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@HiddenHistoryYT Yes , in full dress uniform, and cried reading the names and ranks .

The USS Arizona Memorial Have you been?

@histories_arch Well you could ask the elders of the native American tribes of the 7 arrows, but , oh that's right , we killed them all !!

Beneath a quiet West Virginia mound, archaeologists found eleven people laid around one central burial, a pattern so deliberate it still unsettles the imagination. What makes Criel Mound linger in the mind is not simply its age, but the care buried inside it. Deep beneath the earth, eleven people were found together at the base, arranged around one central burial in a layout that looked intentional, ceremonial, and impossible to dismiss as random. That arrangement is the detail people remember, because it suggests a community making a statement in earth and ritual. Ten individuals surrounded the central figure, and the finds around that middle burial made excavators believe this person held unusual importance. Today the mound stands in South Charleston, but long before streets and businesses surrounded it, this was part of a much larger ceremonial landscape in the Kanawha Valley. The mound was once among extensive earthworks that stretched for miles on both sides of the river, evidence that this was not an isolated monument but part of a broader sacred geography. Archaeologists generally connect the mound to the Adena world, with the West Virginia Encyclopedia placing such builders in the Ohio and Kanawha drainages between roughly 1000 and 200 B.C. The commonly repeated estimate for Criel Mound itself is around 250 to 150 B.C., though some older nomination language also noted a mingling of Adena and Hopewell traits in the material recovered there. Even in altered form, the mound still conveys scale. Sources describe it as about 33 feet high after historic damage, making it one of the largest surviving burial mounds in West Virginia and second only to Grave Creek Mound in the state. But Criel Mound was not left untouched by the modern world. Before the Smithsonian excavations, its summit had already been leveled for a bandstand or judges’ stand, tied to a racetrack that once circled the mound, so by the time investigators arrived part of the original form had already been lost. That loss matters, because every change to a mound like this erases context that can never be fully restored. What survives is precious not because it is complete, but because it endured despite being treated for years as scenery, usable land, and public space rather than as an irreplaceable archive of Native history. In late 1883, Smithsonian investigators began cutting a shaft from the top down toward the original ground surface. Near the upper levels they found burials at shallow depths, and the associated artifacts led later interpreters to believe those upper interments were intrusive and from a later period rather than part of the mound’s first use. Then came a long stretch of earth with no major discovery. Only when excavators neared the base, roughly 31 feet down, did the original burial deposit appear and reveal the moment for which the mound had first been raised. The dead at the bottom were found on a prepared setting of bark and ash, then covered with another layer of bark. Postmolds and structural traces suggested some form of tomb or vault, which helps explain why this was understood as a formal, deliberate burial event rather than a casual accumulation of graves. The central burial drew the most attention, and not only because of position. Copper near the head, shell beads, and weapon points were associated with that individual, while some of the surrounding burials had fewer or no objects, creating a pattern of difference that likely reflected status, role, or ceremony. Older retellings often fixate on the size of the person in the center. Some sources and later retellings describe a skeleton around 6 feet or even 6 feet 8 3/4 inches long, but the West Virginia Encyclopedia stresses that Norris reported the individuals as adults of medium size, and the National Register form itself warns that the extreme height may have been exaggerated by pressure from the earth. #archaeohistories

@nettermike Yeah , until a bunch of ignorant greedy scum bags cut it down , what heros they were, bet their great grandchildren live in a trailer park in Nevada.

In 1899, a powerful photograph captured the Last Giant Silicon Tree, a colossal, ancient tree that embodied the strength and grandeur of nature, located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains This towering giant stood among the largest of its kind, a living testament to the resilience of the natural world. Its majestic presence left an indelible mark on history, a fleeting reminder of a time when the Earth’s natural resources remained largely untouched by human activity. The oldest known tree is Methuselah, a Great Basin bristlecone pine, which is about 4853 years old. The tree measured over 350ft tall with a 60ft base circumference. It symbolized nature's magnificence and fragility, highlighting the impact of human expansion. The photograph captures a group of people standing on the stump, emphasizing the tree's immense size. Giant sequoias, like the Last Giant Silicon Tree, are now endangered, with fewer than 80,000 remaining in California. The tree's trunk had interlocking hexagonal columns, resembling basalt formations. The exact location is not widely publicized to protect the remaining trees in the area. What made the "Silicon Tree" truly remarkable was not just its size, but its enduring resilience. In the face of growing industrialization, scientists, explorers, and photographers marveled at its grandeur, even as many similar trees were lost to logging and deforestation. The Last Giant Silicon Tree came to symbolize both the magnificence of nature and fragility of the environment, serving as a somber reminder of what was disappearing as humanity expanded its reach. The photograph of this majestic tree became an iconic image of the late 19th Century, sparking crucial discussions about conservation and the protection of Earth’s most ancient and awe-inspiring life forms. The image serves as a reminder of the importance of conservation and impact of deforestation. Today, the image stands as a poignant reminder of nature's immense power

@nature_c2ngn Actually it is holy land to native people, give it time , some ignorant billionaire will build a mansion there .

Route 163 Through Monument Valley in Arizona 😲😍

@histories_arch As a 12 year surface navy destroyer veteran, we did our upmost to track these monsters during the Cold war. Scary stuff folks. I always thought the Germans had it right, subs are lethal weapons, kill and hide mentality, cheaper to operate. I can't comment on our asw methods so ..

A Typhoon-class Soviet nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, with the crew for scale. Developed by the Soviet Union during the Cold War, the Typhoon class (Project 941) entered service in 1981. Each vessel measures about 175m long with a submerged displacement of roughly 48,000 tons, nearly twice that of a typical U.S. Ohio-class submarine. They were designed to carry 20 R-39 (SS-N-20) intercontinental ballistic missiles, each capable of multiple nuclear warheads. Unlike most submarines, the Typhoon design uses a multi-pressure hull structure, essentially five inner hulls within a broad outer shell, providing exceptional buoyancy and survivability, especially under Arctic ice. Crews could exceed 160 personnel, and the interior famously included amenities unusual for military vessels, such as a gym, sauna, and even a small pool for long deployments. The massive beam (width) of the Typhoon, over 23m, was specifically engineered so the submarine could break through thick Arctic ice and launch missiles from polar regions, a key strategic advantage during the Cold War. #archaeohistories

@NWSEastern That's wrong !!!!!! I've got 1 half an inch for the entire month on central Delmarva !!!!! I guess you all are taking orders from crop insurance companies !!!!! I've got 3 years left to farm , buy your food from south America!!!!!

April soaked some areas but for others was a very dry month. The sharp swings in temperature also resulted in a damaging late month freeze following an early bloom in areas of the Mid-Atlantic. And there still was a little snow and sleet tossed in at times last month.

@Crzyhorse2 I remember....

@myhiddenvalue Land of the free my ass !!!!!! I would NEVER serve again !!!!!

GUILTY VERDICT: In Oregon, rainwater falling on your own land doesn’t actually belong to you. Gary Harrington built 3 reservoirs on his 170-acre property to collect rainwater & snowmelt for fire protection. The state demanded he drain every drop. “All water belongs to us.” He refused. They hit him with 9 misdemeanors, jailed him for 30 days, and fined him more than $15,000. This is government claiming ownership of the sky.

@RobertaFresque2 Still do

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@PortersBurgh @Jordan_Reid I like Howard but this kid is the next Tom Brady !!! I watched him at North Texas, WOW !!!!!!!!!!! We won't be able to touch him man😞😞😞😞

In his “Way too early” mock draft @Jordan_Reid has the #Steelers taking, Drew Mestemaker from Oklahoma State. 👀

@kansasangus I'm trying to cut tomorrow !!! In Delaware

How scarce is the hay supply in your area? NW Kansas: basically non-existent.

@steelcityundrgr Block numbers back on jerseys !!!!!!

Besides quarterback, what’s your biggest concern with the Pittsburgh Steelers heading into offseason workouts?

@Tironianae That was done in the Patriot act after 911

🚨 BREAKING: President Trump is currently considering an executive order to force banks to verify their customers’ CITIZENSHIP STATUS, which is ENRAGING Democrats This should’ve ALREADY been happening! Sign the order, 47!

@TheStandard412 Yes DAMNIT!!!!!!!!!

Should the Steelers make the block number jerseys permanent? 🤔 👀👀👀👀👀👀 #NFL #Steelers

@WhiteCoatWaste They did at least one thing right !!!!!

VICTORY: The House just voted to save the lives of countless innocent dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, and guinea pigs in taxpayer-funded labs. We helped introduce Violet’s Law, and this amendment had our full support. It was just included in the Farm Bill, thanks to bipartisan leadership from Reps. Nancy Mace and Dina Titus. This bill is named after a hound dog who we rescued from a government lab. Listen to Rep. Mace break down why Violet’s Law is a common sense, bipartisan victory: “Since I came to Congress, I’ve been fighting to end and put an end to taxpayer-funded animal cruelty.” “Each year, thousands of animals, like Violet, are used in federal labs.” “Too often when that research ends, these animals, despite being healthy, are killed simply because there is no policy in place to retire them.” “My Amendment… would allow agencies to place these precious animals with animal rescue organizations, animal sanctuaries, and animal shelters to facilitate finding their new home or with an individual looking to adopt the animal.” “We can judge a man and a country by its treatment of animals, and our country can do so much better than euthanizing healthy, innocent animals.” Thank you, Reps. Mace and Dina Titus, for partnering to pass this bipartisan amendment that will send countless animals in federal labs to loving homes! @RepNancyMace @repdinatitus

@deeboandjoe @jharrison9292 @joehaden23 DEEBO and Joe , question of the day . Myself and some Steelers faithful had a discussion while pounding beers . Here's the question, if Bruce Arians had been selected head coach 20 yrs ago , would we have won 2 more Superbowls ?????

A behind the scenes look at Deebo and Joe hitting the streets of Pittsburgh at the #NFLDraft. It felt good to be home! @jharrison9292 | @joehaden23 | #DeeboAndJoe

@waynehhsiung Thanks to you Wayne !!!! God bless you, may God give you all you desire and health in life ! You are truly an angel.

The last few days show the deep corruption on animal issues. Big corporations are breaking democracy to torture animals for profit. They also show, however, the tide is turning. The attention on cages and labs is just the beginning. Soon, we’ll have a movement to free them all.

My amendment targeting breeders like Ridglan Farms was passed into the House Appropriations Agriculture funding bill earlier today. This amendment forces the USDA to review dog breeding facilities whose state level licenses were relinquished, and to take action to rescind their equivalent federal licenses. Shut. Them. Down.