The allure of influencer culture
The allure of influencer culture is undeniable. The idea of being able to make a living by simply posting pictures or videos of yourself is appealing to many people.
Spot the Robot Dog Patrols Pompeii
In a world first, archaeologists in Pompeii have employed the help of a robot dog to patrol the ancient ruins. The robot dog, named Spot, is a Boston Dynamics creation and is the first of its kind to be used in archaeology.
The Red Ball Express – the power of logistics
The Red Ball Express gave the Allies a strategic advantage over the German infantry divisions. It was a system of 6000 trucks that transported supplies from the rear to the front line.
Roman Beer Production in Britain 2000 years ago
It is believed that beer has been brewed in Britain for over 2,000 years, with evidence of this practice being found at a Roman site in Bedfordshire.
The Painted Skeletons of Çatalhöyük: Turkey’s Mysterious Burial Rituals
urkey. It is one of the most important archaeological sites in the Near East, and was inhabited from around 7500 BC to 5700 BC. What makes Çatalhöyük so unique is its painted skeletons.
US returns looted sculptures to Libya
“The return of these antiquities is a significant step forward in our continuing efforts to combat the illicit trafficking of cultural property,” said John Demers, the head of the Justice Department’s National Security Division.
Claude Lévi-Strauss’s Structuralism and its Influence on Anthropological Thought
Claude Lévi-Strauss is considered the father of structural anthropology, a field which combines the methods and theories of anthropology with those of linguistics and psychoanalysis. His book Structuralism and Ecology is a seminal work in the development of this school of thought.
Educational Card Games on Spanish History by Ciudades en Juego
Do you want to learn more about Spanish history? If so, you should check out the educational card games related to Spanish history created by Ciudades en Juego.
Ancient Maya Sacred Cacao Groves: Cultivating cacao trees in the shade of karst sinkholes
The Ancient Maya cultivated cacao trees in sacred groves located in the shade of karst sinkholes, which which were ideal for cacao cultivation
Carlisle Castle Restores 15th-Century Carvings Believed to Be by Prison Guards
In a painstaking restoration project, workers at Carlisle Castle in England have managed to uncover carvings that are thought to have been created by prison guards in the 15th century.