Fiona Mathieson

Archaeology student also affectionately referred to as a 'little student of dirt' by some of my enemies she/her

[Fiona Mathieson @FionaMathieson]

https://t.co/sNWz2pieTy

[Fiona Mathieson @FionaMathieson]

Doing some genealogy for a friend and trove is the gift that keeps on giving. Found info about events of a town fair in Pomona QLD from 1935 that tickled me a little. Boy's Pillow Fight sounds absolutely like it would've been gold to witness #History #qld #pomona source below

[Fiona Mathieson @FionaMathieson]

@eilish_O Oh god no! I forgot Blood and Glitter scored badly. So not aligned with how good that song is. I still listen to that one regularly

[Fiona Mathieson @FionaMathieson]

Surely Germany won't end up with the wooden spoon this year. I still remember black smoke from 2015 totally undeserved bottom place hoping they finish top 10 this year if they can't cop win #sbseurovision

[Fiona Mathieson @FionaMathieson]

Deutschlands Lied ist ein echter Knaller! #sbseurovision

[Fiona Mathieson @FionaMathieson]

@Terri_1987a Yeah, except 55-85km an hour can still do a f**k tonne of damage. If you want to carry on as normal so be it but the emergency response from the government has been nothing short of heroic in the face of the unknown; i.e. how bad the storm would prove to be.

[Oleksandra Povoroznyk 🇺🇦 @rynkrynk]

If Elon Musk really didn’t want his gesture to be interpreted as a nazi salute he could’ve just hopped online and said ‘hey you guys, I think nazis are deplorable and I was miming tossing my heart out to the audience’. Instead he’s posting about the dangers of multiculturalism.

[Elena Filipczyk @ElenaFilipczyk]

Australians: There's a genocide in Palestine. I can't afford rent, will never afford to buy, NDIS is cutting support for my disabled children, and we're heading into a horror fire season caused by unchecked climate change.
Albo: Good news! We're banning kids from social media!

[JustLooking @99ItchyFeet]

This message is brought to you by big business
industry lobbyists
religious nutters
the born to rule
the uneducated
those who happily vote against their own best interests
and their paid for decisions puppet @DavidCrisafulli

Prove me wrong.
#qldvotes #qldpol

[thomas @_pathfindertom_]

What the fuck Queensland? I lived through the Newman years and they were awful and you’re decided to go back there. Not to mention the backwards thinking with even criminalising abortion again. Fuck off. #qldpol

[Fiona Mathieson @FionaMathieson]

@belindacarlisle Thank you for coming to see us Belinda. Your music was a big part of my childhood and will be with me always. (Thanks dad). Loved the show at the tivoli #magic

[The Palestinian @InsiderWorld_1]

Don’t let #MetGala be a distraction to invade Rafah.

ALL EYES ON RAFAH!!

[Archaeo - Histories @archeohistories]

Geometric Petroglyphs at Toro Muerto - Ancient Songs in Stone :

A groundbreaking study, recently published in the Cambridge Archaeological Journal, unveils a fascinating interpretation of the enigmatic petroglyphs found at Toro Muerto in Peru. These intricate carvings, etched into over 3000 volcanic rocks, have long puzzled archaeologists and historians, but a new theory suggests they may represent something unexpected: ancient songs.

Toro Muerto, meaning "Dead Bull" in Spanish, is situated in Peru's Castilla province and is renowned for its extensive collection of petroglyphs dating back to the Wari Culture, which thrived between 500-1000 AD. Among the myriad petroglyphs adorning site are dancing anthropomorphic figures, known as danzantes, accompanied by geometric motifs such as zigzag lines and concentric circles.

While previous interpretations linked these zigzag lines to symbols of snakes or lightning, with potential associations to fertility and water cults, the new study offers a fresh perspective. Drawing parallels with the Tukano people of the Colombia rainforest, renowned for their art rooted in visionary experiences induced by psychoactive rituals, the study posits that the petroglyphs at Toro Muerto may be abstract representations of ancient singing and songs.

Tukano people, known for their art featuring concentric circles, dots, wavy lines, zigzags and crenellation motifs, used these symbols to evoke creation myths and other topics expressed through dances and songs. Moreover, similar motifs found in Mesoamerican iconography, such as Maya, Mixtec, and Nahua codices, are theorized to depict songs in visual form, representing the sonic sphere of culture.

Building on this premise, the study suggests that the graphic depiction of songs in petroglyphs might not be unique to Toro Muerto but could have been a widespread phenomenon in various cultures, including the Wari civilization. The authors propose that certain compositions featuring dancers and linear geometric patterns symbolized journeys to the afterlife, adding another layer of complexity to the interpretation of these ancient artworks.

"In our study, we show that some geometric images could have been representations or embodiments of songs themselves, in their own right, independent of any depictions of mouths or bodies," explain the study authors. "We base this study on the case of the petroglyphs at Toro Muerto in Peru, while source of our interpretative proposal is ethnographic knowledge, more precisely an ethnographic analogy from Amazonia, specifically the art of the Tukano people."

As scholars continue to unravel the mysteries of Toro Muerto and its petroglyphs, this innovative interpretation offers a captivating glimpse into the intersection of art, culture, and ancient storytelling practices. It underscores the enduring significance of these enigmatic symbols and their potential to unlock the secrets of Peru's rich cultural heritage.

#archaeohistories

[Mike Hoffmann @MikeHoffmann]

I found a guy who goes around the US asking 70 to 100-year-olds their:

• Biggest Regrets
• Biggest Lessons
• Advice to their younger self

Oddly enough, most of their answers are the same…

Here are my top 8:

[jeremy poxon @JeremyPoxon]

We now know how many millions of dollars job providers skim from ppl who find jobs before they even get connected w/ them

The worst part of this rort: the government is letting companies harass & bully ppl for payslip info so they can claim this money https://t.co/7fgBoBsc4m

[Boze Herrington, Library Owl 😴🧙‍♀️ @SketchesbyBoze]

Young people no longer hang out in person because we’ve spent decades dis-investing in public spaces, and the reason they’re now flocking to libraries is because libraries are just about the only place left where they can go and hang out and nothing is demanded of them.

[Dr Monique Ryan MP @Mon4Kooyong]

The most disappointing legislation passed this year was the Sea Dumping bill. The Albanese govt passed it to help Santos with dodgy offsetting of millions of tonnes of C02 from the Barossa gas field.

This week, we’ve seen proof of how Santos pushed the govt for that legislation.

[Adam Sharp @AdamCSharp]

A Polish rhyme for saying goodbye (more of a “get lost” really) is mam cię w dupie, kościotrupie. It means “I don’t give a shit about you, skeleton”

[derek guy @dieworkwear]

HOW TO REPAIR DENIM

I think some of the disposability we see in fashion today is a result of people simply not knowing how clothes can be repaired. When things get worn out, they toss them. So, I'll do a series on how certain garments can be repaired, starting with jeans. 🧵