Flying Squid
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It was larger than any of the European capitals in its day.
Flying Squid@mander.xyzOPMto Archaeology@mander.xyz•4 Roman-era swords discovered after 1,900 years in Dead Sea cave: "Almost in mint condition"English3·2 years agoBrought peace?
Flying Squid@mander.xyzMto Archaeology@mander.xyz•Ancient Popcorn Discovered in Peru | Smithsonian InstitutionEnglish4·2 years agoThey discovered an ancient movie theater right next to it.
Flying Squid@mander.xyzOPMto Archaeology@mander.xyz•Ancient polychrome wall found in northern Peru likely over 4,000 years oldEnglish1·2 years agoI agree, the article should have. I was speaking in generalities about the community.
Flying Squid@mander.xyzOPMto Archaeology@mander.xyz•Ancient polychrome wall found in northern Peru likely over 4,000 years oldEnglish31·2 years agoNo offense meant here, but I think it is fair to either know or figure out archaeological terms yourself if you’re going to be reading articles, even lay articles, in an archaeology community, not to expect them to be defined each time.
I agree that in this case, since it is the main subject of a lay article, it should have been defined, but I don’t think it should be expected to be defined.
Anyway, the photos are quite impressive.
Flying Squid@mander.xyzMto Archaeology@mander.xyz•I Watched Ancient Apocalypse So You Don't Have To (Part 1)English4·2 years agoI watched this whole series (Minuteman’s, not Hancock’s) when it came out and it’s terrific. I really enjoyed it.
Flying Squid@mander.xyzto Arachnology@mander.xyz•New Tarantula Discovered in Unexpected Place1·2 years agoIt’s not in the toilet…
They do appear to be similar to me. They have the spout at the back.
Flying Squid@mander.xyzOPMto Archaeology@mander.xyz•China's ancient water pipe networks show they were a communal effort with no evidence of a centralized state authorityEnglish12·2 years agoMaybe so. I don’t think it’s evidence that anarchy is the best solution, just that neolithic societies without hierarchies were still able to achieve amazing things.
But it’s not like they were making cars and computers, this is a drainage system. It’s very impressive for stone age people, but they are still stone age people.
Flying Squid@mander.xyzOPMto Archaeology@mander.xyz•A charred skein of linen thread, dating to around 3200 BCEnglish2·2 years agoI would guess a form of drop spindle. But who knows, maybe the Niddy Noddy is older than we think!
Flying Squid@mander.xyzOPMto Archaeology@mander.xyz•A charred skein of linen thread, dating to around 3200 BCEnglish3·2 years agoA skein is a coil of yarn or other thread.
Flying Squid@mander.xyztoSelf sufficiency@mander.xyz•How We're Processing Our Home Grown Cotton2·2 years agoGood luck with the trials. I can understand the appeal of growing cotton for fiber use. I hope you don’t find it as annoying as my wife does. She sticks to wool and alpaca these days. She’s not allowed to get a sheep or an alpaca though. :D
Flying Squid@mander.xyztoSelf sufficiency@mander.xyz•How We're Processing Our Home Grown Cotton2·2 years agoDo you spin it yourselves too? My wife is a spinner, but she hates cotton because of how short the fibers are compared to animal hair. When she does it, she has a charkha for it, but she rarely uses it.
Flying Squid@mander.xyzto Folklore, Myths, Legends, and Fairy Tales@mander.xyz•The archaeologist who discovered TroyEnglish1·2 years agoCalling Schliemann and archaeologist is an insult to archaeologists. He didn’t care about doing anything but finding treasure and he just dug down, throwing everything important into the spoil heap, until he found gold. And then decided it had to be Priam’s gold even though he was absolutely wrong. He did similar things in Greece. He should not be celebrated.
Flying Squid@mander.xyzOPto Palaeontology 🦖@mander.xyz•Amber Fossil Shows 'Hell Ant' Was Unlike Anything Alive TodayEnglish1·2 years agoI have. Fire ants. It’s not something I would recommend.
Flying Squid@mander.xyzOPMto Archaeology@mander.xyz•'A superb dig': Archeologists uncover ruins believed to be Roman Emperor Nero's theater near VaticanEnglish5·2 years agoWhen I was 7, my family took a trip to Italy. We went to the Vatican. While we were there, we discovered a little side door that was open and went inside. Inside were a dozen gold carriages used to carry Popes before they got cars. At 7 years old, I asked my parents why they didn’t sell these and feed starving kids in Africa. Even a little kid can see the injustice.
They stopped the Persians…
Flying Squid@mander.xyzOPMto Archaeology@mander.xyz•The oldest archaeological site in the worldEnglish2·2 years agoStefan Milo always does terrific archaeology videos.
Flying Squid@mander.xyzMto Archaeology@mander.xyz•The Norfolk Medieval Graffiti SurveyEnglish4·2 years agoWhat a fun site! Thanks! They discovered some wonderfully entertaining (and filthy) graffiti at Pompeii. https://www.thecollector.com/roman-graffiti-painting-pompeii-herculaneum/
I love that show. Who knew Norwegians could make such funny comedy in English?