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Ethics behind Archeology
Voices from a distant past. “Imagine standing in a room in a large museum. As you look around the dimly lit gallery, you begin to recognize shapes: a basket, an arrow, a beautiful decorated carving, a shield. Some of the objects are foreign to you. What if this object could speak? What would they tell you about themselves? How have they been used? Where did they come from? How did they get in the museum? Whom do they belong to?” When I was looking for information about Archeology, this quote by Professor Ari Berk really made me reflect on the relevance of the work of an Archeologist, travelling the wandering road of history in their never ending quest for answers. Impressive is the fact that the object itself can answer all those questions. To listen to those tales of a distant past, you need an interpreter, a guide into the realm of past events.
By Giovanni Profeta4 years ago in Earth
11 Eco-Friendly Charities for Environmental Protection & Wildlife Conservation
If you are looking for eco-friendly charities to support, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Especially if you are asking yourself, “What does eco-friendly mean?” and “What is the goal of wildlife conservation?” The simple answer is eco-friendly means good for the environment and the purpose of wildlife conservation is to protect animals from extinction. However, this article aims to tell you more, by highlighting 11 eco-friendly charities you should support:
By Untamed Photographer4 years ago in Earth
Butterflies of Bolivia
Author's note: This isn't just a story about photographing butterflies in rural Bolivia, although it's certainly about that. It's a story about the unexpected gifts of beauty we meet in wild places. A shorter version of this story originally appeared on another platform.
By Amethyst Qu4 years ago in Earth
Why the Climate Crisis is the World’s Biggest Mental Health Problem
If you are worrying yourself into depression about future problems caused by climate change, you are far from alone. Yet climate change is not just about the future. Its consequences are hitting hard today. That’s why many call it a climate emergency, or a climate crisis.
By Mark Campbell5 years ago in Earth
Beyond The Lens: Interview with Untamed Photographer's Chris Fallows
Chris Fallows is a strikingly passionate and accomplished wildlife photographer and naturalist. Best known for his discovery and ensuing depiction of breaching great white sharks in Seal Island, South Africa, the world-renowned photographer has seen his life's work featured on some of the biggest stages the industry has to offer. He's worked as a wildlife photographer, host, or expert facilitator on more than 60 international wildlife documentaries for The BBC, Discovery Channel, and National Geographic, amongst many others. Most notable of these shows are Planet Earth, Life, Africa, and Shark for The BBC. Chris has also co-hosted and photographed for Discovery Channel's most successful Shark Week series, the Air Jaws franchise.
By Untamed Photographer5 years ago in Earth
About Untamed Photographer
I am Mark Wilkins, co-founder of Untamed Photographer with my daughter Amy Peters. I want to tell you what makes Untamed Photographer special and why founding Untamed Photographer is so important to me and the future of our environment.
By Untamed Photographer5 years ago in Earth
Ayiti, You’re Not Alone — 3 Ways You Can Help Haiti Disaster Relief From Home
By now you’ve probably seen the news of the devastation in Haiti. Men, women, and children trapped under rubbles of what once was their home, school, or church. Desperation, thirst, hunger and anguish have fully set in as the citizens of the first Black Nation look up to heavens wondering where their relief will come from. I can only imagine how my Haitian brothers and sisters feel right now as they are trapped on the small island that has been hit back to back by natural and societal disasters for the past decade.
By Millie Diaz5 years ago in Earth
Gardening Is All the Rage
My dad is an attorney, but he defies all the stereotypes for lawyers. He is a kind, giving person. He would drop everything to pick up one of his four kids at school when we were sick. He would stop for someone pulled over on the berm of the highway to see if he could help. He works pro bono for friends and family who need help with their taxes or estates. He is a good listener. I learned strong ethics from him.
By Going Nowhere5 years ago in Earth
Fiskars Project Orange Thumb: Investing in the Future of Community Gardens and Urban Farms. Created with: Fiskars.
I’ve never been food insecure. Every day of my life I have had access to nutritious meals three times a day (if not more) and there was always food somewhere in my house. The act of eating became a leisurely activity; something I looked forward to for my own adventurous culinary pursuits and social outings with friends. I never viewed it as a means of survival because I simply didn’t have to, but as I’ve learned to grow my own food and immersed myself in our food system, I’ve discovered just how privileged I was and still am.
By Farmer Nick5 years ago in Earth
The Rainforest's Neatest Endangered Monkeys
There are many adorable monkeys and apes in the rainforest. Unfortunately, many of these are endangered. Every year, the rainforest dwindles a little more. Unfortunately, as the rainforest disappears, so do the animals that live there, causing many of these animals to become extinct every day. When something happens to a member in the food chain, all the things on both ends of it are affected, including the plants and trees, not just the animals in the rainforest. Here are some of the top culprits for the shrinking of the rainforest:
By Angela Schultz5 years ago in Earth
