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"It took me years to realize that Inca and pre-Columbian architecture is directly related to the structure of the corn kernels. In a western model of thought, one might judge the shapes as irregular, but in a universal thought, everything is a correlation between the cosmos, science, art and humanity." (Fractal Nature)

As you can see, organic growth forms are represented in a logarithmic way and fact that these pentagonal, hexagonal and heptagonal blocks coincide with corn forms.

• Juan Casco

archaeohistories, 26 days ago to history

The Van Gogh Experience 😀

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archaeohistories, 26 days ago to history

The golden era of bodybuilding was a time when bodybuilding was at its peak. In that time when bodybuilders considered to be some of the fittest and most muscular people in the world. During the golden era, bodybuilding was not only a sport, but it was also a lifestyle. Bodybuilders considered to be role models, and they were admired by people of all ages.

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archaeohistories, 26 days ago to history

Cannabis, often referred to as marijuana, weed, or pot, has a rich and multifaceted history that spans thousands of years. From its origins as a revered medicinal plant in ancient civilizations to its contemporary status as a recreational and medical substance, cannabis has played a significant role in human culture and society.

Archaeological findings suggest that cannabis was cultivated for its fibers, seeds, and psychoactive properties.

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archaeohistories, 26 days ago to history

A sled dog being trained to carry an M1919 .30 caliber machine gun for US forces, Alaska, 1942.

© MilitaryHistoria

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archaeohistories, 27 days ago to history

Roman Crocodile Armor (3rd Century AD), was a form of protective gear crafted from tough hide of Nile crocodiles. Romans likely adopted this type of armor during their conquests in Egypt and other regions where crocodiles were prevalent.

Crocodile armor was not as widely used as other types of Roman armor, and scholars believe that it might have been worn during processions or ceremonies, rather than in combat.

British Museum

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This 1200 CE, shield was found in Sætesdalen, Norway. It features runic inscription encircling shield's boss. These runes provide a glimpse into language and expression of people from that era.

Shield is now housed at Oslo Kulturhistorisk Museum, where it stands as a testament to rich history of Norway and enduring legacy of runic writing. Such inscriptions are not only historical records but also works of art, reflecting culture and beliefs of medieval Scandinavians.

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Char Minor (four minarets), Bukhara, Uzbekistan :

Built by by Khalif Niazkul, in 1807 AD, it is a historic gatehouse for a now-destroyed madrasa Madrasah of Khalif Niyaz-kul, in the historic city of Bukhara. It is located in a lane northeast of the Lyab-i Hauz complex, and is protected as a cultural heritage monument.

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archaeohistories, 28 days ago to history

Babylonian Map of the World (Imago Mundi), is the oldest tablet clay map written in Akkadian, dated 6th Century BC. It was discovered at Sippar, southern Iraq.

Objects on the Babylonian map of the world:

1. “Mountain” (šá-du-ú)
2. “City” (uru)
3. Urartu (ú-ra-áš-tu)
4. Assyria (kuraš+šurki)
5. Der (dēr)
6. Swamp (ap–pa–ru)
7. Elam (šuša)
8. Canal (bit-qu)
9. Bit Yakin (bῑt-ia-᾿-ki-nu)
10. Habban (ha-ab-ban)
11. Babylon (tin.tirki)
12. Ocean (idmar-ra-tum)

British Museum

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Archaeological Park of Ostia Antica is one of the largest and most important archaeological areas in Italy. It ranks second in size only to Pompeii.

The theater of Ostia Antica is one of the oldest masonry theaters. It was built in late 1st Century BC, as indicated by an inscription mentioning Agrippa, Augustus’s son-in-law. Later, in the late 2nd Century CE, it was expanded to accommodate up to 4,000 spectators.

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Bronze statue of a Chained Germanic Man (2nd Century AD), Austria.

The prisoner wears breeches that were typical for Germanic people. His hair is tied in a suebian knot.

The Suebian knot is a historical male hairstyle ascribed to the tribe of the Germanic Suebi. The knot is attested by Tacitus in his 1st Century AD, work Germania, found on contemporary depictions of Germanic peoples, their art, and bog bodies.

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"Devil in the Glass" Cast in glass, the small figure of a devil is made of black lead (1600-1650 CE), Austria.

According to a description in the Viennese Treasury from 1720, this is a “spiritus familiaris”, a spirit that was exorcised from a possessed person and banished to the glass.

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archaeohistories, 29 days ago to random

Caesar salad is often believed to have been created by Julius Caesar himself. But it was invented in early 1920s by Caesar Cardini, an Italian chef and immigrant to US, who lived in San Diego, later moved to Tijuana, Mexico to avoid Prohibition and it was here also ran a restaurant.

On July 4th, 1924, Caesar is believed to have invented Caesar Salad. Originally intended as finger food, for whole lettuce leaves, which were to be dipped in dressing and then eaten with the fingers. It was a hit.

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In 1965, excavations in Mezhyrich, Ukraine, revealed the presence of 4 huts, made up of a total of 149 mammoth bones. These dwellings, which are about 15,000 years old, are some of the oldest shelters known to have been constructed by pre-historic man.

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Wildman Suit, coated in outward-facing iron nails from head to toe, exudes both terror and enigma. It consists of leather pants and shirt, as well as a spiked iron helmet. The suit is covered top to bottom with one-inch iron nails spaced roughly ¾ inch apart.

Commonly identified as Siberian bear-hunting armor from 1800s, some argue it was utilized in cruel practice of bear-baiting during Shakespearean England.

Menil Collection, Houston - Texas

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archaeohistories, 29 days ago to history

This is a bronze box-shaped brooch from the Viking era, dating back to 9th-11th Century CE. It was a common accessory for the women of Gotland, islands located south of Sweden in the Baltic Sea.

They used such brooches to secure a shawl or cloak around their shoulders.

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A Roman Gold Spiral Armlet with ends shaped as a Snake's head (1st Century AD). It is a type of a bracelet that was worn in pairs, coiled around the upper arms. The scales and details of the heads were chased after casting.

(H: 8.6cm)

Victoria and Albert Museum, London

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The Statue of Liberty, viewed from Ellis Island, by a small boy and his parents, 1930.

© Vintage American Photographs

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Sumerian Large Terracotta Eye Idol
(4th Millennium BC) -

Both the type and the large size are rare. The two big holes sometimes are interpreted as eyes, sometimes breasts, sometimes elephant ears, and sometimes owl or bird-like.

📷© "Art of the ancient world" by Jerome M Eisenberg

British Museum

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History of Sumer spans the 5th to 3rd millennia BC, in southern Mesopotamia and is taken to include the prehistoric Ubaid and Uruk periods.

Sumer was the region's earliest known civilization and ended with the downfall of the Third Dynasty of Ur around 2004 BC.

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Gilgamesh, a legendary king of Uruk in ancient Mesopotamian mythology, is renowned for his incredible strength and heroic deeds, which are chronicled in the Epic of Gilgamesh. This epic poem, believed to have been written over 4,000 years ago, stands as one of the oldest known pieces of literature in human history.

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In the Viking Age site of Birka, Sweden - a unique artifact was discovered: a section of an anchor rope. This rope was found underneath what appeared to be an anchor stone, suggesting it was still in position to bind the rock anchor. This discovery is significant as it provides a glimpse into the maritime activities of the Vikings, known for their seafaring skills and extensive trade networks.

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A 2nd Century AD, Roman Mosaics from ancient Plotinopolis, situated in the outskirts of modern-day Didymoteicho, northeastern Greece.

Plotinopolis was a Roman city founded by the Roman Emperor Traianus, who named it after his wife Plotini. The mosaics form part of the floor of a typical Roman triclinium, the formal dining room in Roman houses. Monstrous ichtyocentaurs and Nereids are depicted in the unearthed mosaics, along with portrayals of God of Eurus River and Plotini.

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A tiny Etruscan Carnelian scarab (500-475 BC), depictions of the Trojan Horse with Greek warriors, Populonia.

MET Museum

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The Spirit of Viking Adventure Never Dies 😀

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