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ysabetwordsmith3,500-year-old graves reveal secrets that rewrite bronze age history
Around 1500 BC, radical changes occurred in people's lives: they ate and lived differently, and the social system was also reorganized.
Bronze Age life changed radically around 1500 BC in Central Europe. New research reveals diets narrowed, millet was introduced, migration slowed, and social systems became looser challenging old ideas about nomadic Tumulus culture herders.
Around 1500 BC, radical changes occurred in people's lives: they ate and lived differently, and the social system was also reorganized.
Bronze Age life changed radically around 1500 BC in Central Europe. New research reveals diets narrowed, millet was introduced, migration slowed, and social systems became looser challenging old ideas about nomadic Tumulus culture herders.
interesting links to fascinate people
Jun. 7th, 2025 03:21 pmisisPaul Krugman talks with Ada Palmer about her new (nonfiction) book Inventing the Renaissance. I came at this from the Krugman side (he's a Nobel-winning economist who used to write for the NYT, and I subscribe to his substack) but I figured some of you would be interested from the Palmer side (I never got into Terra Ignota, though). I found it really interesting! I read the transcript, but there's a link to the video conversation as well.
Speaking of Nobelists, a v. v. srs study found that countries with greater per capita chocolate consumption produce more Nobel laureates - so eating chocolate makes you smarter, right? :-)
Speaking of Nobelists, a v. v. srs study found that countries with greater per capita chocolate consumption produce more Nobel laureates - so eating chocolate makes you smarter, right? :-)
Birdfeeding
Jun. 7th, 2025 01:13 pmysabetwordsmithToday is cloudy, mild, and damp. It rained yesterday, and probably more last night.
I fed the birds. I haven't seen much activity though.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 6/7/25 -- I did a bit of work on the patio.
It's been spitting or drizzling for much of the day, and is picking up again now.
EDIT 6/7/25 -- I put out more food for the birds.
I've seen several sparrows and house finches, a catbird, and at least one mourning dove.
The 'Mr. Stripey' tomato has green fruit. :D
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I fed the birds. I haven't seen much activity though.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 6/7/25 -- I did a bit of work on the patio.
It's been spitting or drizzling for much of the day, and is picking up again now.
EDIT 6/7/25 -- I put out more food for the birds.
I've seen several sparrows and house finches, a catbird, and at least one mourning dove.
The 'Mr. Stripey' tomato has green fruit. :D
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Philosophical Questions: Looks
Jun. 7th, 2025 12:18 pmysabetwordsmithPeople have expressed interest in deep topics, so this list focuses on philosophical questions.
Would the world be a better or worse place if everyone looked the same?
Much worse. It would be difficult to tell people apart. That would require doing something to make artificial distinctions, which has a lot of drawbacks. We know that problems occur when people are difficult or impossible to distinguish, because those things happen under conditions where people's normal distinctions are obscured. One of the most common is that it runs up the crime rate, because people are more likely to misbehave when they can't be punished because nobody can tell for sure who did it.
Would the world be a better or worse place if everyone looked the same?
Much worse. It would be difficult to tell people apart. That would require doing something to make artificial distinctions, which has a lot of drawbacks. We know that problems occur when people are difficult or impossible to distinguish, because those things happen under conditions where people's normal distinctions are obscured. One of the most common is that it runs up the crime rate, because people are more likely to misbehave when they can't be punished because nobody can tell for sure who did it.
Poem: "The Result of Your Own Bad Behavior"
Jun. 6th, 2025 08:57 pmysabetwordsmithThis poem came out of the June 3, 2025 Poetry Fishbowl. It was inspired and sponsored by janetmiles. It also fills the "activism" square in my 6-2-25 card for the Pride Fest Bingo. This poem belongs to the series Monster House.
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janetmiles. It also fills the "activism" square in my 6-2-25 card for the Pride Fest Bingo. This poem belongs to the series Monster House.( Read more... )
Poem: "When Warmth and Gentleness Are Needed"
Jun. 6th, 2025 08:48 pmysabetwordsmithThis poem came out of the June 3, 2025 Poetry Fishbowl. It was inspired and sponsored by janetmiles. It also fills the "community" square in my 6-2-25 card for the Pride Fest Bingo. This poem belongs to the series Clay of Life.
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janetmiles. It also fills the "community" square in my 6-2-25 card for the Pride Fest Bingo. This poem belongs to the series Clay of Life.( Read more... )
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Poem: "Emodox"
Jun. 6th, 2025 08:22 pmysabetwordsmithThis poem came out of the June 3, 2025 Poetry Fishbowl. It was inspired by the "unlabeled" square in my 6-2-25 card for the Pride Fest Bingo. It has been sponsored by janetmiles. This poem belongs to the series A Poesy of Obscure Sorrows.
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janetmiles. This poem belongs to the series A Poesy of Obscure Sorrows.( Read more... )
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Birdfeeding
Jun. 6th, 2025 03:31 pmysabetwordsmithToday is cloudy, warm, and damp. It drizzled a little last night.
I fed the birds. I've seen a mixed flock of sparrows and house finches.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 6/6/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
EDIT 6/6/25 -- It rained off and on today.
I fed the birds. I've seen a mixed flock of sparrows and house finches.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 6/6/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
EDIT 6/6/25 -- It rained off and on today.
Skate Park
Jun. 6th, 2025 02:57 amysabetwordsmithBlind skateboarder creates 'world-first' adaptive skatepark: 'I've never had a place where I can skate with full confidence'
About seven years ago, he started dreaming of creating the world’s first adaptive skatepark right in his hometown of Detroit, Michigan.
Finally, the park is a reality.
Called “The Ranch,” the 5,000-square-foot skatepark is completely accessible, allowing both seasoned low-vision boarders to take it for a spin and newcomers to the sport to feel welcome.
Everyone should have access to opportunities for physical activity and creativity.
About seven years ago, he started dreaming of creating the world’s first adaptive skatepark right in his hometown of Detroit, Michigan.
Finally, the park is a reality.
Called “The Ranch,” the 5,000-square-foot skatepark is completely accessible, allowing both seasoned low-vision boarders to take it for a spin and newcomers to the sport to feel welcome.
Everyone should have access to opportunities for physical activity and creativity.
Follow Friday 6-6-25: Active Communities on Dreamwidth Spring 2025 J-Z
Jun. 6th, 2025 12:19 amysabetwordsmithThese are active communities in Dreamwidth from Spring 2025 . They include things I've posted, but only the active ones; the thematic posts also list dormant communities of interest. This list includes some communities that I've found and saved but haven't made it into thematic posts yet. This post covers J-Z.
See my Follow Friday Master Post for more topics.
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See my Follow Friday Master Post for more topics.
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Recipes
Jun. 5th, 2025 11:11 pmysabetwordsmithSomeone mentioned efforts to increase use of offal. The much simpler way to get more people to eat organ meat is to present delicious recipes using it. This is easily accomplished by scouting cuisines that already use a lot of organ meat, such as soul food or some Asian cuisines. Use everything but the squeal!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_soul_foods_and_dishes
https://www.butterforall.com/traditional-cooking-traditional-living/category/nutrient-dense/
https://foragerchef.com/category/carnivore/offal/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_soul_foods_and_dishes
https://www.butterforall.com/traditional-cooking-traditional-living/category/nutrient-dense/
https://foragerchef.com/category/carnivore/offal/
New Crowdfunding Project: "Aces and Aros"
Jun. 5th, 2025 05:15 pmysabetwordsmithAces and Aros: An Asexual and Aromantic Comic Book Anthology
A 100-page graphic novel anthology about Asexual and Aromantic experiences across a wide range of genres.
$40,513 pledged of $30,000 goal
854 backers
21 days to go
Aces & Aros Vol. 1 is a 100-page GRAPHIC NOVEL that collects twenty-one (21) brand new short stories about Asexual- and Aromantic-spectrum experiences!
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A 100-page graphic novel anthology about Asexual and Aromantic experiences across a wide range of genres.
$40,513 pledged of $30,000 goal
854 backers
21 days to go
Aces & Aros Vol. 1 is a 100-page GRAPHIC NOVEL that collects twenty-one (21) brand new short stories about Asexual- and Aromantic-spectrum experiences!
( Read more... )
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Poem: "All It Takes to Be Invulnerable"
Jun. 5th, 2025 04:44 pmysabetwordsmithThis poem came out of the June 3, 2025 Poetry Fishbowl. It was inspired by a prompt from siliconshaman. It also fills the "comfort" square in my 6-2-25 card for the Pride Fest Bingo. This poem has been sponsored by librarygeek. It belongs to the Cuoio and Chiara / Marionettes threads of the Polychrome Heroics series.
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siliconshaman. It also fills the "comfort" square in my 6-2-25 card for the Pride Fest Bingo. This poem has been sponsored by librarygeek. It belongs to the Cuoio and Chiara / Marionettes threads of the Polychrome Heroics series.( Read more... )
Poem: "The Bond with a Dog"
Jun. 5th, 2025 04:24 pmysabetwordsmithThis poem came out of the June 3, 2025 Poetry Fishbowl. It was inspired and sponsored by librarygeek. It also fills the "I'd rather eat cake." square in my 6-2-25 card for the Pride Fest Bingo. This poem belongs to the series Polychrome Heroics. It follows "A Reflection of Your Energy" and "Tomato Pie and Ice Cream," so read those first or this won't make much sense.
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librarygeek. It also fills the "I'd rather eat cake." square in my 6-2-25 card for the Pride Fest Bingo. This poem belongs to the series Polychrome Heroics. It follows "A Reflection of Your Energy" and "Tomato Pie and Ice Cream," so read those first or this won't make much sense. ( Read more... )