I think my big adventure following in Susan Milbrath’s footsteps may have about run out of steam. I’m not sure where the data exists to carry on the inquiry further. Some of it may be in Jean Meeus’ publications but not necessarily because there are clear indications that even his data doesn’t go far enoughContinue reading “Return to Tikal, Part 1”
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Short Reports 6
The Great Turtle In high school, my best friend used to occasionally refer to the “Great Turtle” with a gleam in his eye. I never found out where he got this concept, but I always took it be something like a refinement of the idea of the “Flying Spaghetti Monster” – if you’re going toContinue reading “Short Reports 6”
Wonder Numbers, New and Old
I’ve been wanting to come up with something new for my blog and Wonder Numbers usually seem worth a special announcement. Lately as often I’m spread a bit thin, attempting to “go wide rather than deep”, hoping for more of an overview, and hoping not to overlook anything special, such as wonder numbers. As such,Continue reading “Wonder Numbers, New and Old”
Luke Piwalker 