Did you know that Icelandic sheep run wild in the highlands all summer? ☀️ 🌱 They stay indoors all winter, protected from the harsh weather ❄️ 🌬️ During fall we have the annual sheep gathering called "rettir" where the farmers hike, drive, and ride around in the highlands to make sure that no sheep are left behind in the mountains 🐑 🏔️ | Guide to Iceland

Long before Origin of Species, Charles Darwin explored the mysteries of the animal kingdom on his dinner plate. In the early 19th century while studying at Cambridge University, young Darwin joined an unusual dining group known as the Glutton Club. Their mission was to discover and sample animals unknown to the human palate by hosting weekly gatherings featuring exotic dishes such as hawk and a heron-like bird called bittern. One fateful night, a meal of tawny owl proved so foul it ended their c

Circe, the sacred cattle and Helios- check out the most recent episode of Styx and Bones podcast for more! #history #archaeology #historytok #ancient #mythology #circe #odysseus #zeus #fyp #homer #ant | Dirtdiaries