Scubarob Adventure Log

Dreams and Prophecy in Ancient Greece Dreams were very important within the culture of ancient Greece and their connection to concepts of prophecy were explored in the literature of the era. Read more Section:  News Myths & Legends Europe History Ancient Traditions Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe/dreams-and-prophecy-ancient-greece-002107 for more

Harold Bluetooth burial The lost tomb of the 10th century Viking King, Harald Bluetooth, has “probably” been identified “again.” Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology History Famous People Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/harold-bluetooth-burial-0016966 for more

The Universe At Our Feet Macro photography allows us to explore new worlds—and create our own. The post The Universe At Our Feet appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. See https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/tips-techniques/nature-landscapes/the-universe-at-our-feet/ for more

A Message About The Great Outdoors 2021 Photo Contest Judging It has come to our attention that the Grand Prize winning image in our Great Outdoors 2021 photo contest is… The post A Message About The Great Outdoors 2021 Photo Contest Judging appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. See https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/blog/a-message-about-the-great-outdoors-2021-photo-contest-judging/ for more

Family Planning in Greco-Roman Antiquity Family planning was a topic of vital importance in the ancient Mediterranean. Some of the earliest medical literature from ancient Greece and Rome deals with fertility and reproductive health. Among the numerous treatments and procedures utilized in Greco-Roman medicine were methods of contraception and abortion. [image:14273] Societal pressure meant that … See https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2024/family-planning-in-greco-roman-antiquity/ for more

Secrets of Roman Winemaking Revealed By Pollen-Charcoal Residue Analysis The Roman empire has historically been associated with wine and winemaking. Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology History Ancient Traditions Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/roman-winemaking-0016965 for more

STUNG BY VENOMOUS SCORPIONS! | Kings of Pain | #Shorts See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDOVFk0LbWA for more

Questions about how religion grows, diffuses, and affects communities and cultures are linked to geographical factors: sacred geographies relate to spatial variations, the global pattern of religion, and their interplay shed lights on the properties of human persistence, tolerance, and motivation with respect to people and their belief systems. See http://bit.ly/2K2vF2x for more

Megalithic Mathematics Revealed at the Cotswold Severn Long Barrows! During the British Neolithic, circa 4000-2500 BC, we witness the appearance of numerous ceremonial and domestic monuments dominating the prehistoric landscape. Read more Section:  News Human Origins Science Ancient Places Europe Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/human-origins-science/megalithic-mathematics-0016964 for more

Hernn Corts Hernn Corts (1485-1547) was a Spanish conquistador who led the conquest of the Aztec Empire in Mexico from 1519. Taking the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan in 1521, Corts plundered Mesoamerica as he became the first ruler of the new colony of New Spain. Corts was a gifted leader of men, and he seized … See https://www.worldhistory.org/Hernan_Cortes/ for more

Whipping Boys Were Kids Spanked in Place of an ‘Untouchable’ Young Prince In many corners of the globe, aristocrats and nobles, kings and young princes, were all deemed to be ‘untouchable’ and protected by divine right. Read more Section:  News Weird Facts Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/weird-facts/whipping-boy-0016963 for more

Diggers Find England’s Oldest Prayer Beads on Lindisfarne Holy Island! Archaeologists exploring Lindisfarne, an island known for its rich religious history – including the first Viking invasion – have recovered the oldest prayer beads ever found in England. Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/prayer-beads-0016961 for more

Nikon Announces NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Nikon today introduced a relatively compact super-telephoto prime for its Z mirrorless system, the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S…. The post Nikon Announces NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. See https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/blog/nikon-announces-nikkor-z-400mm-f-4-5-vr-s/ for more

Human Fire Use Over A Million Years Ago Seems More Likely There is no smoke without a fire, or so they say, and a group of scientists are applying this thinking to develop new methods to seek out when and where the earliest fire use was. Read more Section:  Artifacts Ancient Technology News Evolution & … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-evolution-human-origins/fire-use-0016960 for more

ROCKET LAUNCH REVEALS UFOS | The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch (Season 3) See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDCt8Vhqqa8 for more

Death of Admiral Coligny The assassination attempt on Gaspard II de Coligny, Admiral of France (l. 1519-1572) on 22 August 1572 was the spark igniting the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre beginning on 24 August and continuing in Paris for the next five days and elsewhere in France for over two months. Admiral Coligny was the … See https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2023/death-of-admiral-coligny/ for more

According to legend, in the thirteenth century, a prince of Srivijaya was shipwrecked on the island; he saw a lion there for the first time in his life and took this as a sign that he should found a new city, which he named “Lion City” – Singapura. See http://bit.ly/2ImwNgx for more

The 5,000-Year-Old Ancient History of Backgammon Despite its modern popularity, not many know that backgammon is actually one of the oldest board games known to man. Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts News History Ancient Traditions Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/backgammon-0016958 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

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

The Fall of Tenochtitlan The fall of Tenochtitlan on 13 August 1521 was a decisive moment in the dramatic collapse of the Aztec empire which had dominated Mesoamerica. Led by Hernn Corts (1485-1547), the Spanish conquistadors enjoyed superior weapons and tactics. In addition, the Old World visitors brought with them terrible new diseases that caused … See https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2028/the-fall-of-tenochtitlan/ for more

Malaysia Has a Rotating Monarchy Where 9 Royal Families Take Turns to Rule Malaysia has one of the most interesting political systems, which, although a modern construct, is rooted in pre-colonial historical origins. Read more Section:  News Weird Facts Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/weird-facts/malaysias-monarchy-0016957 for more

The Sad Tale of Didius Julianus, the Man Who Bought the Roman Empire In the year 193 AD an auction took place that sent shockwaves throughout the ancient world, as buyers competed for the greatest prize of a generation, the Roman Empire. Read more Section:  News Ancient Places Europe History Famous People Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/didius-julianus-0016956 for more

Women’s March on Versailles The Women’s March on Versailles, also known as the October March or the October Days, was a defining moment in the early months of the French Revolution (1789-1799). On 5 October 1789, crowds of Parisian market women marched on Versailles, demanding reforms. They besieged the palace and forced King Louis XVI … See https://www.worldhistory.org/Women's_March_on_Versailles/ for more

Sterkfontein Australopithecus Fossils Redated As 1 Million Years Older Researchers at the Sterkfontein Caves in South Africa, famous for the discovery of ‘Little Foot’ and a ream of other ancient hominin remains, have yielded dating results that could overturn the evolutionary timeline for groups of human ancestors. Read more Section:  News Evolution & Human Origins … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-evolution-human-origins/sterkfontein-caves-0016955 for more

Lost Gold of The Aztecs: SKELETAL REMAINS Buried at Ancient Mine (Season 1) See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbVoFWZNfqY for more

It is now understood that significant human activity was underway in India by the Holocene Period (10,000 years ago) and that many historical assumptions based upon earlier work in Egypt and Mesopotamia need to be reviewed and revised. See http://bit.ly/2IiS7Ue for more

Huge New Bronze Age Fortress Discovered in Irish Nature Preserve! While carrying out routine field work in the Burren lowlands of County Galway in Ireland, field archaeologist Michael Gibbons discovered a Bronze Age fortress that may be almost 3,200 years old.  Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology Ancient Places Europe Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/bronze-age-fortress-0016954 for more

Margaret of Valois’ Account of St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre Margaret of Valois’ eyewitness account of St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre is among the most famous and the only written record of the event left by a member of the royal family of France at the time. Her account appears in her memoirs as Letter V, describing … See https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2021/margaret-of-valois-account-of-st-bartholomews-day/ for more

Child Pirate of the Caribbean: John King Was Just 11 When he Joined Infamous Pirate Crew Nearly 300 years before the first Pirates of the Caribbean film fuelled the imagination of young, modern minds with exciting pirate adventures, a young boy named John King was living the life of a pirate of the Caribbean. He … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/weird-facts/youngest-pirate-0016952 for more

Infant Burial Site Along with Furnace Discovered at 2,800-year-old Kelenderis The ancient city of Kelenderis on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey is the site of the Greek Celenderis, a port and fortress in ancient Cilicia and later Isauria.  Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology Ancient Places Europe Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/kelenderis-0016951 for more

A Brief History of the Dog Collar The dog collar, so often taken for granted, has a long and illustrious history. Anyone fortunate enough to share their life with a dog in the present day is participating in an ancient tradition every time they place a collar around their dog’s neck and take it out … See https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1605/a-brief-history-of-the-dog-collar/ for more

Soldiers of Bronze: The Greek Hoplite, the Phalanx, and the Battle that Defined Them Hoplite comes from the Greek word “ta hopla,” which means “tool” or “equipment,” and was the name given to legions of citizen soldiers who were tasked with protecting their territories from outside challengers. Read more Section:  News Ancient Places Europe History … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/hoplite-0016950 for more

Mountain Men: Pathway to Danger (S9, E9) | Full Episode See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39O8r69i0Dg for more

The Ancient Egyptian civilization produced the first government to rule an entire nation, covered an entire country thousands of square miles in size and with millions of inhabitants. See http://bit.ly/2Is2swW for more

Aramaic Inscriptions in Palmyra, Syria, Solve Mystery of the ‘Anonymous God’ The analysis of over 2,500 Aramaic inscriptions in Palmyra in south-central Syria has helped solve a 100-year-old mystery. Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology Ancient Places Asia Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/aramaic-inscriptions-0016949 for more

Redbad Redbad, the king of Frisians (c. 680- c. 719) was known in early medieval history for his contribution to keeping the ardent nature of the Frisian culture alive. He refused to convert to the new religion and fevered the followers of the pagan ways to revolt. During his reign, the enormous uprisings led to … See https://www.worldhistory.org/Redbad/ for more

How To Take Sharp Photos There are numerous factors that impact the sharpness of an image. There are also numerous strategies you can utilize to… The post How To Take Sharp Photos appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. See https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/tips-techniques/photo-tip-of-week/how-to-take-sharp-photos/ for more

Grab Yourself a ‘Medieval’ Castle… in Australia! An English couple in Australia are selling a home. Read more Section:  News General Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-general/australia-s-medieval-castle-0016948 for more

30,000-Year-Old Baby Mammoth Is The Most Preserved Mammoth Ever Found in America A 30,000-year-old baby mammoth has been discovered perfectly preserved in permafrost in the far reaches of Canada’s northwest Yukon province. Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology Ancient Places Americas Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/baby-mammoth-0016947 for more

ALIEN INTELLIGENCE CONTROLS SHEEP | The Proof Is Out There | #Shorts See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjiVCtlo0Yg for more

Photo Of The Day By Elie Wolf Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Grizzly Mountain” by Elie Wolf. “The moment I took this image will no doubt… The post Photo Of The Day By Elie Wolf appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. See https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/blog/photo-of-the-day-by-elie-wolf-3/ for more

From Sydney’s sophisticated architecture to the rugged Outback, then to New Zealand’s sheep-dotted plains and cliff-lined fjords; a short stop to Waitomo reveals something about the Maori culture. See http://bit.ly/2I8yQW2 for more

Romans Drank Gladiator Blood as an Epilepsy Cure! The ancient Romans were known for enjoying violent forms of entertainment – public executions, animal hunts, chariot racing, and gladiatorial games.  Read more Section:  News History Ancient Traditions Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/gladiator-blood-cure-0016946 for more

The World Only Knows About Marco Polo Because of His Ghostwriter Prison Cell Mate Marco Polo may be a household name, but few know that his famous literary masterpiece, The Travels of Marco Polo, was not only written while he was in prison, but was penned by somebody else. Read more Section:  News Weird Facts Read … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/weird-facts/marco-polo-0016945 for more

Ancient Egyptian Weapons: The Evolution of Warfare Anyone interested in the history of warfare or weaponry should make sure to look at ancient Egyptian weapons and how the Egyptian armies utilized their technological superiority.  Read more Section:  Artifacts Ancient Technology News Ancient Places Africa Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-ancient-technology/ancient-egyptian-weapons-0016944 for more

Swamp People: FIERY SHOOT-OFF Between Willie & Little Willie (Season 13) See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6DI2u6xcUM for more

Photo Of The Day By Dean Cobin Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Night Lights 4” by Dean Cobin. Location: Yellowknife, Canada. “Shot along the Ingram Trial… The post Photo Of The Day By Dean Cobin appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. See https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/blog/photo-of-the-day-by-dean-cobin-20/ for more

Lapita’s colonisation of Fiji was only one of the several prehistoric migratory movements in Oceania. The 800+ km water gap separating Vanuatu–New Caledonia from Fiji was the largest inter-archipelagic voyage in the Lapita world. See http://bit.ly/2Ine0BB for more

The Ancient Grotto of the Seven Sleepers The short story Rip Van Winkle, written in 1819 by the American writer Washington Irving, is about a man who woke up after a sleep of more than two decades. Read more Section:  News Myths & Legends Ancient Places Europe Asia Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe/ancient-grotto-seven-sleepers-002259 for more