Hackers' Pub

Syntax	Description	Examples
`"` keyword `"`	Finds the string within quotes, including spaces. Case-insensitive. (Escape quotes inside with `\"`)	`"Hackers' Pub"`
`from:` handle	Finds content written by the specified user.	`from:hongminhee` `from:hongminhee@hollo.social`
`lang:` ISO 639-1	Finds content written in the specified language.	`lang:en`
`#` tag	Finds content with the specified tag. Case-insensitive.	`#HackersPub`
condition condition	Finds content that satisfies both conditions on either side of the space (logical AND).	`"Hackers' Pub" lang:en`
condition `OR` condition	Finds content that satisfies at least one of the conditions on either side of the OR operator (logical OR).	`#HackersPub OR "Hackers' Pub" lang:en`
`(` condition `)`	Combines the operators within the parentheses first.	`(#HackersPub OR "Hackers' Pub" OR "Hackers Pub") lang:en`

leyrer @leyrer@23.social

2/15/2026, 6:36:57 PM

Public

In ancient Mesopotamia, gender-diverse people held positions of power
https://phys.org/news/2026-01-eunuchs-sex-workers-ancient-mesopotamia.html

Not just 'eunuchs' or sex workers: In ancient Mesopotamia, gender-diverse people held positions of power

Today, trans people face politicization of their lives and vilification from politicians, media and parts of broader society.

phys.org

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