Ancient Cultural Records: A Boon to Science
Editorials News | Mar-09-2017
Scientists at the University of York and University College Cork have investigated how science can use the cultural records to use woodland areas. The environmental data collected by researchers gives an insight of woodland management systems that can be used by communities living near such areas.
While researching pollen grains of Shrawley Woods, researchers provided environmental data dating back to 11th Century. This was then compared with oral history done in 18th Century. This study came out with differences wherein they found how the same type of tree is referenced in both environmental and cultural studies. Name of the trees were kept with reference to their using properties by dwellers and not by their scientific specie names.
The researcher’s team found data for both oak and lime trees. Historical information focused more upon the usage of that particular tree like “Poles” used for hop growing and did not mention the species name at all. Scientific data collected over a span of time can actually miss out the cultural and social values of that period. This can be very helpful in interpreting the environmental records and thus helping in conservation of woodland areas.
Content: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/02/170222105246.htm
Image- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Egypt
Related News
- Living Ahimsa: The Ethical Principles of Jainism
- Strategies for Amplifying Women's Voices in Political Leadership
- WPL vs IPL
- Know Interesting Facts About Maya Angelou
- SpaceX Makes History with Launch of World's Largest Rocket into Space
- Kerala Mumps Outbreak: Surpasses 11,000 Reported Cases in Under 3 Months
- Unraveling the Mystery of the Rare Bombay Blood Group
- Robert Downey Jr. Wins First Oscar
- Key Features of the Citizenship Amendment Act
- Understanding Tokenization: How It Works and Its Importance
Most popular news
- The Law Of Equivalent Exchange
- Essay On Issues And Challenges Of Rural Development In India
- Srinivasa Ramanujan And His Inventions
- The Youth Is The Hope Of Our Future!
- Poverty In India: Facts, Causes, Effects And Solutions
- Top 20 Outdoor Games In India
- Festivals Of India: Unity In Diversity
- Role Of Women In Society
- The Impact Of Peer Pressure On Students' Academic Performance
- Books As Companion