Debborah Donnelly

Alt text: Black-and-white photo of a man seated at a table with five hominin and primate skulls arranged in front of him.. He wears a short sleeved collared shirt. Behind him are shelves filled with books and journals.

Discoverer of many fossil human ancestors and promotor of the science of human origins Louis Leakey was born #OnThisDay in 1903. 🏺🧪
📸 Leakey Foundation

Canadian Archaeologist - Caroline Puzinas — The Road Less Travelled Caroline Puzinas - actress, writer, director, archaeologist

Canadian Archaeologist - Caroline Puzinas

Archaeologist, writer, actress, director, dancer, friend…
#archaeology #actor #film
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New Opening Date Confirmed: Grand Egyptian Museum Grand Opening Set for November 1
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Sleepy bee!
#yyc #bees

Roman Mosaics, Elite Graves Unearthed in İznik, Turkey - GreekReporter.com Archaeologists uncover Roman mosaics and elite graves in İznik, Turkey, revealing insights into the city’s role in the Roman Empire.

Roman Mosaics, Elite Graves Unearthed in İznik, Turkey

#Turkiye #archaeology
greekreporter.com/2025/08/06/r...

Discovery of ancient Coptic city ‘enhances our understanding of early Christianity in Egypt’ The city, which dates from between the third and seventh centuries, includes residences, tombs and two churches

Discovery of ancient Coptic city ‘enhances our understanding of early Christianity in Egypt’
#KhargaOasis #Egypt #archaeology #Egyptology
www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/08/06/d...

Rage at the ruins | eKathimerini.com A dispute between the Municipality of Naxos and the Cyclades Antiquities Authority escalated on Tuesday with the arrest of an archaeologist and two workers over a temporary fence erected around the an...

Rage at the ruins
#Naxos #Greece #archaeology #security
www.ekathimerini.com/culture/1277...

Presumably a practice piece, you can almost hear the student admitting to his teacher that he hadn't quite left enough space for the tail. I'd say he likely passed the test - the replication is excellent, though not exact - r-hand chick's feet feel v slightly longer, facial markings vary in shape 1/

good morning Halicarnassus! #travelling #mediterranean #turkey 🇹🇷 🏖️🏺

🏺 Posted this rather late yesterday so totally overlooked v. obvious contenders for Minoan/Theran ship names:
The Purple Crocus
The Golden Saffron
(thanks @jstpwalsh.bsky.social !)

While fragmentary, frescos show decorated hulls & prows with things on them: actual objects, or just symbolic images?

Drumheller Fossils — The Road Less Travelled A day trip to visit the Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site and the Royal Tyrell Museum.

Drumheller Fossils🦕
Follow along on this recent trip to the Atlas Coal Mine and Royal Tyrell Museum in SE Alberta.
#dinosaurs
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Bumble Bee on a red hollyhock

Happy Heritage Monday!
#AB

The image prominently features a bumblebee foraging on a vibrant blue cornflower set against a softly blurred green background. Central Subject: A large, fuzzy bumblebee with distinct black and yellow stripes on its body is positioned on the rightmost blue flower, with its head and front legs deep within the flower's center, suggesting it is collecting nectar or pollen. Flowers: Two bright blue, multi-petaled flowers are visible in the foreground. The flower on the right is partially obscured by the bee, while the one on the left is fully visible, showcasing its intricate petal structure and a hint of purple in its center. Both flowers appear to be in full bloom. Background: The background is out of focus, consisting of muted green tones, likely representing foliage or grass, with several reddish-brown flower buds scattered throughout, indicating more blooms are yet to open. Lighting and Composition: The lighting appears natural, highlighting the bee and the flowers, making them stand out against the softer background. The composition focuses attention directly on the interaction between the bee and the flower.

'Buzzy Mates' colour

Cornflower & buff-tailed bumblebee, grateful for each other.
Natural symbiosis at its finest

Sparty 🐝

#EastCoastKin #Photography
#Macro #ColorADay #GreenSat
#BlueSkyArtShow #Gratitude #Nature #ArtYear #Art #PhotographersofBluesky #StormHour #PhotoHour #BloomScrolling #Flowers

#Egypt: #Alexandria threatened by climate change and rising sea levels
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Irreverent tourist photo at Naxos’ Portara site sparks outcry, call for security | eKathimerini.com A viral photo showing a tourist posing at the Temple of Apollo (Portara) on Naxos while holding aloft an ancient slab of marble has drawn strong public reaction and renewed concerns over the protectio...

Temple at Naxos - #Greece #heritage
www.ekathimerini.com/news/1276915...

Amathus Excavations Reveal New Rooms in Cyprus’ Oldest Iron Age Palace - GreekReporter.com Excavations at Amathus Palace, Cyprus, uncovered limestone paving and room corners from the iron age palace’s first monumental phase.

Amathus Excavations Reveal New Rooms in Cyprus’ Oldest Iron Age Palace
#Cyprus #archaeology
greekreporter.com/2025/08/01/a...

A Meerkat, taken a few years ago

#photography
#meerkat
#wildlife

🚩Old Alberta coal mines are polluting rivers and endangering wildlife, says a new study by government scientists.

The study is "a warning flag" for future coal projects in the province, says a former Alberta government scientist in charge of environmental monitoring.

www.cbc.ca/1.7599449🌎
#abpoli

Archaeological Discovery Near Libya’s Sebha Authorities in southern Libya have uncovered a potentially significant archaeological site dating back approximately 10,000 years, in the Al-Hasawna mountain

Archaeological Discovery Near Libya’s Sebha
10,000 year old rock art
#Libya #archaeology
libyareview.com/57751/archae...

Haikus for Nature VII — The Road Less Travelled VII - Results for my #WhatsYour60 challenge - July, 2025 Papaver orientale

Haikus for Nature VII
July writing challenge as part of the @albertawilderness.bsky.social #What’sYour60
#poetry #nature #photography #haiku
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The Unique Archaeological Find on Papoura Hill Is in Danger | TornosNews.gr The Regional Council of Crete unanimously decided to issue a resolution titled:

The Unique Archaeological Find on Papoura Hill Is in Danger
#Crete #heritage
www.tornosnews.gr/en/greek-new...

4000-year-old ancient Egyptian handprint discovered at Cambridge Fitzwilliam Museum. The extraordinary find uncovered as part of upcoming exhibition, 'Made in Ancient Egypt'

4000-year-old ancient Egyptian handprint discovered
#Egypt #archaeology #Egyptology
www.cam.ac.uk/stories/Fitz...

So are humans going to evolve to be more like crabs or more like anteaters?

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New Study Sheds Light on Neolithic Pottery Use in Dispilio, Greece - GreekReporter.com A new study on Neolithic pottery in Dispilio, Greece, reveals how ancient communities repaired, reused and valued ceramic vessels.

New Study Sheds Light on Neolithic Pottery Use in Dispilio, Greece
#Greek #pottery #archaeology
greekreporter.com/2025/07/29/n...

The article - *A Symbol of Immortality: Evidence of Honey in Bronze Jars Found in a Paestum Shrine Dating to 530-510 BCE, Journal of the American Chemical Society, 30-Jul-2025. 10.1021/jacs.5c04888

Popular Archeology - Is this what 2,500-year-old honey looks like?

Is this what 2,500-year-old honey looks like?
#honey #bees #archaeology
popular-archaeology.com/article/is-t...

Atrocious - they need protection now...not a decade from now!

Adventure for Wilderness - Calgary Tyndall Fossil Discovery - Alberta Wilderness Association Discover an array of fossilized creatures from the Tyndall Formation, immortalized in some of the limestone buildings of downtown Calgary. Bring the whole family to learn about the history of this sto...

🪨This Sunday: Discover a huge variety of extraordinary, fossilized creatures in the walls of inner-city #Calgary buildings!

These fossilized creatures, found in 450 million-year-old rocks, are examples of early life forms.
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#yycevents #science

Good morning from Calgary!🥕🐇
#yyc

Before Rome, Before Greece: Anatolia’s Oldest Glass Revealed in Hittite Büklükale - Arkeonews Nestled along the western bank of the Kızılırmak River in central Turkey, the archaeological site of Büklükale continues to astonish

Before Rome, Before Greece: Anatolia’s Oldest Glass Revealed in Hittite Büklükale - Arkeonews
arkeonews.net/before-rome-...