LORE

A body of traditions and knowledge on a subject or held by a particular group, typically passed from person to person by word of mouth

  • Magatama

    Magatama

    Magatama are curved beads made from various materials such as jade, glass, or stone. They date back to the Jomon period in Japan, around 1000 BC, and have been used...

    Magatama

    Magatama are curved beads made from various materials such as jade, glass, or stone. They date back to the Jomon period in Japan, around 1000 BC, and have been used...

  • Snowflake Obsidian

    SnowFlake Obsidian

    Snowflake Obsidian is a unique and beautiful form of obsidian, a volcanic glass formed when lava cools rapidly. What sets Snowflake Obsidian apart is the presence of white "snowflake" patterns...

    SnowFlake Obsidian

    Snowflake Obsidian is a unique and beautiful form of obsidian, a volcanic glass formed when lava cools rapidly. What sets Snowflake Obsidian apart is the presence of white "snowflake" patterns...

  • Amethyst Crystal

    Amethyst

    Amethyst is a type of quartz that gets its distinctive purple color from iron impurities in the crystal. It is found in geodes all around the world, with notable deposits...

    Amethyst

    Amethyst is a type of quartz that gets its distinctive purple color from iron impurities in the crystal. It is found in geodes all around the world, with notable deposits...

  • Peristerite

    Peristerite

    Peristerite is a variety of feldspar that contains inclusions of exsolved lamellae of albite within a host of orthoclase or oligoclase. This unique structure gives peristerite its distinctive iridescence, with...

    Peristerite

    Peristerite is a variety of feldspar that contains inclusions of exsolved lamellae of albite within a host of orthoclase or oligoclase. This unique structure gives peristerite its distinctive iridescence, with...

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Chronology

Rock Piles in Joshua Tree

Joshua Tree Rock piles

The Joshua Tree Rock Pile is a collection of large boulders and rocks that are scattered across the landscape of Joshua Tree National Park. These rocks vary in size and...

Joshua Tree Rock piles

The Joshua Tree Rock Pile is a collection of large boulders and rocks that are scattered across the landscape of Joshua Tree National Park. These rocks vary in size and...

Petroglyphs at Arches National Park

Arches National Park Petroglyphs

Arches National Park is known for its stunning red rock formations, including over 2,000 natural sandstone arches. These arches are the result of millions of years of geological processes, including...

Arches National Park Petroglyphs

Arches National Park is known for its stunning red rock formations, including over 2,000 natural sandstone arches. These arches are the result of millions of years of geological processes, including...

Silk Road

Silk Road/Jade Trade

The Silk Road was a network of trade routes that connected China with the Mediterranean region, passing through various regions of Asia, including Central Asia, Iran, India, and Europe. It...

Silk Road/Jade Trade

The Silk Road was a network of trade routes that connected China with the Mediterranean region, passing through various regions of Asia, including Central Asia, Iran, India, and Europe. It...

Amazon River

The Amazon/Amazonite

the legend of the Amazons has captured the imagination of many people, and there have been many adaptations of the myth in literature, film, and other forms of popular culture. The...

The Amazon/Amazonite

the legend of the Amazons has captured the imagination of many people, and there have been many adaptations of the myth in literature, film, and other forms of popular culture. The...

Cavern and Stalactites

Caverns/Stalactites

Most stalactites are cone-shaped: thick at the top and tapered to a point at the bottom. But some are hollow. Shaped like straws, these stalactites grow when water trickles down...

Caverns/Stalactites

Most stalactites are cone-shaped: thick at the top and tapered to a point at the bottom. But some are hollow. Shaped like straws, these stalactites grow when water trickles down...

  • Mount Fuji

    Mount Fuji

    Mount Fuji, located on Honshu Island in Japan, is an iconic symbol of the country and holds great historical significance. Let's delve into the rich history of this majestic mountain....

    Mount Fuji

    Mount Fuji, located on Honshu Island in Japan, is an iconic symbol of the country and holds great historical significance. Let's delve into the rich history of this majestic mountain....

  • Mojave Desert

    Mojave Desert

    The Mojave Desert, located in the southwestern United States, is a fascinating and unique ecosystem that attracts travelers from around the world. Covering parts of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona,...

    Mojave Desert

    The Mojave Desert, located in the southwestern United States, is a fascinating and unique ecosystem that attracts travelers from around the world. Covering parts of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona,...

  • Greek Acropolis

    Acropolis

    Acropolis, the ancient citadel located in Athens, Greece, is not only a symbol of the city but also a place of great historical and religious significance. One of the intriguing...

    Acropolis

    Acropolis, the ancient citadel located in Athens, Greece, is not only a symbol of the city but also a place of great historical and religious significance. One of the intriguing...

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