Anna Semon
@annasemon.bsky.social
Archaeologist, into ancient pottery and past technologies, explorer of museum collections, and craftaholic. Views my own. She/her
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The Cost of Cutting Anthropology Out of U.S. National Parks
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The Cost of Cutting Anthropology Out of U.S. National Parks
A former National Park Service anthropologist reflects on the vital role of cultural anthropology to the agency’s mission.
www.sapiens.org
October 16, 2025 at 12:45 AM
The Cost of Cutting Anthropology Out of U.S. National Parks
www.sapiens.org/culture/nati...
www.sapiens.org/culture/nati...
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A man digging for worms in southeastern Sweden discovered a medieval hoard containing pearls, pendants, silver rings, and an estimated 20,000 coins. Archaeologists determined that most of the silver coins date to the 12th century.
Up to 20,000 coins from Early Middle Ages discovered by man digging for worms near Stockholm
A man digging for worms at his summer house in Sweden has unearthed a stupendous treasure: a silver hoard of up to 20,000 coins from the Early Middle Ages.
www.livescience.com
October 16, 2025 at 9:46 AM
A man digging for worms in southeastern Sweden discovered a medieval hoard containing pearls, pendants, silver rings, and an estimated 20,000 coins. Archaeologists determined that most of the silver coins date to the 12th century.
Reposted by Anna Semon
NEW How did ancient tattooers learn their craft?
High-res, near infrared photography and collaboration with modern tattooers reveals the complex process behind tattoos on Siberia's 'ice mummies'.
#AntiquityThread 1/14 🧵
Warning: this thread contains images of human remains
High-res, near infrared photography and collaboration with modern tattooers reveals the complex process behind tattoos on Siberia's 'ice mummies'.
#AntiquityThread 1/14 🧵
Warning: this thread contains images of human remains
July 31, 2025 at 9:45 AM
NEW How did ancient tattooers learn their craft?
High-res, near infrared photography and collaboration with modern tattooers reveals the complex process behind tattoos on Siberia's 'ice mummies'.
#AntiquityThread 1/14 🧵
Warning: this thread contains images of human remains
High-res, near infrared photography and collaboration with modern tattooers reveals the complex process behind tattoos on Siberia's 'ice mummies'.
#AntiquityThread 1/14 🧵
Warning: this thread contains images of human remains
Reposted by Anna Semon
Today, President Trump signed a bill into law that will eliminate $1.1B of federal funding for public media. This devastating act tipped the threat against journalism in America into a crisis.
Millions depend on the NPR Network. Now, we’re counting on you.
Donate here: n.pr/458sOhq
Millions depend on the NPR Network. Now, we’re counting on you.
Donate here: n.pr/458sOhq
July 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Today, President Trump signed a bill into law that will eliminate $1.1B of federal funding for public media. This devastating act tipped the threat against journalism in America into a crisis.
Millions depend on the NPR Network. Now, we’re counting on you.
Donate here: n.pr/458sOhq
Millions depend on the NPR Network. Now, we’re counting on you.
Donate here: n.pr/458sOhq
AMNH origami tree lighting!
November 25, 2024 at 11:02 PM
AMNH origami tree lighting!
Love flying over NYC.
November 13, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Love flying over NYC.