(10 Apr) Painted altar in Maya city of Tikal reveals aftermath of ancient coup
The altar marks the presence of an enclave of foreign elites from Teotihuacan.
https://s.faithcollapsing.com/7wx3a
Archive: ais: https://archive.md/wip/mx5t0 ia: https://s.faithcollapsing.com/mnzch
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Approaching main street of boom construction town, about four years old. Looking right from highway. Washington, Coulee City, Grant County
#Washington #CouleeCity #GrantCounty #RooseveltHotel #pre-WorldWarII #Coca-Cola #HotelM #CrawfordsGrille #American #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
![The image depicts a bustling main street in what appears to be a newly established town undergoing development. The road is filled with various types of vehicles, including cars and buses, indicating active transportation during this period.
Prominent signage on the left reads "Roosevelt Hotel" at its peak height as one would have seen it pre-World War II - not yet flattened by subsequent events or developments that may suggest modernization. The adjacent building displays a Coca-Cola advertisement with classic logo design, adding to the nostalgic atmosphere of this black and white photograph.
On the right side of the street are other businesses such as "Hotel M[...] Hotel" and "Crawford's Grille," along with an information stand labeled "Tourism Information - Soil & Water Conservation." These establishments suggest a focus on hospitality and tourism, catering to both residents and visitors during this time period.
The backdrop features rugged terrain with hills or mountains visible in the distance under a partly cloudy sky. The overall scene captures a moment of economic growth and community development within what seems like an early-to-mid-20th-century American town setting.](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/114/163/522/516/240/993/original/119d4ecc67550a11.jpeg "The image depicts a bustling main street in what appears to be a newly established town undergoing development. The road is filled with various types of vehicles, including cars and buses, indicating active transportation during this period.
Prominent signage on the left reads \"Roosevelt Hotel\" at its peak height as one would have seen it pre-World War II - not yet flattened by subsequent events or developments that may suggest modernization. The adjacent building displays a Coca-Cola advertisement with classic logo design, adding to the nostalgic atmosphere of this black and white photograph.
On the right side of the street are other businesses such as \"Hotel M[...] Hotel\" and \"Crawford's Grille,\" along with an information stand labeled \"Tourism Information - Soil & Water Conservation.\" These establishments suggest a focus on hospitality and tourism, catering to both residents and visitors during this time period.
The backdrop features rugged terrain with hills or mountains visible in the distance under a partly cloudy sky. The overall scene captures a moment of economic growth and community development within what seems like an early-to-mid-20th-century American town setting.")
Untitled photo, possibly related to: Kern County, California. Cotton pickers emptying sacks at eleven a.m. Stopped from further work for the day by rain
#KernCounty #California #pre-WorldWarII #Cotton #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange
![The image is in black and white, depicting a rural scene with several individuals engaged in what appears to be agricultural labor. In the foreground on the right side of the photo stands an automobile from the early 1900s, its design indicating it's likely pre-World War II era. The vehicle seems stationary as there are no signs of motion blur.
In the middle ground is a group of six individuals working with wooden carts or wagons loaded with what could be cotton bales based on context clues from other descriptions referencing Kern County and Cotton pickers. Two men, one standing atop the cart in an overcoat and hat, seem to be overseeing the work while others are handling large sacks that likely contain harvested crops.
The background reveals a landscape of expansive fields under a cloudy sky, suggesting this activity is taking place on farmland during harvest season. The terrain looks dry with sparse vegetation, hinting at arid conditions typical for farming areas like Kern County in California.
There's no direct sunlight visible; the lighting appears diffused possibly due to cloud cover or time-of-day shadows being less pronounced, which aligns with a mention of "stopped from further work" by rain. The photo bears text indicating it was taken on February 1942 ("FEBRUARY '42"), and there's additional context suggesting this image captures the laborious conditions faced during cotton harvesting in California.
The ove [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/114/120/060/449/613/289/original/995c9920f9194eb3.jpeg "The image is in black and white, depicting a rural scene with several individuals engaged in what appears to be agricultural labor. In the foreground on the right side of the photo stands an automobile from the early 1900s, its design indicating it's likely pre-World War II era. The vehicle seems stationary as there are no signs of motion blur.
In the middle ground is a group of six individuals working with wooden carts or wagons loaded with what could be cotton bales based on context clues from other descriptions referencing Kern County and Cotton pickers. Two men, one standing atop the cart in an overcoat and hat, seem to be overseeing the work while others are handling large sacks that likely contain harvested crops.
The background reveals a landscape of expansive fields under a cloudy sky, suggesting this activity is taking place on farmland during harvest season. The terrain looks dry with sparse vegetation, hinting at arid conditions typical for farming areas like Kern County in California.
There's no direct sunlight visible; the lighting appears diffused possibly due to cloud cover or time-of-day shadows being less pronounced, which aligns with a mention of \"stopped from further work\" by rain. The photo bears text indicating it was taken on February 1942 (\"FEBRUARY '42\"), and there's additional context suggesting this image captures the laborious conditions faced during cotton harvesting in California.
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They were made out of hinged metal strips and had motors, but were already called "thinking machines" #ArtificialIntelligence #pre-electronic #mechanical
Drought farmers line the shady side of the main street on the town while their crops burn up in the fields. "Hello Bill, when's it gonna rain?" [Sallisaw, Okl.]
#Sallisaw #Coca-Cola #WorldWarII #American #Americans #pre-WorldWar #theGreatDepression #America #photography #DorotheaLange
Mission District. San Francisco, California
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Marriages in the US are back to pre-pandemic levels, CDC says
https://phys.org/news/2024-03-marriages-pre-pandemic-cdc.html #society #marriage #rebound #pre—pandemic
I just published by first novel on Amazon under my pen name Lea Kinley!
It's called Smoochy and the Maga.
It's a fun, fanciful, and charming middle-grade urban fantasy novel. The perfect cozy fantasy for tweens, teens, and the young at heart. Recommended for Grade four and up or ages 8 and up.
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