Scubarob Adventure Log

History of the 12,000-Year-Old Swastika: Origin, Meaning and Symbolism The swastika is a symbol that was used in the 20th century by of one of the most hated men ever to have lived, a symbol that now represents the slaughter of millions of people and one of the most destructive wars on Earth. Read more Section:  Artifacts Other … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/swastika-origins-001312 for more

Behind The Shot: Earth’s Shadow At Moonrise This photograph was 23 years in the making. It was inspired by a powerful series of photographs that archetypal mountain… The post Behind The Shot: Earth’s Shadow At Moonrise appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. See https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/blog/behind-the-shot-earths-shadow-at-moonrise/ for more

Ötzi the Iceman Took a Posthumous Ride on River of Ice Water A new proposal by researchers of the oldest known naturally mummified corpse, better known as Ötzi the Iceman, questions both the time and place of his death.  Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/otzi-iceman-location-0017599 for more

Lullaby for a Son of Shulgi Lullaby for a Son of Shulgi is a Sumerian cradlesong from the reign of Shulgi of Ur (2029-1982 BCE) written for one of his sons. The lullaby follows a standard form of encouraging sleep through repetition coupled with the speaker’s wishes for the infant’s bright future, just like lullabies … See https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2118/lullaby-for-a-son-of-shulgi/ for more

Was Athelstan England’s First and Greatest King? Britain has had more than sixty monarchs over the centuries. Some have been good; some have been bad, but few are held in as high regard as King Athelstan. Read more Section:  History Important Events Famous People Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/athelstan-0017598 for more

Sohla Cooks Up 5 Ancient BBQ Classics | Ancient Recipes with Sohla See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtPV-uitKXA for more

The Recognition Of Monarchy Through History The well-known story of the Roman Emperor Hadrian’s rebuke at the hands of the petitioner whom he had rebuffed is significant. Read more Section:  News Premium Preview Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/premium-preview/monarchy-0017597 for more

Buenos-Aires can be considered the most cultured and sophisticated among all South America’s capitals. Its restaurants, bars, historic cafés and heaving nightclubs, opera house, theatres, multiscreen cinemas, avant-garde galleries and French-style palaces all underline its attachment to the arts and its eternal sense of style. See http://bit.ly/2IrbXg2 for more

Photo Of The Day By Michael Robinson Today’s Photo of the Day is “Black Bear Silhouette” by Michael Robinson. Location: Northern Vancouver Island. “Vancouver Island black bear… The post Photo Of The Day By Michael Robinson appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. See https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/blog/photo-of-the-day-by-michael-robinson/ for more

Fall of Maximilien Robespierre The fall of Maximilien Robespierre, or the Coup of 9 Thermidor, was a series of events that resulted in the arrests and executions of Robespierre and his allies on 27-28 July 1794. It signaled the end of the Reign of Terror, the end of Jacobin dominance of the French Revolution (1789-1799), … See https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2119/fall-of-maximilien-robespierre/ for more

600 Rock Carvings Found by Clever Inquiry and Torchlight Three friends in Norway have a remarkable way of spending in their spare time. Armed with torches, they go looking for prehistoric rock carvings, and with singular success. Read more Section:  Artifacts Ancient Writings News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/rock-carvings-norway-0017596 for more

African Slaves Used Braids to Communicate Escape Routes in Colombia The hair of black boys and girls was, and continues to be, an object of ridicule and discrimination. Read more Section:  News Weird Facts Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/weird-facts/braids-0017595 for more

11 Very Strange Deaths from History We all die eventually, but some of us go out in weirder ways than others. With the number of people who have existed throughout human history, at least a few strange deaths are to be expected. Read more Section:  News History Famous People Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/strange-deaths-0017594 for more

High-Flying Photo Ops Assignment Winner Johnny Fermanides Congratulations to Johnny Fermanides for winning the recent High-Flying Photo Ops Assignment with the image, “Shadowland.” View the winning image… The post High-Flying Photo Ops Assignment Winner Johnny Fermanides appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. See https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/blog/high-flying-photo-ops-assignment-winner-johnny-fermanides/ for more

Due Diligence in Switzerland Reveals Gorgeous Medieval Gold Brooch Archaeological excavations ahead of work to expand heating pipes in Kleinbasel, the Rhine port and industrial area of Basel in Switzerland, has uncovered fifteen graves dating back to the early medieval period. Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/gold-brooch-basel-0017593 for more

Stonehenge Secrets Revealed | Digging For The Truth (S2, E3) Full Episode See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHqbIbC6qJM for more

Anglo-Mysore Wars The Four Anglo-Mysore Wars (1767-1799) were fought between the British East India Company (EIC) and the state of Mysore. Haidar Ali and his son Tipu Sultan, the “Tiger of Mysore”, were relentless foes to British expansion in southern India but were eventually subdued by the triple alliance of the EIC, the Maratha Confederacy, … See https://www.worldhistory.org/Anglo-Mysore_Wars/ for more

South America offers great material for photographers looking for architectural spots and dramatic pictures; indeed, the Colonial heritage of the Spanish Conquistadores rests close to modern buildings and ancient monuments of pre-columbian civilizations. See http://bit.ly/2IqdoLK for more

Photo Of The Day By Michael Ryan Today’s Photo of the Day is “Alignment” by Michael Ryan. Location: Sonoma County, California. “This location close to home in… The post Photo Of The Day By Michael Ryan appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. See https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/blog/photo-of-the-day-by-michael-ryan-3/ for more

Luxury Bath Spa At Rutland Villa Was A Roman Barn Conversion Last year archaeologists in the UK unearthed a rare Roman mosaic at a luxury 3rd century villa.  Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology Ancient Places Europe Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/rutland-roman-villa-0017591 for more

Napoleonic Concordat of 1801 & Religious Pluralism The Napoleonic Concordat of 1801 defined France’s relationship with the Catholic Church for over 100 years. The Organic Articles were added in 1802 and provided state recognition of the Reformed and Lutheran confessions alongside the Catholic Church. During the 19th century, political upheaval and attempts to reestablish Catholicism … See https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2115/napoleonic-concordat-of-1801--religious-pluralism/ for more

Information: A Historical Companion The internet only changes how people process information instead of creating the idea of ‘information.’ As soon as humans developed writing around 3400 BCE, we found many ways to record information from tax records to poetry and from legal proceedings to dictionaries. The disciplines of book history, intellectual history, and media … See https://www.worldhistory.org/review/309/information-a-historical-companion/ for more

In these pages I shortly introduce how to learn photography as a formalized expression of art. Such view goes beyond the practicalities of how to photograph focusing on how to communicate a message giving shape to something new. Indeed, photography should be considered in its social, cultural and psychological significance to understand the medium’s effects … See http://bit.ly/2WEMX97 for more

Live the Legend: 8 Mythical Places That Actually Exist When it comes to ancient mythology it can sometimes be difficult to separate fact from fiction. While most myths are obviously fictional, they often contain at least a grain of truth.  Read more Section:  News Myths & Legends Europe Asia Ancient Places Europe Asia Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe/mythical-places-0017590 for more

Oceanic+ App Released Today for Apple Watch Ultra The Oceanic+ App dropped today for Apple Watch Ultra, turning it into a powerful dive computer. Here’s SDL CEO Nadia Aly’s review. The post Oceanic+ App Released Today for Apple Watch Ultra appeared first on Scuba Diver Life. See https://scubadiverlife.com/oceanic-app-released-today-apple-watch-ultra/ for more

Syphilis: The STD that Won and Lost Wars In 1494, King Charles VIII of France launched an all-out war against the republics of the Italian peninsula, a watershed moment in history. Read more Section:  News History Important Events Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-important-events/syphilis-0017589 for more

How Henry VI Genetically Engineered Henry Tudor for the Throne The year was 1453 and Henry VI, King of England, was having what could be reasonably called an annus horribilis. Read more Section:  News History Important Events Famous People Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/henry-vi-0017587 for more

TREASURE HUNTERS FALL VICTIM TO ANCIENT CURSE | The Proof Is Out There | #Shorts See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYQSCZXfHpQ for more

Tyrants of Greece Tyrannies existed across the Greek world from the city-states to the islands of Sicily and Samos. Most historians date the Great Age of Greek Tyranny from 750 to 500 BCE, ending with the ousting of Hippias; however, some authors extend the period into the 4th century BCE, embracing the despotic rule of … See https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2117/tyrants-of-greece/ for more

Crossing Nicaragua is an adventure in itself mainly because of the untouched landscapes and beautiful nature. See http://bit.ly/2IpKbk4 for more

Dying to be Beautiful: 7 Crazy Ingredients Used in Ancient Cosmetics Makeup has been around for centuries, but getting your glam on in ancient times wasn’t as simple as going to your local Sephora. Before safe and regulated products existed on the market, ancient civilizations had to do what they could with the ingredients available. … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/toxic-cosmetics-0017586 for more

Battle of Buxar The Battle of Buxar (aka Bhaksar or Baksar) in Bihar, northeast India, on 22-23 October 1764 saw a British East India Company (EIC) army led by Hector Munro (1726-1805) gain victory against the combined forces of the Nawab of Awadh (aka Oudh), the Nawab of Bengal, and the Mughal emperor Shah Alam … See https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2116/battle-of-buxar/ for more

Maximize The Light You’re Bestowed, Part 2 Without light, photos can’t be made. Pencils and pens are used to write words on paper. Light is used to… The post Maximize The Light You’re Bestowed, Part 2 appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. See https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/tips-techniques/photo-tip-of-week/maximize-the-light-youre-bestowed-part-2/ for more

Ancient Mummies Found in Egypt with Golden Tongues Archaeologists excavating at Qwaisana Archaeological Compound in Egypt have unearthed numerous ancient mummies, and some of them had golden tongues! Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/gold-tongues-0017585 for more

10 Shocking Facts about the Ancient Romans When studying ancient societies, it isn’t uncommon to experience some culture shock. Even after researching a society for years, you’ll come across something that will stop you straight in your tracks. Read more Section:  News Ancient Places Europe History Ancient Traditions Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/shocking-roman-facts-0017584 for more

Kings of Pain: AGGRESSIVE BACKYARD BUGS BITE LIKE HELL (Season 2) See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3We16pME1Y for more

The waters of the Philippines comprise nearly 1 million square miles of sea, a major part of which is in the Coral Triangle, an area that contains the world’s highest coral diversity. See http://bit.ly/2Iwp7Zp for more

Photo Of The Day By Kristen Ryan Today’s Photo of the Day is “Overnight Dusting” by Kristen Ryan. Location: Wyoming. “In late September, I arrived to the… The post Photo Of The Day By Kristen Ryan appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. See https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/blog/photo-of-the-day-by-kristen-ryan-6/ for more

16 Striking Pieces of Horse Armor That Protected Them in Battle The trusty steed was not just the loyal companion of knights and cavaliers, but invaluable to the war arsenal of many armies across the globe, as well as those in jousting tournaments. Read more Section:  Artifacts Ancient Technology History Ancient Traditions Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-ancient-technology/horse-armor-0017583 for more

What Could Go Wrong?! 48,500-Year-Old Siberian Virus is Revived The world’s oldest known frozen and dormant virus has been revived in a French laboratory leading many to express concerns about the dangers of bringing to life ancient microbes. Read more Section:  News Science & Space Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-science-space/siberian-virus-0017581 for more

Bronze Age Roundhouse in Virtual Reality See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f483gnpWJw for more

The Maldives Republic consists of 1,192 small tropical islands that cross strategic shipping routes and have a richly diverse marine environment. See http://bit.ly/2Iod2VP for more

Romans Snacked on Nuts and Melons While Enjoying Colosseum Bloodbath Over the last year archaeologists excavating the Colosseum in Rome have unearthed animal bones and coins. Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology History Ancient Traditions Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/roman-colosseum-snacks-0017580 for more

Sacrificed Animals Dressed as Warriors Point to Tomb of Aztec King Researchers conducting excavations in Mexico City found a series of boxes containing Aztec treasures.  Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts News History & Archaeology History Famous People Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/aztec-king-0017579 for more

Henry VI Needed a Helping Hand to Bed His Wife Margaret of Anjou In her book The Shadow King: The Life and Death of Henry VI, historian Lauren Johnson claimed that the prudish 15th century king of England needed a helping hand to do the deed when it came to impregnating his wife.  Read more Section:  … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/weird-facts/henry-vi-0017578 for more

Encrypted Letter of Charles V Reveals A Rumored Assassination Attempt Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain, Charles V, was one of the 16th century’s most powerful people, but certainly not well liked.  Read more Section:  Artifacts Ancient Writings News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/charles-v-letter-0017577 for more

Walking In Ireland’s Brigid’s Way, Pagan Goddess Or Saint It is impossible to separate myth and fact, truth from fiction, but there are some things that can be said about Ireland’s Brigid with assurance—and one of these is that her importance has grown greatly in recent years.  Read more Section:  News Premium Preview Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/premium-preview/saint-brigid-0017575 for more

Heritage Broadcasting Service Release – Promo See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r72eLPyPk_I for more

Cult of the Supreme Being The Cult of the Supreme Being was a deistic cult established by Maximilien Robespierre (1758-1794) during the French Revolution (1789-1799). Its purpose was to replace Roman Catholicism as the state religion of France and to undermine the atheistic Cult of Reason which had recently gained popularity. It represented the peak … See https://www.worldhistory.org/Cult_of_the_Supreme_Being/ for more

The Red Sea is a laboratory of evolution and very significant for understanding adaptation processes; indeed, the high endemism ratio is a consequence of the isolation and recolonization processes during sea level variations in the past. See http://bit.ly/2ImV1Hv for more