This Massive New Guidebook Will Forever Change the Way You Look at Trees. W. John Kress' "Smithsonian Trees of North America" is an incredibly thorough guide to just about every leaf, needle, flower, seedpod and pinecone you’re likely to come across as you walk around the United States or Canada. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/this-massive-new-guidebook-will-forever-change-the-way-you-look-at-trees-180985008/ #books #trees #nature #botany #NorthAmerica #Canada @SmithsonianMag

Newport Art Museum Left Without a Single Curator After Layoffs. Former employees who spoke to Hyperallergic expressed concern about the Rhode Island institution’s work culture and new “guest curator approach.”

Hyperallergic

Newport Art Museum Left Without a Single Curator After Layoffs

Former employees who spoke to Hyperallergic expressed concern about the Rhode Island institution’s work culture and new “guest curator approach...

#museums #staffing #Layoffs #Newport

Viking-age treasure came to Scotland from West Asia. Ten years on from the discovery of the Viking-age Galloway Hoard in south Scotland, experts have revealed that part of the collection came from West Asia. The collection - described as one of the most important UK archaeological finds of the century - was found by metal detectorist Derek McLennan in 2014.

Viking-age treasure came to Scotland from West Asia

The hoard has been described as one of the most important UK archaeological finds of the century.

#Vikings #history #Treasure #Scotland

The unknown story of Scotland's 'Stonehenge' Forgotten for centuries, Kilmartin Glen in Argyll is one of Britain's most important archaeological landscapes – but most people have never heard of it.

The unknown story of Scotland's 'Stonehenge'

Forgotten for centuries, Kilmartin Glen in Argyll is one of Britain's most important archaeological landscapes – but most people have never heard...

#Scotland #archaeology

A #woodpecker preparing for winter starts by finding a dead tree and meticulously making holes to store acorns. Each hole is carefully crafted; if it's too large, other birds can easily steal the acorns, and if it's too small, the acorns can break and spoil. By the end of summer, the woodpecker's work is complete. The ripened acorns are placed in the holes, with a single large tree trunk capable of holding around 50,000 acorns, ensuring the bird has enough food for a satisfying winter #birds

In 1960, David Latimer planted a tiny garden inside of a large glass bottle and sealed it shut. He opened the bottle 12 years later in 1972 to add some water and then sealed it for good. The self contained ecosystem has flourished for nearly 60 years. The garden is a perfectly balanced and self-sufficient ecosystem. Bacteria in the compost eats the dead plants & breaks down the oxygen that is released by the plants, turning it into carbon dioxide, needed for photosynthesis. A microcosm of earth.

When sperm whales need a nap, they take a deep breath, dive down about 45 feet and arrange themselves into perfectly-level, vertical patterns. They sleep sound and still for up to two hours at a time between breaths, in pods of 5 or 6 whales, presumably for protection. No one knew whales slept vertically until a 2008 study documented the behavior. And no one captured really good photography of it in the wild until 2017. 📸 Patrick Dykstra Visit for more - https://Wildplanetexplorer.com #whales

The Story of Yasuke: The Black Samurai. Yasuke was a man of African origin who arrived in #Japan in the 16th century. He is said to have been brought by a Jesuit missionary, and his imposing presence and skills quickly caught the attention of Oda Nobunaga, one of the most powerful daimyo of the time. Yasuke became his bodyguard & a respected samurai. Yasuke excelled in battle and was known for his loyalty. His story is a symbol of the plurality and cultural impact that existed in Japan #history

Yes, these are real medieval dog names @GettyMuseum #dogs #dognames #medieval #museums

Dunluce Castle, perched dramatically on the edge of a basalt cliff on the Antrim coast of Northern Ireland, has a storied past dating back to the 13th century. Originally built by the McQuillan family, it later became the stronghold of the powerful MacDonnell clan. The castle's location made it a strategic fortification, but its precarious position also led to part of it collapsing into the sea during a fierce storm in 1639. #ArchaeologyandAncient World ·