#StoneAge

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Woolly Mammoth

The woolly mammoth, Mammuthus primigenius, is an extinct herbivore related to elephants who trudged across the steppe-tundras of Eurasia and North America from around 300,000 years ago until their numbers seriously dropped from around 11,000 years ago. A few last stragglers survived into the Holocene on island refuges off the coast of Siberia and Alaska. One of these - Wrangel Island - harboured the last known group of mammoths until around 3,700 years ago.

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[nymla]

A weirdo moose-ship rockcarving mug! Quite inspired by the stoneage petroglyphs at Nämforsen (Sweden). This one is sold but I'm working on some new petro-mugs now actually. If you want to be notified of my shop updates, here's a link to my email list :)

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From the Winter Solstice to New Year's Celebration: A Journey Through Time

Introduction: The winter solstice marks not only the shortest day of the year but also one of humanity's oldest traditions. Deeply rooted in the Neolithic era, this astronomical phenomenon has been a central event in our ancestors' calendars for thousands of years. But how has this ancient festival evolved over millennia into our modern holidays like Christmas and New Year's?

Origins in the Neolithic Era: During the time when people became settled and the first agricultural societies emerged, the winter solstice played a crucial role. Understanding the path of the sun and the changing seasons was essential for planting and harvesting crops. Monumental stone temples, such as Göbekli Tepe, served not only as spiritual centers but also as early calendars, allowing early agrarian societies to measure time and plan their agricultural activities. Besides Göbekli Tepe, there are other ancient sites worldwide that could have served as calendrical or astronomical observatories. Some examples include Stonehenge in England and the ancient stone circles in Nabta Playa, Egypt. These sites often contain alignments and markings pointing to significant solstices, equinoxes, or other astronomical events.

Beer and Wheat as Drivers of Civilization: Interestingly, it was the increasing demand for beer and wheat that led to the first organized division of labor and, ultimately, the emergence of the first cities. The winter solstice was not only a time of gratitude for the past harvest but also a reason to celebrate. Brewing and sharing beer became a social event that strengthened the community and fostered cultural exchange.

The Changing Millennia: With the rise of different high cultures and religions, customs surrounding the winter solstice transformed. The Romans celebrated the Saturnalia, a festival in honor of the god Saturn, with gifts and feasts. Later in history, Christianity adopted many of these pagan customs and symbolically placed the birth of Jesus near December 25, close to the solstice.

From Solstice to New Year's Eve: The transition to the modern New Year's Eve celebration, as we know it, has its roots in Julius Caesar's Roman calendar reform. The start of the new year was fixed on January 1, a day dedicated to Janus, the god of doors and gateways symbolizing new beginnings. This day was marked with anticipation of a happy new year and celebrations that continue to this day.

Conclusion: The winter solstice and New Year's festivities mirror human history, shaped by astronomical cycles, agricultural achievements, and the relentless human quest for community and meaning. While today we welcome the new year with fireworks and festive gatherings, we are still connected to the traditions of our ancestors who came together on the longest nights of the year to celebrate light, life, and hope for a fruitful future.

Closing Words: May this New Year's Eve be a moment for all of us to appreciate the deep history we share and to look into the coming year with hope and joy. Happy New Year!

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Friday: Day for a good barbecue..

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Neolithic ✨️

If you would like to buy this wallpaper you can do so for as little as £0.50. You can also find 3 different versions of it on my redbubble.

It's also available free to all my Patrons, along with the process (and all future wallpapers).

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Israel Orders Western Nations To Help Bomb Iran Back to the Stone Age

Israel has ordered Western governments to assist in offensive operations against Iran as the threat of World War 3 looms.

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Exploring Ancient History Discovering the 100,000-Year-Old Java People S...

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Paleolithic Art

The first non-functional human-made objects that could be clearly classified as art date back to the Upper Paleolithic (c. 50,000 to c. 12,000 years ago) in Europe. Although Upper Paleolithic art is mostly associated with rock art, besides the famous cave paintings of France and Spain, the art of the Late Stone Age also includes carefully carved animal figurines, Venus figurines, perforated beads and shells, decorated tools, flutes, and other portable objects. This gallery features 15 images of the world's oldest artworks.

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[nymla]

Before and after pitfiring these ceramic pendants! [These are sold.] First pic is after firing and after I filled in the figure with some extra red paint. Second pic is before firing. Third pic is after firing (and not filled in with paint yet). This figure is based on a stonecarving/petroglyph I saw in Näsåker, Sweden. Mysterious figure and a moose! What do you think is going on there, what does it depict?

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[savagepowersofgrayskull]

Come to the stone age side.

It's cool and fine. No politics, no religion, no bills, no fire weapons, no cars, no sugar, no pants and no bra...

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Prehistory

Introduction: Prehistory is a period that spans the long timeframe from the appearance of humans on Earth, approximately 4.5 million years ago, to the revolutionary invention of writing around 5000 years ago. This moment marks the transition from prehistory to documented history.

Content: The first artifacts created by humanity date back to just under 2 million years ago, marking the beginning of the Stone Age, one of the main phases of Prehistory. This extended era can be divided into several distinct phases:

Paleolithic (1,800,000 – 10,000 B.C.): During this period, our hunter-gatherer ancestors developed essential survival skills, such as crafting tools from stone, wood, and bone. Their rock art and nomadic lifestyle characterize this phase.

Mesolithic (8,000 – 6,000 B.C.): This phase marked a step towards sedentism and the transition to more advanced agricultural and harvesting societies. Humans began refining their skills in stone processing and hunting, while fishing became an important food source.

Neolithic (6,000 – 4,000 B.C.): During this phase, agriculture and animal domestication became fundamental practices, leading to stable communities and settlement in villages. The production of pottery and the use of metal tools began to emerge, contributing to increasing social complexity.

Metal Ages (4,000 – 500 B.C.): This phase marks the transition from prehistory to recorded history, as human communities began using metals such as copper, bronze, and finally iron for the manufacturing of weapons, tools, and ornaments. This period is characterized by significant technological developments and the growth of early civilizations.

Conclusion: Prehistory is a fascinating chapter in human history, where the evolution of human skills, adaptation to the environment, and the formation of early cultures offer us a window into our ancient past before the era of writing.