Sat.Apr 20, 2024

article thumbnail

Geographical Association Conference 2024 – Some Reflections

Dr. Preece

It’s been a while since the Conference, and I’ve been on some annual leave and playing catch up with work afterwards. But I thought I’d share some reflections and learning – and now that the session downloads are starting to come through, I’ve got time to explore some of the sessions I didn’t get to. First, congratulations to the whole team – from President to Chief Exec and all at HQ.

article thumbnail

Permafrost feedback

Living Geography

Rewind to 1990ish when I started teaching 'A' level glaciation and periglaciation using the book written by the late Cuchlaine A.M King. This involved periglaciation, fluvioglaciation, alases, baydjarakhs and all. Along with the meteorology topic I also taught: Rossby Waves, Ekman Spirals and all, this was proper rigorous 'A' level geography, almost all of which has been lost in present specifications.

educators

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Ancient Maya Rituals: The Fiery Transition of Dynasties

Anthropology.net

Unearthing Mysteries of the Maya Civilization The ancient Maya civilization, with its intricate cosmology, sophisticated architecture, and enigmatic rituals, continues to captivate the imagination of scholars and enthusiasts alike. Recently 1 , an archaeological excavation at the site of Ucanal in present-day Guatemala has unveiled a remarkable find that promises to deepen our understanding of Maya ceremonial practices and shed light on the complexities of political transitions within this ancie

article thumbnail

Decoding Ötzi's Tattoos & Ancient Ink Mysteries

Anthropology.net

Archaeologists and tattoo artists unite 1 to uncover the secrets behind Ötzi the Iceman's 61 mysterious tattoos, revealing a blend of ancient craftsmanship and cultural significance. Unveiling Ötzi's Enigmatic Ink Ötzi, the Tyrolean Alpine wanderer who met his fate over 5,300 years ago, perplexes scientists with his cryptic tattoos. While Ötzi's life story—height, weight, last meal—unfolds, his tattoos remain a puzzling enigma.