This card is part of a series on animals in ancient America. This particular piece, titled Bottle with Fox Figure,  is estimated to have been created between 300 and 600 CE in the northern highlands of Peru . The object is an example of Pre-Columbian art , which refers to the visual arts of Indigenous peoples across the Caribbean, North, Central, and South America before European contact in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Looking at this postcard, it’s fascinating to think about how much of this artistic tradition has been lost over time. Woven textiles, for example, were widely produced but rarely survived because of their perishable nature. What remains—ceramics, metalwork in gold, monumental sculpture, and paintings on walls, pottery, and rock—offers only a glimpse into much larger and richer cultures. Even so, pieces like this small fox-shaped vessel manage to carry a surprising amount of personality across centuries.

Thank you to the sender for painting a bowling ball and pins—wrong bowling, but I appreciate the effort. The sender comes from Neutraubling , a relatively new city founded in 1951. It was established to house displaced ethnic Germans, many of whom had been expelled from the Sudetenland (then part of Czechoslovakia ) or from former eastern territories of Germany that are now part of Poland . Before the city was built, the area had a very different purpose. During the Second World War, it was the site of an airbase and aircraft factory used for the production of Messerschmitt planes. It’s interesting to think how a place shaped by war and displacement has since become a modern town—something you wouldn’t immediately guess just from looking at a simple postcard.

The sender from North Platte sends a state information card. Date of Statehood - 1 March 1867 State Bird - Western Meadowlark State Flower - Goldenrod Nebraska is one of the largest corn producers in the US. Corn production measures more that two times that of any other crop in the country. Nearly 1/3 of the nation's corn crop is exported.

Jyväskylä is home to the Air Force Academy of the Finnish Air Force , making it an important centre for military training in Finland. The Finnish Air Force is organized into three operational Air Wings, along with the Academy. The Lapland Air Wing , based at Rovaniemi Air Base , is responsible for guarding and defending Finland’s northern airspace, as well as supporting land forces. It also trains conscripts for aerial surveillance and support roles. Its main operational unit is Fighter Squadron 11. The Karelia Air Wing , located at Rissala Air Base , is responsible for protecting eastern and southern Finnish airspace. The wing operates F/A-18 Hornet fighter aircraft as part of Fighter Squadron 31. The Satakunta Air Wing , based at Pirkkala Air Base , focuses on maintaining operational readiness in southern Finland. It also plays a key role in developing air combat procedures and equipment. Looking at this postcard, it’s interesting to think of Jyväskylä not just as a university c...

Riddes was first mentioned in document in 1001 as Ride. It has a population of almost 2200 people. 

The Year of the Tiger is the third of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac. The last Year of the Tiger was from 1 February 2022 to 21 January 23. The next will be 19 February 2034 to 7 February 2035.  Tigers best match with Horses, Dogs, and Pigs. They should avoid Monkeys and Snakes.