Algunas reflexiones sobre el Bronce Inicial en el Noroeste peninsular: La cuestión del llamado horizonte “Montelavar”

Although considerable effort has gone into the study of the subject, the Early Bronze Age of northwestern Iberia remains one of the more poorly understood phenomena of the Iberian Bronze Age. Most past attempts to systemise the relevant archaeological evidence did suffer from certain conceptual problems, particulary Harrison’s notion of a ‘Montelavar horizon’ or ‘Montelavar group’, formulated thirty years ago. As a consequence, neither this nor any of the other concepts which have been put forward in the past, has ever been embraced by a majority of scholars. In the present article, we are trying to solve at least some of the problems that plagued earlier concepts, by taking a fresh look at the Early Bronze Age funerary record from northwestern Iberia. At the same time, we are looking at the role played by Galicia and northern Portugal in the network of interregional contacts which characterize the Early Bronze Age in Western Europe.

The ones that come ready made:The identification and use of Sus tusks as tools at prehistoric cave sites in Malaysia

Evidence for osseous technologies has featured in excavation reports from Southeast Asia for almost a century and from archaeological deposits as old as 43,000 years BP. However, in contrast to the significance that is placed on this technology in other parts of the world, until recently, Southeast Asian assemblages have drawn only very limited attention. Concentrating on evidence from Malaysia, the current paper examines one element of this inventory of tools: the deliberate modification of pig canines and the means by which such alteration can be distinguished from patterns of natural tooth wear. Particular attention is paid to the bearded pig (Sus barbatus), as it is one of the two species of wild boar in Malaysia whose tusks are most likely to have been used by prehistoric toolmakers. Reference is also made to wider, regional ethnographic examples of known tusk implements and their accredited uses to further assist in the identification process. Distinguishing criteria for worked tusk are formulated according to the type and extent of modification. These criteria are then applied to archaeological specimens recovered from two prehistoric cave sites in Malaysia, Gua Bintong and Niah Cave.

O impacto do romanceiro do Algarve no contexto português e peninsular

Tendo como base o Projecto de Recolha de Literatura Oral Tradicional no Algarve, em particular o registo de espécimes do romanceiro tradicional, salienta-se a presença na nossa região de antigas e valiosas versões ditas e cantadas, apresentando-se alguns exemplos/tipo.

A exploração do quartzito na faixa atlântica peninsular no final do Plistocénico

Tese de dout., Arqueologia (Arqueologia Pré-histórica), Faculdade de Ciências Humanas e Sociais, Univ. do Algarve, 2010

O sítio da Ponte da Azambuja 2 (Portel, Évora) e a emergência dos recintos de fossos no SW peninsular nos finais do 4º milénio A.N.E.

Tese de doutoramento, Arqueologia, Faculdade de Ciências Humanas e Sociais, Universidade do Algarve, 2015

Organização e variabilidade das indústrias líticas durante o Gravetense no Sudoeste Peninsular

Tese de doutoramento, Arqueologia, Faculdade de Ciências Humanas e Sociais, Universidade do Algarve, 2013

Collection of Canadian periodical clippings and Peninsular Game Club of St. Catharines broadside, 1874, [1910-1950]

Items include: 13 small poems clipped from newspapers. None of the poems list authors. Most of the poems are based on life lessons. Clippings of short stories which appear to have come from a St. Catharines newspaper. The stories include anecdotes, humour and medical advice. There is no author listed on any of the stories. 2 coloured sewing machine advertisements each measuring 9 cm. x 13 cm. and 9 cm. x 14 cm. 1 broadside measuring 27 cm. x 37 cm. and posted by the Peninsular Game Club of St. Catharines. The broadside is a copy of the game laws of 1874 with a warning that breach of these laws will bring rigorous prosecution.

Impact of Western Ghats Orography on the Weather and Climate over Southern Peninsular India-A Mesoscale Modelling Study

The thesis gives a general introduction about the topic include India, the spatial and temporal variation of the surface meteorological parameters are dealt in detail. The general pattern of the winds over the region in different seasons and the generation and movements of the thermally and dynamically originated local wind systems of Western Ghats region has been studied. The modification of the prevailing winds over region by the Palghat Gap and its effect on the mouth regions pf the gap is analysed in great depth. The thesis gives the information of climatic elements of the mountain region such as energy budgets, rainfall studies, evaporation and condensation and the variation in the heat fluxes over the region. The impact of orography is studied in a different approach. The type of hypothetical study gives more insight into the control of mountain on the distribution of meteorological parameter over the study region and helps to quantify the impact of the mountain in varying the weather climate of region. The detailed study of the hydro-meteorological aspects of the main river basins of the region also should be included to the climatic studies for the total understanding of the weather and climate over the region.

Studies on rainfall variability and the influence of orography and land use on the climate of Peninsular India

The present study helped to understand the trend in rainfall patterns at smaller spatial scales and the large regional differences in the variability of rainfall. The effect of land use and orography on the diurnal variability is also understood. But a better understanding on the long term variation in rainfall is possible by using a longer dataset,which may provide insight into the rainfall variation over country during the past century. The basic mechanism behind the interannual rainfall variability would be possible with numerical studies using coupled Ocean-Atmosphere models. The regional difference in the active-break conditions points to the significance of regional studies than considering India as a single unit. The underlying dynamics of diurnal variability need to be studied by making use of a high resolution model as the present study could not simulate the local onshore circulation. Also the land use modification in this study, selected a region, which is surrounded by crop land. This implies the high possibility for the conversion of the remaining region to agricultural land. Therefore the study is useful than considering idealized conditions, but the adverse effect of irrigated crop is more than non-irrigated crop. Therefore, such studies would help to understand the climate changes occurred in the recent period. The large accumulation of rainfall between 300-600 m height of western Ghats has been found but the reason behind this need to be studied, which is possible by utilizing datasets that would better represent the orography and landuse over the region in high resolution model. Similarly a detailed analysis is needed to clearly identify the causative relations of the predictors identified with the predictant and the physical reasons behind them. New approaches that include nonlinear relationships and dynamical variables from model simulations can be included in the existing statistical models to improve the skill of the models. Also the statistical models for the forecasts of monsoon have to be continually updated.

Comparison of different methods in estimating potential evapotranspiration at Muda Irrigation Scheme of Malaysia

Evapotranspiration (ET) is a complex process in the hydrological cycle that influences the quantity of runoff and thus the irrigation water requirements. Numerous methods have been developed to estimate potential evapotranspiration (PET). Unfortunately, most of the reliable PET methods are parameter rich models and therefore, not feasible for application in data scarce regions. On the other hand, accuracy and reliability of simple PET models vary widely according to regional climate conditions. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the performance of three temperature-based and three radiation-based simple ET methods in estimating historical ET and projecting future ET at Muda Irrigation Scheme at Kedah, Malaysia. The performance was measured by comparing those methods with the parameter intensive Penman-Monteith Method. It was found that radiation based methods gave better performance compared to temperature-based methods in estimation of ET in the study area. Future ET simulated from projected climate data obtained through statistical downscaling technique also showed that radiation-based methods can project closer ET values to that projected by Penman-Monteith Method. It is expected that the study will guide in selecting suitable methods for estimating and projecting ET in accordance to availability of meteorological data.

Visita a las Médulas : la explotación romana de las minas del Noroeste Peninsular : papel colonial de la Península Ibérica dentro de la economía del mundo romano.

Aplicar un método activo en la enseñanza de la Historia, a través del empleo de materiales diversos. Conseguir el correcto manejo de los materiales mediante el trabajo en equipo de los alumnos. Lograr que el alumno comprenda los conceptos de 'sociedad esclavista' y 'economía colonial'. Comprobar 'in situ', mediante la visita a los restos mineros de las Médulas, las conclusiones elaboradas en clase a partir de los materiales de trabajo estudiados. ¿Cómo enseñar un tema de Historia utilizando un método activo?. En primer lugar se estudia la conquista del Norte y Noroeste peninsular, cómo se establece la infraestructura adecuada para la explotación minera, las características de las explotaciones auríferas romanas en el Noroeste peninsular y se realiza una evaluación de estas explotaciones (cronología y causas de su decadencia). A continuación se describen detalladamente los restos mineros de las Médulas. Propone el uso de materiales como textos antiguos y contemporáneos, catálogos y mapas; visita a las Médulas; elaboración por los alumnos de un dossier con todo el trabajo realizado, así como del material gráfico que hayan podido obtener durante la visita. Se realiza una descripción de las Médulas tanto desde el punto de vista de su evolución histórica como de su estado actual. Se aportan materiales y ejercicios para utilizar en el aula. Da una descripción de cómo trabajar en clase con diversos materiales (que también aporta), como pueden ser: textos antiguos, mapas, planos, fotos y esquemas cronológicos. No obstante, no deja constancia de que dichos materiales hayan sido aplicados directamente con un grupo de alumnos. Fecha finalización tomada del código del documento.

El Padre Suárez o la cultura peninsular del Siglo de Oro.

Discurso pronunciado por el Excmo. Sr. D. José Ibáñez Martín, Ministro de Educación Nacional, en la clausura del IV Centenario del Padre Suárez, en la ciudad de Coimbra

Lectura autónoma para brasileños : aportaciones desde una perspectiva peninsular.

Incluye un listado de recursos. Resumen tomado de la publicaión

Itinerario paleontológico al techo de España peninsular.

Descripción de la excursión paleontológica a la comarca de Sierra Ministra, situada entre las cuencas hidrográficas de los ríos Ebro, Duero y Tajo, para el estudio del suelo, la fauna y los yacimientos paleontológico de la zona.