More catastrophe theory, this one was an eruption in Italy that most likely wiped out our cousins, the Neanderthal. Most of Europe was under inches to feet of volcanic ash 39,000 years ago. Also included is clearing up misconceptions that neanderthal were stupid, had poor technology, etc...
More info on the solar flare that happened in 775 AD during the reign of Charlemagne.
https://www.21stcentech.com/charlemagne-event-774-775-ad-caused-solar-storm/
English, Neo, or Cane Corso?
Either way, can't go wrong with Tomyris (or a variant). Was the barbarian queen that took out Cyrus the Great.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomyris
Not really worth its own thread, but another interesting (although most likely not true) theory is the Neanderthal Predation Theory. Basically, it states that our image of Neanderthals does not match what they likely looked like if they evolved in the forests of Europe/ Near East. The theory...
To add a bit about Bronze Age copper (which someone would know about if their dog had not eaten the homework), we know that some of it came from Afghanistan. Interestingly enough, the last free Greek peoples of the Iron Age were also in Afghanistan.
They are estimating at 1/2 mile wide to produce the Greenland crater with a force of 47 million Hiroshiman bombs, or about 705,000 megatons. That seems plenty to melt a whole lot of ice and start a lot of fires. The Tzar Bomba, for example, is a 50-100 megaton bomb.
Well, after seeing these pics if another meteor hits, I'm officially submitting my application to be Rick's resident hermit/blacksmith/ skywatcher. Beautiful land, Rick.
“The energy released during the impact was equivalent to 47 million Hiroshima bombs,” Nicolaj Larsen, a lead author of the study from the CGG, told Newsweek. “The effect on the environment would have been massive both locally in northwest Greenland but also globally. Dust from the impact and...
Well Rick, you THINK your dog ate the book. I prefer the idea that Zahi Hawass broke into your house and in a wild rage tore it pieces with his teeth and bare hands.
Some more food for thought for those interested in how an entire civilization can vanish beneath the water: The River Thames...
No issues for Rural King from me. Fair prices, helpful staff, and the kiosk wasn't that bad compared to trying to flag down a guy in a big local gun store.
We know for sure that Gobekli Tepe was around 11,000-12,000 years ago. The standard theory is that there was so much wild grain in the region that they could live a horticultural lifestyle without knowing exactly how to farm, yet have the necessary caloric surplus to erect the site. You don't...
I would just like to say that I am overjoyed to see that a Blunderbuss was visible in the background hanging on the wall like that is just something a gun shop has. Great job, Rick. I love that they included the "walnut" comment as well. You looked sharp and were well-spoken as always.