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'Painted People' in Scotland Developed Written Language 1,700 Years Ago

The Picts, a fierce group of people who lived in Scotland during ancient and medieval times, may have developed their own written language about 1,700 years ago, according to results from new excavations.

The Picts (which means “Painted People” for their distinctive tattoos and war paint) are part of the reason the Roman Empire was never able to conquer Scotland. Every time the Romans tried to invade, the Picts and other Scotland inhabitants drove the would-be conquerors back. At times the Picts went on the offensive, attacking Roman-controlled England, forcing the Romans to send legions to try to beat attackers back. Roman accounts of the Picts sometimes describe them as a fierce people who had numerous tattoos and practiced polyamory.

However, while the Picts were often in conflict with the Romans, new research published today (Oct. 26) in the journal Antiquity, suggests that these people may have gotten the idea for a written language from the Romans. Read more.

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The Mongolian landlocked Navy. As of 2001, comprised of one vessel -- the tugboat Sukhbaatar III that's manned by seven men, only one of whom knows how to swim. It has been privatized in 1997 and now offers tours over the lake it’s stationed at.

Mongolian Navy Appreciation Post

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German infantry armor, 16th century.

from Thomas Delmar Ltd.

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Apples and oranges I say :p Also that happened only once... If you don't count fingers to the hand

What's the flat-out weirdest patient you've ever had?

The Long Suffering Boyfriend once stabbed himself in the knee at 4am trying to carve a match stick, and I put a bandage on it. Does that count?

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I'm not sure whether I should feel offended or not. I mean I never stabbed my leg!

What's the flat-out weirdest patient you've ever had?

The Long Suffering Boyfriend once stabbed himself in the knee at 4am trying to carve a match stick, and I put a bandage on it. Does that count?

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So I've been at it again. I think I'm getting used to viking knit :).

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This is so dramatic

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Was die Bundeswehr einem nicht sagt: Es ist der No-Respawn-Modus.

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You are clearly wrong. This dragon masquerades himself as a tree.

This fallen down tree looks like a dragon

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I have no idea what zis is you are referring too

Native english speakers will never know the joy of purposely talking terrible english in your native accent

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Legends of a Medieval Female Pope May Tell the Truth

Medieval legends claim that Pope Joan was the first and only female pope. And now, an analysis of ancient silver coins suggests that the ordained woman may have actually lived.

According to legends from the Middle Ages, a pope named John, or Johannes Anglicus, who reigned during the middle of the ninth century, was actually a woman, Pope Joan. For instance, a story from the 13th century written by a Dominican monk from Poland named Martin claimed that Pope Joan became pregnant and gave birth during a church procession.

However, there is much debate over whether a pope named Johannes Anglicus existed, much less whether this pope was a man or woman. The doubt stems in part from the great deal of confusion over the identities of popes during the middle of the ninth century. Read more.

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Helmet of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, circa 1540.

from the Spanish Royal Armory Madrid

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You really want me to die from laughter, don't you? :p

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That's some hard to disprove logic there

#badsciencejokes — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2zNTR59

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Discussing the dangerous death scene from Kurosawa’s Throne of Blood in Mifune: The Last Samurai (Steven Okazaki, 2016)