Scubarob Adventure Log

Anne d’Alegre and Her Dirty Dental Secret Like many LA celebrities today, serious dental work was carried out in 17th century France to protect the smiles of perceived social elites.  Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/anne-d-alegre-0017872 for more

Timeless Beauty at Cairn de Barnenez – The Prehistoric Parthenon For those looking to step back in time, the Cairn de Barnenez located in France’s Brittany is ideal. As one of the world’s oldest standing structures in the world, the Cairn de Barnenez is a marvel of Neolithic engineering and the largest mausoleum in Europe. … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-europe/cairn-de-barnenez-005771 for more

A Glittering Piece of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon’s History Discovered A historic gold pendant and chain, believed to be associated with Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon, has been revealed by the British Museum.  Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/henry-viii-pendant-0017871 for more

American Pickers: RARE ORIGINAL Vendo Coca-Cola Machine! (Season 23) See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3MXWC1gVNU for more

Even Today, Virgin Mary Milk Powder is Used as a Cure for Infertility ​The Virgin Mary’s breast milk has been the subject of veneration for centuries and even today couples battling infertility often imbue it with miraculous powers. Read more Section:  News Weird Facts Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/weird-facts/virgin-mary-milk-powder-0017870 for more

According to Aboriginal legends in Uluru, during Alcheringa (Dreamtime) ancestral souls in the form of animals and humans emerged from the interior of the Earth and began to wander over the land. Their everyday actions (play, singing, fishing, hunting, marriage, and death) determined the characteristics of the landscape and became a sacred geography. See http://bit.ly/2IrLbV1 for more

The Debate Between Bird and Fish The Debate Between Bird and Fish (c. 2000 BCE) is a Sumerian poem dated to the Ur III Period (2047-1750 BCE) when the genre of the literary debate was especially popular. The poem is the earliest extant on the theme of difficult neighbors and how quickly problems can escalate. … See https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2160/the-debate-between-bird-and-fish/ for more

Wreck Identified As Key Dutch Warship After Centuries Underwater A Protected Wreck off the coast of Sussex, known simply as “Unknown Wreck Off Eastbourne”, now has a name. It has been identified as the 17th-century Dutch warship Klein Hollandia. Read more Section:  Artifacts Ancient Technology News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/dutch-warship-0017869 for more

Queen Victoria Queen Victoria of Great Britain (r. 1837-1901) was one of the most loved of all Britain’s monarchs. Her longevity, devotion to her role as figurehead of an empire, and recovery from the death of her beloved husband Prince Albert won her a unique status as the ever-present symbol of 19th-century Britain, an era … See https://www.worldhistory.org/Queen_Victoria/ for more

Profit: An Environmental History After the Industrial Revolution, factories appeared throughout the world, producing more and more affordable goods while exploiting our environment. Besides air pollution, rivers have been contaminated by waste, and mining has eroded soil. In Profit: An Environmental History, Mark Stoll studies how the consequences of the capitalist pursuit for profit, such … See https://www.worldhistory.org/review/315/profit-an-environmental-history/ for more

Photo Of The Day By Paul Laurenza Today’s Photo of the Day is “Ghost Trees” by Paul Laurenza. Location: Yellowstone National Park, California. Want to get your… The post Photo Of The Day By Paul Laurenza appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. See https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/blog/photo-of-the-day-by-paul-laurenza-2/ for more

What is Shambhala? Understanding the Mysterious Kingdom of Shambhala Shambhala, which is a Sanskrit word meaning “place of peace” or “place of silence,” is a mythical paradise spoken of in ancient texts, including the Kalachakra Tantra and the ancient scriptures of the Zhang Zhung culture which predated Tibetan Buddhism in western Tibet. Read more Section:  News Myths … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-asia/mysteries-kingdom-shambhala-001529 for more

The Saxon Conquest of Europe, and a Christian Conquest of Saxons Anyone familiar with European history will have heard of the Saxons. Originally a Germanic tribe from the North Sea coast of the Netherlands, over the centuries they spread across Europe like wildfire. Read more Section:  News Ancient Places Europe History Important Events Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-important-events/saxons-0017867 for more

How the Emergency Room Saves Lives | Modern Marvels (S5, E7) | Full Episode See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfXUjM_JuVQ for more

30 Stunning Roman Intaglios Discovered at Hadrian’s Wall Bathhouse Site Two thousand years ago, beautifully carved Roman stones taken into an ancient pool were lost by the bathers. Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/roman-intaglios-0017866 for more

The Tu’i Tonga Empire is said to have been formed around the year 950AD. The first Tu’i Tonga (‘Aho’eitu) located his capital at the village of Toloa on the island of Tongatapu. The main remaining is a monumental stone architecture comprising of three coral limestone slabs. See http://bit.ly/2K4oozi for more

Script Script is the written expression of a language. Cuneiform, the first script, was invented in Sumer, Mesopotamia c. 3500 BCE, hieroglyphics sometime prior to the Early Dynastic Period in Egypt (c. 3150-2613 BCE), and Sanskrit in India during the Vedic Period (c. 1500 to c. 500 BCE). Writing was later adopted by other cultures … See https://www.worldhistory.org/script/ for more

Clueless Californian Busted for Driving Across Medieval Bridge in Italy An American tourist traveling through the streets of Florence, Italy this past week took a seriously wrong turn and ended up in a heap of trouble as a result of his mistake, CNN reports. Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology Ancient Places Europe Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/ponte-vecchio-0017865 for more

Thetis Thetis is one of 50 Nereids (sea nymphs) and a goddess of the sea in Greek mythology. Thetis is best known for being the mother of the Greek hero Achilles, however, her role goes beyond that; she appears in various stories and interacts with multiple gods and goddesses, often caring for gods and heroes … See https://www.worldhistory.org/Thetis/ for more

Depth Of Field In Depth I deliberately chose a commonly written about topic for this week’s tip to encourage everyone to take every piece of… The post Depth Of Field In Depth appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. See https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/tips-techniques/photo-tip-of-week/depth-of-field-in-depth/ for more

Sacrificial Treasure Trove of Bronze Age Artifacts Found in Peat Bog Researchers in Poland were metal detecting a drained peat bog based on speculation when they unearthed an ancient sacrificial site containing a treasure trove of bronze artifacts dating to the Bronze Age and early Iron Age. Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts News History … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/peat-bog-treasures-0017864 for more

Ancient Aliens: Town Shaken by a Massive Space Explosion (Season 18) See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoVlE9FSoxs for more

4,700-Year-Old Tavern Serves Up Surprises in Ancient Lagash, Iraq Archaeologists have discovered a large tavern or public eating space dating to around 2700 BC at the ancient city site of Lagash in southern Iraq. Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology Ancient Places Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/lagash-tavern-0017863 for more

Yap was central in the intensive cultural exchange in Micronesia, famously involving the large stonemoney discs quarried from distant islands of Palau and Guam. Indeed, the formalized Yap-focused exchange system known as sawei guided movement of tribute among diverse and dispersed clans in the Caroline Islands. See http://bit.ly/2Ot9fre for more

Photo Of The Day By Kathy Ritter Today’s Photo of the Day is “Fog Creep” by Kathy Ritter. Location: Arizona. Want to get your images in the… The post Photo Of The Day By Kathy Ritter appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. See https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/blog/photo-of-the-day-by-kathy-ritter/ for more

Noblewoman’s Grave Yields Large Silver Cross with Precious Garnet A 1,300-year-old gold and gemstone necklace discovered in central England’s Northampton in the grave of an elite woman has been hailed as of ‘international importance’.  Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/medieval-treasure-0017626 for more

The Virgin Mary Squirted Saint Bernard with Breast Milk Mythology is filled with an array of outlandish and far-fetched stories. Christianity is no exception. Read more Section:  News Weird Facts Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/weird-facts/saint-bernard-0017862 for more

The Proof Is Out There: 4 DISTURBING SOUNDS CAUGHT ON TAPE See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6cEMS1iSNs for more

The islands of Palau have a rich artistic heritage of weaving, woodworking, performing arts, pottery production, oral narratives, stone statuary, and costume and body art. Palau’s first certain petroglyph site was identified on Babeldaob as a boulder marking the burial of the legendary Surech. See http://bit.ly/2IjykEg for more

Giant 7-Foot Sword and Mirror for Demon Slaying found in Japan Tomb Researchers in Japan were excavating an ancient kofun burial mound when they found an enormous shield-shaped bronze mirror and a giant 7-foot iron sword, the largest that have ever been discovered on the Island. Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts News History & Archaeology Read … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/giant-sword-0017861 for more

Photo Of The Day By eabowe Today’s Photo of the Day is “Howling Coyote” by eabowe. Location: Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. “It was very cold, but… The post Photo Of The Day By eabowe appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. See https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/blog/photo-of-the-day-by-eabowe/ for more

Incredible Ancient Statue of Hercules Pulled from Rome Sewer Archaeologists in Rome have made an exciting discovery while conducting excavation work to repair collapsed sewage pipes in Parco Scott, a part of the Appia Antica Archaeological Park. Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/hercules-statue-0017859 for more

The technical aspects of photography relate to the interpretation of the medium by the shooter and the viewer; indeed, some abstract categories (symmetries, textures, beauty, shapes, etc.) are translated in the photograph using technical arrangements. What is Photographic Exposure In general, exposure is a function of the light radiation coming from the scene, the transmission … See http://bit.ly/2LVj6bZ for more

190-Year-Old Jonathan the Tortoise is the Oldest Living Land Animal in the World It’s incredible to envision all the changes which have taken place over the last two hundred years. But imagine actually living through them. Read more Section:  News Weird Facts Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/weird-facts/tortoise-0017856 for more

Neanderthals Filled This Spanish Cave with Animal Skulls. But Why? As the data continues to accumulate, it becomes more and more clear that Neanderthals were highly intelligent hominins who built their own unique and remarkable culture. Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts News Evolution & Human Origins Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-evolution-human-origins/animal-skulls-0017855 for more

Golden Mummy Excavation Reveals Rare Details About Ordinary Egyptians A Pharaonic tomb containing a mummy wrapped in a gold-covered leaf described as the “oldest and most complete mummy found in Egypt to date” has been uncovered in Saqqara, near the Step Pyramid. Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/golden-mummy-saqqara-0017854 for more

10 Best Cameras & Lenses of the Year: OP Editors’ Picks 2022 After new flagship full-frame camera releases in 2021 from Canon, Nikon and Sony, 2022 was quieter on the full-frame mirrorless… The post 10 Best Cameras & Lenses of the Year: OP Editors’ Picks 2022 appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. See https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/photography-gear/cameras/10-best-cameras-lenses-of-the-year-op-editors-picks-2022/ for more

Cleopatra: The Last Pharaoh | Digging For The Truth (S2, E6) | Full Episode See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIs1-SSO1KU for more

William IV of Great Britain William IV of Great Britain (r. 1830-1837) succeeded his elder brother George IV of Great Britain (r. 1820-1830) to become the fifth Hanoverian monarch. William had a successful naval career, and his reign is best remembered for the democratic reforms initiated by the 1832 Reform Act. He was succeeded by … See https://www.worldhistory.org/William_IV_of_Great_Britain/ for more

Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, is the country’s largest urban area and its cultural, commercial, and transportation centre. See http://bit.ly/2IhW5wd for more

Tombs, Temples, and Pyramids: Chasing Egypt’s Topside Treasures A visit to Egypt to dive the Red Sea would be incomplete without also visiting the topside landmarks that make this astonishing country so alluring. The post Tombs, Temples, and Pyramids: Chasing Egypt’s Topside Treasures appeared first on Scuba Diver Life. See https://scubadiverlife.com/tombs-temples-pyramids-chasing-egypts-topside-treasures/ for more

Six Abandoned Cities and Their Haunting Histories Time is a cruel mistress, and nothing lasts forever. Eventually, even the greatest of empires and cities are doomed to crumble. Read more Section:  News Ancient Places Europe Asia Africa Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-europe/abandoned-cities-0017853 for more

French Directory The French Directory, or Directorate (French: le Directoire), was the government of France from 2 November 1795 until 9 November 1799, a period that spanned the last four years of the French Revolution (1789-1799). The Directory was unpopular, despite military successes, and faced economic crises and social unrest. It was ultimately toppled in … See https://www.worldhistory.org/French_Directory/ for more

Iron Age Chariot Axle Offers A Rare Example of Prehistoric Technology An “exceptionally rare” Iron Age wooden axle from a chariot or cart has been found in a waterlogged pit in Eastbridge, Suffolk. Read more Section:  Artifacts Ancient Technology News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/chariot-axle-0017852 for more

Citizen Scientists Find Over 1,000 Burial Mounds in Dutch Countryside A throng of more than 6,000 amateur researchers from the heritage organization Erfgoed Gezoeken have spent the last several years examining imagery of the hills, dunes, valleys and forests of the central Netherlands, in search of archaeological and historical anomalies. Read more Section:  News History … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/citizen-scientists-0017851 for more

Stillness Assignment Winner Karthik Subramaniam Congratulations to Karthik Subramaniam for winning the recent Stillness Assignment with the image, “Patience.” View the winning image and a… The post Stillness Assignment Winner Karthik Subramaniam appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. See https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/blog/stillness-assignment-winner-karthik-subramaniam/ for more

ANCIENT ALIEN IMAGES FOUND | The Proof Is Out There | #Shorts See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCyPDMWBRfY for more

Gibbon’s Decline & Fall of the Roman Empire The English historian Edward Gibbon (1737-1794) wrote and published his seminal work History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire between 1776 and 1788. The dominant theme of Gibbon’s six-volume work is that the fall of the Roman Empire was due to the rise of … See https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2153/gibbons-decline--fall-of-the-roman-empire/ for more

The understanding of the evolutionary origins of Orangutans and the successful reconstruction of the habits of their ancestors remain unresolved. Notwithstanding their high intelligence, Orangutans live in a relatively simple social system. See http://bit.ly/2I6kvcJ for more

Walk (to Work) Like an Egyptian: Nakhtpaaten, the First Commuter In the modern world, traveling to and from work seems to be a relatively easy thing to do. Whether by bus, car, or metro, getting to your workplace is rarely a challenge.  Read more Section:  News Ancient Places Africa History Famous People Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-africa/nakhtpaaten-0017850 for more