Weekend Link Dump

Welcome to this week's Link Dump, where our host is this very personable cat from around 1900. Alas, I have no other information about this photo.A handy reminder that the 19th century seaborne trade wasn't always much fun.10th century priests go to court.The mysterious death of George Proctor.In which an Australian tree just wants to be left alone.The sad life of Marilyn Monroe's mother.How to use magic to protect your home.Does the Great Pyramid have a secret code?New discoveries near Machu Picchu.Behold, your Apocalypse Travel Guide.How AI is not letting the dead rest in peace.Are you an Olympic rower? Better hope the crocodiles aren't hungry!The Norman Conquest in eight buildings.A pre-Incan tomb has just been opened.The traces of Roman London.The fad of "ornamental hermits."A roundup of English beer lingo.Something strange appeared in the skies of 1910 Ireland.Mrs. Gallup gets a summons.Hildegarde von Bingen's secret language.The Polish units that fought in WWII France.The naval…