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POPS"Climate change 'doomed ancient Argyll site' "
continues: But archaeologists have identified a period of almost 1,000 years in which no monuments were erected and the population virtually disappeared. Alison Sheridan, head of early prehistory at the National Museum of Scotland, said: “Kilmartin Glen is one of the richest archaeological areas in Scotland, with a very high concentration of ritual sites.” She added that the earliest activity dated back to hunter-gatherers about 4500BC, who left behind nothing more than a few pits, charcoal and some flint. It was a sacred landscape from at least as early as 3700BC until as late as 1100BC. Dr Sheridan said: “It was a place for ceremony, for burying people, and observing the movements of the Sun and the Moon. We are not too certain what happened between 1100BC and 200BC. A hoard of swords has been found and a few artefacts buried as gifts to the gods in the late Bronze Age between 1000 and 750BC. But there are few structures and no settlements. When you start getting settlements again
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POPSPalin's Foreign Policy Experience - 20 Meetings for a total of 12 hours Examples: March 10, 2007 -- Palin hosts the annual Fur & Ice reception in Fairbanks for about 30 diplomats and international tourism representatives. A Palin press release issued before the event noted, "Governor Sarah Palin will welcome members of Alaska's diplomatic corps to Fairbanks to view the ice carvings of Ice Alaska's 2007 World Ice Art Championship." Following the afternoon reception, Palin attends the NCAA rifle championships. March 19, 2007 -- Palin meets with 10 foreign exchange students. May 15, 2007 -- Palin holds a "brief courtesy" meeting with Martin Uden, then the head of the British consulate in San Francisco. The calendar notes, "He'll be visiting Juneau today off of one of the Cruise Ships."
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POPSDid ice on Mars ever melted ?? Preliminary results from an experiment that baked a soil sample in one of Phoenix's test ovens failed to yield evidence of water. A data glitch on the lander this week prevented scientists from getting the results right away from the last testing phase. Water is a prerequisite for life, but it's just one piece of the equation. Scientists generally agree that organic carbon and an energy source like the sun are also considered necessary ingredients. Mars today is arid and dusty, constantly bombarded by radiation and with no apparent trace of water on its surface. But carvings of channels and gullies on the Martian surface suggest a wetter past. Some scientists speculate that water may have evaporated into the atmosphere and the rest trapped beneath the surface in the form of ice. "The holy grail is to find water near the surface of Mars," said astrobiologist Mitch Sogin of the Marine Biological Lab in Woods Hole, Mass., who is not part of the mission.
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POPSCrystal Skulls - Real or Fake? Interesting article about forgeries and the search for the true MezoAmerican artifacts. Clipping this was inspired by the comments and discussion from a clip by invictus. http://clipmarks.com/clipmark/E2744391-1065-40C7-98A0-5A8B868ABFAA/
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POPSGood Friday Today is Good Friday, the day marking the execution of Jesus Christ. Catholic tradition holds that the faithful should remember the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus on this day. St. Francis of Assisi created a list of 14 "Stations of the Cross," to help his students remember the chronology of events. I wasn't raised in a Catholic household, but a good many of my friends in school were Catholic. I knew of the stations of the cross, and I've seen the pictures, statues and carvings in various churches, but I didn't really know the stations themselves. List Universe has thoughtfully listed the stations, fully illustrated. Timely and helpful. Link
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POPSGilded Lions to Jewelled Horses How traditional Jewish craftsmen helped to create the American carousel. American Folk Art Musuem, October 2, 2007 - March 23, 2008. Well worth a visit.
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POPSCradle of Persia Game Download Free. Cradle of Persia Download Game Build the mysterious heart of Ancient Persia in this engaging puzzle game! The original capital of the Achaemenid Empire was adorned with luxurious metals, gems and stone carvings that were set to impress peasants and visiting nobles alike. Sadly, the exotic gardens and impressive architecture that once filled this once magnificent place have long since vanished in the passing sands. Now youve got the chance to seek out the riddles of these ruins as you travel through the land of a thousand and one nights. To do this you will need skill and a keen wit, but the result ? if you survive ? will unlock a mystery never before seen by man, here in the Cradle Of Persia.
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POPSGreen Man I find all religions to be respected and researched. Many pagan religions were integrated into Christianity. Consider the various holidays we celebrate and more!
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POPSbeluga and boy photo i like it cos it reminds me how my own son adores and respects whales and hates seeing all those bloody carvings!
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