Scubarob Adventure Log

Rapid Attack by Ryan Dyar Rapid Attack by Ryan Dyar Spent 11 days driving like maniacs all over the Midwest with some new and old friends. Storm chasing is a blast… but I gained 6lbs. Back to intermittent fasting before I head back to do it again in a couple weeks. Also, I recently released … See https://500px.com/photo/1033700682/Rapid-Attack-by-Ryan-Dyar?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+500px-best+%28500px+%E2%80%94+Best+photos%29 for more

The Underwater City of Cuba: A New Theory on its Origins – Part I (Read Part II here) In his Underworld: The Mysterious Origins of Civilization, Graham Hancock examines the numerous structures that have been discovered underwater around the world. Most of the sites that Hancock discusses lie less than 120 meters (395 feet) below sea level, … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/opinion-guest-authors/underwater-city-cuba-005425?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AncientOrigins+%28Ancient+Origins%29 for more

Denisova Cave DNA: Neanderthals, Denisovans and Humans Lived Together! The deeply-ancient Denisova Cave in Siberia was at times home to Neanderthals, Denisovans and modern humans “at the same time” based on the latest Denisova Cave DNA research. Read more Section:  News Evolution & Human Origins Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-evolution-human-origins/denisova-cave-dna-0015493?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AncientOrigins+%28Ancient+Origins%29 for more

Soft Spot ! by Sunil Soft Spot ! by Sunil Soft Spot ! For all those who loved the ‘Sentinels of Darkness’, this is a pleasant follow up sequel. A tender, intimate and endearing moment from the nocturnal and mysterious world of the spotted owlets. Little spots here is in a state of blissful delirium … See https://500px.com/photo/1033696783/Soft-Spot--by-Sunil-?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+500px-best+%28500px+%E2%80%94+Best+photos%29 for more

Coccinella by Roberto Aldrovandi Coccinella by Roberto Aldrovandi Roberto Aldrovandi: Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1033686624/Coccinella-by-Roberto-Aldrovandi?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+500px-best+%28500px+%E2%80%94+Best+photos%29 for more

Manhattan by David Dai Manhattan by David Dai David Dai: Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1033686454/Manhattan-by-David-Dai?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+500px-best+%28500px+%E2%80%94+Best+photos%29 for more

Roman Building Found Under Cinema in Verona A “Miniature Pompeii” Recently, during excavations carried out in Verona, Italy under an abandoned cinema, archaeologists discovered the remains of a second-century Roman building.  Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/roman-building-verona-0015492?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AncientOrigins+%28Ancient+Origins%29 for more

Ganymede Ganymede (pronounced GAH-nuh-meed) is a youth in Greek mythology who is abducted by Zeus because of his great beauty and brought to Mount Olympus to serve as cupbearer. The story first appears in Homers Iliad without any suggestion of a sexual connection, but Ganymede later became associated with male same-sex relationships and homoerotic passion. … See https://www.worldhistory.org/Ganymede/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ancienthistoryencyclopedia+%28World+History+Encyclopedia%29 for more

Modern Marvels: How Horses Changed History (S15, E34) | Full Episode | History See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AifOkp6bxPM for more

Oldest Wine in Europe Found at Prehistoric Greek Site Archaeologists undertaking excavations at the prehistoric settlement of Dikili Tash in northern Greece have completed analyses of wine samples from ancient ceramics revealing evidence of wine dating back to 4200 BC. These are believed to be the oldest known traces of wine in Europe! The Site … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-general/6000-year-old-wine-00893?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AncientOrigins+%28Ancient+Origins%29 for more

Water, wine, and the sacred are linked together since ancient times; like holy water, sacramental wine is considered to be a creation of spiritual or religious elites in direct connection with deities See http://bit.ly/2IwStH1 for more

Packing can be daunting, figuring out what you’ll need and what will just add weight can be a waste of time and a stressful activity! This minimalist list includes all the essentials for your next budget trip! The most relevant advice for a packing list is to pack light and to avoid unneeded items because: … See http://bit.ly/2II3LGJ for more

Midas Midas was a mythical king of Phrygia in Asia Minor who was famous for his extraordinary ability to change anything he touched into gold. This gift was given to him by Dionysos in thanks for his hospitality to the wise satyr Silenus. Midas also judged Pan a greater musician than Apollo and so was … See https://www.worldhistory.org/midas/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ancienthistoryencyclopedia+%28World+History+Encyclopedia%29 for more

Researchers Discover Ancient Urartian Castle in Eastern Turkey A team of archaeologists from Van Yüzüncü Yıl University recently unearthed the remains of a 2,800-year-old castle in eastern Turkey, which was first reported by Turkey’s Anadolu Agency, one of the country’s top media outlets.  Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/urartian-0015488?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AncientOrigins+%28Ancient+Origins%29 for more

Buried Alive: The Terrifying History of Death by Immurement Immurement is a practice whereby a person is enclosed within a confined space with no exits. Normally, a person who is immured is left in that space till he/she dies, either of dehydration or starvation. In cases where a person is buried alive, asphyxiation may be … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/immurement-0015487?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AncientOrigins+%28Ancient+Origins%29 for more

唐布拉的野郁金香 by 闭眼缄默 唐布拉的野郁金香 by 闭眼缄默 野郁金香在新疆伊犁境内开的范围比较大，那拉提和唐布拉开放的更多一些，不过这种花株比较低矮，平均高度在10-15公分左右，甚至这些花比周围的草丛还要低，这就为构图造成了很大的障碍，如果用广角拍摄，突出花朵只能用很低的机位，但过低的机位会造成中景和远景的缺失，从而失去了空间感，好在我在一片斜坡上发现了这从相对比较高的郁金香，避免了上述的矛盾，但还是有点不尽人意：这个坡是斜的，人心总是不足，其实现在回想起拍摄这张照片时的场景，我能够身处其中，已经是很幸运，很幸福的一件事情了 使用镜头：nisi15定. #有意味的形式# #每一处都有生命# #光影的魅力# 闭眼缄默 : Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1033655303/%E5%94%90%E5%B8%83%E6%8B%89%E7%9A%84%E9%87%8E%E9%83%81%E9%87%91%E9%A6%99-by-%E9%97%AD%E7%9C%BC%E7%BC%84%E9%BB%98-?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+500px-best+%28500px+%E2%80%94+Best+photos%29 for more

a long way by andy dauer a long way by andy dauer andy dauer: Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1033646543/a-long-way-by-andy-dauer?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+500px-best+%28500px+%E2%80%94+Best+photos%29 for more

Future So Bright by Timothy Poulton Future So Bright by Timothy Poulton Just released my debut album would appreciate if you all had a listen, thanks! https://ffm.to/gvym7zx Timothy Poulton: Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1033670754/Future-So-Bright--by-Timothy-Poulton?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+500px-best+%28500px+%E2%80%94+Best+photos%29 for more

World’s Largest Rhino Ever Found in Chinese Animal Graveyard China continues to be a land of mystique and wonder, with many facets of its culture and society yet to be fully understood. But it is also a country known for amazing dinosaur fossils and the latest find is extraordinary!  Read more Section:  News History & … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/largest-rhino-ever-0015486?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AncientOrigins+%28Ancient+Origins%29 for more

The Ideology of the Holy Roman Empire “The Holy Roman Empire was in no way holy, nor Roman, nor an empire,” wrote Voltaire, and this interpretation still dominates the popular imagination, so the Holy Roman Empire is treated as a bad joke, a pale parody of the glory of Rome. But was Voltaire right? Here … See https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1786/the-ideology-of-the-holy-roman-empire/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ancienthistoryencyclopedia+%28World+History+Encyclopedia%29 for more

Soffioni by Roberto Aldrovandi Soffioni by Roberto Aldrovandi Roberto Aldrovandi: Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1033644266/Soffioni-by-Roberto-Aldrovandi?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+500px-best+%28500px+%E2%80%94+Best+photos%29 for more

A Fox Bouquet by Roeselien Raimond A Fox Bouquet by Roeselien Raimond Flower Fox www.instagram.com/roeselienraimond Roeselien Raimond: Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1033643163/A-Fox-Bouquet-by-Roeselien-Raimond?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+500px-best+%28500px+%E2%80%94+Best+photos%29 for more

Yulia by Stepan Kvardakov Yulia by Stepan Kvardakov Video tutorials of photo editing and backstages of photoshoots + my photo and video collection on subscribe Patreon www.patreon.com/artofck Stepan Kvardakov: Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1033643372/Yulia-by-Stepan-Kvardakov?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+500px-best+%28500px+%E2%80%94+Best+photos%29 for more

Forged in Fire: Judges’ EPIC Home Forge Battle (Season 8) | History See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKLcVC-XfYQ for more

Bolsover Castle: 11th Century Fort Bloomed Into Stunning Residence Bolsover Castle is a famous and unusual castle in Derbyshire, a county in England’s East Midlands. Although the current building was constructed during the 17th century, the history of Bolsover Castle stretches back to the 11th century.  Read more Section:  News Ancient Places Europe Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-europe/bolsover-castle-0015483?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AncientOrigins+%28Ancient+Origins%29 for more

Ancient evidence of Mayan use of tobacco had been found in Campeche (Mexico). Archeologists established that Mayan elites used Nicotiana Rustica (kutz) to achieve different levels of consciousness during their rituals. See http://bit.ly/2Iy2dAD for more

Carrack The carrack (nao in Spanish, nau in Portuguese, and nef in French) was a type of large sailing vessel used for exploration, to carry cargo and as a warship in the 15th and 16th centuries. Famous carracks include the Santa Maria of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and the Victoria, which completed the first circumnavigation of … See https://www.worldhistory.org/Carrack/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ancienthistoryencyclopedia+%28World+History+Encyclopedia%29 for more

Mementos for the Dead: Surprising Burial Customs in Iron Age Britain A University of York researcher has developed a new framework for interpreting collections of everyday objects found during archaeological excavations, specifically at sites linked to Iron Age Britain. Despite the absence of skeletal remains, Dr. Lindsey Büster believes that such caches in Iron Age … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/iron-age-britain-0015481?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AncientOrigins+%28Ancient+Origins%29 for more

Farmer Digs Up Stone Egyptian Stele Saluting Sixth Century BC Pharaoh Recently, a farmer ploughing his field in Egypt’s Ismailia Governorate dug up something massive and historically significant. The unnamed farmer was shocked to realize the heavy object he’d uncovered was not a large rock. It was actually a huge stone Egyptian stele that contained … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/egyptian-stele-0015480?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AncientOrigins+%28Ancient+Origins%29 for more

Keel Billed by Afzal Karim Keel Billed by Afzal Karim This Keel Billed Toucan was captured in Costa Rica. It’s one of the most colorful birds that I have ever seen. Afzal Karim: Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1033619964/Keel-Billed-by-Afzal-Karim?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+500px-best+%28500px+%E2%80%94+Best+photos%29 for more

Zeelandbrug Orange by Roger & Paula Berk Zeelandbrug Orange by Roger & Paula Berk Orange sunset at the Zeelandbrug. Thanks for liking and your support. Have a great day. Roger & Paula Berk: Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1033610072/Zeelandbrug-Orange-by-Roger--Paula-Berk?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+500px-best+%28500px+%E2%80%94+Best+photos%29 for more

5470 by Enrique Izquierdo 5470 by Enrique Izquierdo Enrique Izquierdo: Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1033609435/5470-by-Enrique-Izquierdo?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+500px-best+%28500px+%E2%80%94+Best+photos%29 for more

More Than Summer Solstice – Prehistoric Calendar Revealed at Stonehenge As the Summer Solstice for the northern hemisphere has come around, the craving to celebrate at the world-famous Stonehenge Neolithic site has again proven irresistible to crowds of people wishing to watch the Sun rise above the Heel Stone and shine on the central altar. For those in the northern … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/prehistoric-calendar-revealed-stonehenge-006119?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AncientOrigins+%28Ancient+Origins%29 for more

The Separation of Christianity from Judaism In the mid-2nd century CE, Christianity began a gradual process of identity-formation that would lead to the creation of a separate, independent religion from Judaism. Initially, Christians were one of many groups of Jews found throughout the Roman Empire. The 2nd century CE experienced a change in the demographics, … See https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1785/the-separation-of-christianity-from-judaism/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ancienthistoryencyclopedia+%28World+History+Encyclopedia%29 for more

2,000-Year-Old Shoe Unearthed in German Bog Bogs have been home to some of the weirdest items and artifacts, some that were buried or stored intentionally, and others that were inadvertently lost in the mud. The archaeological record is full of bizarre finds including barrels full of butter to well-preserved human bodies, murder weapons, wheels, or … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/2000-year-old-shoe-0015479?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AncientOrigins+%28Ancient+Origins%29 for more

Portuguese Macao Macao (Macau) is located on a peninsula in the estuary of the Pearl River delta in southeast China and it was a Portuguese colonial settlement from c. 1557 until 1999. Macao was a major trade hub of the Portuguese Empire and with its unique access to the Chinese market, was able to supply … See https://www.worldhistory.org/Portuguese_Macao/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ancienthistoryencyclopedia+%28World+History+Encyclopedia%29 for more

Clearing And Impending Storm Photography I love it when the sky is filled with drama as ominous clouds boil in fury and thunder. This frequently… The post Clearing And Impending Storm Photography appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. See https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/tips-techniques/photo-tip-of-week/clearing-and-impending-storm-photography/ for more

Dracula’s Castle: Myth vs. Reality | Cities of the Underworld (S1, E11) | Full Episode | History See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PSRu_1ZIOY for more

Morning Has Broken by Perry Hoag Morning Has Broken by Perry Hoag The Three Sisters Peaks reflecting in Policeman’s Creek in the Canadian Rockies! Perry Hoag: Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1033598907/Morning-Has-Broken-by-Perry-Hoag?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+500px-best+%28500px+%E2%80%94+Best+photos%29 for more

Cave archeological sites are spread around the world and witness the use of such natural structures for living purposes; however, it is interesting that most prehistoric societies at some point of their development employed caves for different purposes. See http://bit.ly/2IwMLVA for more

Dawn in the quiet village. by Jose Miguel Sanchez Dawn in the quiet village. by Jose Miguel Sanchez Jose Miguel Sanchez: Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1033585261/Dawn-in-the-quiet-village-by-Jose-Miguel-Sanchez?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+500px-best+%28500px+%E2%80%94+Best+photos%29 for more

Caucasus by Daniel Kordan Caucasus by Daniel Kordan Join my webinar tomorrow, Monday 21 June: https://www.kordanlandscapes.com/KordanWebinarQA_Registration?r_done=1 Daniel Kordan: Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1033602643/Caucasus-by-Daniel-Kordan?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+500px-best+%28500px+%E2%80%94+Best+photos%29 for more

Scandalous Fashion: The Naked Appeal of Dhaka Muslin Dhaka Muslin is a precious fabric that gained popularity around 200 years ago, but its roots go back much further. In the late 18th century, Dhaka muslin became a new fashion and gained both admiration and notoriety throughout Europe. With its transparent appearance and its use in dresses … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/history/dhaka-muslin-0015478?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AncientOrigins+%28Ancient+Origins%29 for more

Ancient Necropolis Found Hidden in 17th Century Croatian Palace Garden An ancient necropolis dating to the 4th and 5th centuries AD has been discovered at a 17th-century palace on the idyllic Croatian island of Hvar. This Hvar necropolis is being called “the most important ever” in the island’s thousands of years of inhabitation.  Located in the Adriatic Sea, … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/croatian-necropolis-0015477?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AncientOrigins+%28Ancient+Origins%29 for more

Ghosts in the Landscape: How Did the Village of Gainsthorpe Vanish? There are many medieval villages in England that have disappeared throughout the years. However, one that remains more visible than most is the village of Gainsthorpe in Lincolnshire. When viewed from above, many elements of the village remain visible, such as the houses, barns … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/history/gainsthorpe-0015476?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AncientOrigins+%28Ancient+Origins%29 for more

Sentinels Of Darkenss ! by Sunil Sentinels Of Darkenss ! by Sunil Finding this Spotted Owlet nest was a challenge. High on the old cashew tree is this hidden circular cranny which the owlets have invaded and made their home. I had to climb an opposing branch to get this vantage view point. Despite all … See https://500px.com/photo/1033578824/Sentinels-Of-Darkenss--by-Sunil-?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+500px-best+%28500px+%E2%80%94+Best+photos%29 for more

Big Apple by Nicolas Barison Big Apple by Nicolas Barison The Brooklyn Bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed/suspension bridge in New York City, spanning the East River between Manhattan Island and Brooklyn on Long Island. Opened on May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was the first fixed crossing of the East River. It was also the … See https://500px.com/photo/1033550454/Big-Apple-by-Nicolas-Barison?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+500px-best+%28500px+%E2%80%94+Best+photos%29 for more

Going right by Martin Podt Going right by Martin Podt Check out my website if you are interested to learn my workflow: https://www.martinpodt.com/Workflow See my website for the most popular forest photography workshops in the Netherlands. Martin Podt: Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1033553081/Going-right-by-Martin-Podt?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+500px-best+%28500px+%E2%80%94+Best+photos%29 for more

Attraction by Andrew Vasiliev Attraction by Andrew Vasiliev More photos on my instagram: vavfoto365 Andrew Vasiliev: Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1033552166/Attraction-by-Andrew-Vasiliev?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+500px-best+%28500px+%E2%80%94+Best+photos%29 for more

Conquering the Dark: Finding the Light Behind Paleolithic Cave Art Fascinating scientific experiments at Isuntza 1 Cave in the Basque region of Spain have attempted to replicate Paleolithic lighting conditions. The work is inspired by a desire to understand and recreate how Paleolithic cave dwellers might have travelled, lived in, and created art in the … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/paleolithic-cave-0015474?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AncientOrigins+%28Ancient+Origins%29 for more