Forwarded from Traditional Europe
One of the most intriguing artefacts found at Star Carr Mesolithic archaeological site (England) are the antler "frontlets" or headdresses.
Dating to 11,000 years ago, they were made from the skull of a large stag. The holes would probably have been used to tie the modified frontlet onto the head.
There are a number of different interpretations concerning what they were used for: possibly for hunting red deer, possibly used by shamans in ritual activities.
What is clear is that deer skulls were being physically transformed into these enigmatic artefacts.
📸 Displayed in The British Museum
Dating to 11,000 years ago, they were made from the skull of a large stag. The holes would probably have been used to tie the modified frontlet onto the head.
There are a number of different interpretations concerning what they were used for: possibly for hunting red deer, possibly used by shamans in ritual activities.
What is clear is that deer skulls were being physically transformed into these enigmatic artefacts.
📸 Displayed in The British Museum
Forwarded from Vinnie Sullivan
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This is the London home of Dr. Samuel Johnson who first wrote the English Dictionary, published in the year 1775.
Forwarded from Revolt Against The Modern World
"But what is liberty without wisdom and without virtue? It is the greatest of all possible evils; for it is folly, vice, and madness, without tuition or restraint. Those who know what virtuous liberty is, cannot bear to see it disgraced by incapable heads, on account of their having high-sounding words in their mouths."
~Edmund Burke
~Edmund Burke
Forwarded from Western Heritage
Carrowcrom is an amazingly preserved wedge monument. A Wedge tomb is a large stone box with a sloping roof slab. Needless to say, they're incredibly rare. Ireland
The skeletons of the soldiers killed during the Battle of Imera (Palermo) between the Greeks and the Carthage, resulting in the victory of the Greek Siciliotes in 480 BC. @archeohistories
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Celtic Thunder - 'Christmas 1915'
"Bringing together their affinity for a great popular song with outstanding live performances, Irishmen Damian McGinty, Keith Harkin, Paul Byrom, Ryan Kelly and Scotsman George Donaldson of Celtic Thunder pay homage to cherished holiday favorites on their DVD Celtic Thunder – Christmas. Offering a holiday celebration for all the family, Celtic Thunder Christmas features all-time favorites such as ‘Winter Wonderland”, “It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas” and “Let It Snow”, original compositions such as “Christmas Morning Donegal”, “Christmas Overture” and of course the Celtic Thunder fan favorites the a cappella “Amazing Grace” the poignant “Christmas 1915” and the Gaelic version of “Silent Night” amongst others. Celtic Thunder – Christmas is a diverse mix of international and Celtic holiday classics performed as always with the Celtic Thunder magic." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG3l-OBdcPI&ab_channel=CelticThunder
"Bringing together their affinity for a great popular song with outstanding live performances, Irishmen Damian McGinty, Keith Harkin, Paul Byrom, Ryan Kelly and Scotsman George Donaldson of Celtic Thunder pay homage to cherished holiday favorites on their DVD Celtic Thunder – Christmas. Offering a holiday celebration for all the family, Celtic Thunder Christmas features all-time favorites such as ‘Winter Wonderland”, “It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas” and “Let It Snow”, original compositions such as “Christmas Morning Donegal”, “Christmas Overture” and of course the Celtic Thunder fan favorites the a cappella “Amazing Grace” the poignant “Christmas 1915” and the Gaelic version of “Silent Night” amongst others. Celtic Thunder – Christmas is a diverse mix of international and Celtic holiday classics performed as always with the Celtic Thunder magic." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG3l-OBdcPI&ab_channel=CelticThunder
Forwarded from Vinnie Sullivan
Front page of the December 31, 1914, edition of the London Daily Mail. The headline deck reads “Snowballs and jokes with the foe.”
In the year 1914 soldiers from the English & German forces held a ceasefire in order to celebrate Christmas. Famously, the two sides left their trenches and became friends for a whole day and night, playing football and behaving as brothers as opposed to enemies.
May this memory live on, and live again in time. No More Brother Wars
We Are Who We Are
No More Brother Wars
In the year 1914 soldiers from the English & German forces held a ceasefire in order to celebrate Christmas. Famously, the two sides left their trenches and became friends for a whole day and night, playing football and behaving as brothers as opposed to enemies.
May this memory live on, and live again in time. No More Brother Wars
We Are Who We Are
No More Brother Wars
Analysis of DNA from one of the best-preserved Neolithic tombs in Britain has revealed that most of the people buried there were from five generations of a single family. This has offered an unprecedented insight into kinship in a Neolithic community. @ancientorigins