Eric J. White
@ericjwhite.bsky.social
20 years an archaeologist, 10 years an educator, now an aspiring and hopefully inspiring writer with an interest in social issues and environmental causes.
I’ve seen mountain lions a couple times in the Santa Barbara backcountry. Thankfully the cats didn’t consider me to be a prey item.
I’m told that when they show up in urban settings it’s a sure sign there’s something wrong with the environment.
calmatters.org/environment/...
I’m told that when they show up in urban settings it’s a sure sign there’s something wrong with the environment.
calmatters.org/environment/...
Caged by concrete, killed by cars: California moves to save coastal mountain lions from extinction
Isolated by freeways and cities, coastal mountain lions risk inbreeding to extinction. The state just gave them new protections.
calmatters.org
February 13, 2026 at 1:53 PM
I’ve seen mountain lions a couple times in the Santa Barbara backcountry. Thankfully the cats didn’t consider me to be a prey item.
I’m told that when they show up in urban settings it’s a sure sign there’s something wrong with the environment.
calmatters.org/environment/...
I’m told that when they show up in urban settings it’s a sure sign there’s something wrong with the environment.
calmatters.org/environment/...
Friday the 13th! A friend sent me this important safety warning. Having seen enough of those films, I believe it’s wise advice. 😜
February 13, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Friday the 13th! A friend sent me this important safety warning. Having seen enough of those films, I believe it’s wise advice. 😜
Cool find! I wish the article would name the Peruvians who made this remarkable find.
www.heritagedaily.com/2026/02/4000...
www.heritagedaily.com/2026/02/4000...
4,000-year-old mural reveals complex worldview of ancient Peru
The discovery of a 4,000-year-old three-dimensional polychrome mural at Huaca Yolanda has been recognised by international journals as one of the most significant archaeological finds of 2025. - Herit...
www.heritagedaily.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Cool find! I wish the article would name the Peruvians who made this remarkable find.
www.heritagedaily.com/2026/02/4000...
www.heritagedaily.com/2026/02/4000...
Sadly the EPA is no longer informed by science nor is it on the side of protecting the environment.
www.nbcnews.com/science/clim...
www.nbcnews.com/science/clim...
EPA to repeal its own conclusion that greenhouse gases warm the planet and threaten health
Known as the endangerment finding, the decision is the legal framework that allows the EPA to regulate emissions. Its reversal could upend many climate change policies.
www.nbcnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Sadly the EPA is no longer informed by science nor is it on the side of protecting the environment.
www.nbcnews.com/science/clim...
www.nbcnews.com/science/clim...
Basically, it was a city hidden in plain sight. I love it when written history intersects with archaeological discovery.
www.nsfdailynews.com/lost-city-fo...
www.nsfdailynews.com/lost-city-fo...
Lost City Founded by Alexander the Great Finally Confirmed by Archaeologists - NSF Daily News
Lost city founded by Alexander the Great has been confirmed in Iraq, revealing a major ancient trade hub on the Tigris River.
www.nsfdailynews.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Basically, it was a city hidden in plain sight. I love it when written history intersects with archaeological discovery.
www.nsfdailynews.com/lost-city-fo...
www.nsfdailynews.com/lost-city-fo...
This made me laugh, so I’m passing it along. I have to lock my dogs out during Zoom meetings. Sometimes I can hear them whimpering outside the door.
February 9, 2026 at 2:09 PM
This made me laugh, so I’m passing it along. I have to lock my dogs out during Zoom meetings. Sometimes I can hear them whimpering outside the door.
For every dollar invested in protecting nature, US$30 are spent destroying it.
www.unep.org/resources/st...
www.unep.org/resources/st...
State of Finance for Nature 2026
UNEP's State of Finance for Nature 2026: Nature in the Red: Powering the Trillion Dollar Nature Transition Economy tracks global finance flows to Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and reveals that we are f...
www.unep.org
February 9, 2026 at 12:45 PM
For every dollar invested in protecting nature, US$30 are spent destroying it.
www.unep.org/resources/st...
www.unep.org/resources/st...
Blonde Pumpernickel Sourdough Experiment:
I followed my pumpernickel recipe but excluded cocoa powder, molasses, and any other ingredients that would artificially darken the bread. Interestingly, even though the color is lighter, the taste and texture are very similar. 😋
I followed my pumpernickel recipe but excluded cocoa powder, molasses, and any other ingredients that would artificially darken the bread. Interestingly, even though the color is lighter, the taste and texture are very similar. 😋
February 7, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Blonde Pumpernickel Sourdough Experiment:
I followed my pumpernickel recipe but excluded cocoa powder, molasses, and any other ingredients that would artificially darken the bread. Interestingly, even though the color is lighter, the taste and texture are very similar. 😋
I followed my pumpernickel recipe but excluded cocoa powder, molasses, and any other ingredients that would artificially darken the bread. Interestingly, even though the color is lighter, the taste and texture are very similar. 😋
When I first saw this article I thought it was an “Onion” style parody. Nope. A billionaire believes he can rally the masses to protest. Having to pay taxes is such a hard concept for billionaires to grasp.
techcrunch.com/2026/02/06/a...
techcrunch.com/2026/02/06/a...
An AI startup founder says he's planning a 'March for Billionaires' in protest of California's wealth tax | TechCrunch
The organizer of the event swears it's not a joke.
techcrunch.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:15 PM
When I first saw this article I thought it was an “Onion” style parody. Nope. A billionaire believes he can rally the masses to protest. Having to pay taxes is such a hard concept for billionaires to grasp.
techcrunch.com/2026/02/06/a...
techcrunch.com/2026/02/06/a...
Reposted by Eric J. White
#ReliefWednesday
Fragment of a #Roman marble relief depicting a stylised fortification with gates and towers, used as a wreath encircling a victorious Eagle atop a globe and sceptre.
Photo by Guy de la Bedoyere
#Archaeology #History #art
Fragment of a #Roman marble relief depicting a stylised fortification with gates and towers, used as a wreath encircling a victorious Eagle atop a globe and sceptre.
Photo by Guy de la Bedoyere
#Archaeology #History #art
February 4, 2026 at 10:54 AM
#ReliefWednesday
Fragment of a #Roman marble relief depicting a stylised fortification with gates and towers, used as a wreath encircling a victorious Eagle atop a globe and sceptre.
Photo by Guy de la Bedoyere
#Archaeology #History #art
Fragment of a #Roman marble relief depicting a stylised fortification with gates and towers, used as a wreath encircling a victorious Eagle atop a globe and sceptre.
Photo by Guy de la Bedoyere
#Archaeology #History #art
A request to dismiss an animal cruelty charge against wolf torturer Cody Roberts was denied Tuesday. The judge confirmed he won’t dismiss the case early and that Roberts’ case can go to trial, set to begin March 9.
cowboystatedaily.com/2026/02/03/n...
cowboystatedaily.com/2026/02/03/n...
No Dismissal For Cody Roberts In Wolf Torture Case, Trial Could Start Next Month
A request to dismiss an animal cruelty charge against accused wolf torturer Cody Roberts was denied Tuesday. The Sweetwater County judge in the case…
cowboystatedaily.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:33 PM
A request to dismiss an animal cruelty charge against wolf torturer Cody Roberts was denied Tuesday. The judge confirmed he won’t dismiss the case early and that Roberts’ case can go to trial, set to begin March 9.
cowboystatedaily.com/2026/02/03/n...
cowboystatedaily.com/2026/02/03/n...
Typical. Billionaires are fighting for the principle of billionaires not paying taxes. Greed.
prospect.org/2026/02/02/b...
prospect.org/2026/02/02/b...
To Avoid a Tax Hike, Billionaires Decide to Take Over California - The American Prospect
Facing a proposed wealth tax that would restore health cuts, they’re pouring money into their own gubernatorial and legislative candidates.
prospect.org
February 3, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Typical. Billionaires are fighting for the principle of billionaires not paying taxes. Greed.
prospect.org/2026/02/02/b...
prospect.org/2026/02/02/b...
Reposted by Eric J. White
Reposted by Eric J. White
The restored entrance to Wayland’s Smithy in Oxfordshire - a Neolithic chambered long barrow close to the Uffington White Horse. The barrow was built over an earlier burial structure which held the remains of at least 14 individuals. 📸 My own. #TombTuesday #WaylandsSmithy
February 3, 2026 at 7:38 AM
The restored entrance to Wayland’s Smithy in Oxfordshire - a Neolithic chambered long barrow close to the Uffington White Horse. The barrow was built over an earlier burial structure which held the remains of at least 14 individuals. 📸 My own. #TombTuesday #WaylandsSmithy
This article sums up nicely to danger of de-extinction experiments (which thus far haven’t been successful). If extinction isn’t permanent, then it’s not so bad. That’s dangerous thinking.
theconversation.com/some-compani...
theconversation.com/some-compani...
Some companies claim they can ‘resurrect’ species. Does that make people more comfortable with extinction?
If de-extinction tech can bring back species, are people more comfortable with them going extinct? A new study tests this idea.
theconversation.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:26 PM
This article sums up nicely to danger of de-extinction experiments (which thus far haven’t been successful). If extinction isn’t permanent, then it’s not so bad. That’s dangerous thinking.
theconversation.com/some-compani...
theconversation.com/some-compani...
Happy Groundhog Day!
For years and years our family tradition was to watch the Bill Murray classic on this date. Great film, but at this point I’m kind of glad that tradition has faded.
For years and years our family tradition was to watch the Bill Murray classic on this date. Great film, but at this point I’m kind of glad that tradition has faded.
a man in a suit is holding a squirrel in his lap
ALT: a man in a suit is holding a squirrel in his lap
media.tenor.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Happy Groundhog Day!
For years and years our family tradition was to watch the Bill Murray classic on this date. Great film, but at this point I’m kind of glad that tradition has faded.
For years and years our family tradition was to watch the Bill Murray classic on this date. Great film, but at this point I’m kind of glad that tradition has faded.
Interesting, but I’m not certain the title really covers the point it’s making — that electric cars aren’t carbon neutral. Anyway, Good Read.
nevettwithnature.com/2026/02/01/d...
nevettwithnature.com/2026/02/01/d...
Do Electric Cars Really Lower Emissions?
Electric vehicles (EVs) often reduce greenhouse gas emissions over their lifecycle compared to gasoline cars, despite higher initial manufacturing emissions. Factors such as grid electricity source…
nevettwithnature.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Interesting, but I’m not certain the title really covers the point it’s making — that electric cars aren’t carbon neutral. Anyway, Good Read.
nevettwithnature.com/2026/02/01/d...
nevettwithnature.com/2026/02/01/d...
For months, I’ve known one of my auxiliary backup lights was hung crooked. It’s something I doubt anyone else would notice, but once I saw it, I couldn't ignore it.
Long story short, I ended up spending the afternoon addressing several minor issues that only I would ever notice.
Long story short, I ended up spending the afternoon addressing several minor issues that only I would ever notice.
February 2, 2026 at 12:06 AM
For months, I’ve known one of my auxiliary backup lights was hung crooked. It’s something I doubt anyone else would notice, but once I saw it, I couldn't ignore it.
Long story short, I ended up spending the afternoon addressing several minor issues that only I would ever notice.
Long story short, I ended up spending the afternoon addressing several minor issues that only I would ever notice.
It would be interesting to know if this was created by the victors or the vanquished.
5,000-year-old rock art from ancient Egypt depicts 'terrifying' conquest of the Sinai Peninsula
#Egypt #archaeology #Egyptology
www.livescience.com/archaeology/...
#Egypt #archaeology #Egyptology
www.livescience.com/archaeology/...
5,000-year-old rock art from ancient Egypt depicts 'terrifying' conquest of the Sinai Peninsula
Archaeologists have found 5,000-year-old ancient Egyptian rock art in the Sinai Desert that depicts the conquest of the region.
www.livescience.com
February 1, 2026 at 1:24 PM
It would be interesting to know if this was created by the victors or the vanquished.
Reposted by Eric J. White
Honoring multiple deities in Nida scitechdaily.com/landmark-stu... #Archaeology
Landmark Study Begins on a Mysterious Roman Sanctuary in Frankfurt
An international research team has secured more than €1 million to investigate a recently uncovered Roman cult district. Roman-period archaeology in Hesse has reached a new stage of progress. The Germ...
scitechdaily.com
February 1, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Honoring multiple deities in Nida scitechdaily.com/landmark-stu... #Archaeology
