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Archaeologists Discovered 22000 Year Old Tracks That May Be From the World’s First Vehicle.
Archaeologists Discovered 22000 Year Old Tracks That May Be From the World’s First Vehicle. The discovery of 22000 year old tracks at White Sands National Park in New Mexico has shed new light on early human innovation and transportation methods. These tracks as revealed in a recent study published in Quaternary Science Advances suggest that ancient humans used a rudimentary vehicle known as a travois to transport goods or belongings. This finding challenges conventional perspectives on early transportation pushing back the timeline of non wheel based vehicles much further than previously thought. At the heart of this discovery are the linear impressions found alongside human footprints. Unlike ordinary tracks left by people walking these marks suggest the dragging of wooden poles indicating the use of a travois. This is a simple yet effective means of carrying heavy loads by lashing two poles together often in the shape of a triangle and pulling them along the ground. Such a transport method was widely used by Indigenous peoples in North America well into recent history particularly among the Plains tribes who adapted it for use with horses. However, this new discovery suggests that its use dates back much further to a time when humans were still navigating the challenges of Ice Age survival.
By Adnan Rasheed11 months ago in History
I'm Coming Home. Content Warning.
Note: Please read the rather long Author's Note at the end for the origin of this story. Dear Mom and Dad, Home seems a world away as I write this, and I guess, in a way, it is. While I'm writing these words, though, word is going out that we will be stateside within a few days. We have one last task ahead of us and then our tour here in this country is done.
By Dana Crandell11 months ago in History
Dear Harriet...Tonight We Run!!!
Dear Readers: I invite you to travel through time to meet some brave and noteworthy souls. There are, throughout history, several powerful first-person accounts of slavery that provide deep insights into the experiences of enslaved individuals. Here are a few notable examples:
By Antoni De'Leon11 months ago in History
A collection of love letters from Ayn Rand to Nathaniel Branden
May 13th, 1953 Wonderful Nathaniel, I'm writing with the very best news! My husband, Frank has conceded to the unassailable might of my elevated, rational mind! He has admitted utter congruence with my proposal and has told me directly in no uncertain terms that he willingly condones a sexual relationship between you and I. At first I thought Frank hadn't the mental gifts to follow my line of reason... but it is a testament to my own formidable intellect that even a simple man like Frank could eventually understand my infallible logic. It helps that at his core Frank truly believes in objectivism. Even with his lesser brain, he understands that man's truest, most heroic purpose is to pursue his own happiness! After meeting on the basics, I simply explained that a sexual relationship with you would allow me to more entirely pursue the moral absolute of my own happiness. At first he did not understand. But I explained: as much as I value him for his honesty and his spirited commitment to the moral perfection of objectivism, I have yet to experience the fully impassioned joy of a sexual relationship with someone who truly embodies the virtue of reason! When I told Frank that I have never been physically intimate with one as intellectually gifted as you he nodded. He seemed a little hurt, but there was no way he could argue against my appeal to the facts. I explained it wasn't about him, so his feelings didn't really matter. I explained that this venture was not intended to harm him and that standing in the way of my pursuit of individualist happiness with you would be a moral failing on his part. Frank knows his gifts run out where yours begin. He is honest enough to admit that compared to you he is an intellectual midget, and after making that concession the irrefutable path of reason carries us to this absolute: it would be a wonderfully freeing and a wonderfully objectivist act for you and I to entertain an honest, unabashed sexual relationship. What a brave man my husband! He may not be the cleverest among us, but what he lacks in mental faculties he makes up for in emotional sturdiness. Imagine how formidable he'd be if he were as brilliant as you and I! Well, I know you'll be as pleased by the good news as I am. We may soon commence our sexual union, with the fully willing foreknowledge of my husband! All that remains is to bring your wife onboard. I hope that you have had as much luck with Barbara. Though she is dim like Frank, I will always consider her a friend. I truly hope that she can reach the same conclusion as he did. It might be hard for her, not to feel the impulsiveness of jealousy. But I believe her commitment to objectivism is sincere! If you explain to her your own desire to be physically intimate with someone of my intellectual caliber I believe she will concede as Frank did. Yours in moral truth, -Ayn R
By Sam Spinelli11 months ago in History
Guamanian: Culture, Language & Heritage
The Guamanian Chamorro people have a unique culture deeply rooted in the Mariana Islands. This chain of islands is in the Pacific. Their culture is a mix of old traditions and new influences. It shows a strong community spirit and respect for their heritage.
By The Big Bad 11 months ago in History
Letters between Helen Keller, teacher Anne Sullivan and a modern day writer.
Helen Adams Keller (June 27, 1880 – June 1, 1968) was an American author, disability rights advocate, political activist and lecturer. Born in West Tuscumbia, Alabama, she lost her sight and her hearing after a bout of illness when she was 19 months old. She then communicated primarily using home signs until the age of seven, when she met her first teacher and life-long companion Anne Sullivan. Sullivan taught Keller language, including reading and writing. After an education at both specialist and mainstream schools, Keller attended Radcliffe College of Harvard University and became the first deafblind person in the United States to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree.
By Antoni De'Leon11 months ago in History
Civil Boundaries
Bertram, I's finelee can reeds and writes juss like u. Presdent Leenkun Lincon free us last yeer and plan ta free the hole nashun in due time. bless him tender hart. no mo hidin outs behind dat cow patch when i's git sic of it all. I's can be sic and tyrrd rite where I's wants ta!
By Lamar Wiggins11 months ago in History
Reaching for the Stars. AI-Generated.
It's the year 2025, and humanity has finally established its first permanent settlement on Mars. The red planet, once a distant dream, is now a thriving hub of scientific research and innovation. But this is just the beginning. As we look to the future of space exploration, one thing is clear: the possibilities are endless.
By Henry Lucy11 months ago in History
The Untold Story of Major Mohit Sharma: India’s Most Undercover Agent
Introduction In the annals of Indian military history, there are countless stories of valor and sacrifice. But some stories remain hidden in the shadows, known only to a select few. One such story is that of Major Mohit Sharma, an elite Para Special Forces officer of the Indian Army. Operating under the alias Iqbal Hussain, he infiltrated terrorist networks in Jammu and Kashmir, gathering intelligence and eliminating threats from within. His extraordinary bravery and selfless sacrifice make him one of India's most revered undercover operatives.
By Ramesh Mahato 11 months ago in History
Can India beat China in future?
China and India are the largest population countries in the world and the economy of both is growing rapidly. But China has taken a lot of lead from India in many regions. In this article, we will compare China and India on the basis of infrastructure, education, technical sector, global trade and military power and will try to understand whether India can defeat China in the future.
By Neeraj Tiwari11 months ago in History
