gave his best to showcase his ability in performances. 

To the fans who have shown endless love to Jonghyun, our hearts ache to bring you this news.

We ask that you refrain from spreading rumors and excessive media reports so that the family members, who are in great sorrow are able to mourn for their loss.

To respect his family’s wishes, a funeral will be held as privately as possible, with his family members, close friends and co-workers.

Once again, we send our deep condolences as we send Jonghyun on his final journey.

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