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Tracing the Origins of Horseback Riding: Insights from Human Skeletons

Anthropology.net

A new study 1 challenges long-held beliefs about the origins of horseback riding, casting doubt on the Kurgan hypothesis, which claims that humans first began domesticating horses as early as the fourth millennium B.C. Archaeologists from the University of Colorado Boulder have explored the skeletal remains of ancient humans, shedding light on whether physical changes in bones can definitively reveal the early use of horses for transportation.

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Taking a Leap of Faith Toward Inquiry

C3 Teachers

Explore how taking bold steps toward inquiry-based learning can ignite curiosity and deepen student engagement. This blog post delves into the power of inquiry to transform traditional classrooms into dynamic spaces of discovery, fostering critical thinking and lifelong learning skills. NOTE: This is a re-print of a post from Kathy that first appeared on Imagine Learning. here In the iconic movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Indy is in search of the Holy Grail and must complete three task

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“Your Water” Fifteen Years Later!

Life and Landscapes

Fifteen years ago I had pleasure performing my song, “Your Water” at Ken and Sheila Pyle’s Famous Rudyard Kipling Theatre and Nightclub on Oak Street in Louisville, Kentucky. Recently, I performed it again at Studio 223 in Shelbyville, Kentucky. I like both versions and greatly appreciate the talent of those who interpreted it with me.

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