A smart piece of design from the 1700s.....
This narrow bridge allowed horses to safely walk through it, while their wider loads (like panniers) passed safely over the top. It let traders move goods more efficiently without spending a fortune on a wide bridge. It's called 'Gibraltar Bridge' in Edale, Derbyshire.
© Exploring GB
#archaeohistories #globalmuseum #bridges
Sabrina Web :privacypride: 📎
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A cartoon depicting a humorous solution to legend of King Arthur and the Sword in the Stone.
The cartoon shows three knights standing around a stone with a sword stuck in it....
One of the knights holds a can of WD-40, a popular lubricating spray, suggesting it would be the solution to pulling the sword from the stone. The joke is a modern take on the classic tale, implying that a simple lubricant could solve a seemingly impossible feat of strength and destiny.
A cartoon depicting a humorous solution to legend of King Arthur and the Sword in the Stone.
The cartoon shows three knights standing around a stone with a sword stuck in it....
One of the knights holds a can of WD-40, a popular lubricating spray, suggesting it would be the solution to pulling the sword from the stone. The joke is a modern take on the classic tale, implying that a simple lubricant could solve a seemingly impossible feat of strength and destiny.
Wouter Tebbens ⁂
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Devil's Bridge (Die Rakotzbrücke), Kromlau, Northern Saxony, near Dresden, Germany 🇩🇪
Commissioned in 1860 CE, by knight of local town, thin arch stretching over waters of Rakotzsee is roughly built out of varied local stone. This arched bridge is designed to create a perfect circle when it reflects in still waters below. It’s known as Devil’s Bridge due to belief that magical circle and dangerously steep arch must have been made by Satan. It was recently restored in 2021.
Devil's Bridge (Die Rakotzbrücke), Kromlau, Northern Saxony, near Dresden, Germany 🇩🇪
Commissioned in 1860 CE, by knight of local town, thin arch stretching over waters of Rakotzsee is roughly built out of varied local stone. This arched bridge is designed to create a perfect circle when it reflects in still waters below. It’s known as Devil’s Bridge due to belief that magical circle and dangerously steep arch must have been made by Satan. It was recently restored in 2021.
In 18th Century CE, a man from Yorkshire attracted significant curiosity from his fellow Englishmen. They weren’t intrigued by his ideas, convictions, or opinions, but rather by his nose. Thomas Wadhouse, whose nose was 7.5 inches long, had the biggest nose ever recorded.
📷 : a waxwork of Thomas Wadhouse (Wedders) from side.
Clive Thompson
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Maya carving of a Frog (700-800 AD, crafted from shell and quartz), from the archaeological site of Topoxte in Guatemala 🇬🇹
In Maya culture, frog symbolized rain, fertility and renewal. The use of shell and quartz, valued for their reflective qualities, suggests the carving may have had ceremonial or ritual significance.
The carving is now housed in the National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology in Guatemala City.
Maya carving of a Frog (700-800 AD, crafted from shell and quartz), from the archaeological site of Topoxte in Guatemala 🇬🇹
In Maya culture, frog symbolized rain, fertility and renewal. The use of shell and quartz, valued for their reflective qualities, suggests the carving may have had ceremonial or ritual significance.
The carving is now housed in the National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology in Guatemala City.
Roman Slave Collar with an inscribed tag, 4th-6th Century AD...
The collar was used to identify a person as a slave and to deter them from escaping. The inscription on tag reads, "I have fled, seize me and return me to Zoninus for 1 gold coin".
The collar is a rare artifact that provides insight into the harsh realities of slavery in ancient Rome, where slaves were considered valuable property.
Museo Nazionale Romano–Terme di Diocleziano in Rome 🇮🇹
Russ Sharek
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The 21st Century version of a 'Message in a Bottle' 😄
The 21st Century version of a 'Message in a Bottle' 😄
Shauna GM
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In Japan, trees in the path of urban development or road construction are often relocated rather than cut down. This reflects the country’s deep respect for nature and commitment to environmental preservation.
Using specialized techniques, experts carefully bind and protect the roots before transplanting the tree to a new location.
This approach ensures the preservation of greenery while allowing infrastructure projects to move forward.
Kids Exploring Ancient Ruins 😄
This infographic highlights the six oldest written languages that are still in use today, showcasing humanity’s deep linguistic heritage.....
At the top is Greek, dating back to 15th Century BC, followed by Chinese from 13th Century BC, and Aramaic from 11th clCentury BC. Hebrew, first written in 10th Century BC and Persian, beginning in 6th Century BC, also remain in use, while Tamil, the oldest living language in South Asia, dates to 3rd Century BC.
© The Archaeologist
Stéphane Bortzmeyer
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Miaodigou Culture Mask (3500 BC) :
This 5600 year old ceramic vessel with an image of a human face, found at Yangguanzhai archaeological site near Xi'an in Chinese Shaanxi province. Made by representatives of Yangshao Neolithic culture, 5000-3000 BC. This culture developed in central area of Huang He River, occupied by provinces of Henan, Shanxi and Shaanxi. Culture is known for ceramic products made on slow-running pottery wheels or made by hand.
National Museum of China
In Japan, trees in the path of urban development or road construction are often relocated rather than cut down. This reflects the country’s deep respect for nature and commitment to environmental preservation.
Using specialized techniques, experts carefully bind and protect the roots before transplanting the tree to a new location.
This approach ensures the preservation of greenery while allowing infrastructure projects to move forward.
STOP OCCUPATION 🍉 S. Costa
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Discovered accidentally by a farmer in Namibia 🇳🇦, the Hoba meteorite remains a mysterious marvel. This mammoth slab of iron, weighing a staggering 60 tons, is Earth’s largest natural chunk of iron. It’s estimated to have impacted our planet some 80,000 years ago, and one of the most fascinating aspects of the meteorite is that it left no impact crater, despite its immense size.
