Outer Heaven by Gabriel Perez
четверг, 4 января 2018 г.
After a twelve-day mission, the Space Shuttle Columbiacomes home…
After a twelve-day mission, the Space Shuttle Columbiacomes home to Cape Canaveral, 12 March 2002. (NASA)
Rishi coffin of Puhorsenbu, Egyptian ArtMedium: Sycomore wood,…
Rishi coffin of Puhorsenbu, Egyptian Art
Medium: Sycomore wood, stucco, paint
Rogers Fund, 1930
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/548510
The puzzle of the early Corded Ware grave
In a recent paper and talk, archaeologist Kristian Kristiansen mentions a very early Corded Ware (CW) burial in Tiefbrunn, Germany; one of a few that contain a hammer-headed bone pin, like those found in Yamnaya and Catacomb graves on the steppe, particularly in the North Caucasus region.
Sr isotope ratios suggest that the older man was non-local, while the young man and the child may be locals. The skulls of all three individuals exhibited signs of severe trauma and they had probably suffered violent deaths. … The grave goods consisted of only a flint blade and a hammer-headed bone pin, laid down beside the older male. Such pins are rare in the CW of Central Europe, but common in the Pontic Steppe region where they occur in a variety of forms until they disappear around 2600 BC [38].
All three individuals from this grave had their genomes sequenced as part of The Rise project and were labeled RISE434, RISE435 and RISE436. This is how they cluster in my Principal Component Analysis (PCA) of ancient West Eurasia.
As far as I can tell, based on the Sr isotope ratios from Sjögren K-G, Price TD, Kristiansen K 2016, RISE436 is the older man with the pin and RISE434 the young man (see here). But if so, what is the likely non-local RISE436 doing as the most western of the Corded Ware samples sequenced to date? And why are the potentially local RISE434 and RISE435 so much more Yamnaya-like than him? My interpretation of these results is that RISE436 was the descendant of a proto-Corded Ware male migrant from the steppe, and that his mother may have been of pre-Corded Ware farmer stock from Central or East-Central Europe. Note that this individual belongs to the Eastern European Y-chromosome haplogroup R1a, Western European (?) mitochondrial haplogroup U5b1c2, and on the plot above clusters almost exactly half-way between Yamnaya and early European farmers (Europe_EN and Europe_MN). On the other hand, the young man and infant may derive from a more fully developed Corded Ware community in Central Europe, largely made up of second and third generation migrants from the steppe. Any other ideas? Citations… Sjögren K-G, Price TD, Kristiansen K (2016) Diet and Mobility in the Corded Ware of Central Europe. PLoS ONE 11(5): e0155083. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0155083 Allentoft et al., Population genomics of Bronze Age Eurasia, Nature 522, 167–172 (11 June 2015) doi:10.1038/nature14507
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Imaging Rigs of Nightfall, Part 1
Alex McConahay will present on various rigs he saw at nightfall. We hope to have the owners of the imaging rigs on to discuss their setups. The Astro Imaging Channel is a group of avid astrophotographers who enjoy sharing tips and techniques for all aspect of astrophotography.
A German lobby card for the original Star Wars, aka Krieg Der…
A German lobby card for the original Star Wars, aka Krieg Der Sterne (1977). It uses a detail from a Ralph McQuarrie production illustration.
greatmilitarybattles: THE BERLIN ZOO FLAK TOWERS:Constructed in…
THE BERLIN ZOO FLAK TOWERS:
Constructed in 1941 The zoo flak towers walls were 2.5 meters thick and the roof was 1.5 meters. Its primary role was as a gun platform to protect the government building district of Berlin.
Along with numerous deadly 88mm anti aircraft guns, the facility’s main armament were four twin mounted 12.8 cm FlaK 40’s. The guns were loaded electrically with the ammunition fed into hoppers.
The complex itself was so well stocked with supplies and ammunition that when Soviet forces entered Berlin in 1945, the military garrison to a man believed that if the city fell, they could hold out for at least a year if need be.
As the Russians advanced inexorably towards the center of Berlin, The tower’s anti aircraft guns completely obliterated approaching Soviet armor, providing much needed support to the 10,000 German defenders which had retreated to within in the Government district.
Both towers resisted all attempts to destroy them by air and ground attack. The Soviets even used their largest artillery pieces, 203 mm howitzers firing at near point blank range but the tower walls would not crumble.
On April 30th, the tower commander, Colonel Haller arranged the surrender of the troops inside. He promised to capitulate at midnight and the Soviets agreed.
However this was just a ruse to allow the 500 strong garrison to make a breakout attempt through the Soviet lines once the Russians had let down there guard.
Shortly before midnight they made their move catching the enemy unawares with most succeding in escaping the city.
Lead ornament in the form of a branch, Greek and Roman…
Lead ornament in the form of a branch, Greek and Roman Art
Medium: Lead
Gift of A. J. B. Wace, 1924
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/251717
Fan, European Sculpture and Decorative ArtsMedium: Paper,…
Fan, European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Medium: Paper, ivory
Gift of Mrs. Thomas Hunt, 1933
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/209543
Loving cup with cover by Paul de Lamerie, European Sculpture and…
Loving cup with cover by Paul de Lamerie, European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Medium: Silver gilt
Bequest of Rev. Alfred Duane Pell, 1925
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/195267
met-american-painting: Ragusa (from Sketchbook) by Mary Newbold…
Ragusa (from Sketchbook) by Mary Newbold Sargent, American Paintings and Sculpture
Medium: Graphite on paper
Gift of Mrs. Francis Ormond, 1950
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/12482
Statue of Tutankhamun in the form of Amun-Ra at Karnak Temple,…
Statue of Tutankhamun in the form of Amun-Ra at Karnak Temple, Luxor
Statue of Thutmose III (1479-1425 BC), realistic portrait at…
Statue of Thutmose III (1479-1425 BC), realistic portrait at Luxor Museum
Detail of a smaller figure of Queen Nefertari standing between…
Detail of a smaller figure of Queen Nefertari standing between the feet of the colossal statue of Ramesses II.
Corundum var. Ruby Crystals | #Geology #GeologyPage…
Corundum var. Ruby Crystals | #Geology #GeologyPage #Mineral
Locality: Paranesti, Drama Prefecture, Macedonia Department, Greece
Size: 3.5 x 1.8 x 1.5 cm
Photo Copyright © Spirifer Minerals
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Aragonite, calcite | #Geology #GeologyPage #Mineral Locality: …
Aragonite, calcite | #Geology #GeologyPage #Mineral
Locality: Mamsa, Sidi-Ayed, Fes-Boulemane Region, Morocco
Size: 7.0 x 4.5 x 4.5 cm
Photo Copyright © Spirifer Minerals
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Ballowall Barrow Photo Set 2, St. Just. Cornwall, 28.12.17.This…
Ballowall Barrow Photo Set 2, St. Just. Cornwall, 28.12.17.
This second set of images highlights the various cist and burial site remains in the complex Bronze Age barrow. Thought to have been in use over a period of a thousand years or more, this funerary site contains various cist caskets. Some however, like that in image 6, have been excavated and possibly reshaped. The work of Victorian antiquarians means that we are no longer able to ascertain the true structure of this complex and mysterious site.
met-africa-oceania: Earflare Frontal, Arts of Africa, Oceania,…
Earflare Frontal, Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
Medium: Gold
Gift and Bequest of Alice K. Bache, 1966, 1977
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/309426
HiPOD (4 January 2018): X Kinda-Sorta Marks the Spot This is a…
HiPOD (4 January 2018): X Kinda-Sorta Marks the Spot
This is a candidate Red Dragon landing site in southern Arcadia Planitia. (298 km above the surface.)
Images and posts from HiRISE, the high resolution camera onboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO, NASA).
Tile inlay fragment, Egyptian ArtMedium: FaienceRogers Fund,…
Tile inlay fragment, Egyptian Art
Medium: Faience
Rogers Fund, 1915
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/560903
met-medieval-art: Tabernacle or Folding Shrine, Medieval…
Tabernacle or Folding Shrine, Medieval Art
Medium: Ivory with metal mounts
Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/464158
Plaque, Ancient Near Eastern ArtMedium: IvoryRogers Fund,…
Plaque, Ancient Near Eastern Art
Medium: Ivory
Rogers Fund, 1964
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/325673
met-robert-lehman: The Young Woman and the Jester by Jacob…
The Young Woman and the Jester by Jacob Jordaens, Robert Lehman Collection
Medium: Black chalk and pen and brown ink, red chalk, and gray wash, heightened with white (oxidized)
Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/459294
Ghost of child filmed in the Tower of London
A mother-of-two claims a photo she took at the Tower of London could have been ‘photobombed’ by the ghost of 12-year-old Edward V – ‘solving’ a 500-year-old murder mystery in the process.
Mary Ryan, 40, was taking snaps of weapons on display at the historic attraction but failed to notice the face that appeared in the reflection until she returned home to Liverpool.
The hairdresser believes the ghostly face of a young boy could be that of Edward V, who was sent to the Tower along with nine-year-old brother Richard, by their uncle Richard III in 1483.
It is widely assumed they were murdered as the duo were never seen again – but Mary claims her picture could be the first image ever caught of the tragic young prince.
Sir Thomas More, the 16th century statesman and historian, claimed the two princes were smothered by their uncle and buried within the tower – though it was never proved and their disappearance is often cited as one of the world’s greatest murder mysteries.
Best UFO Sightings Of December 2016!Here is the best UFO…
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heaveninawildflower: Hybrid goat for Capricorn from a Book of…
Hybrid goat for Capricorn from a Book of Hours (
Italy, probably Milan, 1470-1480 ).
Image and text information courtesy The Morgan Library and Museum.
© The Morgan Library & Museum
Fluorite | #Geology #GeologyPage #Mineral Locality: mine,…
Fluorite | #Geology #GeologyPage #Mineral
Locality: mine, Hameda, Sidi Kacem Province, Morocco
Size: 5.5 x 3.5 x 3.0 cm
Photo Copyright © Spirifer Minerals
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Fluorite with Boulangerite inclusions, Quartz, Dolomite |…
Fluorite with Boulangerite inclusions, Quartz, Dolomite | #Geology #GeologyPage #Mineral
Locality: Yaogangxian Mine, Yaogangxian W-Sn ore field, Yizhang Co., Chenzhou Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
Size: 83mm x 40mm x 51mm
Photo Copyright © Quebul Fine Minerals
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Azurite floater | #Geology #GeologyPage #Mineral Locality:…
Azurite floater | #Geology #GeologyPage #Mineral
Locality: Poteryaevskoe Mine, Rubtsovskoe Cu-Zn-Pb deposit, Rudnyi Altai, Altaiskii Krai, Western-Siberian Region, Russia
Size: 28mm x 25mm x 22mm
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Ettringite | #Geology #GeologyPage #Mineral Locality: NChwaning…
Ettringite | #Geology #GeologyPage #Mineral
Locality: NChwaning Mines, Kuruman, Kalahari manganese fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Size: 45mm x 27mm x 25mm
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Fluorite with Phantoms, Calcite | #Geology #GeologyPage…
Fluorite with Phantoms, Calcite | #Geology #GeologyPage #Mineral
Locality: Shangbao Mine, Leiyang Co., Hengyang Prefecture, Hunan Province, China
Size: 40mm x 37mm x 27mm
Photo Copyright © Quebul Fine Minerals
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