This is really cool and something I want to learn. I think it will help in the decades to come. #DryFarming #ClimateChange #LessonsFromThePast https://reasonstobecheerful.world/growing-corn-hopi-dry-farming/

Lessons from the #Incas: How llamas, terraces and trees could help the #Andes survive #ClimateChange

by Alex Chepstow-Lusty, August 26, 2025

Excerpt: "The evidence shows that from around the year 1100, during a period of global warming known as the Medieval Climatic Anomaly, Andean communities moved higher up into the mountains. They built terraces, irrigated slopes, and planted trees such as alder to make the soil more fertile and provide wood.

"Llamas and their cousins, alpacas, were vital as they were hardy, light-footed, and supplied wool, fuel and fertilizer. Their communal dung heaps even show up in the lake sediments, revealed by spikes in fossils of certain dung-eating mites that thrived when llama caravans were pastured nearby.

"Together, these practices stabilized soils, reduced erosion, and allowed large populations to thrive in the Andes."

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"When the Spanish arrived in the 1530s, this balance was upended. New livestock—cattle, sheep and goats—trampled vegetation and eroded soils. Their free-ranging herds left waste across the landscape, unlike llamas and their easily-collectible dung.

"At the same time, the Spaniards cut down forests for timber and charcoal, in contrast to the Inca who had imposed harsh penalties to protect their woodland resources. The 17th century Spanish pastor and chronicler, Bernabé Cobo, remarked that a Spanish household used as much fuel in one day as a native household would in an entire month.

"The lake sediments record the ecological damage of the era: excess nutrients from dung, more erosion, and a collapse of the Inca's sustainable land management."

Read more:
https://phys.org/news/2025-08-lessons-incas-llamas-terraces-trees.html

#SolarPunkSunday #TerraceGardening #TraditionalKnowledge #TraditionalEcologicalKnowledge #ClimateAdaptive #LessonsFromThePast #SustainableLandManagement #MedievalClimaticAnomaly #MoreTrees #Colonialism #IndigenousHistory

Understanding Joseph's Brothers: The Jealousy Behind Their Actions

#JosephsBrothers #SiblingRivalry #FamilyDynamics #JealousyExplained #BiblicalStories #EmotionalJourney #UnderstandingJoseph #FamilialLove #HistoryInFocus #LessonsFromThePast

Faith and Eyewitnesses: What History Teaches Us

We explore the significance of faith in eyewitness accounts from over two millennia ago, and how it shapes today's beliefs. Join us as we reflect on the teachings shared with the youth and the relevance of historical perspectives in modern society. #Faith #EyewitnessAccounts #HistoricalPerspective #YouthEducation #SocietyToday #Beliefs #CulturalHistory #ReflectiveTeaching #LessonsFromThePast #ModernFaith

🌍 Reflections in Berlin: Where Past Meets Present and Future

Standing here in the Alexanderplatz area, beneath the gaze of the iconic Fernsehturm and the soft glow of a streetlamp, it’s hard not to feel the pulse of history woven into the city’s streets. This is Berlin—a place where every corner whispers stories of resilience, division, and unity.

Not so long ago, a wall divided this city, splitting not just streets but lives, dreams, and possibilities. Today, that wall is gone, yet the lessons remain—a powerful reminder of the strength of humanity to tear down barriers, both physical and invisible.

This view invites reflection: how far have we come in breaking walls within ourselves and society? What walls do we still build—around nations, beliefs, and hearts?

Berlin doesn’t just ask these questions; it lives them. Here, the weight of history and the energy of progress coexist, reminding us that humanity’s greatest achievement is its capacity to heal and rebuild.

Take a moment. Look up. Think big. Let Berlin inspire you to build bridges where walls once stood.

#Berlin #Alexanderplatz #Humanity #Resilience #History #Unity #LessonsFromThePast #Inspiration #Cityscape #UrbanPhotography #ArchitecturePhotography #StreetPhotography #TravelPhotography #BerlinPhotography #IconicLandmarks #EveningLight #EuropeTravel #Wanderlust #VisualStorytelling #HistoricalPlaces #SkylineViews #PhotographyLovers

Modern Capitalist Exploitation: The Industrial Revolution

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HgDEb5Fkuw&ab_channel=HistoricalMethodMan

Discover the harsh realities of entrepreneurialism during the Industrial Revolution in this eye-opening video. Join us as we delve into the profound impact of new technologies, the rise of consumerism, and the plight of the working class. From the textile industry's revolution to the manipulative tactics employed by entrepreneurs, we uncover the hidden truths behind the era's so-called successes. Explore the human cost of cheap goods, the ruthless exploitation of laborers, and the commodification of time. Brace yourself for a thought-provoking exploration of the true face of entrepreneurship during a pivotal period in history.

#IndustrialRevolution #Entrepreneurialism #TechnologicalAdvancements #Exploitation #LaborConditions #CheapGoods #SocietalImpacts #HumanCost #ProfitOverPeople #ProgressOrPain #HistoricalAnalysis #SocietyandBusiness #RevolutionaryEra #EthicsandCommerce #LessonsFromThePast

We’ve seen it before;
We must not ignore
That his’try unheeded
May well be repeated.
The scene’s déjà vu,
We’ve much work to do.
#autocracy #authoritarianism #fascism #scapegoating #gaslighting #lies #misinformation #disinformation #propaganda #fear #nationalism #racism #bigotry #xenophobia #hate #PoisonPopulism #AdolfHitler #DonaldTrump #MAGA #AmericaFirst #MAGA #HeedHistory #TeachHistory #StudyHistory #LessonsfromThePast