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Black Canyon National Park

November 6, 2025
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The snow started as a rumor in the wind, bright specks drifting sideways across the rim, as if someone sifted sugar over a dark cake and then wandered off to watch. We had just wrapped up a long stint of archaeological fieldwork in Delta, Colorado, feeling chilled but content, and slipped away after the project was done for a half-day to Black Canyon National Park in Colorado before trekking home to Washington State. That first look over the edge made my stomach drop in the best possible way, like a roller coaster that never quite ends.

Neanderthal Museum

August 10, 2025

Standing on the site where Neanderthals were first discovered, the Neanderthal Museum in Germany stands as a beacon for archaeology and physical anthropology. Here, experts and enthusiasts gather to study one of humanity's closest relatives and reflect on the enduring legacy of Neanderthals. The museum draws scholars with its extensive research projects, curated exhibits, and hands-on educational programs that bridge past and present understanding of prehistoric life. Visitors from all backgrounds find insight and inspiration, making it a trusted hub in the study of human origins.

Kaiserpfalz Castle

August 10, 2025

Among Germany's castles, few spots capture the character of Düsseldorf fortifications quite like Kaiserpfalz Kaiserswerth. Just north of the city, this site offers timeworn ruins and dramatic stories from the days of the Holy Roman Emperors. Even in its worn state, the castle stands as a powerful reminder of the region’s medieval strength and shifting tides of power.

Castle Kelinerei

August 10, 2025

Castle Kelinerei stands as one of the most recognizable pieces of history in Düsseldorf, Germany. Locals and visitors alike see it as much more than just an old building; it's a symbol of the city’s past and a hub of culture today. Düsseldorf, Germany, draws travelers with its artistic energy, rich tradition, and vibrant neighborhoods, but Castle Kelinerei is truly a highlight.

Rhine River

August 10, 2025

Rhine River, Düsseldorf, Germany: A Meandering Journey Through Culture, History, and Everyday Wonder One of the amazing places where I've explored the Rhine was in Düsseldorf, Germany. It always starts with a ripple, or so it seems to me, standing on the edge of the Rhine River in Düsseldorf, Germany, watching the lazy water slide by in a gray-green ribbon, both endless and familiar. The river feels more like a living friend than a feature on a map, winding its way across Europe, carving borders, shaping stories, sending scents of mud and memory into the spring air as if to remind me, here is where kingdoms were built and broken, where trade bustled and dreams floated downstream along with stray petals and tossed stones.

Angermund, Düsseldorf

August 10, 2025

There’s a peculiar kind of hush in Angermund, the sort that settles only in places with deep roots and long memories; a hush that softens even the hum of city life at the northernmost edge of Düsseldorf, Germany. Daylight glances off gracious old homes bordered by whispering trees, while the architecture, stately yet inviting, hints at eras gone by and stories tucked away like old postcards in attic drawers.

Animism & Ai: Spirit in Stone, Spring, and Silicon

August 6, 2025

Animism and Ai: Spirit in Stone, Spring, and SiliconAn ethnographic cultural perspective with a twist of Druidryby Thomas Baurley (interactive Adobe Acrobat E-Book) The Newest book from our resident Author!…

Techno Tinker Guide to Gig Work by Thomas Baurley

July 27, 2025

Our resident author, THomas Baurley has released his newest book, July 21, 2025: A Techno Tinker Guide to Gig Work: A Corporate Anthropology Manual. Available in Interactive PDF E-Book, paperback, kindle, and hardcover.

Haitian Horror

July 12, 2025

Experience the full text of Thomas Baurley's classic 1989 research paper, now in a convenient PDF e-book. This edition presents Baurley's in-depth study from Florida State University on zombies and zombification within Haitian Vodou, with focused discussion of Wade Davis's primary research and the lasting impact of these stories and beliefs.

Unicorn monument along the N22, Wednesday, 20 December 2023. Adventures in County Kerry, Ireland. Photos by Thomas Baurley, Techno Tink Media.

Capall Mór Unicorn Statue on the N22: Ireland’s Living Fae, Mythology, and Folklore in Sculpture

June 27, 2025

Roadside travelers on Ireland’s N22 will spot a striking figure rising against the green hills: the Capall Mór unicorn statue. Shimmering with an almost spectral presence, this equine monument recalls the very heart of faerie, mythology, and folklore, blending centuries-old legend with the modern landscape. The choice of a unicorn, steeped in symbolism, acts as a visual anchor that links local mythic traditions to a living, breathing geography.