User talk:Arcaist
That's a wonderful picture you loaded. Well done. Nelson50T 18:42, 14 June 2009 (UTC)
Cool picture.--Shtove (talk) 02:41, 11 September 2009 (UTC)
Nice article - would you like to put it up for WP:DYK? I could do it if you like. Johnbod (talk) 03:55, 6 August 2020 (UTC)
- Absolutely, that would be wonderful - it's taken quite a while to assemble all this info, glad it can get some exposure. Thanks! -- Arcaist contribs • talk 07:35, 6 August 2020 (UTC)
- Ok, is it possible to get references for the last bits of those paras that don't have them - eg the end of the later history? Any ideas for the hook? Johnbod (talk) 18:58, 6 August 2020 (UTC)
- Good suggestion - those last sentences are also based on Humphrey 2014, which I've added. For the hook, maybe this: "DYK... that The Three Brothers jewel was once owned by the the richest man in history before it became part of the English crown jewels, only to be lost to history when Charles I of England tried to pawn it?" Too long? Too complicated? -- Arcaist contribs • talk 19:36, 6 August 2020 (UTC)
- Ok, is it possible to get references for the last bits of those paras that don't have them - eg the end of the later history? Any ideas for the hook? Johnbod (talk) 18:58, 6 August 2020 (UTC)
Hello! Your submission of The Three Brothers (jewel) at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know!
- The article is very nice, and great work on finding such a good image. I've got some feedback on the references, and also the hooks, which needs addressing before I can accept the nomination. Warofdreams talk 12:50, 12 August 2020 (UTC)
Heists[edit]
Hiya I thought I'd let you know I've put the article up for a peer review at Wikipedia:Peer review/List of heists in the United Kingdom/archive1. Cheers! Mujinga (talk) 14:18, 30 August 2020 (UTC)
- The fish were not biting at the peer review unfortunately. I have now put the article up as a featured list candidate at Wikipedia:Featured_list_candidates/List_of_heists_in_the_United_Kingdom/archive1. Cheers! Mujinga (talk) 19:19, 5 October 2020 (UTC)
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Your Featured picture candidate has been promoted Your nomination for featured picture status, File:Three Brothers jewel Basel.jpg, gained a consensus of support, and has been promoted. If you would like to nominate another image, please do so at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates. Armbrust The Homunculus 17:01, 30 August 2020 (UTC)
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DYK for Three Brothers (jewel)[edit]
On 2 September 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Three Brothers (jewel), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Three Brothers was part of the English crown jewels for more than 90 years, but was lost to history after Charles I tried to pawn it? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Three Brothers (jewel)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 2 September 2020 (UTC)
- Wonderful work, and incredible research, thank you so much. No Swan So Fine (talk) 11:34, 2 September 2020 (UTC)
Your GA nomination of Three Brothers (jewel)[edit]
Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Three Brothers (jewel) you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. 
This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of The Most Comfortable Chair -- The Most Comfortable Chair (talk) 06:02, 1 October 2020 (UTC)
Your GA nomination of Three Brothers (jewel)[edit]
The article Three Brothers (jewel) you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold 
. The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:Three Brothers (jewel) for issues which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of The Most Comfortable Chair -- The Most Comfortable Chair (talk) 07:42, 2 October 2020 (UTC)
Your GA nomination of Three Brothers (jewel)[edit]
The article Three Brothers (jewel) you nominated as a good article has passed 
; see Talk:Three Brothers (jewel) for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already appeared on the main page as a "Did you know" item, or as a bold link under "In the News" or in the "On This Day" prose section, you can nominate it within the next seven days to appear in DYK. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of the "On This Day" column do not affect DYK eligibility. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of The Most Comfortable Chair -- The Most Comfortable Chair (talk) 05:22, 4 October 2020 (UTC)
A barnstar for you![edit]
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| For writing Three Brothers (jewel). You have clearly put in a lot of time and effort. It is a fascinating topic, which now has an equally interesting English Wikipedia article! — The Most Comfortable Chair 08:03, 4 October 2020 (UTC) |
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New section about student accommodation[edit]
Hi Arcaist, I am wondering if you could help to write a new section about student accommodation under the part "Student life". I think this information would be useful for new students.
- Yeah, good idea - could include Pollock Halls and some other locations. Could you create a new topic on the talk page there, maybe we can get some others to pitch in too? Thanks! — Arcaist (contr—talk) 19:37, 20 August 2021 (UTC)
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University of Edinburgh[edit]
Well done on your continuing efforts to improve the University of Edinburgh article. Great to see it has reached GA status. Thank you and here's a barnstar (note./Shawn Tsao also rewarded) Coldupnorth (talk) 19:50, 26 September 2021 (UTC)
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Featured picture scheduled for POTD[edit]
Hi Arcaist,
This is to let you know that File:Three Brothers jewel Basel.jpg, a featured picture you uploaded, has been selected as the English Wikipedia's picture of the day (POTD) for December 24, 2022. A preview of the POTD is displayed below and can be edited at Template:POTD/2022-12-24. If you have any concerns, please place a message at Wikipedia talk:Picture of the day. Thank you! Adam Cuerden (talk)Has about 8.2% of all FPs. Currently celebrating his 600th FP! 03:08, 21 November 2022 (UTC)
- That's wonderful news, thank you for selecting the picture. Looking forward to seeing it on the main page! — Arcaist (contr—talk) 09:28, 22 November 2022 (UTC)
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The Three Brothers was a piece of jewellery created in the late 14th century that consisted of three rectangular red spinels arranged around a central diamond. It was known for having been owned by a number of important historical figures. After its commission by John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy, the Three Brothers was part of the Burgundian crown jewels for almost 100 years before passing into the possession of the German banker Jakob Fugger. The jewel was eventually sold to King Edward VI and became part of the Crown Jewels of England from 1551 to 1643. It was worn prominently by Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. In the early 1640s, Henrietta Maria, the wife of King Charles I, attempted to sell the jewel to raise funds for the English Civil War, but it is unclear if she succeeded. Its whereabouts after 1645 remain unknown. This miniature painting of the Three Brothers, drawn at a scale of 1:1, was commissioned by the city of Basel to serve as an inventory but also as an advertisement to potential buyers around 1500. Painting credit: unknown; photographed by Peter Portner
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