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Ancient Calendar May Document Long-Ago Disaster

- A researcher at the University of Edinburgh, Martin Sweatman, has discovered what he believes is the earliest calendar of its kind at Gobekli Tepe in southern Turkey. - The V-shaped markings on the lunisolar calendar at Gobekli Tepe may record a major astronomical event when comet fragments struck Earth around 10,850 B.C. - Dr. Sweatman’s research suggests that the intricate carvings on the pillars document the date of the comet strike, which led to a 1,200-year ice age and significant changes in human lifestyle and agriculture. - Despite some skepticism from other archaeologists, Dr. Sweatman’s recent findings align with his previous research linking the site to astronomical observations. - The discovery of the lunisolar calendar and its interpretation as a record of the comet strike provides new insights into the advanced observational skills of ancient humans. Source: [NYT](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/10/world/asia/worlds-oldest-calendar-gobekli-tepe.html)

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[Thread] Who according to you is the most legendary figure in human history? Also, Why?

I'm definitely not engaging with any answers that don't have a "Why". Regardless, my answer would be... Napoleon, The French Emperor and Military Commander "The battlefield is a scene of constant chaos. The winner will be the one who controls that chaos, both his own and the enemy's." I've been watching a few documentaries on his military tactics. His innovative tactics and organisational reforms revolutionised warfare, setting the standard for modern military operations. His military campaigns, known as the Napoleonic Wars, reshaped the map of Europe and influenced military thought for generations. Personally, the battle at Austerlitz remains to be the best showcasing Napoleon's tactical brilliance and audacious maneuvering. In the midst of a freezing December day, his Army faced the combined forces of the Russian and Austrian empires atop the icy Lake Satschan. With the enemy mistakenly believing his right flank was weak, Napoleon executed a deception, withdrawing his troops to lure the Allies onto the fragile ice. As the ice cracked and creaked beneath their weight, the French unleashed their firepower, shattering the frozen surface and sending thousands of enemy soldiers plunging into the icy waters, resulting in multiple casualties and ultimately victory. Napoleon's rise from humble beginnings to becoming Emperor and his eventual downfall at the Battle of Waterloo is a legendary story of ambition and power.

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