The Veksø Helmets, dating back to the Bronze Age (circa 3,000 ybp), are iconic artifacts discovered in Denmark in 1942. Found near Veksø, these ceremonial helmets are made of bronze and are notable for their intricate design and craftsmanship.
Characterized by their bird-like features, the helmets have extended beaks and large, round eye-holes, resembling a bird's head. The presence of decorative feathers or horns suggests they were likely used for ritualistic purposes rather than for combat. These helmets reflect the sophisticated metalworking skills of the time, showcasing the importance of symbolism and ritual in Nordic Bronze Age societies.
The discovery of the Veksø Helmets offers valuable insights into the cultural and religious practices of ancient Scandinavian peoples. Their intricate designs and the context in which they were found suggest they played a role in ceremonial events, possibly connected to sun worship or shamanistic rituals.
Today, the Veksø Helmets are housed in the National Museum of Denmark, Copenhagen. They continue to be a subject of fascination and study, shedding light on the rich and complex belief systems of prehistoric Northern Europe. #nordic#denmark #zealand #nordicbronzeage #ancienteuropeans #veksø #denmark
The Veksø Helmets, dating back to the Bronze Age (circa 3,000 ybp), are iconic artifacts discovered in Denmark in 1942. Found near Veksø, these ceremonial helmets are made of bronze and are notable for their intricate design and craftsmanship.
Characterized by their bird-like features, the helmets have extended beaks and large, round eye-holes, resembling a bird's head. The presence of decorative feathers or horns suggests they were likely used for ritualistic purposes rather than for combat. These helmets reflect the sophisticated metalworking skills of the time, showcasing the importance of symbolism and ritual in Nordic Bronze Age societies.
The discovery of the Veksø Helmets offers valuable insights into the cultural and religious practices of ancient Scandinavian peoples. Their intricate designs and the context in which they were found suggest they played a role in ceremonial events, possibly connected to sun worship or shamanistic rituals.
Today, the Veksø Helmets are housed in the National Museum of Denmark, Copenhagen. They continue to be a subject of fascination and study, shedding light on the rich and complex belief systems of prehistoric Northern Europe. #nordic#denmark #zealand #nordicbronzeage #ancienteuropeans #veksø #denmark
The next bit isn’t clear, but Durov reportedly claimed that his resignation, dated March 21st, was an April Fools’ prank. TechCrunch implies that it was a matter of principle, but it’s hard to be clear on the wheres, whos and whys. Similarly, on April 17th, the Moscow Times quoted Durov as saying that he quit the company after being pressured to reveal account details about Ukrainians protesting the then-president Viktor Yanukovych. To that end, when files are actively downloading, a new icon now appears in the Search bar that users can tap to view and manage downloads, pause and resume all downloads or just individual items, and select one to increase its priority or view it in a chat. On December 23rd, 2020, Pavel Durov posted to his channel that the company would need to start generating revenue. In early 2021, he added that any advertising on the platform would not use user data for targeting, and that it would be focused on “large one-to-many channels.” He pledged that ads would be “non-intrusive” and that most users would simply not notice any change. At the start of 2018, the company attempted to launch an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) which would enable it to enable payments (and earn the cash that comes from doing so). The initial signals were promising, especially given Telegram’s user base is already fairly crypto-savvy. It raised an initial tranche of cash – worth more than a billion dollars – to help develop the coin before opening sales to the public. Unfortunately, third-party sales of coins bought in those initial fundraising rounds raised the ire of the SEC, which brought the hammer down on the whole operation. In 2020, officials ordered Telegram to pay a fine of $18.5 million and hand back much of the cash that it had raised.
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