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🌍 Archaeologists Confirm: Vikings in Americas Long Before Columbus! 🛶 Columbus Day Special: Research from the University of Iceland reveals that Vikings arrived in the Americas as early as 1000 AD, well over 500 years before Christopher Columbus set foot on the New World's shores. This groundbreaking study highlights the significant maritime capabilities of the Norse explorers and their impact on both sides of the Atlantic. 🤔 What You Need to Know: 1️⃣ Evidence of Early Exploration: Tree ring analysis has shown that tree species such as Hemlock and Jack Pine, which are not native to Northern Europe, were imported from the Americas. This suggests that the Vikings not only explored but also established trade routes that included the transportation of wood and other resources back to Europe. 2️⃣ The Vinland Connection: The findings support the existence of Vinland, believed to be located along the Gulf of St. Lawrence near Nova Scotia. Historical texts, such as the Saga of Erik the Red and the Saga of the Greenlanders, recount the voyages of Leif Erikson and other Norse figures, further validating these archaeological discoveries. 3️⃣ Ongoing Maritime Activities: The research indicates that Norse Greenlanders had the means and knowledge to traverse the Davis Strait to North America well into the 14th century. This challenges previous assumptions about the duration and extent of Viking exploration and regional trade. 🔗 To learn more about this significant archaeological discovery and its implications for our understanding of Viking exploration, read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gUjAWdHX 🗣️ #questionforgroup: How do you think these findings about Viking exploration will influence our understanding of pre-Columbian history? What other historical narratives could be challenged with further research? #vikings #archaeology #culture #exporation #columbus #columbusday #education #woodcentral #woodcentralau1 #treedating #dating #research #wood #timber #science

🌍 Archaeologists Confirm: Vikings in Americas Long Before Columbus! 🛶 Columbus Day Special: Research from the University of Iceland reveals that Vikings arrived in the Americas as early as 1000 AD, well over 500 years before Christopher Columbus set foot on the New World's shores. This groundbreaking study highlights the significant maritime capabilities of the Norse explorers and their impact on both sides of the Atlantic. 🤔 What You Need to Know: 1️⃣ Evidence of Early Exploration: Tree ring analysis has shown that tree species such as Hemlock and Jack Pine, which are not native to Northern Europe, were imported from the Americas. This suggests that the Vikings not only explored but also established trade routes that included the transportation of wood and other resources back to Europe. 2️⃣ The Vinland Connection: The findings support the existence of Vinland, believed to be located along the Gulf of St. Lawrence near Nova Scotia. Historical texts, such as the Saga of Erik the Red and the Saga of the Greenlanders, recount the voyages of Leif Erikson and other Norse figures, further validating these archaeological discoveries. 3️⃣ Ongoing Maritime Activities: The research indicates that Norse Greenlanders had the means and knowledge to traverse the Davis Strait to North America well into the 14th century. This challenges previous assumptions about the duration and extent of Viking exploration and regional trade. 🔗 To learn more about this significant archaeological discovery and its implications for our understanding of Viking exploration, read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gjVGpSd4 🗣️ #questionforgroup: How do you think these findings about Viking exploration will influence our understanding of pre-Columbian history? What other historical narratives could be challenged with further research? #vikings #archaeology #culture #exporation #columbus #columbusday #education #woodcentral #woodcentralau1 #treedating #dating #research #wood #timber #science

🌍 Archaeologists Confirm: Vikings in Americas Long Before Columbus! 🛶 Columbus Day Special: Research from the University of Iceland reveals that Vikings arrived in the Americas as early as 1000 AD, well over 500 years before Christopher Columbus set foot on the New World's shores. This groundbreaking study highlights the significant maritime capabilities of the Norse explorers and their impact on both sides of the Atlantic. 🤔 What You Need to Know: 1️⃣ Evidence of Early Exploration: Tree ring analysis has shown that tree species such as Hemlock and Jack Pine, which are not native to Northern Europe, were imported from the Americas. This suggests that the Vikings not only explored but also established trade routes that included the transportation of wood and other resources back to Europe. 2️⃣ The Vinland Connection: The findings support the existence of Vinland, believed to be located along the Gulf of St. Lawrence near Nova Scotia. Historical texts, such as the Saga of Erik the Red and the Saga of the Greenlanders, recount the voyages of Leif Erikson and other Norse figures, further validating these archaeological discoveries. 3️⃣ Ongoing Maritime Activities: The research indicates that Norse Greenlanders had the means and knowledge to traverse the Davis Strait to North America well into the 14th century. This challenges previous assumptions about the duration and extent of Viking exploration and regional trade. 🔗 To learn more about this significant archaeological discovery and its implications for our understanding of Viking exploration, read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gixpV3pR 🗣️ #questionforgroup: How do you think these findings about Viking exploration will influence our understanding of pre-Columbian history? What other historical narratives could be challenged with further research? #vikings #archaeology #culture #exporation #columbus #columbusday #education #woodcentral #woodcentralau1 #treedating #dating #research #wood #timber #science

🌍 Archaeologists Confirm: Vikings in Americas Long Before Columbus! 🛶 Columbus Day Special: Research from the University of Iceland reveals that Vikings arrived in the Americas as early as 1000 AD, well over 500 years before Christopher Columbus set foot on the New World's shores. This groundbreaking study highlights the significant maritime capabilities of the Norse explorers and their impact on both sides of the Atlantic. 🤔 What You Need to Know: 1️⃣ Evidence of Early Exploration: Tree ring analysis has shown that tree species such as Hemlock and Jack Pine, which are not native to Northern Europe, were imported from the Americas. This suggests that the Vikings not only explored but also established trade routes that included the transportation of wood and other resources back to Europe. 2️⃣ The Vinland Connection: The findings support the existence of Vinland, believed to be located along the Gulf of St. Lawrence near Nova Scotia. Historical texts, such as the Saga of Erik the Red and the Saga of the Greenlanders, recount the voyages of Leif Erikson and other Norse figures, further validating these archaeological discoveries. 3️⃣ Ongoing Maritime Activities: The research indicates that Norse Greenlanders had the means and knowledge to traverse the Davis Strait to North America well into the 14th century. This challenges previous assumptions about the duration and extent of Viking exploration and regional trade. 🔗 To learn more about this significant archaeological discovery and its implications for our understanding of Viking exploration, read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gpW2xFM7 🗣️ #questionforgroup: How do you think these findings about Viking exploration will influence our understanding of pre-Columbian history? What other historical narratives could be challenged with further research? #vikings #archaeology #culture #exporation #columbus #columbusday #education #woodcentral #woodcentralau1 #treedating #dating #research #wood #timber #science

This year, our team from the Maritime Archaeology Trust uncovered a pestle-shaped lithic nestled among ancient Mesolithic tree roots at Bouldnor Clif, an 8000 year old submerged site off the Isle of Wight. While most of the finds from Bouldnor Cliff are flint, this tool is made of a rough green stone, which shows signs of grinding on it's thicker end. The pestle’s green hue could be linked to mineral silicization and is seen in other prehistoric tools fashioned from minerals such as serpentine or antigorite. Its gritty surface may have been intentionally selected for effective grinding. This discovery could tie into a broader network of Mesolithic tools found across Europe. A similar pestle-shaped lithic, discovered during a fieldwalking project in Exmoor, shows signs of battering and may have been used as a hammerstone. Comparable grinding tools have also been identified in Norfolk, Ireland, and the Czech Republic, marking potential shared practices or convergent technological development. In Germany, grinding slabs that may have required pestles suggest a tradition of food processing, while dental evidence from the Balkans supports the likelihood that grinding tools were integral to Mesolithic diets. This remarkable find sheds light on Mesolithic tool-making and the networks connecting early communities. Stay tuned as research continues!

BC has certainly had its share of intense interactions between wildfires and cultural resources over the years. As awareness increases about the devastation wildfires can have on cultural resources, it’s clear that more work needs to happen to bring the two disciplines of wildfire science and archaeology together. For those who might be interested in this very topic, the School for Advanced Research has scheduled a very cool hybrid event on December 10. Abstract and link below: ABSTRACT Wildfires of uncharacteristic size, severity, and frequency pose a significant risk to cultural resources on public lands. Cultural resources, such as archaeological sites and landscapes, are irreplaceable and non-renewable. They have cultural or religious significance for living peoples and are protected by an extensive body of legislation. Despite the urgency of this situation, significant gaps exist between the fire ecology and archaeological research communities. New scientific approaches are needed to enhance how we contextualize fire’s role in preserving cultural resources for generations to come. Dr. Grant Snitker explores how new approaches to data collection, synthesis, and modeling can amplify our ability to effectively manage and research cultural resources alongside fire ecologists. He focuses on the intersection between archaeological research and fire management in the context of wildfire across the US and provides a blueprint for cooperative and applied research that has implications for agencies and academics alike. https://lnkd.in/ghH746Jp

Indigenous tribes and their land rights are under pressure in British Columbia. However, new research showcasing the indigenous cultivation of hazelnut trees can help secure their legal claims. Professor of Archaeology and Anthropology John Marston explains the significance of genetic analysis research. “[The research] provides just a really solid case study in how nondomesticated plants … are manipulated and used in many of the same ways that domesticated plants are. We just don’t have a lot of good examples of that going back into deep time.” — John Marston. Read more at Science Magazine: https://bit.ly/3ZDNrzG

Uncover layers of history at Moray, Peru—an archaeological treasure that’s a real “Inca-redible” feat of ancient engineering. Using SAR, we can monitor changes across archaeological sites like this, to help us better understand our history and our evolving planet. Fun Fact: Moray’s circular terraces were used by the Inca as an agricultural laboratory, with each level creating a unique microclimate to experiment with crops. Explore more SAR imagery in our Open Data gallery: https://hubs.la/Q034TwpQ0 #CapellaSpace #EarthObservation #SAR #Moray #Peru #Archaeology