Mike T Carson

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I share about archaeology, DND, dogs, gardening, gaming, and nature,

i share archaeology videos here ...
https://www.youtube.com/@ArchaeologyStudio

We're about halfway through scanning our entire(!) #Papyrology Reading Room here at Duke (about 1,200 volumes). Uncontroversially #PublicDomain volumes are being added to the @internetarchive here: https://archive.org/details/papyrology #papyri #histodons
Internet Archive: Digital Library of Free & Borrowable Books, Movies, Music & Wayback Machine

Have you ever wondered about water at ancient sites and landscapes?

Here is a new 7 mins video "Water at ancient sites"
https://youtu.be/Wjmh1oZvnO0

#Archaeology #ancienthistory
#History #water

Water at Ancient Sites – Archaeology Studio 156

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In Greek mythology, a little owl represents or accompanies Athena and has become known as a symbol of knowledge and wisdom attesting to the staying power of the Olympians. The whispers of Athena's legacy are everywhere.

The symbology of the owl has often inspired my own journey. The ability to see through the darkness of life and find knowledge is a potent totem.

#art #pottery #mythology #Archaeology #mastoartist #mastoart #owl #nature #birdart #raku #wisdom

In ancient times, what did people do with their trash or rubbish?

Here is a short video (5 mins), "Ancient Trash: What Did People Do With Their Rubbish?"
https://youtu.be/v3W2swJZWK8

#Archaeology #History #ancient

Ancient Trash: What Did People Do with Their Rubbish? – Archaeology Studio 155

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When did people first live in the remote-distance islands of Pacific Oceania?

Here is a short video (2.5 mins), hopefully useful to encourage new interests and discussions

https://youtu.be/GIFVxATe-XM

#archaeology #history #ancient #science

When Did People First Live in the Remote-distance Pacific Islands? – Archaeology Studio 154

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In the Archaeological record, pottery handles were popular in many parts of the world, yet somehow they were extremely rare or absent in some cases.

3.5 mins video explores one such case in the Mariana Islands
https://youtu.be/XZFowf_CKDI

#Archaeology #history #artifacts #ancient

Ancient Pottery Handles: A Mystery in the Mariana Islands – Archaeology Studio 153

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hey you can listen to fm nirai with the radio app on firetv !
(they broadcast mainly -but not exclusively- in shimakutuba, there's a lot of uta-sanshin but also old comedy shows where the jokes fly so fast i can hardly understand one tenth of them 😁) #okinawa #ζ²–ηΈ„ #しまくとぅば

Next video will upload after another 2 days = 3.5 mins about ancient pottery handles of the Mariana Islands

In the Marianas, pottery handles were extremely rare at first around 1500 BC, and then they disappeared by about 700-500 BC

#Archaeology #history #ancient #pottery #archeodon

Our MapReader software library for working with historical maps has won a prize! It's an honour to have this collaborative work recognized by the AHA (https://historians.social/@AHAHistorians/111284940160911488)

See our documentation: https://living-with-machines.github.io/MapReader/

Hats off to @kmcdono @danielwilson and all the @LivingWithMachines team!

American Historical Assoc. (@[email protected])

The AHA is pleased to announce the winners of its 2023 prizes, which honor exceptional books, distinguished teaching and mentoring in the classroom, public history, and other historical projects. Congratulations to the 2023 awardees! @[email protected] https://www.historians.org/research-and-publications/perspectives-on-history/october-2023/american-historical-association-announces-2023-prize-winners

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New 10 mins video
5 Questions to ask about ancient site ruins . . .
useful for research, general knowledge, or fictional portrayals
. . .
https://youtu.be/gq_wDzY054Q

#Archaeology #History #ancient

Ancient Site Ruins in Fact and Fiction: Ask These 5 Questions – Archaeology Studio 152

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