This is not the first time I have come across about Piri Reis and his map and whether it is authentic or not. However, the strange thing about the claim that his map was sourced from different older maps including from Christopher Columbus’map. Piri Reis’map was dated 1513 while Columbus was born in 1506 making him 8 years old when Piri Reis made his map. Columbus could not have in his possession a map that would help him to circumnavigate the world at that age.
First off we know what the coastline of Antarctica looks like under the ice cap and it looks nothing like the map. At this time in history map makers made Jerusalem the center of the world, or as best as they could. It was therefore surmised there was land below Africa. It was a guess.
This is a reminder for us not to judge people by what they look like, or act like. They could be ill, disabled or just physically different. It's also imperative we don't judge medieval activities from a modern perspective.
I have an idea, since so much of ancient religion was based on astronomy, that at least some of these black statues are meant to represent the night sky.
Thanks for leaving a comment – they’re always appreciated even when barbed! The line you’re referring to was just a throwaway, a joke, a little bit of light badinage. However, like many of my lousy jokes, it obviously missed its mark and had the opposite effect than the intended one. However, don’t feel that you’re in a minority – many people take me to task for things I write and say; things which I, obviously mistakenly, believe to be in the spirit of fun and the joie de vivre of the moment, but which turn out to dull, irksome or downright counter-productive. I’m not sure how I can make this up to you, but if you happen to in England or Italy in the near future then you certainly have an open invitation for tea and buscuits round my place.
And to clarify, as someone who has been teaching at universities for the last 12 years I am not merely respctful, but actively in awe of serious academics and enthusiastic students who toil for the pursuit of truth and beauty.
Shaka banned the ghastly practice amongst the Zulus. To this day the majority of my fellow South Africans despise the Zulus as overgrown boys as a result (never mind that they were the terror of the region and even gave the Brits a few bloody noses, they're not real men).
Love it, but, it was discovered the looters worked for the Supreme Council on Egyptian Antiquities... ;) Wouldn't be surprised. Anyway, it would be incredible to 'find' something and have it be presented without 'censorship' in any way... like, having to analyse it for a decade before they can release it. Plenty of sites under the sand, that according to analysis of LIDAR, are intact so, why don't they go for those and NOT let the looters find more? Hmmm. Makes sense to me.
Just over twice the size of our planet and located an unimaginable 111 light years (650 million miles) from Earth, exoplanet “ K2-18b” is the best chance we have ever had of finding extraterrestrial life .
“Uh, not a math major but... at 186,282 miles per second, light will travel 16,094,764,800 miles in 24 hours.” 650 million miles???
The distance from our Sun to Pluto is 3.67 billion miles!
Merlin the Magician: Merlin was a Nephilim. His father was a demon (tetraploid human/incubus) while his mother was presumably a witch (diploid human). The breeding of a tetraploid with a diploid results in a sterile triploid. They are much bigger, stronger and smarter than diploids but lesser than that of tetraploid genetics. This explains why Merlin was so intelligent and continues to be a legend to this day. His academic work was superlative and far beyond the people of the day, with the exception of the Serpent People (tetraploid humans).
Very interesting. I come from Battle and live in Hastings. There is still quite a bit of controversy about where the actual battle took place, some saying that it took place in the Combe Valley, much nearer the coast. Anyway, good article, thanks.
I am a pondering 29 year old - your comment really struck me. I have been reading a lot about argot and I have hit a wall. I am not a mason. Maybe you could help me understand. [email protected]. Thank you.
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This is not the first time I have come across about Piri Reis and his map and whether it is authentic or not. However, the strange thing about the claim that his map was sourced from different older maps including from Christopher Columbus’map. Piri Reis’map was dated 1513 while Columbus was born in 1506 making him 8 years old when Piri Reis made his map. Columbus could not have in his possession a map that would help him to circumnavigate the world at that age.
First off we know what the coastline of Antarctica looks like under the ice cap and it looks nothing like the map. At this time in history map makers made Jerusalem the center of the world, or as best as they could. It was therefore surmised there was land below Africa. It was a guess.
Oh, brother! What an unnecessary literary reach. This is idiotic.
This is a reminder for us not to judge people by what they look like, or act like. They could be ill, disabled or just physically different. It's also imperative we don't judge medieval activities from a modern perspective.
My sisters husband is a descendant of Captain Cook
Fascinating and stomach-turning article. Thanks!
They could have done something better with that money instead of buying a Golden Toilet. Now on my auto correct I have the word Golden Toilet, Thanks!
I have an idea, since so much of ancient religion was based on astronomy, that at least some of these black statues are meant to represent the night sky.
Dear Ms McClain
Thanks for leaving a comment – they’re always appreciated even when barbed! The line you’re referring to was just a throwaway, a joke, a little bit of light badinage. However, like many of my lousy jokes, it obviously missed its mark and had the opposite effect than the intended one. However, don’t feel that you’re in a minority – many people take me to task for things I write and say; things which I, obviously mistakenly, believe to be in the spirit of fun and the joie de vivre of the moment, but which turn out to dull, irksome or downright counter-productive. I’m not sure how I can make this up to you, but if you happen to in England or Italy in the near future then you certainly have an open invitation for tea and buscuits round my place.
And to clarify, as someone who has been teaching at universities for the last 12 years I am not merely respctful, but actively in awe of serious academics and enthusiastic students who toil for the pursuit of truth and beauty.
Kind regards
Shaka banned the ghastly practice amongst the Zulus. To this day the majority of my fellow South Africans despise the Zulus as overgrown boys as a result (never mind that they were the terror of the region and even gave the Brits a few bloody noses, they're not real men).
“Ancient Chinese imperial records made in 2697 BC” – And here I was thinking that Imperial China was a creation of the Ch’in. Dear me.
The thieves saw an opportunity and they couldn’t let it go down the drain. Sorry, just couldn’t help myself.
and I bet you smell something awful.
Love it, but, it was discovered the looters worked for the Supreme Council on Egyptian Antiquities... ;) Wouldn't be surprised. Anyway, it would be incredible to 'find' something and have it be presented without 'censorship' in any way... like, having to analyse it for a decade before they can release it. Plenty of sites under the sand, that according to analysis of LIDAR, are intact so, why don't they go for those and NOT let the looters find more? Hmmm. Makes sense to me.
Just over twice the size of our planet and located an unimaginable 111 light years (650 million miles) from Earth, exoplanet “ K2-18b” is the best chance we have ever had of finding extraterrestrial life .
“Uh, not a math major but... at 186,282 miles per second, light will travel 16,094,764,800 miles in 24 hours.” 650 million miles???
The distance from our Sun to Pluto is 3.67 billion miles!
At 69 I drink around a quart daily. Lots of butter and cheese too.
Merlin the Magician:
Merlin was a Nephilim. His father was a demon (tetraploid human/incubus) while his mother was presumably a witch (diploid human).
The breeding of a tetraploid with a diploid results in a sterile triploid. They are much bigger, stronger and smarter than diploids but lesser than that of tetraploid genetics.
This explains why Merlin was so intelligent and continues to be a legend to this day. His academic work was superlative and far beyond the people of the day, with the exception of the Serpent People (tetraploid humans).
Very interesting. I come from Battle and live in Hastings. There is still quite a bit of controversy about where the actual battle took place, some saying that it took place in the Combe Valley, much nearer the coast. Anyway, good article, thanks.
I am a pondering 29 year old - your comment really struck me. I have been reading a lot about argot and I have hit a wall. I am not a mason. Maybe you could help me understand. [email protected]. Thank you.
That's nit even a bat
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