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libginger73 t1_j5z48zy wrote
What's really fascinating for me is to keep in mind that while the site dates back to 2000 years ago, that's not when this civilization began. To achieve that height of civilization where art is valued takes centuries of time to develop past the point of simply living to survive.
LogicalConstant t1_j5z3xgf wrote
Reply to comment by camwow13 in A firefighter's 1943 photos of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising have been found by Geek-Haven888
[Serious question, I know nothing about how museums operate]: Is it really that time-consuming to scan them? I understand that there can be restoration work necessary, but is it ALWAYS necessary? Why is it not possible (or wise) to quickly digitize them and release them in a crude form?
LogicalConstant t1_j5z2z0d wrote
Reply to comment by frenchchevalierblanc in A firefighter's 1943 photos of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising have been found by Geek-Haven888
It seems like you're lumping all the French people together as a big collective. Some individuals were good and hid jews while some helped murder them. Politicians, police, and citizens each played different parts. Hard to discuss it intelligently without specifying who you're talking about.
muskratboy t1_j5z2yqw wrote
Reply to comment by Bozee3 in Longest ‘dako’ iron sword at 2.6m, along with a unique shield-shaped mirror, found in 4th-century Japanese burial mound — Finds indicate that the technology of the Kofun period (300-710 AD) was more advanced than previously thought by marketrent
There’s a lot of meat left here so you should be able to grind it out.
probably_not_serious t1_j5yz7ob wrote
Reply to comment by birdmantis420 in Longest ‘dako’ iron sword at 2.6m, along with a unique shield-shaped mirror, found in 4th-century Japanese burial mound — Finds indicate that the technology of the Kofun period (300-710 AD) was more advanced than previously thought by marketrent
The article said it was meant to protect the dead or something and that the size of the sword was to increase its “power.”
dai_rip t1_j5yyool wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in The Forgotten History of Gay Entrapment: Routine arrests were the linchpin of a social system intended to humiliate LGBTQ people by PhillipCrawfordJr
Definitely related, the irony he helped defeat the Germans, then the UK did to him what Hitler did to others. Disgusting
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konvonrad t1_j5ywqk3 wrote
Reply to comment by UBrokeMyMeissenPlate in Longest ‘dako’ iron sword at 2.6m, along with a unique shield-shaped mirror, found in 4th-century Japanese burial mound — Finds indicate that the technology of the Kofun period (300-710 AD) was more advanced than previously thought by marketrent
Just need to find the hover boots
nanoman92 t1_j5yub1h wrote
Reply to comment by Iron_Man_88 in Simple/Short/Silly History Questions Saturday! by AutoModerator
Niniveh by the Babylonians (100k), Rome by Alaric (500k), Ctesiphon by the Arabs (500k), Bagdad (1M) by the Mongols were the largest cities in the world when conquered.
Niniveh and Babylon were razed, in Rome and Ctesiphon the sacks wasn't that bad.
saraseitor t1_j5ytnr8 wrote
that's fascinating. It's awful to hear one of them was plundered already but at least the others are undisturbed. What a chance for learning more about this culture!
Vinny-monster t1_j5yt9zu wrote
Pre-Hispanic archeological finds are always huge, hope the archeologists find some cool stuff
NorysStorys t1_j5yt7zz wrote
Reply to Longest ‘dako’ iron sword at 2.6m, along with a unique shield-shaped mirror, found in 4th-century Japanese burial mound — Finds indicate that the technology of the Kofun period (300-710 AD) was more advanced than previously thought by marketrent
Sounds like they found the Sword of Totsuka and the Yata mirror.
Laowaii87 t1_j5ys7pr wrote
Reply to comment by Velghast in Longest ‘dako’ iron sword at 2.6m, along with a unique shield-shaped mirror, found in 4th-century Japanese burial mound — Finds indicate that the technology of the Kofun period (300-710 AD) was more advanced than previously thought by marketrent
SOME blacksmiths make good money, but it is hell to get your business off the ground. Very few people need their services, so not only is your trade niche, so are your customers.
If you can get the word out, and you have a portfolio of good looking stuff, then yes, you can get paid absurd money for the right project. Every successful blacksmith has 99 dudes making nails and clothes hangers, toilet paper holders and similar ”neat to have” items they have to sell by the hundreds to stay in business.
Peter Jonsson sells his works for tens of thousands of dollars each, and some instagram smiths get tons as well, but these smiths are very much the exception.
kaybee915 t1_j5yrth1 wrote
Reply to comment by birdmantis420 in Longest ‘dako’ iron sword at 2.6m, along with a unique shield-shaped mirror, found in 4th-century Japanese burial mound — Finds indicate that the technology of the Kofun period (300-710 AD) was more advanced than previously thought by marketrent
You're probably right, but what if they dig up a giant near the sword? Then what!
ChronoSimplicity t1_j5yrdow wrote
That’s gorgeous and I hope they can get some information without disturbing people’s burial place . 🙏
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Velghast t1_j5ymfy3 wrote
Reply to comment by Sandscarab in Longest ‘dako’ iron sword at 2.6m, along with a unique shield-shaped mirror, found in 4th-century Japanese burial mound — Finds indicate that the technology of the Kofun period (300-710 AD) was more advanced than previously thought by marketrent
With such logical points like that how could it be anything else other than ancient aliens?
Velghast t1_j5ymbdc wrote
Reply to comment by TheRealJuksayer in Longest ‘dako’ iron sword at 2.6m, along with a unique shield-shaped mirror, found in 4th-century Japanese burial mound — Finds indicate that the technology of the Kofun period (300-710 AD) was more advanced than previously thought by marketrent
Blacksmiths today make Bank. It's such a niche profession.
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Bozee3 t1_j5yjimq wrote
Reply to comment by sanndman in Longest ‘dako’ iron sword at 2.6m, along with a unique shield-shaped mirror, found in 4th-century Japanese burial mound — Finds indicate that the technology of the Kofun period (300-710 AD) was more advanced than previously thought by marketrent
There is a slight warp at the tang I liked to see addressed if you move on, but otherwise good work.
TheRealJuksayer t1_j5yipfp wrote
Reply to comment by sanndman in Longest ‘dako’ iron sword at 2.6m, along with a unique shield-shaped mirror, found in 4th-century Japanese burial mound — Finds indicate that the technology of the Kofun period (300-710 AD) was more advanced than previously thought by marketrent
Blacksmithing been going on for thousands of years
Graekaris t1_j5z4r7x wrote
Reply to comment by Und3rSc0re in Longest ‘dako’ iron sword at 2.6m, along with a unique shield-shaped mirror, found in 4th-century Japanese burial mound — Finds indicate that the technology of the Kofun period (300-710 AD) was more advanced than previously thought by marketrent
It requires 18 strength to wield but it's worth it for the AoE cleave.