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Amazing and rare archeological discovery on the K'ómoks traditional territory this spring! Lots to learn from these ancient tools. https://komoks.ca/press-release-rare-3800-year-old-archaeological-wet-site-uncovered-in-komoks-territory-during-cultural-heritage-excavations/

#Komoks #archeology #Indigenous

I had not known that archers in the Islamic world measured draw weights although it sounds like in practice they often knew "this is my strong bow for war, that is my half-weight bow for trick shots" rather than get out a scale, a rope, and a basket of rocks. Especially since bows of natural materials change in stiffness with time and weather. I don't think the Latins measured draw weights before the 19th century.

Added draw weights in a sixteenth-century Moroccan treatise to "How Heavy Were Iron Age Bows, Part 1" https://www.bookandsword.com/2022/07/02/how-heavy-were-iron-age-bows-part-1/ #archery #histodons #earlyModern

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The sigil was drawn in salt and ash, the candles lit at the pentagram points, the incantation declaimed.

There was a shimmer - a demon appeared.

"Curious. What ritual is this?"

"I got it from ChatGPT. I included all protections in my prompt!"

"I see," the demon said and stepped out of the sigil.

#MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories #vss

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Hidden fort, tree-lined road, and moat uncovered at ancient Egyptian fortress in the Sinai Desert

Archaeological excavations at Tell Abu Saifi, Egypt’s long-time “Fortress of the East,” have revealed a sophisticated system of fortifications, a tree-lined limestone road, soldiers’ quarters, large lime kilns, and the possible remnants of a much older fort...

More info: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/05/hidden-fort-tree-lined-road-in-the-sinai-desert/

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Hidden fort, tree-lined road, and moat uncovered at ancient Egyptian fortress in the Sinai Desert

Archaeologists have uncovered breathtaking findings regarding an ancient Egyptian fort in the Sinai Desert north of Egypt, offering an unprecedented glimpse into the industrial and military activity that once thrived there over 2,000 years ago. Archaeological excavations at Tell Abu Saifi, Egypt’s long-time “Fortress of the East,” have revealed a sophisticated system of fortifications, a tree-lined limestone road, soldiers’ quarters, large lime kilns, and the possible remnants of a much older fort...

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What are the European alternatives to Google Docs and Microsoft 365 for students, writers, and project workers?

I couldn't find any good answers, so I have reviewed the four top packages and provided my recommendations. I hope you find it useful!

https://www.jesperjuul.net/ludologist/2025/05/20/docs-office-alternatives/

Editing word documents in a browser without Google or Microsoft

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Relaxation tips:
- set down your phone
- take a deep breath
- wander the trackless moors through the mists and follow ancient ghosts to their crumbling forgotten tombs
- have some tea with your new ghost friends

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Question: Are there any good books on #UFO encounters/alien abductions from the perspective of #folklore scholars?

I.e. an analysis of how these beliefs spread and developed? I am _not_ interested in any examination of any alleged "true facts" behind these stories - just how the _beliefs_ spread.

Existential Webcomic kind of does the Loathly Lady https://existentialcomics.com/comic/603 #webcomic #philosophy #folklore

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Retirement is being good for getting Lesbian Historic Motif Project items read and blogged. Here's a great book on...
https://alpennia.com/blog/queer-suffragists

Dr. Andrea Sinclair has an essay about the 19th century nonsense behind "primitive matriarchy" and "maiden mother crone" goddesses https://artisticlicenseorwhyitrustnoone.blogspot.com/2025/03/outdated-archaeology-6-mother-goddess.html #histodons#historodons #antiquidons #anthropology

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Avez-vous des livres d'aventure en français à me recommander ?

#livres #lecture

New post: how heavy were Neo-Assyrian bows? Sculptures of draw techniques give a hint https://www.bookandsword.com/2025/05/17/how-heavy-were-iron-age-bows-part-3/ #archery #histodons #cuneitoot #neoAssyrian #ancMedToot

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Pompeii discoveries reveal family’s tragic final moments in the House of Helle and Phrixus

Archaeologists have unearthed the grim final moments of a Pompeii family in the House of Helle and Phrixus, offering a poignant glimpse into life and death during the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. The discoveries reveal a desperate attempt at survival as volcanic forces engulfed the city...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/05/pompeii-discoveries-familys-tragic-final-moments/

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