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Crocodiles have been intertwined with human societies for centuries, appearing in the mythology and folklore of ancient civilizations, from the Egyptians to the Mayans. In India, this connection continues, where crocodiles are not just seen as dangerous predators but also as symbols of power, protection, and reverence. Yashendu Joshi, a Doctoral Fellow at CWS, is exploring the intricate relationships between humans and crocodiles in India. His research delves into how these connections have evolved over time, gathering narratives and ethological observations from various regions to understand how humans and crocodiles coexist both socially and ecologically. By supporting Yashendu's research, we can help foster a future where both species thrive. We are raising Rs. 3,00,000 to support this critical research. Every contribution makes a difference! Donation link: https://lnkd.in/gxAYq5-d Video credits: Jeremiah Kennedy #CrocodileConservation #HumanWildlifeCoexistence #BiodiversityProtection #CulturalHeritage #WildlifeConservation

🧳 Generative AI: Unlocking New Frontiers in Egyptology 🧳 As technology continues to advance, Generative AI is opening up innovative possibilities in fields we might not immediately associate with cutting-edge tech—Egyptology being one of them. Here are some exciting ways AI is reshaping the study of Ancient Egypt: 🔹 Decoding Ancient Texts Generative AI models, like GPT-4, can assist in translating and interpreting the vast number of hieroglyphs and ancient scripts that have yet to be fully understood. AI can analyze linguistic patterns across multiple texts and propose translations, accelerating our understanding of historical documents, inscriptions, and even uncracked codes. 🔹 Reconstructing Lost Languages Many ancient Egyptian dialects and languages have been lost over time. AI-powered algorithms can help reconstruct dead languages by analyzing similarities with known languages and hieroglyphic symbols, offering fresh insights into Egypt’s complex linguistic history. 🔹 Virtual Reconstructions of Archaeological Sites Using generative models and 3D imaging, AI can help recreate the structures of ancient Egyptian temples, tombs, and pyramids, allowing historians and archaeologists to explore virtual models of sites as they once were. This could make exploration more accessible and help preserve these sites digitally for future generations. 🔹 AI-Driven Artifact Identification Generative AI can be used to identify and categorize ancient Egyptian artifacts by analyzing images and metadata, sorting through centuries of discoveries in a fraction of the time it would take a human scholar. AI can also predict missing pieces of artifacts based on existing models, aiding in their reconstruction. 🔹 Predicting Excavation Sites AI can analyze vast amounts of data from historical records, satellite imagery, and previous excavation findings to identify potential new sites for exploration. This can guide archaeologists to locations with the highest potential for discovery, saving both time and resources. 🔹 Cultural and Historical Simulations Generative AI can simulate historical events, helping researchers understand the daily life, customs, and rituals of Ancient Egypt. By recreating cultural scenarios, AI can offer new perspectives on Egyptian society, religion, and governance, fostering deeper insights into this remarkable civilization. Generative AI is rapidly advancing, and its applications in Egyptology could be revolutionary. By combining technology with ancient history, we can uncover more secrets of the Pharaohs, preserve Egypt’s rich cultural heritage, and continue to enrich our understanding of one of the world’s most influential civilizations. How do you think this technology will impact the future of archaeology? Let’s discuss! #GenerativeAI #AIinArchaeology #Egyptology #AncientEgypt #AIInHistory #DigitalArchaeology #CulturalHeritage #AIInHumanities #HistoricalReconstruction #ArtificialIntelligence #AncientLanguages #FutureOfHistory

Created by Matika Wilbur, @project_562 is a multi-year national photography project dedicated to photographing over 562 federally recognized Tribes, urban Native communities, Tribes fighting for federal recognition and Indigenous role models in what is currently-known-as the United States, resulting in an unprecedented repository of imagery and oral histories that accurately portrays contemporary Native Americans. "Land acknowledgement is empty without action behind it," says Project 562. "Therefore, we should shift to a frame of Land Back. This includes, but is not restricted to, the physical rematriation of land, revitalization of Indigenous knowledges, and a reconnection of the human and non-human relatives in a given region. There is so much potential for solidarity from non-natives. Participate in giving to Native organizations, donating to the Indigenous communities whose land you reside on, build a relationship with the people and their history. Be generous, not only monetarily, but with time and talents too. Make space, redistribute power. Reframe the day and be in good relations." #IndigenousPeoplesDay

As we mark World Organ Donation Day today, it's fascinating to reflect on how organ donation fits into our cultural tapestry. While practices and beliefs around donation vary widely, they highlight a common thread: our drive to care for others and the values we place on life and legacy. Each culture has its own story about the body, life, and what it means to give. Understanding these perspectives enriches our global conversation on organ donation, reminding us of the diverse ways humanity strives to make a difference. #Anthropology #WorldOrganDonationDay #OrganDonation #MarketResearch #QualitativeResearch #legacy #culture

As some of you know, Proctor Mansion Inn's property is not associated with any historical preservation funding. Read more about the Restoration Fund here and how you can support... #historic1861 #WrenthamMa #supporthistory #supportlocal

#luo #hebrew House of Oswaga (Oswego) Luo surnames are ancient cities, lake/rivers, royalty, tribes luos had rulership etc Oswega or Oswago is the Son of Swega (Swaga) The prefix "Ó" in Luo names means "descendant of" or "grandson of". It is used to create surnames that indicate a person's noble ancestry. For example, the surname "Oswago or Oswego" comes from the name "Ó Swago", which means "descendant of Swago or Swego". River banks are sacred to Piny Luo (or Peniel is the name of a place on the Jabbok River) *Swago Creek, Stream in West Virginia, U.S. Oswego, New York, City in Oswego County, New York, US Oswego, Kansas, City in Labette County, Kansas Oswego, Illinois, United States Oswego Lake, Clackamas County, Oregon Oswegatchie,Town in New York, United States Oswegatchie people #tears Moorish royalty, arrived in East Africa following the Trail of Tears that took place in the 1830s and 1840s. The Luo are persecuted for being Moorish, the West designed a security, political and economic architecture around their dehumanisation. The Luo have survived because of the Chinese, who paid a ransom to free Luos from the threat of being genocide. Collective West pours upwards of $8 billion USD yearly into the system of 'deep state', which is tasked with enforcement of Luo suppression, agreed upon during the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, which also created the rules based order tasked with hunting down, eliminatation and erasure of the Luo. The countries represented at the time included Austria-Hungary, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden-Norway (unified from 1814-1905), Turkey, and the United States of America. The system of Luo suppression is funded through Official development assistance (ODA). Collective West injected upwards of 35,000 NGOs in luo settlements across East Africa. According to a recent report, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) operating in Kenya's Nyanza region received a total of Sh45 billion from donors in the previous year. The Luo population in Kenya is approximately 5 million people. The Luo were the second largest ethnic group in the 60s, due to agressive depopulation by Western agencies, today the Luo are the fourth largest ethnic group in Kenya. In a country with with a population of 55.1 million; and about 42 official tribes. It is suspicious that the entire NGO activity in concentrated in Luo Nyanza. Nyanza is a derivative of Clan Stuarts also New York, New South Wales and New Scotland.i.e Nyanza, an unincorporated area in the Municipality of the County of Victoria, Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia is a province of Canada, located on its east coast. How the Luo survived Western targeting is a miracle.The Luo were not meant to survive suppression. The Luo community in Kenya has experienced state brutality and denigration, and some have alleged discrimination by successive governments in there countries of Exile.

We hear a lot about environmental changes from the people we interview on the Navajo Nation: Natural springs drying up, native plants disappearing. Sometimes the blame is placed on the loss of language and traditional ways and the disconnect between the people and the land. But sometimes the finger is pointed at corporations that are so consumed with profits that they disregard the environmental impact their business has on local communities. Learn about one Navajo woman-led non-profit that's been fighting corporations like these for decades. https://lnkd.in/g-JKuit4

Acres of Ancestry: A Member of the Faith and Philanthropy Pooled Fund “The land is central to our #liberation. It’s central to our #spiritualpractice. It’s central to #culturalpreservation.” — Tracy McCurty, key leader of the Acres of Ancestry Initiative. The Acres of Ancestry Initiative — a member of the Faith and Philanthropy Pooled Fund — is dedicated to preserving Black ancestral farmland and cultural traditions in the Southern United States. Through #spiritualhealing and economic justice, the initiative works to protect the legacy of Black farmers and artisans, ensuring that land, culture, and history are passed down to future generations. How #Spirituality Makes Their Work Different: At the heart of the Acres of Ancestry Initiative is the understanding that land is central to both liberation and cultural memory. Rooted in Southern Black agrarian ways of knowing, their work is about more than land ownership — it's about spiritual healing, reclaiming cultural traditions, and rebuilding communities. By intertwining faith, ancestral knowledge, and economic justice, they create a space where joy and resilience thrive alongside justice. About the F&P Fund The Faith and Philanthropy Pooled Fund is a collaborative initiative of funders and partners in mission, aiming to catalyze change within the world of philanthropy. The fund provides support to Sacred-centered organizations and leaders who have been marginalized, undervalued, or excluded. Through videos that highlight their stories, we see the powerful role of #spirituality and #faith in driving #socialchange. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gHj8T3jS

📣 Our campaign was born out of witnessing hundreds of families returning to Sinjar, facing a lack of infrastructure & destroyed homes. Recently 800 Yazidi families have returned to Sinjar, urgently needing support. Help us provide the assistance they need. ➡️ sinjarhome.com/donate Despite many hurdles, there is a strong will to return & rebuild. People’s determination, particularly after large-scale devistation, needs to be nurtured. #SinjarHome #Sinjar #rebuilding #resconstruction #YazidiGenocide

In this episode of The Last Service Podcast, host Matt interviews Bart McDonald from the Southern Baptist of Texas Foundation about their innovative Jubilee Program. This program helps struggling churches preserve their assets and legacy while transitioning to new ministries or congregations. Key Points: The Jubilee Program is based on biblical principles from Leviticus and Deuteronomy It allows dying churches to transfer their property to the foundation, which then renovates and transfers it to new ministries The program has rescued millions of dollars in church assets that may have otherwise been lost It provides financial stability and guidance to both struggling churches and new church plants The foundation takes a pastoral approach, encouraging churches that God is not disappointed in them Quotes: "We don't want to hold a Jubilee property in our possession any longer than it takes to get it back into the hands of the local New Testament church." - Bart McDonald "If God's people will get together and prayerfully seek the face of God, it's been my experience that God's people will almost always do the right thing." - Bart McDonald Key Takeaways: The Jubilee program applies real estate principles in a non-profit framework to give dying churches better options. Partnering with other ministries to use empty church space is not always good stewardship - financial viability must be considered. Churches often wait too late to ask for help. Declining churches should seek guidance early from denominational resources. Call-to-Action: If you've been part of a church closing or merger, share your story by emailing lastservicepodcast@gmail.com. Related Topics: Church revitalization, Church planting, Baptist churches, Church property management, Legacy giving