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Archaeology in the Renaissance Era; What is there to know?

Obviously, you are all aware of the Renaissance or the European Renaissance. And, of course, you may know about archaeology. Or you may share an interest in both archaeology and the Renaissance. Have you heard about archaeology in the Renaissance?

As you may already know, archaeology as we know it today was not born overnight. So, it has a gradual emergence or development. Meaning it has a long history with phases, which I have introduced in my last two articles. And also, I have explained earlier that archaeology as we know it today was not there in the history of archaeology until the second half of the last century, but the earlier versions of archaeology, or the roots of archaeolog, were there thousands of years ago.

However, within those phases in the history of archaeology, the Renaissance era marked the second significant phase. So, why not look into the Renaissance era and its archaeology?

What is the Renaissance Era? A Brief Introduction to the Renaissance Era

The Renaissance was an interesting time in European history. It lasted from the 14th to the 18th centuries. At the end of the previous era, some political changes took place. Because of that, people at the end of the previous era rediscovered mediaeval classical philosophy, literature, and art. And that resulted in a cultural, aesthetical, political, and economic “rebirth”. Hence, it is called the Renaissance.

What happened with Archaeology in the Renaissance Era? An Introduction to Archaeology in Renaissance Era

The Renaissance of Sciences in Europe inspired the growth of both the passion for studying the past and the methods followed to study the past. During this age, collecting antiquities as art (aesthetic value) and old crafts (historical value) increased. Also, this triggered the desire to study the past to increase and the methods applied for investigating the past to improve. With colonisation, the same trend in Europe expanded to the Mediterranean and eastern worlds. As a result of these trends, remarkable discoveries relating to mankind’s past were made. And also, the Renaissance Era was the first period of time when archaeology first emerged as an organised field of study under that particular term. So, there were several important characteristics as well as several major episodes in this age relevant to archaeology.

How did archaeology develop in the Renaissance Era? Characteristics of the Renaissance Era in Relation to Archaeology

There were several significant characteristics in the Renaissance Era in relation to archaeology, such as antiquarianism, dilettantism, and the rise of the sciences.

Antiquarianism and Archaeology in the Renaissance Era

There was a competition for antiquities during the Renaissance Era. So, it was a looting, ransacking, despoiling, and exploitative act. Therefore, the term ‘antiquarianism‘ entered the vocabulary to describe this trend of taking possession of antiquities. As enthusiasm increased for the antiquities, digging the earth (excavating) came into practise to uncover them. Those excavations were simply unorganised and impatient diggings. However, excavations to recover antiquities expanded vastly. As mentioned earlier, excavating for physical remains inherited from the past is a primary data retrieval method in Archaeology. So, this early start of excavations prepared the path for archaeological excavation.

Furthermore, because these excavations were damaging to antiquities, the need for an organised method of excavation came up. The monuments discovered within colonies, especially in the East, were damaged during those unorganised diggings. So they wanted to minimise the damage they caused to the antiquities during the process of looting. As a result, excavators began to develop methods for ensuring the safety of antiquities. Clearly, one of the important steps in the development of archaeology as a discipline was the systematisation of antiquity excavation. So, it is clear that messy and harmful antiquarianism was what highlighted the need for a systematic and methodological excavation. Thus, antiquarianism created the path for the major practise of systematic and methodological excavation in archaeology. It is fascinating how something that negatively impacted antiquities paved the way for a long-lasting positive impact.

Dilettantism and Archaeology in the Renaissance Era

Antiquarianism became popular among Europe’s wealthy upper classes. They looted and took antiquities without sufficient knowledge of them, only seeing them as a form of art. This was known as dilettantism, and the people who engaged in it were known as dilettantes. They had no awareness or knowledge of antiquities, excavation techniques, or any of the basic concepts that archaeology concerns today. They have only known to be competitive and fulfil their desire by taking possession of antiquities and keeping them in their private cabinets. And they believed owning antiquities was a sign of wealth.

Antiquarian Societies and Archaeology in the Renaissance Era

As antiquarianism became increasingly popular in the 15th–17th centuries AD, they established antiquarian societies. They did not just stop at taking possession of antiquities and considering them art. Instead, they revived the passion for studying the past through antiquities. They also began to display these antiques in personal and state-owned cabinets. That appears to be how we got the concept of museums. What do you think?

As it turns out, antiquarianism and dilettantism coexisted. And both had a bad impact on antiquities and studying the past. Then, antiquarianism societies came and resurrected the study of the past again. And the dilettantes began to exhibit their collections in cabinets, and antiquarian societies also followed them. As you already know, if you have read earlier articles, studying the past through physical remains is what we do in archaeology. And what we do with those physical remains after the studies is exhibit them in museums. So it’s easy to see how dilettantism has paved the way for archaeology.

Anti-Dilettantism and Archaeology in the Renaissance Era

However, antiquarianism and dilettantism took antiquities away from their original lands. As a result, antiquities that Europeans did not own were in their cabinets as display pieces. Therefore, later on, new ideas and methods appeared against dilettantism, demanding antiquities be displayed in their native places. And this resistance rose from within and outside of the European community. In archaeology, when we conserve something or exhibit something in a museum, we consider the authenticity of the piece. That is why we make every effort to display physical findings on-site. You may have seen or heard that there are site museums in historical places all around the world to practise this. Then, when preserving an antiquity, we aim to keep it as close to its original shape as possible in every element. It’s now obvious where we got that from. As said before, how fascinating!

Key Events That Occurred in the Renaissance Era in Relation to Archaeology

There were several key events that took place during the Renaissance Era that significantly influenced the development of Archaeology. Some of those historical events were accidental, which may surprise you. And some of these incidents appeared more like good research than we assumed.

The discovery of Herculaneum and Pompeii

In 1738, Roque Joaquin de Alcubierre, a war engineer who served in the Spanish army, made a remarkable discovery. He excavated the Ancient Roman city of Herculaneum’ and discovered a theatre and a variety of wall paintings. Then, in 1748, he excavated Pompeii, a nearby Roman city. And it was one of the turning points in the history of archaeology—the development or emergence of archaeology. Until then, people had limited engagement with antiquities, just collecting them and keeping them in cabinets for display. But that quickly changed with the most wonderful discovery at Pompeii.

The excavation revealed that Vesuvius had erupted suddenly and killed the entire city. So, it revealed something tragic but marvellous—something we humans have never seen before. The people and animals who lived in that city had died in their natural postures of daily life. So, the excavation of Pompeii revealed how people in a city lived and engaged in daily life tasks hundreds of years ago. It clearly showed the world that excavations can recover not only the antiquities but also the dead people who owned them. And it also showed us how we can uncover the connection between those antiquities and the people via excavation. It established the fact that we can bring the history of mankind before our eyes through excavation. Therefore, using antiquities to study the past instead of antiquarianism became strongly popular in the community after the amazing discovery at Pompeii.

Thomas Jefferson’s Mound Excavation in Virginia

In 1784, the president of the USA, Thomas Jefferson, contributed as no one had before. He conducted an excavation in the Shenandoah Valley and in one of the 13 mounds in the Blue Ridge Mountains in the State of Virginia. During this excavation, he made several important findings. Jefferson and the team found human bones (skeletal remains) belonging to adult, child, and infant age groups. And they estimated the mound to be a burial mound for thousands of people. And also, they identified the deposits of the skeletons as secondary burials. So, this excavation was indeed a turning point in the history of archaeology. We consider this to be the first scientific archaeological excavation in the USA for many reasons. Those reasons are the nature of the elements of this excavation, such as the purpose, findings, and process of study.

The purpose of the excavation was not to find and collect antiquities but to study 13 assumedly manmade mounds. And also, the material remains discovered from the excavation were not the antiquities of popular tradition at the time. Instead, they discovered human skeletal remains. Those pieces of evidence were categorised and interpreted as human skeletons belonging to Red Indians. And they interpreted the mound as a burial mound and the skeletons being buried in the mound as secondary burials. Also, the complete report of the excavation was published in 1787.

So, there were some important characteristics in this whole excavation process that are elements of modern-day scientific research. There was a research purpose for this excavation. There was a data analysis part and an interpreting part. And a publishing part at the end. So, scientific archaeological research was first put into practise in Jefferson’s excavation, marking another important turning point in the emergence of archaeology.

The Rise of Research Work in the Late Renaissance Era in Relation to Archaeology

Meanwhile, it appears that by the 18th century AD, a wide range of ideas, hypotheses, and theories about the past had been proposed. The history of mankind, ancient civilizations, and the time before the ancient civilizations came into the discussion with ideas. There was an inclination to examine those new theories. And there was an inclination to study the history of mankind using antiquities rather than finding the history of antiquities.

In 1734, Nicholas Mahudel defined three uses of stone, bronze, and iron in a timeline. So, the new opinions that were introduced about the past were introduced as interpretations of the antiquities that were already found. And also, taking those opinions as theories, discovering antiquities based on them, and testing those opinions based on those findings took place in the field of interest. Hence, it is clear that the 15th–18th century era was the founding age of refining practises (methods) and developing a theoretical basis that are essential for scientific research. The Renaissance Era laid the foundation for the next phase of the history of archaeology when archaeology first emerged as a discipline.

Conclusion

Accordingly, The Renaissance Era paved the path for archaeology to become a scientific study by the end of the 18th century AD. In the following phase of the history of archaeology, it really turned out to be a well-established scientific discipline. So, as you may see, it was indeed a Renaissance for Archaeology too.

originally posted at: kamalsjournal.com

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Excavating Adventure: A Comprehensive Guide to Treasure Hunting Strategies

"Excavating Adventure" is your ultimate guide to the thrilling world of treasure hunting. This comprehensive book explores various strategies, from traditional methods to cutting-edge technologies, ensuring treasure seekers of all levels have the tools they need to uncover hidden riches.

Dive into the rich history and techniques of treasure hunting, starting with decoding ancient clues and using modern metal detectors. Explore the depths with underwater exploration and magnet fishing, or embark on a digital quest through geocaching. Discover the mysteries beneath urban landscapes through urban exploring and geophysical surveys, while advanced methods like satellite imaging and sonar technology offer new perspectives on uncovering the past.

In addition to practical techniques, "Excavating Adventure" delves into the world of archaeological excavation, meteorite hunting, and fossil discovery, bridging the gap between science and adventure. The book also addresses crucial legal considerations, ensuring that treasure hunters remain within the bounds of the law as they pursue their passion.

Concluding with a captivating history of the world's most expensive treasures and ancient methods of discovery, this guide provides a wealth of knowledge for anyone eager to embark on their own treasure-hunting journey. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a curious beginner, *Excavating Adventure* equips you with the skills and knowledge to turn your quest for treasure into a successful and thrilling adventure.

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Ancestral Veneration and Why it’s Important

This is going to be a post about a topic that people seem to forget or deem unimportant even fearful about with either good reasons or just never thought about it. I just wanted to mention YOU DO NOT HAVE TO WORK WITH ANCESTORS IN YOUR PRACTICE this blog is mostly for those who are interested in it and not sure what ancestral veneration is.

I’m a pagan and a witch that practices Ancestral veneration in my practice, not around it but it’s definitely a big part of why I practice certain paths. I’ll go in beginner tips, what to expect and the myths, the offerings and the recommendations. But let me go a bit into the importance of Ancestral Veneration and worship in human history since it’s still prevalent today.

Historical importance of Ancestral Worship

Ancestral worship and veneration has been at least one of the oldest religions that humans have ever believed in. Archaeological evidence shows the early humans taking care of their dead and burying them for respect and dignity maybe even courtesy to the deceased. It became sacred to them, imagine back then without fully understanding about the world someone that you spoke and saw now gone, it’s a profound moment one’s life that they must believe that their spirit lives on and they themselves wanted a peaceful resting place. It’s a cycle, many cultures and religions believe that life is a cycle, death is never the “end” rather an end of a journey to a new part of one’s life.

To this day people honor their deceased loved ones, visiting their graves, offering them gifts at their resting places, speaking to them, having their picture on a table surrounded by their favorite flowers, etc. Honoring the dead and respecting the dead is a very revered part of human life and something that we all would like to expect when we’re gone from our living family. Spirits also related or not, the dead as well should be treated with outmost respect and dignity like our ancestors did.

Some cultures like the Romans believed that if the spirits especially ancestral spirits (Lares) weren’t appeased they become angry if worshipped improperly or their will have not be been fulfilled. In Ancient Greek tradition they would place a coin in the mouth for the deceased to make sure their spirits would go into the afterlife safely and less traumatic. Each culture and society had a different way of how the ancestors would live in the afterlife.

Even in the Christian Bible shows the significance of ancestors, there is a reason why genealogies are included in the Bible. How Jewish people revere Abraham as their founding father since he is the first Hebrew patriarch which is very important to them and their religion. How even Jesus is related to David on both sides. Even immediate family is important like Jesus’s mother Holy Mary. In Norse Paganism it’s said that the kings were descend from gods like the Swedish Royal family related to Freyr. In Shintoism it is said that the First Emperor of Japan is related to the Sun Goddess Amaterasu. Japan and other many East Asian countries have a strong relationship and traditions regrading Ancestors.

Why Ancestral Veneration?

Ancestral Veneration is generally taken outside of paganism and witchcraft a very sacred thing for families, they can heal, they can come together, grieve together, reminisce together especially if they knew that person in life. But also asking the deceased loved ones for guidance and protection, to help their family in life whom they love the most. Plus this can help especially if you are into past life regression, we reincarnated with our ancestors many times and they have been able to see us in their time and now. It can be really insightful to understand of who we were in those lives.

Whatever legacy they left behind that you admired from them is continued for generations to come as well as heirlooms, a mother passing down her sentimental items to daughters or their children alike it’s a remembrance of what they were known by as well.

“Cows die, family die, you will die the same way . I know only one thing that never dies: the reputation of the one who’s died.” Havamal, Stanza 77.

If you’re going into paganism or witchcraft or both that are related to your ancestry. Your ancestors are the best teachers and mentors especially if they also have been in these specific practices and traditions. If you want to learn Seidr for instance a magical practice rooted within Scandinavian traditions and you have said Scandinavian roots you can contact a ancestor that practiced it in life and willing to help and teach you. What’s unfortunate about ancestral veneration looking down upon for many centuries making people turn away and against the practice is that it’s said that spirits can become lost if they aren’t being honored or remembered that makes them fade and lost.

Five Myths about Ancestral Veneration and what to expect. This is not going to be sugarcoated, I’m being honest and this what I’ve experienced in my own practice and how many others have experienced as well. I would add on if I forgot anything but these are most common misconceptions I have heard. The red are the myths if you are wondering.

Myth #1: All ancestors on the other side have my best interest and support all what I’m doing This is a common misbelief, now there is ancestors that will support you no matter what and your actions. But if you’re a pagan and a witch there is going to be Christian ancestors who won’t support you at all. Their human spirits with still human functions and beliefs. Not to say you can’t communicate but set your intentions and boundaries before meeting them, some will tolerate and some will make their opinions and beliefs known possibly even try to convince you. I know it sounds like fear mongering but it’s to what you would expect. This doesn’t mean you cannot make contact or venerate them because of it. It’s a choice that is a two way street, even spirits in the other side have freewill just like we do.

Myth #2: All Ancestors are well in spirit No, not exactly, when humans on earth do horrible things or experience horrible things it will take affect in the spirit world no matter what. Keep in mind time works very differently in the other world that it will take centuries for those who are healing to fully recover and those to actually realize their problems, messed up life on earth if they choose to recognize it. Again as I said just humans in the physical world human spirits also have free will and choices.

Myth #3: Only Human spirits are ancestors Nope commonly yes when we think of Ancestors we think of human beings that lived either with us or before us. But this isn’t the case, pets for instance that became our beloved family members and part of our inner circle are our ancestors. My cat that recently passed I had him since I was nine years old, I always thought and treated him like family because of that he merged into my family circle. Also animals can symbols of family, like a bear, an owl, an elephant, etc. that they can be represented as your ancestors as a whole.

Myth #4 : Ancestors are limited to just blood family Also a misconception, close friends and even adopted family members are considered to be close family. Some people won’t have blood relatives in life and find their found family which is just as valid and meaningful like a blood family is. This also goes to if you’re a person that likes to write you might venerate your favorite author, if you like to draw or paint you can venerate an artist that you admired a lot. Your family might have patron saints, deities, or local heroes and spirits that have been part of your family for generations. That’s why it’s nice to know where your family originated from what country, village, city, etc.

Myth #5: No Ancestors of mine did anything wrong Everyone’s ancestors did something horribly wrong in their lifetime, some were messed up people. But there are good ones that aren’t like that anymore, if you want to venerate them that’s up to you and your practice. I personally don’t do it because especially if they did something wrong and have no remorse for it I ain’t venerating none of them.

There is no reason to be afraid.

I know I seemed to be fear mongering in the previous part that’s because I don’t want to sugarcoated of which is most likely to be expected.

The Bottom line when contacting (if you want to have contact with them) and venerating your ancestors is that their no different from a human person in this physical realm. They will have personalities, likes, dislikes, opinions, beliefs like any other human being BUT from my experience a lot of my ancestors are very wise, humorous, kind, and non-judgmental. My advice if you really want to contact someone who is going to be supportive and helpful in your paganism and witchcraft, ask specifically for that person I usually ask for ancient ancestors pre Christian wise but there many folk witches and pagan ancestors that are more modern and recent that can most definitely help you! Speak to them like any other human interaction would be as if you’re talking to a living friend, family member or complete stranger you’re meeting for the first time.

How to Communicate with your ancestors

I have mention “contacting” your ancestors you can speak with them it’s not impossible.

1. Meditation and dream work: Most common and effective way to really get them to communicate you and send signs is through dreams. Meditation for a clear and close connection with them.

2. Tarot: Very common and just as effective, my most recommended first step when communicating with your ancestors. Using a tarot deck can help with putting your foot through the door. There is a great book which will recommend at the of the blog that does ancestral and tarot together.

3. Pendulum and a spirit board: This is more in depth but it has been very effective for me and many others to really connect and communicate with my ancestors. It’s good to state your intentions and boundaries before doing any of said above, but this is where you really need to set it. Before starting grab the pendulum over the board don’t let it swing and say, “I ask of the good and supporting ancestors that have me in good intent and support of my path and practice, I would like to meet you”. Of course you get specific like “I would like to meet an ancient Roman ancestor” that’s just an example of how it would go safely and respectfully.

4. Just talking to them. Yep sounds easy enough, you would just get something that represents ancestors or even a specific ancestor. For instance your grandmother’s rosary and just talk to them or pray to them. It’s a very simple and comforting way to bond with your family.

Offerings

This is going to be a “it depends on the ancestors” but there has been a universal notion of what ancestors do really like. From items, food, drink, etc.

Rosaries for catholic ancestors or the cross for Christian ancestors generally speaking

Pagan symbols for your pagan ancestors

Statues of ancestral gods or saints or other important entities

Sweets: Cookies and cakes are very popular

Alcohol: my Germanic ancestors love it when I offer beer, mead, ale. But also wine and other alcoholic beverages for others.

Regular libations like water, coffee, tea. juice, etc. good substitute if you cannot use alcohol.

Their meals from their home country, my Italian ancestors, recent and ancient love it when I make them pasta.

Incense some cultures call it the food for spirits

Heirlooms

Family photographs

Candles

Coins

Book of the dead, if you meet an ancestor you can record them down into a book that is solely for your family and to be passed down on and on. It’s a memorial service to them that someone knows their name and who they were.

Specific traditions that your ancestors came from for instance libations of wine for your Greek ancestors.

Good ancestral veneration books that personally helped me a lot and I know a lot of others to get started.

Ancestral Tarot by Nancy Hendrickson she helps how to contact and connect with your ancestors and ancestry using tarot

Ancestral Grimoire by Nancy Hendrickson like Ancestral Tarot she goes how to connect with your ancestors but this time how to really work with them. One of the exercises is to work with an ancestor for a month and a different for the next one.

Honoring your Ancestors by Mallorie Vaudoise she gives good information on different ways to connect with your ancestors, the different types of ancestors, she does have a Southern European and Catholic folk magic take to it which is fine but it’s not the sole focus of it but she does put good information in the book to help someone get started. 

Badass Ancestors by Patti Wigington also good beginners guide to ancestral veneration and how to connect through meditations and develop relationships with them even how to deal with problematic ancestors. She goes into how to research your genealogy and useful tips!

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Tarot Card Legacy Challenge

Generation 1: The Fool

Pack Focus: High School Years, For Rent

Goals: 

Active, Outgoing, Adventurous

Master the Fitness skill to Level 10  by participating in school sports 

Complete the "Outdoor Enthusiast" or “Body Builder” aspiration, going on outdoor adventures with friends and exploring hidden spots in the neighborhood.

Collect all types of fish and insects in the neighborhood as a beginner angler and bug collector.

Achieve 10 charisma skill by making friends and socializing at school events and parties.

Gather collectibles like feathers and crystals by exploring secret areas around the neighborhood and completing after-school activities.

Romance: The Fool finds romance during high school, developing a crush on their lab partner or a fellow athlete. They navigate their first love through shy glances, secret notes, and stolen moments in between classes.

Generation 2: The Empress

Pack Focus: Dream Home Decorator, Growing Together

Goals:

Green Fiend, Family-oriented, Nature Lover

Master the Gardening skill to Level 10 by tending to the school garden and helping out,and personal garden

Complete the "Freelance Botanist" or “Super Parent” aspiration, selling home-grown produce and flowers 

Achieve Level 10 in the Parenting skill by babysitting younger siblings or volunteering

Collect all types of flowers and produce to create beautiful floral arrangements and healthy meals for the family.

Participate in neighborhood gardening competitions, showcasing the family's garden and winning prizes for their beautiful blooms.

Romance: The Empress meets their significant other at a community gardening event or through mutual friends. Their romance blossoms over shared interests in nature and sustainability, with romantic picnics in the park and stargazing under the moonlight.

Generation 3: The Emperor

Pack Focus: For Rent, Home Chef Hustle Stuff

Goals:

Handy, Ambitious,Outdoorsy

Master the Handiness skill to Level 10 by fixing up the family's rented home and helping neighbors with household repairs.

Complete the "Outdoor Enthusiast" or” Master Chef” aspiration, going on camping trips with friends and mastering the art of outdoor cooking.

Achieve Level 10 in the Logic skill 

Collect all types of fossils and crystals during outdoor adventures and neighborhood exploration.

Establish a successful food business, selling handcrafted meals made with locally sourced ingredients.

Romance: The Emperor finds love at a neighborhood block party or while volunteering at the local soup kitchen. Their relationship flourishes over shared meals and cozy nights in, with romantic dinners cooked together in their food truck.

Generation 4: The High Priestess

Pack Focus: Crystal Creations Stuff, Realm of Magic

Goals:

Bookworm, Paranoid, Creative

Master the Spellcasting skill and unlock all spells by studying ancient tomes and practicing magic rituals.

Complete the "Spellcraft & Sorcery" or “ Archaeology Scholar” aspiration, delving deeper into the mysteries of magic and mastering potion-making.

Achieve Level 10 in the Logic skill by experimenting with magical elements and researching arcane phenomena.

Collect all magical artifacts and tomes by exploring hidden caves and participating in magical duels.

Explore all hidden areas in Glimmerbrook and Forgotten Hollow to uncover ancient secrets and mystical creatures.

Romance: The High Priestess meets their soulmate at a magical gathering or during a séance. Their bond deepens through shared experiences in the magical realm, with romantic moonlit rituals and enchanted picnics in enchanted forests.

Generation 5: The Lovers

Pack Focus: My Wedding Stories, Get Together

Goals:

Romantic, Outgoing, Charismatic

Master the Acting skill to Level 10 by participating in school theater productions and joining drama clubs.

Complete the "World-Famous Celebrity" or “ Soulmate” aspiration, climbing the ranks of fame and hosting extravagant parties.

Achieve Level 10 in the Charisma skill by networking at social events and building a large circle of friends.

Collect all celebrity memorabilia and awards by attending exclusive parties 

Host extravagant parties and events in luxury penthouses, showcasing the glamorous lifestyle of the rich and famous.

Romance: The Lovers meet at a high-profile gala or VIP event, instantly drawn to each other's charisma and charm. Their love story unfolds amidst the glittering lights of the city, with romantic rooftop dinners and spontaneous adventures in the nightlife scene.

Generation 6: The Chariot

Pack Focus: Horse Ranch, Werewolves

Animal Lover, Adventurous, Independent

Goals:

Master the Robotics skill and build advanced robots to assist with farm chores and household tasks.

Complete the "Renaissance Sim" or “Championship Rider”  aspiration, excelling in multiple fields of study and expertise, including horse riding and animal training.

Achieve Level 10 in the Handiness skill by repairing farm equipment and maintaining the family's homestead.

Collect all elements and crystals to craft potent potions and futuristic inventions for the family ranch.

Travel to all vacation worlds and explore cultural landmarks and local traditions, incorporating new techniques into the family's farming practices.

Romance: The Chariot finds love in the countryside, meeting their partner at a local rodeo or equestrian event. Their romance flourishes over horseback rides through scenic trails and cozy nights by the fireplace.

Generation 7: Strength

Pack Focus: Cats & Dogs, Seasons

Animal Lover, Family-oriented, Athletic

Goals:

Master the Veterinary skill to Level 10 by opening a veterinary clinic and caring for pets and wildlife in the community.

Complete the "Animal Enthusiast" or “Friend of the Animals” aspiration, fostering strong bonds with animals and participating in pet competitions.

Achieve Level 10 in the Wellness skill by practicing yoga and promoting physical and emotional well-being for Sims and animals alike.

Collect all types of feathers and notes in a bottle, to create unique crafts and decorations for the family's pet-friendly home.

Participate in seasonal festivals and competitions

Romance: Strength meets their partner at a local animal shelter or while walking their pets in the park. Their love grows through shared adventures with their furry companions, with romantic picnics and sunset walks along the beach.

Generation 8: The Hermit

Pack Focus: For Rent, StrangerVille

Paranoid, Bookworm, Loner

Goals:

Master the Herbalism skill to Level 10 by foraging for rare plants and brewing potent potions to unravel the mysteries of StrangerVille.

Complete the "Paranormal Investigator" or “Strangerville Mystery”  aspiration, investigating strange occurrences and uncovering hidden truths in the mysterious town.

Achieve Level 10 in the Logic skill by analyzing evidence and conducting experiments to solve the town's supernatural mysteries.

Collect all types of artifacts and relics by exploring secret labs and hidden caves, documenting strange occurrences and encounters.

Investigate secret conspiracies and alien encounters, uncovering the truth behind the town's strange phenomena.

Romance: The Hermit finds love amidst the mysteries of StrangerVille, meeting their partner while investigating paranormal activity or sharing theories at the local diner. Their romance deepens as they work together to uncover the town's secrets, with late-night stakeouts and passionate debates over conspiracy theories.

Generation 9: The Wheel of Fortune

Pack Focus: My Wedding Stories, For Rent

Party Animal, Outgoing, Ambitious

Goals:

Master the DJ Mixing skill and become a renowned DJ by hosting epic parties and events in the community.

Complete the "Party Animal" or “Fabulously Wealthy” aspiration, mastering the art of socializing and bringing people together through music and entertainment.

Achieve Level 10 in the Cooking skill by experimenting with new recipes and hosting seasonal feasts and gatherings.

Collect all types of rare and exotic fruits and vegetables to create signature dishes and cocktails for their events.

Participate in seasonal festivals and competitions, winning prizes and earning recognition for their contributions to community spirit and celebration.

Romance: The Wheel of Fortune finds love on the dance floor, meeting their partner at a lively nightclub or music festival. Their romance ignites through shared passion for music and nightlife, with spontaneous dance-offs and intimate moments under the stars.

Generation 10: The Star

Pack Focus: Get Famous, Dream Home Decorator

Goals:

Charismatic,Ambitious, High- Maintenance 

Rise to stardom as a celebrity in the entertainment industry, pursuing careers in acting, music, or comedy, and gaining fame and recognition.

Develop culinary skills to create stunning dishes and desserts, showcasing talents through cooking shows or hosting celebrity dinner parties.

Utilize interior design expertise to decorate lavish homes and venues for celebrity clients, earning acclaim for their exquisite taste.

Master the photography skill to capture glamorous moments on red carpets, at exclusive events, and during intimate gatherings.

Utilize gaming expertise to engage with fans through live streams and gaming events, building a dedicated online following fascinated by their celebrity lifestyle.

Romance: The Star finds love amidst the glitz and glamour of celebrity life, meeting their partner at industry events, through mutual connections, or even on the set of a blockbuster film. Their romance plays out in the public eye, with paparazzi capturing their every move and fans speculating about their relationship. Despite the challenges of fame, their love remains strong, and they ultimately tie the knot in a star-studded ceremony, attended by fellow celebrities and broadcasted to millions of viewers worldwide.

Complete World-Famous Celebrity or Master Actor/Master Actress aspiration

-Slay, I will be fixing this challenge little by little.

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Italian Audio/Books/Videos Masterlist

Now that I’m at the upper A2/lower B1 level for Italian, I figured I’d compile a quick list of where I’ve found the best stuff to read and listen to.

E-Books and Audiobooks

Kobo Rakuten Italia — where I buy my ebooks. You can read them online, in the app, or download them and [redacted] to export them elsewhere. Has a monthly unlimited subscription that functions like a combo Kindle/Audible subscription.

Storytel — monthly subscription for unlimited access to audiobooks.

YouTube

Learn Italian With Lucrezia — truly the savior of anyone learning Italian. My favorite videos are her Q&As, vlogs, and “n basic phrases you need to know.” I don’t get much out of her grammar explainer videos but that’s because of who I am as a person.

NovaLectio — commentary style mini documentaries. I export them to LingQ to read before watching and it helps me parse what’s going on. Also, they upload some videos dubbed in English so you can watch both.

Vogue Italia — celebrity interviews and fashion content. About 50/50 Italian and English but obviously high production value.

ArtandtheCities — criminally underrated channel imo. 10-15 minute art history/industry videos by an art historian. Super interesting, she’s easy to understand, and has captions.

Chef Max Mariola — utter chaos but fun. A Roman chef cooking various dishes, sometimes with a guest. Gives very “your uncle is hosting Thanksgiving and forgot until yesterday” vibes but in the best way.

TV/Movies/Documentaries

RaiPlay (free!) — Italian version of PBS. Lots of documentaries and some kind of goofy soap operas/narrative shows. You can also watch live TV.

Podcasts and Radio

RaiPlay Sound — basically NPR. Also free! You can find podcasts, live radio stations, audiobooks, and even audio descriptions of movies and TV shows.

Articles

Formula 1 Italia — Formula 1 news. I’m a big Ferrari fan but they cover a lot of news/current events (as long as they can connect it to a driver). The writing is short and to the point so it’s easy to parse for beginners. And honestly the drama is better than a lot of TV shows.

Stile Arte — long, more complex articles about art and archaeology. Cannot recommend it enough if you have an interest in any of those things. There are some straightforward history articles at the B1/B2 level, and also some more creative essays that push C1.

Corriere della Sera — daily news site. I started reading the news only in Italian to keep me from doom scrolling because America is terrifying. This is just the site I have ended up using a lot. Mostly because it’s easy to navigate and they have a ton of content.

[chaotic-archaeologist]

Hey Reid, having a major sad about the fact that university swallowed me, chomped hard and then spit me out. Any thoughts on how to get into Arch without a degree? I know I should try to be positive and go with 'not yet' but it's hard. Ive tried looking for volunteering opportunities but cannot find anything that goes beyond 'beginner'.

Hi dirtling,

First, I hear that you are sad about university not working out. Higher education is unfortunately not designed in a way that supports many students. Your frustration with the system is valid.

I tried to think really carefully before answering this question because I didn't want to blindly perpetuate ivory tower supremacy. But the truth is that archaeology is a highly specialized field which requires highly specialized knowledge and qualifications, and the way you acquire those is... going to school. Right now, you're only finding beginner opportunities in archaeology because you are a beginner.

I want to be clear that this isn't anything against you. It's just that right now, you don't have the qualifications needed for a career in the field. And I get that that sucks. But just like you need a welding certification to be a welder, you need a degree to be an archaeologist.

By all means, volunteer. That's a great way to stay engaged and get experience for the future if you ever decide to go back to school. And if it was the formal classroom structure you were struggling with, I would highly recommend doing a field school! That's a hands on, learn by doing opportunity that will qualify you to work basic archaeology tech jobs. You don't have to be a traditional college student to enroll—many institutions have programs where you can enroll in just a class at a time as you go.

Here's a post I made about applying to a field school in case that sounds like something you might be interested in.

Best of luck, -Reid

[yeoubbi]

first day back from break ready for the hell to come in the next two weeks left in the semester, heres some updates.

- i have two movies to watch today (3 hrs total) and assignments along w them

- all the projects i have due by the 13th:

• dinosaurs group project 6; extinction (2 page report)

• controversies in archaeology; still havent chosen if im writing about gender roles in Çatalhöyük or Paleolithic art (1500-2000 words)

• ethnomusicology fieldwork project about music & rituals, must observe/participate in a ritual involving music (3-5 pages)

• ethnomusicology oral report & literature comparison; choose 3 articles to compare in written discussion and use 1/3 to present an oral report to the class (i am actually very excited for this one)

^^^ im doing the oral report on the culture/history surrounding break dancing and the music used in battles, im attending the schools breaking club beginner class tomorrow to observe their discussion about the music & see what ill be learning when i join the class next semester

- preparing for the end of semester dance show case !!

[homerstroystory]

A calendar of events for all things ancient!

Howdy, y'all! I'm excited to announce that Saving Ancient Studies Alliance (SASA), a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to making the ancient world more accessible, has published a massive calendar of events related to the ancient world. I'm also very excited to announce that this project has been my baby for the better part of a year and I'm so proud to finally have it published.

This calendar includes conferences, lectures, classes, and field school/excavation opportunities, among other things. There are events included all the way until 2033, and it will be continuously updated by SASA's team of hardworking volunteers. Further, though this calendar definitely favors the ancient Mediterranean, there are opportunities associated with various ancient civilizations all over the world. This is an awesome resource for any scholar who is looking for an opportunity to expand or share their knowledge.

UPDATE: currently, due to a miscommunication with our web design team, the calendar is inaccessible to people who do not volunteer with the organization. we are working on it, and hope to have it up and running for the public very soon. I will update this post with the link when it is available.

In the near future, we hope to have a similar list specifically for scholarships, fellowships, and other monetary awards. So, keep your eye out for that!

SASA also has a ton of other great resources for scholars of the ancient world ranging from beginner to seasoned professional. We have links to hundreds of databases, resources, and professional organizations, bilingual (English-other language) lists of archaeological vocabulary for 8 languages, educational videos, twitch streams for ancient-world-related video games, and 50+ partner organizations for all things ancient!

[mecheye]

OH MAN! Introductions! Pretty great!

I should probably make one of these at some point innit?

Hello! I'm Mecheye! I'm a He/They and identify as Aro and Poly!

Currently obsessed with Madoka Magica and Voices of the Void, as well as a spur of the moment "digital archaeology" project over on my artposting blog Mecheyethe3rd (Has since been moved here. Multiple blogs are tiring yo. Pin in that blog is still relevant!

I "play" (read: add chaos to) board games of all kinds, both DM and play DnD (Preferably 3.5 / Pathfinder), call of cthulhu, and a few other TTRPG systems both commercial and custom made by me or other folks I game with.

I occasionally work in Dungeondraft, Wonderdraft, FoundryVTT, and I'm a beginner with Hammer++!

Currently work as an office assistant / backup everyman for a (VERY) small business trucking company.

Glad to be back after about ... 8 or 9 years of absence? This placed changed a LOT, and I'm having a much better time here now than before!

[omgpurplefattie]

AKA The Star Trek AU

Star Trek fusion for Mysterious Lotus Casebook -- you don't need to know about Star Trek to understand this! I will follow the planet-of-the-week format for the different cases, with a work for each case. Each case is broken into several chapters where the commercial breaks would be, for the more authentic Star Trek feel.

Fang Duobing is a human from Earth itself, not a colonial brat; Di Feisheng is a very unconventional Klingon, and Li Lianhua is a self-proclaimed space bastard of undisclosed provenience. His companion animal Fox Spirit is probably not just a dog.

The sects are ships from different species; at this era in Star Trek, we mostly have the Federation, Klingons, and Romulans. The Lotus Lodge is a small research vessel, RV Lianhua Lou which conducts 'research' only by virtue of her owner, Li Lianhua, being a doctor. Or maybe solving cases with Fang Duobing counts as research, too?

Episode 2 -- Tomb Raiding For Beginners pt. 4

In a dwindling party of treasure hunters, the crew of the Lianhua Lou find some oddities that go beyond mere valuables. The murder they came for, though, may be simply archaeology. The so-called archaeology, however, is tomb robbing.

Li Lianhua and Di Feisheng talk. Finally.

[chanakakamal]

There is a Background Era of Archaeology?

Archaeology was not born overnight. Maybe the term 'archaeology' was born overnight, but what we refer to by that was not. It emerged gradually over hundreds of years. But not many of us know it. And that is why most of the time we miss out on the background era of archaeology. Confusing right?

Here is the thing: if you look into the definition of archaeology it says, "archaeology is the study of past human culture, behaviour, and cognition through material remains left from the past". Then, if you look into the origin of the definition, it's just in 1980s. Then, If we look into the origin of the term archaeology, we might find a year or probably a hundred-year time span. But that is not the origin of archaeology. Archaeology's history goes beyond the origin of the term archaeology. So, the history of archaeology consists of four phases. The first phase is the background era of archaeology. The second phase is the archaeology of the Renaissance era. The third and fourth phases are the 19th and 20th centuries' archaeology, respectively.

Well, before you ask, there is no clear line between these four phases, but only some unique characteristics. And sometimes, we talk about the 18th century as a separate phase of the history of archaeology. Since the Renaissance was the driving force behind most of the events and developments that occurred in the 1700s, I thought of talking about them along with the Renaissance itself. However, in this blog, let's dive into the background era of archaeology.

Introduction to the Background Era of Archaeology

The first age of the history of archaeology is the background era of archaeology. And that was the era when humans first examined their own past. There seemed to be two reasons for humans to be concerned about their past, such as:

curiosity about the past

curiosity about the monuments and material remains that they did not know who created

Curiosity about the past is a human trait. As an intelligent species, mankind wonders about its past. So did the people who lived in this background era of the history of archaeology.

Also, they had seen the monuments and other material remains that they did not create. That alone could have triggered curiosity about their past. However, they seemed curious about those monuments and other material remains they found.

Key Features of the Background Era of Archaeology

There are two key features of this era that we can easily determine.

Folklore relating to the past and material remains of the past

Elites who actively engaged in the search for the past and the material remains of the past

Driven by the curiosity of the material remains they found, the people in this era and their ancestors created legends, myths, and stories. That folklore culture was constructed around those physical remains and around the people they thought built them in the first place. This folklore culture has passed from generation to generation, growing bigger.

With the capability the elite held in this era to afford to engage in quests in search of the lost cities buried or hidden that were ascribed in the legends, they actively engaged. Unlike the general public, who were limited to the stories, they took a step forward to explore.

Both of these characteristics in this era show the interest people had in the past and their engagement with it. The idea of material remains left from the past holding the stories of the past was there.

Key Events in the Background Era of the History of Archaeology

The background era of archaeology was not only an era when people showed interest in the past or in the material remains that were left from the past. As mentioned above, the elites actively engage in satisfying themselves with their desire to reveal the past. Here are the most significant key events that happened during this era and are significant in the history of archaeology:

Paraoh's excavation of Spinx in the 2nd millennium BC

The first excavation in history is considered to have happened during the new kingdom era in Egypt (ca. 1660–1070 BCE), when the pharaoh excavated and reconstructed the sphinx, which was originally built during the old kingdom (ca. 2575–2134 BCE). Here, the need for ensuring the lifespan of material remains from the past can be seen. That showed an early form of preservation and conservation that is present in modern archaeology.

Nabonidus's Excavation and Interpretation in the 6th Century BC

Since there are no written records other than archaeological evidence of above event, the first ever recorded excavation is considered to have been done by Nabonidus, the last king of Babylon (555–539 BCE). He excavated and unearthed the stone foundation of a building dedicated to Naram-Sin, who was a royal in the Akkadian order. Nabonidus even dated the unearthed monument, though the dates were inaccurate by 1500 years.

So, here, excavating material remnants that come from the past and giving interpretations based on the excavation results were evident. Those interpretations were simple conclusions they reached after searching. This was the first ever practical involvement done regarding the history of humankind and the monuments inherent in the past in the documented history. In other words, it was the first documented incident of researching first and then interpreting inherent material from the past.

Thicydides's Interpretations of Delos Island Burials in the 5th Century BC

In the Classical Greek era, a historian named Thucydides, who lived in Greece (460–400 BC), identified some monuments in the Delos islands as burials and presumed that those burials belonged to an ethnic population called ‘Carians’. This was the first incident in history in which a historian, a person who specialised in studying humanity’s past, studied the material remains and constructed a simple interpretation.

Romans' Involvement with Antiquities in the 1st Century BC to the 5th Century AD

Then, during the Roman Empire (31 BC–476 AD), Europeans introduced the term ‘antiquities to refer to the monuments and other material remains inherent in the past. Antiquity is a word that gives the meaning of ‘ancient’.  And, most importantly, they not only recognised material remains as antiquities but also conserved and exhibited them.

Conclusion

As described, it is evident that mankind from ancient times to the 15th century AD was curious and passionate about their past and the monuments inherent in it. Apparently, the monuments inherent in the past have been appealing enough for people to study the past. Clearly, this led to the gradual emergence of practises and trends during the period. One significant practise introduced was identifying monuments and other material remains inherent in the past as antiquities. The trend of Constructing folk stories connecting the antiquities to the ancestors who lived in the past was a significant feature. Similarly, looking for antiquities in order to investigate them and their legends was a prominent feature of this era. Furthermore, unearthing, collecting, and then exhibiting antiquities was popular during this time period.

By the end of this era, common practises of searching for, unearthing, collecting, and displaying antiquities were more for aesthetic purposes than for historical research. However, even though a specific discipline did not develop, the basic concept for such a discipline was developed during this era. Hence, this era is termed ‘the conceptual age of studying the past’. Because the concept of studying the past was there. Therefore, this era is the first era of the history of Archaeology; the first era of the development of archaeology. The European Renaissance succeeded this era. The Renaissance era marked the second phase of the history of archaeology, taking the concept of studying the past to the next level.

Originally posted on: kamalsjournal.com

[marcusagrippa]

hello history/archaeology people- do any of you happen to have any books/resources you would recommend to a total beginner to start learning about prehistory?

[ghostflowerdreams]

Writing Research - Knife

The purpose of this research post is to be helpful, more importantly educational. I certainly don’t condone the use of this knowledge for malevolent reasons. I want to help writers with their stories and I figured this would make their search for such information easier.

This is great for the stories that take place in ancient times, apocalyptic setting, and/or contain characters that are blacksmiths, bladesmiths, survivalist, etc. This information would help to make them believable. For example, what if they are teaching another character how to make a knife? Or how to defend against an attacker with a knife? Or how to treat a knife wound?

This post is meant to make a writer’s life a little easier by giving them a starting point. It doesn’t contain EVERY information about knives, but if you know what you’re looking for than I encourage you to look it up.

How To Make A Knife

WikiHow - How to Make a Knife

Mother Earth News - How to Make a Hunting Knife

Mother Earth News - How to Design and Build a Knife

The Crucible - 9 Steps to Forging a Knife: Everything You Need to Know

Begin To Blacksmith - Beginners Guide to Forging a Survival Knife | Blacksmithing Basics

Internet Archive - The art of blacksmithing by Alex Bealer

Reddit: Blacksmithing - Writer, not a blacksmith. I need to know how long it takes to learn basic blacksmithing and how much iron is needed to equip a smithy.

Krudo Knives - How to Build Your Own Forge | DIY Knife Forge Tips & Advice

Reddit: History - How long did it take to forge weapons back in colonial times? Or even swords in the medieval age?

Survival Mastery - How to Make A Knife: DIY Instructions on 3 Different Types of Knives

Reddit: History - How did people sharpen knives in ancient and medieval periods?

Brown County Forge - How to Make a Bushcraft Knife

DIY Blacksmithing - Make Your Own Bushcraft Knife

Sensible Survival - How to Make a Primitive Stone Flake Knife

Youtube - Wannabe Bushcrafter: Primitive Slate Knife (video)

Bushcraft Days - How To…. Make and Use a Simple Flint Knife

Primitive Ways - Hoko Knife

Alderleaf Wilderness College - Knife Making Course

Alderleaf Wilderness College - Survival Stone Tools Class

Gone Outdoors - How to Make a Knife in the Wild

Reddit: Blacksmithing - Update report: First knife using DIY soup can forge

Youtube - Neels Van Den Berg: Forging a Knife - Full Process Explained in detail (video)

Outdoor Life Magazine - Survival Skills: How to Make Knives from Rocks

Popular Mechanics - How to Make a Survival Knife Out of Stuff You Already Have in Your Garage

Youtube - Korea's best handmade knife master. Knife making process (video)

Modern Survival - How to Make a Primitive Bone Knife

Bushcraft Days - How To….Primitive Skills – Bone Knife/Bodkin

OffTheGridNews - How To Make A Survival Knife You’ll Brag About For Years (Part 1)

OffTheGridNews - How To Make A Survival Knife You’ll Brag About For Years (Part 2)

Instructables - How to Make a Knife

Instructables - Making a Survival Knife Out of a 16'' Saw Blade

Survival Sullivan - How to Make Your Own Knife

Mother Earth News - From File To Knife: Make a Bushcraft Knife Using Simple Tools

Youtube - Primitive Life: Make knife from iron (video)

Mother Earth News - The Make-It-Yourself Copperhead Survival Knife

Art of Manliness - How to Make a Knife from an Old Saw Blade

Survival After End - How to Make a Knife in the Wild (Build Stone Blade for Survival Situation)

Reddit: DIY - The "dirt cheap" (literally) guide to forging a knife

Reddit: DIY - Full process of making a knife from scratch

Reddit: I Want To Learn - IWTL how to make a knife by hand

Youtube - Hunt Primitive: How to Make and Use a Stone Knife (video)

Survivopedia - Survival Weapons: DIY Knives For Off-Grid Survival

Archaeology Southwest - Hands-On Archaeology: How to Haft a Stone Knife, Dart Point, or Arrow Point

WikiHow - How to Make a Knife Sheath

Art of Manliness - How to Make a Sheath for a Knife (Or Anything Else)

Craftsman Ave. - Forge a Survival Knife (Introduction to Knifesmithing)

Youtube - Making a Primitive Elk Bone Knife (video)

Primitive Ways - A Cutting Edge: Creating a Steel Blade in a Primitive Setting

Primitive Ways - Making a Leather Knife Sheath

Primitive Ways - Deer Hide Knife Sheath

Survival Resources - Making A Leather Knife Sheath

Sensible Survival - Make a Rawhide Knife Sheath – Part 1

Mother Earth News - Birch Bark Knife Sheath

Primitive Ways - Antler Handle Knife

Gone Outdoors - How to Make a Knife Handle Out of Deer Bones

Alderleaf Wilderness College - How to Sharpen a Knife

WikiHow - 3 Ways to Sharpen a Knife

Mother Earth News - How to Sharpen a Knife

Gone Outdoors - How to Use a Brick to Sharpen a Knife

How To Use A Knife

WikiHow - How to Become Good at Knife Fighting

WikiHow - How to Defend Against a Knife Attack

Survival Junkies - How to Use a Knife for Self-Defense | Knife Handling Guide

Youtube - USCCA (U.S. Concealed Carry Association): Basic Knife-Fighting Techniques: Into the Fray Episode 168 (video)

Black Belt Magazine - What You Need to Know to Realistically Use and Defend Against a Blade

Writer’s Digest - FightWrite™: Knife Fights, Part 1

Writer’s Digest - FightWrite™: Knife Fights, Part 2

Recoil Magazine - Solitary Knife Fighting

Urban Fit & Fearless - Self-defence against knife attacks: evidence-based approach, part 1

Urban Fit & Fearless - Self-defence against knife attacks: surviving a knife attack , part 2

Outdoor Life Magazine - 8 Different Ways to use a Survival Knife in an Emergency

Popular Science - Eight survival knife skills you might need in an emergency

Field & Stream - 8 Ways to Use a Bushcraft Knife to Survive in the Wild

Gone Outdoors - How to Hunt Deer With a Knife

Youtube - Hunt Primitive: Skinning a Deer with a Stone Knife (video)

Instructables - How to Split Firewood...With a Knife

Art of Manliness - 5 Critical Knife Skills for the Outdoorsman

Off Grid World - Top 10 Uses For A Survival Knife

Gear Junkie - How To Make Firewood With A Survival Knife

Backpacker Magazine - Survival: In The Wild with…Only a Knife

The American Mountain Men - A Basic Manual on Knife Throwing by J. B. Wood

How To Treat A Knife Wound

Reddit: Ask Reddit - What does it feel like to be stabbed?

The Crime Fiction Writer's Blog - Stab Wounds Don’t Always Kill

Redwood’s Medical Edge - Author Question: Surviving Stab Wounds to the Abdomen

Reddit: Writing - Dramatic, but non-lethal places to get stabbed/shot?

Reddit: Ask Paramedics - Writer looking for advice, stab wound first aid.

Scout Life Magazine - How to treat a knife cut

Primal Survivor - How to Treat a Knife Wound When You Can’t Call 911

Scouting Magazine - How to bandage an accidental pocketknife wound

First Aid For Life - How to help someone who has been stabbed or is seriously bleeding

The Survival Doctor - How to Treat a Wound in a Survival Situation

Backpacker Magazine - Treat Deep Wounds

Western Hunter - Knife Safety and Emergency Wound Care

Recoil OffGrid Magazine - Plug ‘Em Up: Puncture Wound First Aid

WikiHow - How to Attend to a Stab Wound

SHTFandGO - Simple Emergency First-Aid: How to Treat a Stab Wound

Youtube - AmericanSafetyEMT: Knife Wound First Aid (video)

Worst-Case Scenario - How To Treat A Knife Wound

The Prepared - How to clean a wound

Art of Manliness - How to Treat an Impalement Wound

Survivalist Prepper - Prepper First Aid: Trauma and Large SHTF Injuries (audio)

Reddit: Ask Historian - How likely was a Roman soldier to survive being wounded in battle?

Reddit: Writer’s Research - Could a person in the middle ages survive being stabbed in the neck?

[simmie-stories]

Gen 3. Aurora #7 Childhood Awaits

"Briar Rose, we need to get your thinking up..."

Simeon had finally gotten over his midlife crisis and decided to try a new job - in archaeology.

Feeling much more at peace, he spent more time with Briar Rose. But he fed her questionable meals (bowl of chips?).

Still, the two felt much more connected.

This worked out well for L, because she had deadlines to meet for her Freelance Writing job. She had gotten her full-blown midlife crisis and needed to make money... the household was living bill to bill by selling off their digging finds and crafting, and the meager paycheck from Simeon’s job.

Beginner's luck...? This was literally her first book.

Morgyn was out late fishing for his midlife crisis.... and finally...

Just in time too... because he almost missed Briar Rose's birthday.

These two ex-Sages were finally able to get back on track... what a relief.

As Morgyn made up for lost time in the moments before Briar Rose aged up, L. baked a cake.

Time to celebrate! Happy Childhood Day, Briar Rose!

The first thing she did was drop out of school (well... there was no school option for her anyway, since she was hiding out in the forest. She didn’t even know school existed.).

She chose Artistic Prodigy to be her first childhood aspiration.

Yeah, the Sages didn't do so well on training up Briar Rose's toddler skills. She got level 3 for all the toddler skills, at least.

A newly minted grown child, she snuggled happily in her new bed. She felt just like the princesses she had read about in her toddler books.

@imfromsixam The Princess and the Vampire

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[septimaseverina]

☮ Greeting ☮

🌹 Sept 🌏 South East Asian woman ♀️ She/Her

💡 Trying to make gifs AKA beginner

सं Sanskrit student 📚 Linguistic and Arts enthusiastist.

🏛 Epicurean. Existentialism. Yogic. Ayuravedic. Stoicism (trying to).

🖥 Semi-public and personal blog. Established in 2013 (on hiatus late 2020-mid 2021). Random one. Half serious and half shitposts. Yet, I have other blogs too;

🌱 Resource and reference section -> @sept-resources

🌻 Fan fictions writing's blog -> @septimaseverinawannawrite

🌺 Fan fictions rec blog -> @septimaseverinaficrec

I reblog both academic, fandoms and shitpost stuffs - which I need, I obsessed, I love and I want.

And here is my permanent obsession lists 👇

⊱ Fandom ⊰

❧ Star Wars

Searching by Characters and series' names, also 'Star Wars reference'. For main films in general, I tagged as 'prequel trilogy' , 'original trilogy' and 'sequel trilogy'.

❧ Tolkien (Side Blog >>> click)

Books. Legendariam. Peter Jackson's films. Prime's Rings of Power Series.

❧ Assassin's Creed

Haven't played Origin, Odyssey, Valhalla and Mirage yet.

❧ Dishonored

❧ Game of Thrones (Side Blog >>> click)

HBO series; Game of Thrones+House of the Dragon. A Song of Ice and Fire. Fire & Blood.

❧ Men Diego Luna. Pedro Pascal. David Tennant. Dev Patel. Lee Pace and Etc. They are my husbands and loves of my life

❧ Bollywood

❧ Period Dramas

❧ Searching by films and series' name.

❧ Doctor Who

❧ Tele-Series

❧ Films

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⊱ Academic Things ⊰

❧ Art

Fine Arts. Aesthetic. Art history. Fashion. Jewellery design. Gifmaking and ETC

❧ Archaeology

❧ History

❧ Architecture

❧ Linguistic

Etymology. Philology. Writing Systems. Psycholinguistic. Sociolinguistic. Orthography and ETC

❧ Sociology

Anthropology. Cultures. Folklores. Universal Lores.

❧ Botany

❧ Astronomy

❧ Astrology

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Below 17. Homophobics. Misogynists. NAZIs. Fascists. KKKs. Racists. Scammers. Empty blogs. Spammers. P*rn blogs. "Sending me your n*de photos and videos". "I want a romantic/s*xual relationships with you". Fallacies. Haters.

YOU WILL BE BLOCKED.

Friendly, mutual and allied blogs - you're always welcome here.

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Sincerely, Sept. 🌹🌻

[violet-ram]

what kinda stuff do u sew!

Hi! so im still a beginner when it comes to hands on application, but i mainly hem and repair my clothes, all hand sewing.

Im planning on learning how to do historical handsewing so I can make some 10th century north european shirt and pants since im a big nerd and fan of experimental archaeology. (replication of historical objects as early as recreating simple stone tools such as projectile points to literally making boats using tools/objects from the past)

Now i do want to become more comfortable using a machine so I can tailor some clothing and make my own, and to make some cosplays