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The Minotaur in the Labyrinth

The Minotaur in the Labyrinth stands as one of the ancient stories that has survived the test of time and continuously appears in mainstream entertainment. Most understand that this concept began with the story of Theseus of ancient Athens and how he navigated the labyrinth and slayed the beast within, but many don’t know the inspiration of this idea.

Nearly a millennia before Classical Greece rose to the height of its power (500-350 BCE) the two leading cultures of the Aegean Sea were the Mycenaeans on the mainland and the Minoans on modern day Crete, and it is on this island that we find the labyrinthian structures of Bronze age Greece.

The Bronze Age Palace at Knossos: Plan and Sections by British archaeologist Sinclair Hood and Canadian archaeologist William E, Taylor, Jr., was published as Supplementary Volume No. 13 of The British School at Athens in 1981. It shows the archaeological remains of one of the many Minoan Palaces. Though mostly destroyed and crumbling, we can still see the complex layout of halls and rooms that twist, turn, and abruptly end. Beginning with the excavations of Sir Arthur Evans in 1900, scores of theories have been raised about the purpose of such confounding architecture, from a form of defense to a means of controlling foreign visits.  

Besides the confusing architecture, though no depictions of minotaurs were found, Minoan Palaces such as the one at Knossos did contained several pieces of art that depicted bulls. Upon further inspection, the symbol of the Bull was quite prominent throughout the ancient culture from sports, such as bull leaping, to religious sacrifice.

When looking to those who lived in the past, one should remember that we are not the only ones who inquired about archaeological remains. These ruins would’ve been seen by the Classical Greeks, but by that time their imaginations about the great Palaces and Bull iconography of the Minoan civilization was transformed into the myth of the Minotaur in the Labyrinth.

View more posts on Ancient Greece.

-- LauraJean, Special Collections Undergraduate Classics Intern

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About me!

I am gender fluid (constant he/him)

I’m pan

I’m on the spectrum

I’m taken

I’m a Capricorn

Current hyperfixations:

-Shameless

-stranger things

-thruce

-jegulus

Top kins (in no particular order):

Nick Nelson

James Potter

Lip Gallagher

Thor odinson

Steve Harrington

Peter Parker

LauraJean Covey

Shang chi

Finn (Star Wars)

Luke skywalker

Dustin Henderson

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LAURA JEAN - Girls on the TV 2018 Director: Warwick Baker

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I remember when she told me

She cried in shame

I told her not to worry

We can do anything

I told her one day we’d be beautiful

And maybe we could start a band

‘cos I was born to sing

And she was born to dance

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A few of my favorite lines from To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before

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r o m a n c e

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Thought I liked it but I don’t think I did. It was alright, where was josh? Why did he disappear? Also, the whole Gen situation still makes no sense to me. We hated her in the first movie and now we have to feel sorry for her? It’s a huge switch that makes no sense to me especially cause Peter doesn’t tell Laura Jean and I never thought about how Gen got the video of them in the hot tube but I guess she was meant to be doing the dirty with Peter. John was an interesting character but I never felt like he was going to get Laura Jean. Look, I loved the first movie and it reminded me of me as a teenager besides reading unrealistic love stories. I liked Stormzy, she was a good addition to the movie. To me, it was a skip through type movie. #toalltheboysivelovedbefore #toalltheboyspsistillloveyou #lovestory #romance #drama #laurajean #peterkavinsky #johnambrosemcclaren #johncorbett #irishblogger #irish https://www.instagram.com/p/B8uj5HAgn7o/?igshid=1rjlwqb9a9uly

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Hi! Could you help me with finding some Sope ABO fics? Alpha Yoongi and Omega Hobi would be awesome. Thank you and I hope you have a good day!

Hey, I can indeed :) Thank you ^_^

Mine by SweetHope94

Rating: E

Status: Incomplete

Word count: 6,497

Summary: In a world where omegas are royals and have dominant roles, and the alphas are nothing but slaves and submissive little pawns.Will love bloom between them?

falling by laurajean

Rating: M

Status: Incomplete

Word count: 11,830

Summary: Hoseok never planned on falling in love with one of his best friends; Yoongi never planned on exposing his crush on his best friend, but somewhere along the way, the two fall in love and wonder why they never tried it in the first place.

Crowned by dirtysope and wispyoongi

Rating: E

Status: Complete

Word count: 12,323

Summary: Newly mated princes Yoongi and Hoseok wake up on the morning of their wedding day excited to be wed. But what happens when Hoseok begins to feel some doubts, not in his love for his alpha, but in himself?

A Dynasty oneshot.

[hiddenwarrior]

“There was just something so sweet about him. It was the promise of maybe, maybe one day. I think John Ambrose McClaren must be the One That Got Away.” #ToAllTheBoysILovedBefore #TATBILB #ToAllTheBoysp.sIStillLoveYou #lauraJean #JohnAmbrose

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The Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius

The Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 CE remains one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history. Not only did the volcano destroy the economically powerful city of Pompeii, but Herculaneum, Oplontis, Stabiae were also buried and thus lost to the Roman Empire. The number of victims is unknown, but given the size of the four cities, estimates have reached over 18,000 individuals.  

Today only one first-hand account of this horrific event survives in two letters from Pliny the Younger to the Roman historian Tacitus. They are preserved as letters 6.16 and 6.20 in the collected Epistles of Pliny. Among our holdings of the works of Pliny is this 3-volume set of the Epistles with William Melmoth’s 18th-century translation edited by Clifford Herschel Moore, and printed by the Harvard University Press in an edition of 405 copies for members of The Bibliophile Society, Boston, in 1925.

While the term ‘volcanic eruption’ evokes scenes of lava and fire, the reality is much more frightening. Curiously, there is no word for volcano in the Latin language. While ancient Romans were aware of the destructive power of volcanoes, there’s some debate about whether they were aware that Vesuvius was a volcano before its eruption. Signs of the eruption began back in 62CE with a great earthquake that caused much of the city to collapse. Smaller earthquakes continued over the next 15 years until one was accompanied by the rise of a column of smoke from Mt. Vesuvius in October 79 CE. 

The hot gases that made up the column of smoke began to cool, darkening the sky, and not long after a rain of pumice began to fall, and after 15 hours ceilings began to collapse. Nevertheless, many residents chose to take shelter rather than flee. At 4am the first 500C pyroclastic surge barred down the volcano, burying Herculaneum. Six more of these surges occurred before the end of the eruption, destroying Pompeii, Oplontis, and Stabiae. 

The 17-year old Pliny was in the port town of Misenum across the Bay of Naples from the volcano at the time. Pliny’s uncle, Pliny the Elder, commander of the Roman fleet at Misenum, launched a rescue mission and went himself to the rescue of a personal friend. The elder Pliny did not survive the attempt. In Pliny the Younger’s first letter to Tacitus, he relates what he could discover from witnesses of his uncle's experiences. In a second letter, he details his own observations after the departure of his uncle.

Mt. Vesuvius is still active and according to volcanologists, erupts about every 2000 years, which would be right about now. Who will be our next Pliny the Younger?

Our copy of The Epistles of Pliny is another gift from our friend and benefactor Jerry Buff.

View more of my Classics posts.

– LauraJean, Special Collections Undergraduate Classics Intern

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Cascadia Grains Friday: Deconstructing Dinner at The London Plane

(Buckwheat, Spelt, Oats, Wheat and Quinoa) A paired dinner at the London Plane exploring the historical and nutritional aspects of PNW grown grains in celebration of the annual Cascadia Grains Conference. Featuring Chef Zarah Duncanson from The London Plane, Dr. Laurajean Lewis from the WSU Food Systems Program, Micaela Colley from the Organic Seed Alliance and Valerie Segrest from the Native American Agriculture Fund. An intoxicating journey from seed to plate, this evening kicks off with a deep dive into domestication and origin and evolutionary story of each species. Tasting grains grown in the maritime Northwest, our gastronomic journey continues by focusing on the cultural significance of grain and how food has always been at the intersection of cultural identity, throughout history. We will round out the evening with deliciously paired courses, and discuss current efforts to nourish and support all communities in the Pacific Northwest, including nutritionally dense breeding programs that work collaboratively with farmers and communities. Hosted by the London Plane, this event pairs unique courses with small-batch, locally malted brews and distilled spirits. Hosted by London Plane (300 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104) Cost: $90 includes courses from Finnriver, Nash's Organic Produce and Barn Owl Bakery and paired alcohol from Fremont Brewing and Copperworks Distilling & Tasting Room

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Tonight’s drawing. I’ve looooong admired @laurajeanmusic, one of the best song writers alive. ___ #laurajean #touchstone #drawing #sketchbook #doodle #music #watercolour #timelapse #australianmusic #art

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Sara’s Sweet Shop

As you meandered through Elwynn, something incredible wafted under your nose. For some, the sweet smell of childhood memories, for others a reminder of their rumbling stomach. Either way, it smelled delicious. You looked off the road to the East and what you saw was a quaint sandwich board sign that read 

Sara’s Sweet Shop! Entrance around back- come on in!

As you wandered around to the side of this curious building facing away from the road, you saw beautiful sunflowers planted out front, with another sandwich board sign denoting the daily specials. There were bowls of cat food left outside, as well as a few of those feline visitors lounging about in stray rays of sunshine.

The sweet culmination of cinnamon, vanilla, chocolate, cheeses, and Light only knows what else drew you in through the doors finally, where a rather eager redhead greeted you, “Morning!” she’d chirp pleasantly, “Welcome to Sara’s Sweet Shop!” A freckled hand moved to gesture to herself, “I’m Sara.” 

To her right was a counter protected by a shield of glass, rows of pastries behind it- all of them labeled. Looking past the counter, you saw a handsome production kitchen in which- if you arrived early enough- you might watch these tempting creations come to life. On the left of that kitchen behind the counter, a staircase lead upward to the next floor.

You finished ordering and turned to find yourself a spot in the cozy dining room. A small number of tables and chairs would fit in the area, allowing you to take in the decor. Plants on hangers littered the ceiling, all of which were full of aromatic herbs. Sketches of birds inside frames were strewn about the walls, and a fireplace laid dormant, leading you to believe this would be a lovely place to stop in on a chilly day. 

Sara’s Sweet Shop is having its soft opening! 

Come on by, conveniently located a stone’s throw from Goldshire on the Crystal Lake, these delectable treats are sure to have you coming back for more! Swing by for breakfast, or evening treats, a full menu can be found Here!

As long as the lantern is on, we’re open!

((In game location: Follow the North East road leaving Goldshire, and it is the first house on the right-hand side! Whisper Laurajean in game for questions! Please let me know if you are already using this location for anything!))

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2017 Top 10 Posts of The Crochet Crowd

2017 Top 10 for The Crochet Crowd

We have been sharing Yarnspirations “top posts”, so I decided to take a look at our own stats here at The Crochet Crowd.  I love those countdown style tv shows between now and the end of the year, so why not show everyone what has been the most popular right here on our website.

So here are the top 10 most visited posts, counting down from number 10 to the number 1 post of 2017.

#10 Crochet Hat Sizes Reference Guide

This is one of the early posts I did after joining the team in 2015 and I’m so excited to see that it has become a go-to reference page.

Crochet Hat Sizes Reference

#9 🐶 Bernat Blanket Stitch Along with JOANN

This was a crazy popular mystery crochet along.  The gallery was overflowing with colors on these beautiful afghans.

Bernat Blanket Stitch Along: Complete Project

#8 Typical Afghan and 🛏 Bed Sizes

One of our very best reference posts.  It is so handy when trying to decide how big to make a blanket.

Crochet Typical Afghan Sizes

#7 Crochet Modern Granny Afghan + Tutorial

I couldn’t be prouder of this one.  The Caron Cakes and the Modern Granny are such a perfect combo.

Crochet Modern Rectangle Granny by Jeanne Steinhilber

#6 Afghan Size Calculator

Another fabulous reference guide.  Save this one to your favorites.  Oh wait, I think you already have.

Crochet Afghan Size Calculator

#5 Caron Cakes Pattern Ideas

I fell in love with Caron Cakes right from the start.  This round up of early ideas still remains a popular post.

Caron Cakes Ideas

#4 Crochet a Frenzy Bun Hat

LauraJean spotted the frenzy for bun hats early on and designed this one.  The trend is still continuing and this hat is super fun.

Crochet Frenzy Bun Hat by Laura Jean Bartholomew

#3 How Many Chains to Start a Blanket or Afghan?

This is one of our most asked questions is… “how many chains…”, so naturally it’s not a surprise at all to see this as one of our top reference posts.

How Many Chains to Start an Afghan

#2 19 Crochet Caron Cakes Projects Ideas

This was the second round up of Caron Cake project ideas after designers and bloggers around the internet all started creating amazing projects with the fun yarn.

Crochet Caron Cakes Ideas

Drumroll….

  The #1 most viewed post on The Crochet Crowd for 2017….

  Crochet Temperature Afghan + Tutorials

2017 was the year of the Temperature Afghan!  Did you create one?  Will it be popular again in 2018?  Only time will tell.

Crochet Temperature Afghans

    In addition to these top 10 posts, something the we are quite proud of is the reorganization of the Free Patterns section of the website in 2017.  It took some time and effort, but the end result was so nice and makes the browsing so much more user friendly.  Besides our Home Page, it is the next most visited Page on The Crochet Crowd.  Keep browsing and enjoy.

Free Patterns

Crochet Patterns & Projects on The Crochet Crowd

I hope you enjoyed this Top 10 countdown of 2017.  Happy New Year and see you all in 2018!  ~ Jeanne

  2017 Top 10 for The Crochet Crowd 2017 Top 10 for The Crochet Crowd We have been sharing Yarnspirations "top posts", so I decided to take a look at our own stats here at The Crochet Crowd. 

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2019-09-18

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Teeth Health 001

04:53 PM – Steemit

Here are some natural remedies in this article concerning teeth health. This post serves as a quick rough draft outline. I’ve included a few links to some of the…