The internal organization of empire contributed to the choice of ocean shipping technology, Portugal’s decline & ascendancy of the Dutch in the 17th century, according to Claudia Rei in an exciting new paper in Social Science History. Open access! https://doi.org/10.1017/ssh.2024.7
Biblical Gilgal: A Common Place Name or a Cult Site near Jericho?
“Gilgal was a national cult centre of the Kingdom of Israel, and in several references its name appears alongside that of Bethel (1 Sam 7:16; 2 Kgs 2:1–2; Hos 4:15; 12:12; Amos 4:4; 5:4–5). Bethel, located in the highlands, was the seat of a national temple (see Amos 7:13) and the place where the golden calf, the animal sacred to the Storm God, represented the God of Israel in his temple.”
On this day in 1628, William Galwey died. The Journals explain the symbols on his elaborate tomb in the Galway Chapel at St. Multose Church, Kinsale, Co. Cork: https://bit.ly/galwey1628
First English settlers in North America ate dogs to survive
“Archaeologists excavated about 181 canine bones in Jamestown – representing at least 16 dogs that lived between 1607 and 1617 AD.
The dog remains showed evidence of bone modifications “consistent with human skinning, skeletal disarticulation, and meat removal” – meaning they were consumed by the colonists.”
Damon Mayrl, Nicholas Hoover Wilson, Matthew Mahler & Josh Pacewicz draw on methodological writings by ethnographers & original interviews w historical sociologists to examine the growing ties between the two fields, a useful case study of interchange between scholarly communities. New & OA in Social Science History! https://doi.org/10.1017/ssh.2023.31
📖 Pode a #GuerraCivil de Espanha ser vista como uma guerra colonial interna cujos contornos vão além da data de fim da guerra?
A partir do ponto de vista da materialidade (e de fontes históricas), Xurxo Ayán e Josu Santamarina defendem que sim, revelando dados arqueológicos do prolongamento do conflito face à resistência ao #Franquismo.
Immigration, trade, inequality, residential schools, war, fertility, Presidential elections & much more are analyzed in 21 economic history papers at this year's meeting of the Canadian Economic Association - May 24, 31 & June 1 at Toronto Metropolitan University
Remains of a triconch room in a 4th cent. Roman villa in Patti Marina, #Sicily. The room is comprised of three curved apses and a mosaic floor decorated with geometric patterns and animals.
Congratulations to Canadian Public Policy on its special 50th volume Issue & to Professor Donn Feir who gives the CPP lecture May 30 at the CEA meeting in Toronto "Policies for Other People: Reflections from an Economist on Research & Federal Policy Regarding Indigenous Nations in Canada Post-1975"
Theft of Bronze Age gold artefacts from UK museum sparks fresh concerns about lack of government investment in sector by Joe Ware #TheArtNewspaper
“The theft of a Bronze Age gold torc and bracelet from a UK institution has sparked calls for greater government investment in the museum sector.
Police are yet to make arrests and are appealing for information to track down two thieves who broke into the Ely Museum, Cambridgeshire, on 7 May and escaped on electric scooters.
With gold prices hitting a record high in recent months experts are worried that the precious artefacts, worth £220,000 in their current form, might be melted down for their scrap metal value.”
On this day in 1763, Frances McDonnell died aged 9 months. The Journals show a drawing of a monument erected for her by her father, Alexander, at Bonamargy graveyard, Ballycastle, Co. Antrim: https://bit.ly/mcdon1763