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Eratosthenes Eratosthenes (l. c. 276-195 BCE) was a Greek astronomer, geographer, mathematician, and poet best known for being the first to calculate the circumference of the earth and its axial tilt. He is also recognized for his mathematical innovation, the Sieve of Eratosthenes, which identified prime numbers, and his position as head of the Library … See https://www.worldhistory.org/Eratosthenes/ for more

Smile! by Iza Łysoń Smile! by Iza Łysoń Spring vibe… Border collie Morie is smiling to you! Iza Łysoń: Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1044941671/Smile-by-Iza-%C5%81yso%C5%84 for more

Orange by nasserosman Orange by nasserosman nasserosman: Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1044944512/Orange-by-nasserosman for more

Prayers for Peace by Jessica Drossin Prayers for Peace by Jessica Drossin Sometimes making art makes us feel less powerless in overwhelming times. JessicaDrossin.com Jessica Drossin: Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1044940180/Prayers-for-Peace-by-Jessica-Drossin for more

Stonehenge Solar Calendar Theory “Proven” by Study, AND It’s An Import Many scholars have suspected that the monuments of Stonehenge were carefully arranged to function as some type of calendar. Proof of this concept has been hard to come by, however, Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology Ancient Places Europe Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/stonehenge-solar-calendar-0016484 for more

Olga by Stepan Kvardakov Olga 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/1044929492/Olga-by-Stepan-Kvardakov for more

Zacchaeus Zacchaeus was a tax collector in the city of Jericho during the ministry of Jesus of Nazareth (20s-30s CE). ‘Zacchaeus’ means “pure” or “innocent” in Greek. The story of Zacchaeus became a popular teaching lesson in early Christianity. He exemplified the idea that a sinner (even a tax collector) could turn (repent) and change … See https://www.worldhistory.org/Zacchaeus/ for more

Subterranean Freemason Secrets | Cities of the Underworld (S1, E10) | Full Episode | History See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5_haW10aaQ 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

The Wondrous Buddhist Rock-Cut Architecture of the Ajanta Caves It was in 1819 when John Smith, a British army officer in pursuit of a tiger came across a cave near Ajanta village in India. More than thirty caves carved inside the rock of the mountainside and arranged in a horseshoe shape Read more Section:  News Human Origins Religions … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-asia/ajanta-caves-00210 for more

High-Tech Scans Prove Austria’s Venus of Willendorf Came from Italy During an archaeological dig near the village of Willendorf in Lower (Eastern) Austria in 1908, a laborer dug up a small statue that proved to be one of the most important pieces of prehistoric art ever found in Europe. Read more Section:  News History & … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/venus-of-willendorf-0016482 for more

Jumping dog by Iza Łysoń Jumping dog by Iza Łysoń This is australian shepherd called Grruyere and he lives to jump! Iza Łysoń: Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1044900609/Jumping-dog--by-Iza-%C5%81yso%C5%84 for more

art against war by Dan Hecho art against war by Dan Hecho Dear friends, dear followers, dear photographers and people from whole world! Now you can support Ukraine just buying my Art. All money from your purchases I will send to support my beautiful country, to protect from Russian invasion. I call on all artists … See https://500px.com/photo/1044900666/art-against-war-by-Dan-Hecho for more

盐湖冰裂 by 左岸 盐湖冰裂 by 左岸 左岸 : Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1044927395/%E7%9B%90%E6%B9%96%E5%86%B0%E8%A3%82-by-%E5%B7%A6%E5%B2%B8- for more

Winter Black And White Assignment Winner Harry Lichtman Congratulations to Harry Lichtman for winning the recent Winter Black And White Assignment with the image, “Squall.” View the winning… The post Winter Black And White Assignment Winner Harry Lichtman appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. See https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/blog/winter-black-and-white-assignment-winner-harry-lichtman-2/ for more

Gideon Gideon was a judge, military leader, and prophet whose story was recounted in the biblical Book of Judges. He was of the tribe of Manasseh (one of the sons of Joseph) but is also given two other names, Jerubbaal, and Jerubbesheth. Jerubbaal means “Baal will contend,” and Jerubbesheth incorporates “shame” in the name. Baal, … See https://www.worldhistory.org/Gideon/ for more

Unique 13th-century-BC Water Wells Discovered Near Fortress in North Sinai The Sinai Peninsula, the only part of Egypt located in Asia, sandwiched between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, is a land bridge between Asia and Africa. This peninsula has been the subject  Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology Ancient Places Asia Read … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/sinai-water-wells-0016478 for more

Zero Point Field: Know Ye Not That Ye Are Gods? “Know ye not that ye are Gods” reads Psalm 82 verse 6 and John 10 verse 34. It is quite a radical thought, but some scientists are beginning to entertain a rather shocking speculation that might answer basic questions previously thought to be beyond the reach of traditional science.  … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/history/consciousness-0016477 for more

Erotic Peruvian Artifacts Being Used to Prevent Cancer in Men Health authorities in Peru are teaching men how to inspect their genitals to catch early cancers. To achieve this goal they are using ancient Mochica artifacts depicting sexual scenes. Would you touch the genitals of the Mochicas?  Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts News General Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-general/erotic-mochica-artifacts-0016476 for more

Einblicke by Georg Scharf Einblicke by Georg Scharf Georg Scharf: Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1044897559/Einblicke--by-Georg-Scharf for more

Calm Sunset by Gabry G Calm Sunset by Gabry G Gabry G: Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1044883472/Calm-Sunset-by-Gabry-G for more

MonsterQuest: LIONS SPOTTED in Backyards Across America (S1, E7) | Full Episode | History See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAihGXBqkGo for more

The Marquis de Concha y Toro selected the Bordeaux region of France for the seeds of the grapes he imported into Chile (Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon blanc, Semillon, Merlot, and Carmenère). See http://bit.ly/2IhMp5Q for more

Snowy by Emanuele Bentivoglia Snowy by Emanuele Bentivoglia Emanuele Bentivoglia: Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1044892226/Snowy-by-Emanuele-Bentivoglia for more

Anaxagoras Anaxagoras (l. c. 500-c. 428 BCE) was a Pre-Socratic Greek philosopher who claimed the First Cause of existence was Mind (nous) and all things were constituted of indestructible seeds (or stuff), originally a single mass, separated and arranged by Mind. Everything, therefore, was a part of everything put into motion by Mind. He was … See https://www.worldhistory.org/Anaxagoras/ for more

冰湖落日 by 无忌 冰湖落日 by 无忌 无忌 : Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1044854343/%E5%86%B0%E6%B9%96%E8%90%BD%E6%97%A5-by-%E6%97%A0%E5%BF%8C- for more

Desert sunset by Sudipta Chakraborty Desert sunset by Sudipta Chakraborty Indian wild ass walking on the desert. Sudipta Chakraborty: Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1044876932/Desert-sunset--by-Sudipta-Chakraborty for more

Hiding by Sudipta Chakraborty Hiding by Sudipta Chakraborty A tigress try to hide herself. Sudipta Chakraborty: Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1044877070/Hiding--by-Sudipta-Chakraborty for more

Monochrome Landscapes The art, craft and vision of making successful black-and-white landscape photographs. The post Monochrome Landscapes appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. See https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/tips-techniques/nature-landscapes/monochrome-landscapes/ for more

What is the Real Celtic Creation Myth? A bard travels through the streets, gathering an audience as he goes, and then starts to recall the adventures of heroes and the tales of the gods. In the ancient world, word of mouth was one of the ways for information to travel. Read more Section:  News Human … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/human-origins-folklore/celtic-creation-myth-0016475 for more

Church in Snowstorm, Iceland by John S Church in Snowstorm, Iceland by John S John S: Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1044850468/Church-in-Snowstorm-Iceland-by-John-S for more

IMG_0153 by Andrés Cabezas Martínez IMG_0153 by Andrés Cabezas Martínez Andrés Cabezas Martínez: Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1044846450/IMG0153-by-Andr%C3%A9s-Cabezas-Mart%C3%ADnez for more

Ocean Alps by William Patino Ocean Alps by William Patino Ocean, light and ice crested mountains. Mount Cook graces the skyline, the tallest point in all of Australasia. William Patino: Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1044847398/Ocean-Alps-by-William-Patino for more

Magic Rings in Norse Mythology Elements of Norse mythology abound in The Lord of the Rings, and none is so compelling as the ring itself. The One Ring is reminiscent of magic rings in Norse lore, especially Odin’s Draupnir or Andvararnaut from the legend of the Volsungs, although Tolkien’s ring has a will of its … See https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1950/magic-rings-in-norse-mythology/ for more

Opened in 1943, the Club de Jazz Santiago, with its wide range of themes (latin #jazz, ragtime, #swing, #dixieland, bebop, fusion and blues), represents an institution among jazz joints in South America because of the performance of international artists as Louis Armstrong, James Moody, Elvin Jones, Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, and Paquito D’Rivera. See http://bit.ly/2IAfokN for more

Was Medieval Black Death Really That Bad? A New Pollen Study Says No! Black Death is said to have killed over half of Europe’s population. However, a new pollen study suggests many parts of Europe were not affected by the bacterial onslaught. Black Death was a bubonic plague pandemic Read more Section:  News History & … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/black-death-0016474 for more

The Curse of Oak Island: MONUMENTAL EVIDENCE on Stone Pathway (Season 8) | History See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfYMERztqh4 for more

Scuba Diving in Madang, Papua New Guinea Madang in Papua New Guinea has a wonderful variety of dive sites and marine life. The area’s most unique marine animal is a little shark that walks on its fins, the rare, hooded epaulette shark. The post Scuba Diving in Madang, Papua New Guinea appeared first on Scuba … See https://scubadiverlife.com/hooded-epaulette-sharks-madang/ for more

Memories Of An Ancient Goddess At Sintra’s Mountain Of The Moon Nothing about magical and mysterious Sintra is straightforward, including its name. Sintra can refer to a small town in western Portugal, a short distance north and west of Lisbon, or the large and populous municipality that surrounds it, or finally the Serra de Sintra, … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/history/sintra-0016473 for more

Neolithic Fisherman Died by Drowning 5,000 Years Ago, New Research Shows The 5,000-year-old remains of a man unearthed from a mass burial in northern Chile have been identified as having belonged to a Neolithic fisherman who died by drowning. The details of the man’s life were discovered  Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/neolithic-fisherman-0016472 for more

Dramatic French Alps by Daniel Gastager Dramatic French Alps by Daniel Gastager Many techniques used on this image are demonstrated in my in-depth post-processing tutorials. Check out my website to find more information. https://danielgastager.com/video-tutorials Viele der hier angewandten Techniken werden sehr ausführlich in meinen Bildbearbeitungs Tutorials demonstriert. Mehr Infos findest Du auf meiner Website. Daniel … See https://500px.com/photo/1044834401/Dramatic-French-Alps-by-Daniel-Gastager for more

奇峰 Strange Peaks by Daniel Metz 奇峰 Strange Peaks by Daniel Metz Very strange Peaks near Guilin, China. Daniel Metz: Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1044840948/%E5%A5%87%E5%B3%B0-Strange-Peaks-by-Daniel-Metz for more

Eldhraun lava field by Marius Kastečkas Eldhraun lava field by Marius Kastečkas Marius Kastečkas: Photos See https://500px.com/photo/1044837541/Eldhraun-lava-field-by-Marius-Kaste%C4%8Dkas for more

In this short post I suggest tips on how to modify images in #Photoshop with basic editing skills. Specifically, I consider Adobe Photoshop Elements 2019 enhanced with the Elements+ plugin. See http://bit.ly/2IuPq1Q for more

Magi The Magi are the visitors who came to Bethlehem to worship the newly-born Jesus of Nazareth in the gospel of Matthew (2:1-2). ‘Magi’ is a transliteration of the Greek magos from old Persian magus (“powerful”) as a reference to the Zoroastrian priests of the later Persian Empire. They were also known as famous astrologers … See https://www.worldhistory.org/Magi/ for more

Photo Of The Day By Stephen Smith Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Yellow Warbler” by Stephen Smith. Location: Floreana Island, Galapagos. Canon EOS 5D Mark III,… The post Photo Of The Day By Stephen Smith appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. See https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/blog/photo-of-the-day-by-stephen-smith/ for more

Photos Of The Day For February 2022 Did you miss a Photo Of The Day last month? View all of February’s selections in the slideshow below! Want… The post Photos Of The Day For February 2022 appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. See https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/blog/photos-of-the-day-for-february-2022/ for more

Gorgias’ On Nature (On the Non-Existent) Gorgias of Leontini (l. c. 427 BCE) was a famous Greek Sophist who claimed that nothing exists and, even if it does, its nature cannot be understood and, even if it could be, one is not able to communicate that understanding to another person. He makes these claims in … See https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1952/gorgias-on-nature-on-the-non-existent/ for more

The Eleusinian Mysteries: An Unresolved Ancient Greek Puzzle To this day the Eleusinian mysteries remains a subject enveloped by broken pieces of information, creating great controversy among historians who work under heavy assumptions while trying to piece together this ancient tradition.  Read more Section:  News Unexplained Phenomena History Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/history/eleusinian-mysteries-006903 for more

In this short post I suggest tips on how to modify images in #Photoshop with basic editing skills. Specifically, I consider Adobe Photoshop Elements 2019 enhanced with the Elements+ plugin. See http://bit.ly/2IuPq1Q for more