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Why the past is important to the present – Part 3

For today’s blog post, I am directing you right to digging the DIRT.  I quite enjoy this blog; they often include posts that make archaeology humerus, I mean, humorous to the general public, as opposed to just super keen nerdy archaeologists like me.  Today they tackled the subject of why archaeology is important, and did … Read More Why the past is important to the present – Part 3

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Walk back in time at Head Smashed-In Buffalo Jump

Head Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  It is claimed to be one of the world’s oldest, largest and best-preserved buffalo jumps (that we currently know about).  What is a buffalo jump, you might ask?  Well, it’s where North American Indians “led” Bison along the prairie towards the edge of a cliff, … Read More Walk back in time at Head Smashed-In Buffalo Jump

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A basic lesson in the sequence of the world

Thanks again SwissMiss for the tip on this video, via Devour. If any of you were wondering what came first, the caveman or the Egyptian, find out here (among other things)… and all they really wanted to do was water a flower!? [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdPDn1KUz_A&w=500&h=305]

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The spirit of entrepreneurship, aka, my life right now

Another inspiring TED talk, but this time less inspiration, more, “holy crap, that’s me” – thanks Tara Hunt for delivering the goods on the rough life of a start-up entrepreneur. We have dreams, we’re somewhat delusional, and we have the audacity to keep going amidst all the hard times. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zykK0oUS8aw&w=500&h=350] (Click here to read … Read More The spirit of entrepreneurship, aka, my life right now

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And now for some amazing archaeology

Wessex Archaeology, which makes up half of Framework Archaeology (the other half being Oxford Archaeology), has recently been posting pictures and 3D reconstructions to their Flickr set.  These are some of the findings from the excavations done in advance of Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5.  There is some amazing stuff here: a Neolithic hand axe, Roman … Read More And now for some amazing archaeology

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Come see where I’m from

National Geographic has an excellent reputation for beautiful photos.  They have recently done a spread on the Philippines, where I was born.  Not only are there fabulous National Geographic photos, there are also pictures submitted by readers, giving it a personal touch. I recommend that everyone visit the Philippines.  It is a beautiful country of … Read More Come see where I’m from

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