Posted on 03/23/2019 5:34:39 AM PDT by vannrox
I thought that this was interesting.
It is! Thanks
Great! I read his history when I was 12 1950. then Plutarch’s Lives. All predicted what is happening today with the lefties destroying civilization.
Funny — I woke up thinking about Herodotus. I have a book somewhere, the Landmark Herodotus...if I can’t find it I’ll buy another, it was that good.
All predicted what is happening today with the lefties destroying civilization.
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Did the books predict the rise of a uniparty whose common interests helped to destroy those civilizations or is that unique to modern history?
I wonder if they used some type of stuffing box to keep water from coming up through the keel segments?
An interesting story about the Vikings and navigation that you might like.
WHAT? No threat to these shipwrecks from global warming? Author Jonathan Carey needs to get with the program or his days are numbered.
This really is a remarkable story!
From the Guardian page which has more details...
“They obturate the seams from within with papyrus.”
I would venture to say they probably also used some sort of resin.
What I find interesting is how they could keep such short planks together. 2 cubits would only be between 3-4 feet.
Lap joints and nails?
Looks from the drawing as if the rudder post is well above the waterline...
Looks from the drawing as if the rudder post is well above the waterline...
I read the article more and they said Tenon joints and pegs. But I’m still not sure I would want to put it out on the open sea. The Nile at best. lol
Thanks. I will look for it.
Vikings ahoy!
Yes it does but underway that can change with waves, especially in high following seas.
Thanks vannrox. Outstanding, you know what a fan of Herodotus I am... tempted to do a second ping to the Digest list... Hey, why not, it'a a slow news day... /jk
These posts and the pings to them are always appreciated.
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