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Longhouse 3.0

In starting our virtual archaeology project to visually reproduce a 15th century Virtual Iroquoian Longhouse from the archaeological record, our assumption right from the beginning was that we would follow the process that J.V. Wright had initiated so many years ago when reconstructing a longhouse from the archaeological record.  Through experimental archaeology, Wright used the exact pole positions at the Nodwell site of an excavated longhouse floor to position and build the longhouse.  Pole diameters were matched with the archaeological record however certain logical decisions were made in the building process to determine which archaeological post hole positions were relevant for the rebuild.

Traditionally, if a longhouse was to be physically rebuilt from the archaeological record, the existing pole positions would act as a guide in the reconstruction process and as in Longhouse 1.o we intended to use existing excavation maps to guide our 3D virtual longhouse build. However our pivoted goal was the phenomenological experience of being in and around a longhouse within virtual space.  Thus, we chose instead to use substantial quantitative data, to build a representative version of a Northern Iroquoian longhouse prior or just at point of European contact in the 15th century.

As discussed in Longhouse 1.5 , J.V. Wright, Mima Kapches, Dean Snow and Christine Dodd along with Ron Williamson, John Creese and others generally agree based on the archaeological data, that there is a basic building process that Iroquoian builders used when building longhouses.  What differs, based on historical European visual and written accounts, oral histories and language of the Iroquoian themselves and the speculations of practicing archaeologists was how the roofing structure was built and the possible positioning of the sleeping platforms.  I will go into more detail later, but these are just a small example of the research questions being raised as we start to build.

Following Dodd, the basic building blocks of a 15th century Norther Iroquoian longhouse are:

• An average of 18m’s in length.
• Height is as tall as the width (note that the archaeological record only provides data on width and oral history provides data on height).  Generally the average width is 7.6m’s.
• The centre corridor width is 4.0m’s.
• Sleeping platforms/family cubicles were generally 1.1-1.8m’s in width, 3.7-4m’s in length and 1.8-2m’s in height.
• The actual sleeping platform itself has been recorded to be anywhere from 0.30-1m off the ground level with the roof of the platform where personal storage was commonly thought to be, being 2m’s from ground level.
• Average interior support post were 8.6-9.1cm’s in diameter.
• Exterior wall post diameter was 1-3cm’s in diameter and on average there was 4.5 poles per meter along the length of the longhouse.
• Typical fire hearth spacing was 2.9-3.6m’s between hearths.  Each hearth support two families on either side of the longhouse.
• Exterior roof and wall shingles were 1x2m cedar or elm shingles.

The difficulty is that most academic literature describes longhouses in a similar fashion, leaving the reader to visually imagine what a longhouse might look like.  How do these measurements equate visually if they were to be represented?

In addition to the basic measurements that Dodd was able to collate through the archaeological site data of over 400 Iroquoian longhouse excavations, there is the discussion between the roofing structure, which is highly dependent on the initial support post or internal skeletal structure of the longhouse.  Currently there are three major internal structural forms or supports that make up the external visual differences in longhouse construction as described in historical accounts that have been theoretically suggested (Snow, 1997; Williamson, 2004):

• Wright’s reconstruction of a longhouse at Nodwell suggests a π shaped internal support infrastructure existed which would have supported a visual ratio of 4:1 in height between the main building and a separate arbor roof (1971, 1995);
• Based on extensive historical European oral accounts and two specific visual representations of Seneca longhouse floor plans from the 1700’s, Snow suggests that longhouses might have had a 60/40 split between longhouse body and a separate upper roof (1997);
• Kapches, using Iroquoian oral history, suggested that the longhouse walls and roof might have been entirely integrated by long exterior posts lashed at the center roofline forming a continuous arbor effect (1994).

An additional layer of texture mapping will be applied later to visually suggest a buildup of creosote which would have most definitely been present within the rafters of longhouses as numerous fires would have been contributing to the smoke layer within the structure.

In visualizing the initial framing process, we were able to not only raise more questions as it pertains to traditional longhouse construction, but experiment in order to arrive at variants from the existing data.  We immediately recognized that to build bunks with multiple 1.8m length poles for support and roof surfaces, would be a highly labour intensive endeavour.  It was more likely that longer and less quantity of poles would be used along the length of the longhouse instead of the width.  Also, our textures and modelling of the end caps of all poles and posts had to be rougher in order to mimic the use of stone tools.  Lastly, issues like the cordage type and even the knotting of the ropes, would have to be researched further.

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Interesting stuff – thanks for sharing your thought processes with us as you work through these challenges! It provides food for thought for the reader as well.

For instance, I think the general idea behind stripping bark from a log is for longevity – bark would retain both insects and moisture, both of which would act to decompose the wood more quickly and shorten its use life/strength quality. I also know from unfortunate, personal experience that you don’t want to put a post straight into the ground – ground moisture and insects will rot it pretty quickly. Today we can use cement and/or pressure/insecticide treated wood to avoid such issues – but we know from longhouse post molds that there does not appear to be any additional support for posts sunk into the ground. So – perhaps logs were treated in some way? Which in turn may have an impact on how they appear in reconstructions 🙂

Many thanks Rhonda for your observations. You bring up some great points that we will have to explore more as we continue our virtual build!

Re: stripping bark from posts…. In PNG where I work, people use a kind of antarctic beech (Nothofagus) that is very rot-resistant – especially the heartwood. What they do is to fell the posts and then plant them vertically in the ground and exposed to the elements for several months (or even longer). Sometimes the bark is stripped off mechanically, but in any case – by the end of their period in the ground the softer outer wood has rotted away, leaving the durable heartwood. When they get to that point, they then take them out of wherever they were standing (often on a track near where they were originally felled), and carry them to the village where they are then planted into the (wet) clayey soil. They last for years – often longer than the men who cut them. House thatch is renewed every few years or so, and some of the wood and bark lining for the walls and floors rots away – but at the end of the lifespan of a house, the main beech posts (am kun = ‘house bone’) remain and are re-used. In fact, they are just about the only material objects (apart from stone, bone and shell) that endure and are inherited.

Dan, this is great stuff. I have been wondering if when the Iroquoian Villages were abandoned if they salvaged any of the key structural elements. The support posts would make sense and if like the PNG example the posts would have been the key building elements that were processed to withstand rot, it might have been a possibility. Dean Snow indicated that Iroquois from below the Great Lakes would have a key totem post that would be removed and taken by the household when the village was abandoned however I know of no other mention of structural elements being reused.

I’ll take a look now at PNG building techniques. Many thanks!

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4. Liven up home learning with our digital resources

Whether you're searching for a little inspiration or more in-depth resources, we're here to help. The Museum has a broad range of free learning resources available on our website, covering ages 3–16+. Excite inquisitive minds as you teach them how Egyptian mummies were made , or learn about what the Romans ate and drank – then try out a recipe for honeyed bread together.

Our resources cover a wide range of curriculum links, including History, Art and Design and RE and we offer materials on diverse topics such as Sutton Hoo, Egypt, Rome, prehistoric Britain and the Vikings .

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5. Immerse yourself with audio tours

To get expert insights into the collection, listen to Museum curators introduce the galleries – each snippet offers a tantalising overview to whet your appetite. Available on Apple Music and YouTube Music , our world-leading curators have recorded introductions to 64 galleries so you can go on an adventure taking in anything from Assyrian lion hunts to Chinese jade. The tracks have also been translated into Korean, Chinese, Italian and Spanish.

Our Desire, Love, Identity audio tour explores LGBTQ histories in the collection. Narrated by renowned actor Simon Russell Beale and star of Killing Eve Fiona Shaw, the tour draws out previously hidden stories of same-sex love and desire from the collection. You'll hear about the 2,000-year-old Warren Cup – referred to as the 'holy grail of homosexuality' – as well as lesser-known objects such as a Maori treasure box carved with startling sexual imagery.

Subscribers to Apple Music can access the audio tours for a small fee. You can access them for free on YouTube Music .

6. Get geeky on YouTube 

Our YouTube channel is home to our much-loved Curator's corner series, interviews with scientists and conservators and much, much more. Fancy learning how to write cuneiform then kicking back and watching an ancient rock gong being played? This is the place for you. You'll find recipes, how-to videos and more potential pub quiz knowledge than you can shake a stick at.

If you'd like to take a deeper dive into a specific topic, check out our playlists covering subjects such as manga, Troy, and our science and conservation work.

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7. See more on Google Arts & Culture

Discover more than 7,000 objects on our home-away-from-home – Google's online hub of content from museums and archives around the world. As well as collection information and images, our Google Arts & Culture pages also feature online exhibits such as Egypt: faith after the pharaohs and Street Views of sites in Central and South America. Plus, download the Google Arts & Culture app to see more special features, and see art in your own home via AR.

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While you're there, check out the interactive experience The Museum of the World . A mind-boggling visualisation of how two million years of human cultures and histories are interconnected, this interactive timeline is illustrated with objects from the British Museum collection.

8. Eight million objects at your fingertips

The collection is available to everyone on Collection online. You can search for objects and images using keywords, or try filtering by place, artist or material if you're feeling more expert. You may find this handy guide useful for navigating the site.

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Alternatively, you can browse through broader themes and collection histories on our main site. Explore all the weird and wonderful creatures in the collection through our animals page . Or look through the collection by region – we've created easy-to-navigate pages on China, Africa, Egypt and the Americas.

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9. Bury your nose in the blog

If you have ambitions to read more and binge-watch less, head right here to the Museum blog. Find your footing in the ancient world with Who was Achilles? Or get lost in amazing Museum stories, like our recent piece about the beautiful and surreal constituent parts of dust in the Museum . The blog is updated regularly and includes pieces from both guest and Museum voices.

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10. Attend an event

Choose from talks, performances and much more when you browse our bustling programme of online events. Whether it's a virtual Late for one of our exhibitions or a study course to help you pick up that language you've been meaning to learn, there are plenty of ways to keep your cultural calendar filled.

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11. Stay in touch

Make sure to subscribe to our emails and follow us on social media so you can keep exploring history, humanity and the British Museum itself and be the first to hear about our latest news.

Take care out there. We look forward to welcoming you back through the Museum doors soon.

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Reservations are encouraged but not necessary; walk-in visitors are always welcome.

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Enjoy some private time at LongHouse and have the gardens all to yourselves. Bring the entire family and stroll the grounds at your leisure on Saturdays and Sundays before we open to the public. From April–December, Adults and children enjoy special art activities, offered in conjunction with The Shine Studio.

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Enjoy the beauty and serenity of our gardens, a quiet respite, a mind-clearing space, a place for calm contemplation of nature and art.

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LongHouse Reserve makes its programs accessible to people with disabilities. Please email [email protected] or call 631.329.3568 to discuss arrangements if you have special needs.

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Tours led by LongHouse Docents are scheduled for every Saturday at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM and every Sunday at 1:00 PM . Tours are included with your admission. Reservations are suggested but not necessary. Tours begin at the Gate House.

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Private tours and off-season visits are available by appointment. Please email [email protected] or call 631.329.3568 to arrange your visit. 

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The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History virtual tours allow visitors to take self-guided, room-by-room tours of select exhibits and areas within the museum from their desktop or mobile device. Visitors can also access select collections and research areas at our satellite support and research stations as well as past exhibits no longer on display.

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• To navigate between adjoining rooms in the tours, click on the blue arrow links on the floor or use the navigation map in the upper right of the presentation screen.
• Look for the camera icon which gives you a close-up view of a particular object or exhibit panel.
• Try zooming in as some of the images are stitched together from individual pictures in order to create very high resolution gigapixel images.

Please note: This tour and these presentations have been tested and should work on all common devices, browsers, and operating systems (using a desktop computer with Windows, Mac, Linux or a mobile device such as an iPhone, iPad, or Android). Functionality and appearance may vary as it will adjust automatically to accommodate the most visitors. While the virtual tour has no advertising, ad blocking software or browser settings that block JavaScript and/or XML may interfere with the functionality of the virtual tour. Please let us know what you think of the tour and how the experience can be improved. Send your feedback to the NMNH Web Team .

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Travel Marquette to add virtual accessibility tours

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - An online accessibility tourist guidebook will soon offer even better guidance to Marquette visitors.

Three Upper Michigan travel organizations were awarded funding from the Accessible Traveler Grant of The Michigan Strategic Fund Board. Among the recipients is Travel Marquette, which will use its $28,950 to add 360-degree videos to its online guidebook.

Travel Marquette CEO Susan Estler said the organization regularly works to ensure travelers of all abilities can plan their visit to the area.

“We started the program because there was a need for people to understand how businesses are,” Estler said. “Are they accessible? Where are the places? What might be the challenges?”

The Guide to Access is available on mobile devices. It tells users how accessible Marquette County businesses are for people with wheelchairs and other mobility needs.

Thanks to the grant, users will soon be able to interact with the locations and look for accessibility barriers digitally.

“We’re trying to give an experience to someone who’s thinking about coming to the area and might have some issues with mobility or things like that,” Estler said.

The organization collaborated with Superior Alliance for Independent Living (SAIL) to provide accessibility feedback on locations. SAIL Accessibility Advocate Jamie Glenn believed funding accessible websites enhances the work already done.

“There’s so many cool things to see and enjoy, and these site reviews and these virtual tours are an opportunity to ensure that more spaces are accessible and inclusive,” Glenn said.

Glenn hoped to work with more websites to add virtual tourist locations.

“It allows people with disabilities to just get out and enjoy the great communities we have here in the U.P.,” Glenn said.

Travel Marquette will add 27 more spots to the online guide. The website enhancements are underway.

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The Litchfield is one of Lennar's most popular floorplans and it’s not hard to see why! This home features a formal dining room and an open-concept family room, kitchen and breakfast room with access to the patio for outdoor entertaining. There is a total of three bedrooms, including the owner’s suite. An optional second floor adds a fourth bedroom and bonus room.

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