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🎮 On This Day in Gaming — August 15
Sonic Mania (2017) blasted onto the scene, reviving classic Genesis-era platforming with pixel-perfect level design, remixed zones, and blistering speed that reminded everyone why the Blue Blur still matters.
Also released today:
📅 2013: Gone Home
📅 2012: Dust: An Elysian Tail
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might be a little late but foolish one is my personal favorite vault track (though it was absolutely impossible to decide and i love them all) #speaknowtv
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I bought a second hand pixel 10 Pro with 256GB of storage. It was a very good price for a nearly perfect phone. $480 cash on Craigslist. As it may be the last of the Pixel line that will work with Graphene OS. I'm sure I'll eventually move to the Motorola Signature with GOS, but for now this is the budget long term option.
So I've been methodically setting it up as my next GOS phone. This being my third Google Pixel running GOS, I know a few more things to implement that I hadn't done with my previous phones. To bolster it's Google Play Services isolation with Private Spaces as opposed to using a second profile. As Josh from Side of Burritos goes over in the video on this subject.
I've had a pivot on perspective in setting it up, thanks to Josh, as to how to best use PS. First of all the name is misleading. It should have been named Quarantine Space, because private suggests it something to hide apps in. That's not it most useful feature at all. It is its isolation of apps and specially apps use Google Play Services or Play Integrity. Got to keep em separated :ablobcool:
I have found many of my preferred Apps that come from Google Play Store that don't use Play Integrity or Google Play Services. I use the Aurora Store for those on my Owner Profile for convenience. I also don't plan to keep the Private Spaces locked during the day as I use it most of the day. Again, no point in hiding it or using a harder or different pin/passcode, as this is only used by myself.
I've made the best use of the Graphene OS App Store as my first stop.
Second, I use ObstanX over Obstanium for it's better security and power user tools.
For those FDroid repositories only Apps, I used Droidify. Just my preference.
Finally I'll use the Aurora Store for those Play Store Apps I use that do not need Google's Play Integrity or Play Services.On the Owner's Private Spaces; This is the place to quarantine those needed Apps that only work if download from the Google Play Store and only function with Play Services. It's pretty black and white on this. If I need a third place for isolation, it will go in another User Profile. Those also feature their own Private Space.
Google's Play Store now requires a non VOIP number to set up new. Assholes! But here we are. And this is currently my next step to mitigate. As it just isn't asking for a number, it's looking into the phone to get it! Fucking boundaries Google! So this means it must be from a sim. And this Pixel 10 Line up in the US doesn't have physical sim slots. So unless you get the fold or the European or Asian models. Or get the previous Pixels phones. Or choose to use a current Google Play profile. Youll need a sim. I'm making that consideration today.
Before this I always create a new Google account for the new device. Have separate Google Accounts for each device to have that compartmentalization, separation. It's still the best implementation.
What's you best setup and thoughts doing a Graphene OS set up? Which FOSS apps are working best for you?
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Google presenta oficialmente el Pixel 10a – Potencia de gama alta a un precio de 499 $
Google ha revelado hoy de forma oficial el nuevo Pixel 10a, el smartphone que redefine lo que un teléfono de gama media puede hacer en 2026. Equipado con el mismo procesador Tensor G4 que la serie Pixel 9 y una batería diseñada para durar más de 24 horas, el Pixel 10a llega para democratizar la Inteligencia Artificial de Google (Gemini) y ofrecer el mejor soporte de software de su categoría (Fuente Google).
El Pixel 10a no es solo una actualización menor; es un cambio en la estrategia de Google para dominar la gama media. Con un diseño renovado que apuesta por la comodidad y la durabilidad, el dispositivo incorpora por primera vez la tecnología de pantalla Actua Display de 6,3 pulgadas, capaz de alcanzar un brillo pico de 2.700 nits, lo que garantiza una visibilidad perfecta incluso bajo la luz directa del sol.
Lo mejor de la IA de Google en tu bolsillo
Al integrar el chip Tensor G4, el Pixel 10a desbloquea funciones de inteligencia artificial que antes eran exclusivas de los modelos Pro:
- Gemini Integrado: Acceso directo al asistente de IA de Google para redactar correos, planificar viajes o analizar fotos.
- Fotografía computacional: El sistema de cámara trasera dual (48 MP principal + 13 MP ultra gran angular) incluye herramientas como el Editor Mágico, Mejor Versión y el Borrador Mágico de Audio, permitiendo ediciones profesionales en segundos.
- Seguridad Avanzada: El chip Titan M2 y el nuevo centro de seguridad de Android 16 protegen tus datos personales contra ataques cibernéticos y malware.
Sostenibilidad y Longevidad
Fiel a su compromiso con el medio ambiente, Google ha fabricado el Pixel 10a con un 20% de materiales reciclados en peso. Además, es un teléfono diseñado para durar: Google garantiza 7 años de actualizaciones de sistema operativo, seguridad y las famosas «Feature Drops», lo que significa que el teléfono recibirá novedades hasta mayo de 2033.
Precio, Colores y Disponibilidad
El Pixel 10a ya está disponible para reserva a partir de hoy, 18 de febrero, en cuatro colores inspirados en la naturaleza: Obsidiana, Porcelana, Bahía (azul) y el nuevo Aloe (verde suave).
- Precio: Desde 499 $ (o 549 € en España).
- Lanzamiento: Las unidades comenzarán a enviarse y estarán disponibles en tiendas físicas a partir del 5 de marzo de 2026.
Como oferta especial de lanzamiento en la Google Store, los usuarios que reserven el dispositivo recibirán un crédito de 100 $ para su próxima compra o un descuento significativo al entregar su teléfono actual.
#Android16 #arielmcorg #gadgets #gemini #google #GoogleStore #infosertec #innovación #Pixel10a #PORTADA #smartphones #tecnología #TensorG4 -
I've installed the new @calyxos release on a Pixel 7. Had a glitch the first time using the web installer, but it worked perfectly the second after a couple of power cycles. I'll have a look around and report back. #degoogledphones #calyxos
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I'm playing the game Children of Morta with my son. We're just about done. It's a great little couch coop game (also featuring a family!). He likes pixel art so it's just perfect for him. The start of the game is kind of brutal since you die a lot and there's quite a bit of grinding you have to do. However, the grinding is rewarded by small scenes which either advance the plot or just show random things members of the family do, which is cute.
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I'm playing the game Children of Morta with my son. We're just about done. It's a great little couch coop game (also featuring a family!). He likes pixel art so it's just perfect for him. The start of the game is kind of brutal since you die a lot and there's quite a bit of grinding you have to do. However, the grinding is rewarded by small scenes which either advance the plot or just show random things members of the family do, which is cute.
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I'm playing the game Children of Morta with my son. We're just about done. It's a great little couch coop game (also featuring a family!). He likes pixel art so it's just perfect for him. The start of the game is kind of brutal since you die a lot and there's quite a bit of grinding you have to do. However, the grinding is rewarded by small scenes which either advance the plot or just show random things members of the family do, which is cute.
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I'm playing the game Children of Morta with my son. We're just about done. It's a great little couch coop game (also featuring a family!). He likes pixel art so it's just perfect for him. The start of the game is kind of brutal since you die a lot and there's quite a bit of grinding you have to do. However, the grinding is rewarded by small scenes which either advance the plot or just show random things members of the family do, which is cute.
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I'm playing the game Children of Morta with my son. We're just about done. It's a great little couch coop game (also featuring a family!). He likes pixel art so it's just perfect for him. The start of the game is kind of brutal since you die a lot and there's quite a bit of grinding you have to do. However, the grinding is rewarded by small scenes which either advance the plot or just show random things members of the family do, which is cute.
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The Silent Breach: Why Your Security Gateway Can’t See the Malware in Your Images
3,217 words, 17 minutes read time.
The Invisible Threat: Why Modern Cybersecurity Cannot Afford to Ignore Digital Steganography
In the current era of high-frequency cyber warfare, the most effective weapon is not necessarily the one with the highest encryption standard, but the one that remains entirely undetected until the moment of execution. While the industry spends billions of dollars perfecting cryptographic defenses to ensure that intercepted data cannot be read, a more insidious technique is resurfacing in the arsenals of advanced persistent threats: steganography. Unlike encryption, which transforms a message into an unreadable cipher—essentially waving a red flag that says “this is a secret”—steganography focuses on concealing the very existence of the communication. By embedding malicious payloads, configuration files, or stolen credentials within seemingly mundane carriers like a digital photograph of a corporate headquarters or a standard text readme file, attackers are successfully bypassing traditional security perimeters. Analyzing recent threat actor behaviors reveals that this is no longer a niche academic curiosity but a foundational component of modern malware delivery and data exfiltration strategies.
The primary danger of digital steganography lies in its exploitation of trust and the inherent limitations of automated scanning tools. Most Security Operations Centers (SOCs) are tuned to identify known malicious file signatures, suspicious executable behavior, or anomalies in encrypted traffic. However, a JPEG or PNG file is generally viewed as benign, often passing through email gateways and firewalls with minimal scrutiny beyond a basic virus scan. When a hacker hides data inside these files, they are leveraging the “noise” of the digital world to mask their signal. This methodology allows for a level of persistence that is difficult to combat, as the malicious content does not reside in a separate file that can be easily quarantined, but is woven into the fabric of legitimate business assets. As we move further into a landscape defined by zero-trust architectures, understanding the technical mechanics of how these hidden channels operate is a prerequisite for any robust defense strategy.
The Mechanics of Deception: How Least Significant Bit (LSB) Encoding Exploits Image Data
To understand how a hacker compromises a digital image, one must first understand the underlying structure of digital color representation. Most common image formats, such as $24$-bit BMP or PNG, represent pixels using three color channels: Red, Green, and Blue (RGB). Each of these channels is typically allocated $8$ bits, allowing for a value range from $0$ to $255$. When an attacker utilizes Least Significant Bit (LSB) encoding, they are targeting the rightmost bit in that $8$-bit sequence. Because this bit represents the smallest incremental value in the color intensity, changing it from a $0$ to a $1$ (or vice versa) results in a color shift so infinitesimal that it is mathematically and visually indistinguishable to the human eye. For instance, a pixel with a Red value of $255$ ($11111111$ in binary) that is changed to $254$ ($11111110$) remains, for all practical purposes, the same shade of red to any casual observer or standard display monitor.
By systematically replacing these least significant bits across thousands of pixels, an attacker can embed an entire secondary file—such as a PowerShell script or a Cobalt Strike beacon—within the “carrier” image. The process begins by converting the malicious payload into a binary stream and then iterating through the pixel array of the target image, swapping the LSB of each color channel with a bit from the payload. A standard $1080\text{p}$ image contains over two million pixels, which provides ample “real estate” to hide significant amounts of data without causing the type of visual artifacts or “noise” that would trigger a manual review. Furthermore, because the overall file structure and headers of the image remain intact, the file continues to function perfectly as an image, successfully deceiving both the end-user and many signature-based detection systems that only verify if a file matches its declared extension.
The technical sophistication of LSB encoding can be further heightened through the use of pseudo-random number generators (PRNGs). Instead of embedding the data in a linear fashion from the first pixel to the last—which creates a detectable statistical pattern—the attacker can use a secret key to seed a PRNG that determines a non-linear path through the pixel map. This effectively scatters the hidden bits throughout the image in a way that appears as natural “entropy” or sensor noise to basic statistical analysis tools. Consequently, without the specific algorithm and the corresponding key used to embed the data, extracting the payload becomes a significant cryptographic challenge. This layer of complexity ensures that even if a file is suspected of harboring a payload, proving its existence and retrieving the contents requires specialized steganalysis techniques that are often outside the scope of standard incident response.
Beyond Pixels: Hiding Payloads in Image Metadata and Headers
While LSB encoding focuses on the visual data of an image, a more straightforward and increasingly common method involves the exploitation of non-visual data segments, specifically headers and metadata fields. Every modern image file contains a variety of metadata, such as Exchangeable Image File Format (EXIF) data, which stores information about the camera settings, GPS coordinates, and timestamps. Attackers have recognized that these fields, intended for descriptive text, are essentially unregulated storage bins that can hold malicious strings. By injecting base64-encoded commands or encrypted URLs into the “Artist,” “Software,” or “Copyright” tags of an image, a threat actor can provide instructions to a piece of malware already residing on a victim’s machine. The malware simply “phones home” by downloading a benign-looking image from a public site like Imgur or GitHub and then parses the EXIF data to find its next set of instructions.
This technique is particularly effective for maintaining Command and Control (C2) infrastructure because it mimics legitimate web traffic. A firewall is unlikely to block an internal workstation from reaching a common image-hosting domain, and the payload itself is never “executed” in the traditional sense; it is merely read as a string by a separate process. Beyond standard metadata, hackers also target the internal structure of the file format itself, such as the “Comment” segments in JPEGs or the “chunks” in a PNG file. PNG files are organized into discrete blocks of data—such as IHDR for header information and IDAT for the actual image data—but the specification also allows for “ancillary chunks” (like tEXt or zTXt) which are ignored by most image viewers. An attacker can create custom, non-critical chunks that contain large volumes of data, effectively turning a simple icon into a delivery vehicle for a multi-stage malware dropper.
One of the most dangerous manifestations of this header manipulation is the creation of “polyglot” files. A polyglot is a file that is valid under two different file formats simultaneously. For example, a skilled attacker can craft a file that begins with the “Magic Bytes” of a GIF file (e.g.,
47 49 46 38), ensuring that any image viewer or web browser treats it as a graphic, but also contains a valid Java Archive (JAR) or a web-based script further down in its structure. When this file is handled by a browser, it displays as an image, but if it is passed to a script interpreter or a specific application vulnerability, it executes as code. This dual-identity approach creates a massive blind spot for security products that rely on file-type identification to apply security policies. By blending the executable logic with the static data of an image, hackers have successfully created “stealth” files that are nearly impossible to categorize correctly without deep, byte-level inspection of the entire file body.Text-Based Subversion: Linguistic Steganography and Zero-Width Characters
While the manipulation of high-entropy image files provides a vast playground for hiding data, hackers often prefer the simplicity and ubiquity of text files to evade modern detection engines. Text-based steganography is particularly dangerous because it exploits the very foundation of digital communication: the way we render characters on a screen. One of the most sophisticated methods involves the use of Unicode zero-width characters. These are non-printing characters, such as the Zero-Width Joiner (U+200D) or the Zero-Width Space (U+200B), which are designed to handle complex ligatures or invisible word breaks. Because these characters have no visual width, they are completely invisible to a human reading a text file or an administrator viewing a configuration script. However, to a computer, they are distinct pieces of data. An attacker can map these invisible characters to binary values—for instance, using a Zero-Width Joiner to represent a ‘1’ and a Zero-Width Non-Joiner to represent a ‘0’—allowing them to embed an entire encoded script inside a perfectly normal-looking README.txt file or even a social media post.
Beyond the use of “invisible” characters, hackers frequently leverage whitespace steganography, a technique that hides information in the trailing spaces and tabs of a document. In environments where source code is frequently moved between developers, a file containing extra spaces at the end of lines is rarely viewed with suspicion; it is usually dismissed as poor formatting or a byproduct of different text editors. Tools like “Snow” have long been used to conceal messages in this manner, effectively turning the “empty” space of a document into a covert storage medium. This is particularly effective in bypassing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) systems that are programmed to look for specific keywords or patterns of sensitive data like credit card numbers. By breaking a sensitive string into binary and hiding it as a series of tabs and spaces within a large corporate policy document, the data can be exfiltrated without triggering any signature-based alarms, as the document’s visible content remains entirely benign and policy-compliant.
Linguistic steganography represents the peak of this deceptive art, shifting the focus from bit-level manipulation to the nuances of human language itself. Rather than relying on technical “glitches” or hidden characters, this method involves altering the structure of sentences to carry a hidden message. By using a pre-defined dictionary and specific grammatical variations, an attacker can construct sentences that appear natural but encode specific data points based on word choice or sentence length. For example, a seemingly innocent email about a lunch meeting could, through a specific arrangement of adjectives and nouns, encode the IP address of a new Command and Control server. This form of “mimicry” is incredibly difficult for automated systems to detect because it does not involve any unusual file properties or illegal characters. It relies on the semantic flexibility of language, making it one of the most resilient forms of covert communication available to sophisticated threat actors who need to maintain long-term, low-profile access to a target network.
Real-World Weaponization: Case Studies in Malware and Data Exfiltration
The transition of steganography from a theoretical concept to a primary weapon in the wild is best illustrated by the evolution of exploit kits and state-sponsored campaigns. One of the most notorious examples is the Stegano exploit kit, which gained notoriety for hiding its malicious logic within the alpha channel of PNG images used in banner advertisements. The alpha channel, which controls the transparency of pixels, provides a perfect hiding spot because small variations in transparency are virtually impossible for a human to see against a standard web background. By embedding encrypted code in these advertisements, the attackers were able to redirect users to malicious landing pages without the users ever clicking a link or the ad-networks ever detecting the payload. This “malvertising” campaign demonstrated that steganography could be scaled to target millions of users simultaneously, turning the visual infrastructure of the internet into a delivery system for ransomware and banking trojans.
Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups, such as the North Korean-linked Lazarus Group, have refined these techniques to maintain persistence within highly secured environments. In several documented campaigns, Lazarus utilized BMP (bitmap) files to deliver second-stage malware. These images, often disguised as legitimate documents or icons, contained encrypted DLL files hidden within their pixel data. Once the initial dropper was executed on a victim’s machine, it would download the BMP file, extract the hidden bytes from the image data, and load the malicious DLL directly into memory. This “fileless” approach is a nightmare for traditional antivirus solutions because the malicious code never exists as a standalone file on the disk; it is only reconstructed at runtime from the components hidden within the benign image. This method effectively neutralizes most perimeter defenses that rely on file-scanning, as the image file itself is technically valid and non-executable.
The use of steganography is not limited to the delivery of malware; it is equally effective for the silent exfiltration of sensitive data. During a major breach of a global financial institution, investigators discovered that insiders were using high-resolution digital photographs to smuggle proprietary trading algorithms out of the network. By using LSB encoding to hide the source code within the photos of “office pets” and “company outings,” the attackers were able to bypass DLP systems that were specifically tuned to block the transmission of code-like text or large archives. Because the files remained valid JPEGs, they were permitted to be uploaded to personal cloud storage and social media accounts. This highlights a critical flaw in many modern security architectures: the assumption that if a file looks like an image and acts like an image, it is nothing more than an image. These real-world cases prove that steganography is the ultimate tool for bypassing the “secure” perimeters that organizations rely on.
Detection and Defiance: The Technical Challenges of Steganalysis
Detecting the presence of hidden data within a carrier file, a field known as steganalysis, is a game of statistical probability rather than binary certainty. Unlike traditional virus detection, which relies on matching a file’s hash or signature against a database of known threats, steganalysis must look for anomalies in the file’s expected data distribution. One of the most common technical approaches is the use of Chi-squared ($\chi^2$) tests, which analyze the distribution of pixel values in an image. In a natural, unmodified image, the frequency of adjacent color values tends to follow a predictable pattern. However, when an attacker injects a binary payload into the Least Significant Bits, they introduce a level of artificial entropy that flattens this distribution. This statistical “signature” of randomness is often the only clue that an image has been tampered with. Specialized tools can scan directories of images, flagging those with an unusually high degree of LSB entropy for further investigation by forensic analysts.
Despite the power of statistical analysis, defenders face a significant hurdle known as the “Clean Image” problem. Steganalysis is exponentially more accurate when the analyst has access to the original, unmodified version of the file for comparison. Without this baseline, it is remarkably difficult to prove that a slight color variation or a specific metadata string is a malicious injection rather than a byproduct of the camera’s sensor noise or a specific compression algorithm. Furthermore, as attackers shift toward more sophisticated embedding methods—such as spread-spectrum steganography, which distributes the payload across many different frequencies within the image data—traditional statistical tests often fail. These techniques mimic the natural noise of the medium so closely that the signal-to-noise ratio becomes nearly impossible to decipher without the original key. This mathematical reality means that for many organizations, detection is not a scalable solution; instead, the focus must shift toward proactive neutralization.
Proactive defense, or “active warden” strategies, involve the automated sanitization of all incoming media files to ensure that any potential hidden channels are destroyed. Rather than trying to detect if a file is “guilty,” security gateways can be configured to “clean” every file by default. For images, this might involve re-compressing a JPEG, which slightly alters pixel values and effectively wipes out LSB-embedded data. For text files, a “sanitizer” can strip out all non-printing Unicode characters and normalize whitespace, effectively neutralizing zero-width character attacks. In high-security environments, some organizations go as far as “image flattening,” where an image is rendered into a canvas and then re-captured as a completely new file, ensuring that only the visual information survives and any hidden binary logic in the headers or metadata is discarded. This “zero-trust” approach to media handling is the only way to reliably defeat an adversary that specializes in hiding in plain sight.
Conclusion: The Future of Covert Channels in an AI-Driven World
The arms race between steganographers and security researchers is entering a new, more volatile phase driven by the rise of generative artificial intelligence. We are moving beyond the era of simply “hiding” data in existing files toward the era of “generative steganography,” where AI models can create entirely new, high-fidelity images or text blocks specifically designed to house a hidden payload from their very inception. These AI-generated carriers can be engineered to be statistically perfect, matching the expected entropy of a natural file so precisely that traditional steganalysis tools are rendered obsolete. As attackers begin to use Large Language Models (LLMs) to generate “innocent” emails that encode complex command-and-control instructions within the very flow of the prose, the challenge for defenders will shift from technical detection to semantic analysis. The “invisible” threat is becoming smarter, more adaptive, and more integrated into the standard tools of digital communication.
Ultimately, the resurgence of steganography serves as a critical reminder that cybersecurity is as much about psychology and subversion as it is about bits and bytes. By focusing exclusively on the “gates” of our networks—the firewalls, the encryptions, and the passwords—we have left the “windows” of our daily digital interactions wide open. A JPEG is rarely just a JPEG, and a text file is rarely just text. As long as there is a medium for communication, there will be a way to subvert it for covert purposes. For the modern security professional, the lesson is clear: true security requires a healthy skepticism of even the most benign-looking assets. Implementing deep-file inspection, automated media sanitization, and a rigorous zero-trust policy for all file types is no longer an optional luxury; it is a fundamental necessity in a world where the most dangerous threats are the ones you can’t see.
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How to Make Sure Your Android Phone Is Secure in 2026
Android phones contain everything from personal photos and private conversations to banking information and account passwords. As online scams, malicious apps and phone theft become more sophisticated, reviewing the security features built into an Android device is increasingly important.
A recent Engadget guide to Android phone security highlights several practical steps users can take to protect their devices, accounts and personal information.
Keep Android and Your Apps Updated
Installing software updates is one of the easiest ways to improve Android security. Updates frequently include fixes for newly discovered vulnerabilities, along with enhanced privacy and theft-protection tools.
Users can generally check for Android updates by opening:
Settings > System > Software updates
Apps should also be updated regularly through the Google Play Store. Automatic updates can be enabled under the Play Store’s network preferences, while pending updates can be reviewed under Manage apps and device.
Because menu names may vary by phone manufacturer and Android version, users may need to search for “software update” inside the Settings app.
Protect Your Google Account
A Google account is connected to many of the phone’s most important features, including email, photos, contacts, backups and payment information. Engadget recommends enabling two-step verification so that a password alone cannot provide access to the account.
Two-step verification can be configured through the Google Account’s Security & sign-in section.
Android users should also enable automatic backups. A recent backup can make it much easier to recover contacts, messages, photos, settings and other important information if a phone is damaged, lost or stolen.
Set Up Find Hub Before the Phone Goes Missing
Google’s Find Hub service can help users locate, ring, lock or erase a missing Android device. However, the necessary settings should be checked before the phone disappears.
Users should confirm that location services are active and that the phone is allowed to be located through Find Hub. The service can then be accessed from another phone, tablet or computer.
Backing up the device and activating Find Hub together provides a stronger recovery plan: Find Hub helps locate or secure the missing phone, while the backup protects the information stored on it.
Turn On Android’s Scam-Protection Features
Android includes tools designed to identify suspicious calls and text messages. Google’s Scam Detection feature analyzes certain conversations for patterns commonly associated with scams, including fraudulent job offers and romance schemes.
Call Scam Detection is not available on every Android phone. Engadget reports that the feature is currently available on supported Google Pixel devices, with expansion to additional phones planned.
Google Messages also offers spam and scam protection for conversations involving people outside the user’s contact list. When suspicious activity is detected, Android may display a warning and provide options to block or report the sender.
These tools can help, but no automated detection system is perfect. Users should remain cautious when callers or messages request money, passwords, verification codes or immediate action.
Review App Permissions
Android apps may request access to a phone’s location, microphone, camera, contacts, photos, messages, calendar or health information. Some permissions are necessary, but others may have little connection to an app’s actual purpose.
Permissions can typically be reviewed by opening:
Settings > Security & privacy > Privacy > Permission manager
Users can review permissions by category or inspect individual apps. A navigation app may reasonably require location access, for example, while a basic card game probably does not need access to contacts or text messages.
Android can also pause permissions and activity for apps that have not been used for an extended period. Enabling this option helps prevent forgotten apps from continuing to access personal information in the background.
Reduce Advertising Tracking
Android provides privacy controls that allow users to limit how their activity is used for personalized advertising. These options may include ad topics, app-suggested advertisements and ad measurement.
The controls can generally be found under:
Settings > Google > All services > Privacy & security > Ads > Ads privacy
Users can disable individual advertising features, remove selected topics or opt out of personalized advertising more broadly. Changing these settings will not eliminate advertisements, but it can reduce the amount of personal data used to customize them.
Keep Google Play Protect Enabled
Google Play Protect scans apps for malware, harmful behavior and potentially unsafe data practices. It also periodically checks apps already installed on the device.
Users can verify that the feature is active by opening the Google Play Store and selecting:
Profile icon > Play Protect > Settings
Engadget advises keeping Play Protect enabled. People who install apps from outside the Google Play Store face additional risks because those apps may not have passed Google’s standard security reviews. Android users who do not need to sideload apps should generally avoid doing so.
Activate Android Theft Protection
Newer Android devices include several features designed to protect personal information after a phone is taken. Depending on the device, these protections may include:
- Theft Detection Lock: Uses motion and connection signals to detect a possible snatch-and-run theft.
- Offline Device Lock: Locks the screen when someone takes the device offline.
- Failed Authentication Lock: Responds to repeated unsuccessful attempts to unlock the phone.
- Identity Check: Requires biometric verification before sensitive security settings can be changed.
- Remote Lock: Allows an eligible phone to be locked remotely using its verified phone number.
These tools can usually be found under:
Settings > Google > All services > Personal & device safety > Theft protection
Feature availability may depend on the phone model, manufacturer, region and installed version of Android.
Final Android Security Checklist
Android users can improve their phone security by completing a few essential tasks:
- Install all available Android and app updates.
- Enable two-step verification for the connected Google account.
- Turn on automatic backups and Find Hub.
- Activate available scam and spam protections.
- Remove unnecessary app permissions.
- Review personalized advertising settings.
- Confirm that Google Play Protect is running.
- Enable Android’s theft-protection features.
No security setting can stop every threat, but using these protections together can substantially reduce the risk of account theft, malicious apps, invasive tracking and data loss.
For the complete instructions and additional details, read Alec Hively’s original article: How to Make Sure Your Android Phone Is Secure on Engadget.
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Best Graphic Design Software 2025: Your Ultimate Guide to the Top 20 Tools
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Picking the best graphic design software can feel like a monumental task, can’t it? You’re standing at a crossroads, with a dozen paths leading to different creative destinations. Which one is right for your journey in 2025? Will it be the industry giant everyone talks about, or perhaps a nimble newcomer making waves? This isn’t just about features; it’s about finding a partner for your creativity, a tool that empowers you to bring those brilliant ideas to life. If you’re searching for the best graphic design software to elevate your work, you’ve come to the right place.
The landscape of digital design is always shifting. New tools emerge, old favorites get powerful updates, and the way we create evolves. Think about how much AI has started to weave its way into creative workflows, or how crucial seamless collaboration has become. So, what truly makes a program the best graphic design software as we head into 2025? It’s a mix of power, usability, an eye on the future, and, of course, how well it fits your specific needs and budget.
This guide isn’t just another list. It’s a friendly chat, a detailed exploration of the top 20 design tools that are set to define and dominate 2025. We’ll look at everything from the undisputed champions to exciting challengers, free graphic design software, and specialized apps. We’ll uncover what makes each one tick, who it’s perfect for, and what new tricks they have up their sleeves for the coming year. Ready to find your perfect creative match? Let’s explore the options for the best graphic design software together.
The Titans: Industry-Standard Graphic Design Software
When people talk about professional graphic design software, a few names immediately spring to mind. These are the titans, the tools that have shaped industries and continue to be the benchmark for many. They are often part of a larger ecosystem, offering comprehensive solutions.
1. Adobe Photoshop: The Unrivaled Image Manipulation King
Adobe Photoshop is often the first name uttered when discussing the best graphic design software, especially for raster graphics. For decades, it has been the industry standard for photo editing, image manipulation, digital painting, and much more. If you can imagine it, you can probably create it in Photoshop.
- The 2025 Edge: Leading into 2025, Photoshop continues to impress with its ever-expanding AI Sensei features. Think advanced neural filters, mind-blowing content-aware fill capabilities, and AI-powered selection tools that save incredible amounts of time. Its integration with the Adobe Creative Cloud also means seamless workflows with other Adobe apps and cloud-based collaboration. Expect even more AI-driven automation and features that blur the lines between reality and digital artistry.
- Key Features:
- Comprehensive layer system
- Advanced selection and masking tools
- Extensive brushes and filters
- 3D design capabilities
- Content-Aware Fill and Generative Fill (AI)
- Video editing basics
- Huge library of plugins and resources
- Pros: Unmatched power for photo editing, industry standard, vast learning resources, continuous updates with cutting-edge features.
- Cons: Subscription model can be costly, steep learning curve for beginners, and can be resource-intensive.
- Pricing: Part of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photography plan from $9.99/month, or All Apps plan).
- Is it the best graphic design software for you?: Essential for photographers, digital artists, and any designer working heavily with raster images. If photo manipulation is your game, Photoshop is likely your best graphic design software choice.
2. Adobe Illustrator: The Vector Virtuoso
When your design needs to scale from a tiny icon to a massive billboard without losing quality, vector graphics are the answer, and Adobe Illustrator is the reigning champion in this domain. It’s the go-to for logo design, icon creation, typography, and complex illustrations. Many consider it the best graphic design software for vector-based work.
- The 2025 Edge: Illustrator in 2025 is pushing boundaries with AI-powered features like Text to Vector Graphic (beta), allowing you to generate editable vector graphics from simple text prompts. Enhanced collaboration tools, including share for review and in-app commenting, streamline teamwork. Its performance with complex vector paths continues to improve, making intricate designs smoother to handle.
- Key Features:
- Advanced vector drawing tools (Pen tool, Curvature tool)
- Artboards for managing multiple designs
- Powerful typography controls
- Pattern creation and image tracing
- Integration with Adobe Fonts and Stock
- 3D and materials (newer features)
- Pros: Industry-standard for vector graphics, scalable output, precise control, excellent integration with other Adobe apps.
- Cons: Subscription cost, can be complex for newcomers, some find its interface less intuitive than competitors for specific tasks.
- Pricing: Part of Adobe Creative Cloud (Single app from $22.99/month, or All Apps plan).
- Is it the best graphic design software for you?: Indispensable for logo designers, illustrators, and anyone creating resolution-independent graphics. If branding and detailed vector art are your focus, Illustrator is a strong contender for your best graphic design software.
3. Adobe InDesign: The Layout Maestro
For projects involving multi-page layouts – think magazines, brochures, eBooks, interactive PDFs – Adobe InDesign is the undisputed professional choice. It excels at combining text and graphics to create polished, print-ready, or digital documents. It’s often cited as the best graphic design software for publication design.
- The 2025 Edge: InDesign continues to enhance its digital publishing capabilities, with more robust tools for creating accessible documents and interactive online experiences. AI features are also seeping in, helping with smart text flow and layout suggestions. Its integration with Adobe Stock and Fonts, plus improved review and collaboration features, makes it a powerhouse for design teams working on extensive documents.
- Key Features:
- Precise typographic controls and text styling
- Master pages for consistent layouts
- Easy integration of Photoshop and Illustrator files
- Preflight checks for print and digital output
- Interactive PDF and EPUB creation
- Share for Review collaboration tools
- Pros: Industry standard for desktop publishing, powerful layout and typography tools, excellent for print and digital publications, robust integration.
- Cons: Subscription model, steep learning curve, primarily focused on layout rather than asset creation.
- Pricing: Part of Adobe Creative Cloud (Single app from $22.99/month, or All Apps plan).
- Is it the best graphic design software for you?: Essential for graphic designers working on books, magazines, flyers, interactive PDFs, and other layout-intensive projects. If your work involves significant text and image composition, InDesign is likely the best graphic design software for your needs.
The Collaborative Champions: Redefining Team Workflows
The way designers work is changing. Collaboration is no longer a luxury but a necessity. These tools have put real-time teamwork at their core, making them incredibly popular, especially for UI/UX and web design. Could one of these be the best graphic design software for your team?
4. Figma: The Web-Native Design Disruptor
Figma has revolutionized UI/UX design and has rapidly become a favorite for web designers, product teams, and even general graphic designers. Its browser-based nature and real-time collaboration features are game-changers. Many now consider Figma the best graphic design software for interface design and teamwork.
- The 2025 Edge: Figma continues its rapid innovation pace. Expect even more powerful prototyping features, enhanced developer handoff tools, and deeper integration of AI for tasks like component generation or layout suggestions. Its acquisition by Adobe (though facing regulatory scrutiny) signals potential for even broader capabilities, but its core strength remains its collaborative, web-first approach. FigJam, its whiteboarding tool, further enhances its collaborative ecosystem.
- Key Features:
- Real-time collaboration
- Vector editing tools optimized for UI design
- Interactive prototyping
- Component-based design system management
- Version history
- Extensive plugin ecosystem
- Cross-platform (browser-based, desktop apps)
- Pros: Exceptional collaboration, accessible from anywhere, free tier for individuals, powerful for UI/UX, strong community, and plugin support.
- Cons: Requires an internet connection for full functionality (though offline work is improving), can be less ideal for print design or complex photo manipulation compared to dedicated tools.
- Pricing: Free for up to 3 Figma and 3 FigJam files; Professional from $12 per editor/month (billed annually).
- Is it the best graphic design software for you?: A top choice for UI/UX designers, web designers, and teams needing seamless collaboration. If you’re designing digital products or working in a distributed team, Figma might just be your best graphic design software.
5. Canva: Design for Everyone, Everywhere
Canva has democratized design, making it accessible to non-designers and a quick, efficient tool for professionals creating social media graphics, presentations, and marketing materials. Its ease of use and vast template library are its hallmarks. For many, it’s the best graphic design software for beginners and for rapid content creation.
- The 2025 Edge: Canva is aggressively integrating AI across its platform with its “Magic Studio.” This includes AI image generation (Text to Image), AI-powered editing (Magic Edit, Magic Eraser), AI writing assistance, and even AI presentation generation. Its focus on team collaboration and brand kits makes it increasingly viable for businesses. Expect Canva to continue simplifying complex design tasks with AI and expanding its template offerings.
- Key Features:
- Drag-and-drop interface
- Huge library of templates, stock photos, videos, and graphics
- AI-powered design tools (Magic Studio)
- Real-time collaboration
- Brand Kit for maintaining brand consistency
- Social media scheduling (Canva Pro)
- Basic video editing
- Pros: Extremely easy to use, vast template library, free version is very capable, great for social media and marketing graphics, strong collaboration features.
- Cons: Less control than professional-grade software for complex designs, reliance on templates can sometimes lead to generic-looking output if not customized. Not ideal for intricate vector work or heavy photo retouching.
- Pricing: Free plan available; Canva Pro from $12.99/month for one person.
- Is it the best graphic design software for you?: Perfect for beginners, marketers, small business owners, and anyone needing to create good-looking graphics quickly without a steep learning curve. If speed and ease of use for common design tasks are paramount, Canva is a strong contender for the best graphic design software.
Powerful Alternatives: Value and Performance
Not everyone wants or needs to be tied to a subscription. These tools offer incredible power, often with a one-time purchase, making them a fantastic value and strong competitors in the search for the best graphic design software.
6. Affinity Designer 2: The Adobe Illustrator Challenger
Serif’s Affinity Designer has made serious waves as a robust, professional-grade vector graphics editor that directly competes with Adobe Illustrator, but with a one-time purchase. It’s lauded for its speed, power, and smooth workflow. Many professionals are switching or adding it to their toolkit, calling it one of the best graphic design software alternatives.
- The 2025 Edge: Version 2 brought a redesigned UI, non-destructive vector warp, shape builder tool, knife tool, and more. Leading into 2025, Affinity Designer continues to refine these features and enhance performance, particularly on both macOS and Windows. Its focus on a seamless experience across its suite (Photo, Publisher) and its one-time cost remain highly attractive.
- Key Features:
- Full-featured vector and raster workspaces (personas)
- Blazing fast performance, even with complex documents
- Unlimited artboards, advanced grids, and snapping
- Pixel persona for raster texture and retouching within vector designs
- Non-destructive editing features
- One-time purchase
- Pros: Incredible value (one-time cost), powerful feature set, fast performance, seamless switching between vector and raster tools, cross-platform (Windows, Mac, iPad).
- Cons: Smaller plugin ecosystem compared to Adobe, learning curve if migrating from Illustrator due to different terminology/workflows.
- Pricing: One-time purchase of around $69.99 (often on sale). Universal License for all Affinity apps on all platforms is also available.
- Is it the best graphic design software for you?: Excellent for illustrators, UI/UX designers, and anyone looking for a powerful, affordable alternative to Illustrator. If you want professional vector capabilities without a subscription, Affinity Designer is a top pick for the best graphic design software.
7. Affinity Photo 2: The Photoshop Contender
Affinity Photo 2 is Serif’s answer to Adobe Photoshop. It’s a comprehensive raster graphics editor packed with professional tools for photo editing, digital painting, and multi-layered compositions. It’s a serious contender for the title of best graphic design software for image editing, especially for those seeking a non-subscription model.
- The 2025 Edge: Version 2 introduced non-destructive RAW develop, live mesh warp, compound masks, and more. Affinity Photo continues to optimize its engine for speed and add features that rival Photoshop’s capabilities. Its commitment to non-destructive workflows and a one-time purchase price makes it increasingly popular.
- Key Features:
- Full RAW development
- HDR merging and focus stacking
- Advanced selection algorithms
- Liquify persona for distortions
- Extensive brush library and customization
- Non-destructive live filter layers
- PSD file compatibility
- Pros: One-time purchase, powerful feature set comparable to Photoshop, fast performance, non-destructive workflow, available on Windows, Mac, and iPad.
- Cons: Steeper learning curve for some, smaller community, and fewer third-party tutorials/plugins than Photoshop.
- Pricing: One-time purchase of around $69.99 (often on sale). Universal License available.
- Is it the best graphic design software for you?: A fantastic choice for photographers and designers who need professional photo editing capabilities without a subscription. If you’re looking for a powerful Photoshop alternative, Affinity Photo is a leading candidate for the best graphic design software.
8. Affinity Publisher 2: The InDesign Alternative
Completing the Affinity trinity, Affinity Publisher 2 challenges Adobe InDesign for desktop publishing and layout design. It allows users to create everything from simple brochures to complex books and magazines, all with a one-time fee. It’s a strong option when considering the best graphic design software for page layout.
- The 2025 Edge: Version 2 brought significant enhancements like book creation, notes, and place auto-flow. A standout feature is StudioLink, allowing you to instantly switch to the full toolsets of Affinity Photo and Designer if you own them, right within your Publisher document. This integrated workflow is a huge plus. Expect continued refinements in typography and digital export options.
- Key Features:
- Master pages, facing page spreads, grids, tables
- Text flow, advanced typography
- StudioLink for seamless integration with Affinity Photo and Designer
- Import/export of various file formats (including IDML)
- Book creation and management tools
- Pros: One-time purchase, powerful layout tools, innovative StudioLink integration, good performance, cross-platform.
- Cons: Still newer than InDesign, so some niche features might be less developed; smaller template and plugin market.
- Pricing: One-time purchase of around $69.99 (often on sale). Universal License available.
- Is it the best graphic design software for you?: Ideal for designers and publishers looking for an affordable, capable alternative to InDesign, especially if already invested in the Affinity ecosystem. This could be your best graphic design software for creating professional publications without ongoing costs.
9. CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2024: The Veteran All-Rounder
CorelDRAW has a long history in the world of graphic design, particularly on Windows, though it’s also available for Mac. It’s a comprehensive suite offering tools for vector illustration, layout, photo editing (Photo-Paint), typography, and more. For many PC users, it has long been considered one of the best graphic design software packages.
- The 2025 Edge: CorelDRAW continues to evolve with a focus on productivity, collaboration, and AI-powered features. Recent versions have introduced dynamic asset management, enhanced collaboration workflows, and AI-assisted PowerTrace and image upsampling. Expect more cloud integration and tools tailored for specific industries like sign-making and apparel.
- Key Features:
- Robust vector illustration tools
- Page layout capabilities
- Corel PHOTO-PAINT for image editing
- Corel Font Manager
- AI-powered features
- Extensive file compatibility
- Collaboration tools
- Pros: Comprehensive suite of tools, strong vector capabilities, user-friendly for those familiar with it, available as a subscription or one-time purchase (though subscription is pushed).
- Cons: Can be perceived as less “industry standard” in some creative circles compared to Adobe, Mac version historically lagged, but is now more robust. The full suite can be expensive if purchased outright.
- Pricing: Subscription from $269/year or a one-time purchase of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2024 for around $549.
- Is it the best graphic design software for you?: A solid choice for Windows users, particularly in industries like manufacturing, signage, and apparel. If you need an all-in-one suite and prefer its workflow, CorelDRAW remains a powerful contender for the best graphic design software.
Specialized Tools: Nailing the Niche
Sometimes, the best graphic design software isn’t an all-in-one solution but a tool that excels at a specific task or on a particular platform. These specialized tools are beloved by many for their focused excellence.
10. Procreate: The iPad Illustration Powerhouse
If you’re an illustrator or digital painter and own an iPad, Procreate is almost a must-have. It’s an incredibly powerful and intuitive painting app designed specifically for the touch interface of the iPad and Apple Pencil. For digital artists on iOS, it’s often hailed as the best graphic design software.
- The 2025 Edge: Procreate continues to add professional-level features while maintaining its legendary ease of use. Recent updates have included 3D painting, improved text handling, and more animation features with Procreate Dreams. Expect further enhancements in brush engine technology, performance, and perhaps more AI-assisted tools that complement the artist’s workflow rather than replace it.
- Key Features:
- Vast library of brushes with deep customization
- Intuitive gesture controls
- High-resolution canvases
- Animation Assist and 3D painting
- Time-lapse recording of artwork creation
- PSD import/export
- Pros: Incredible value (one-time low cost), powerful and intuitive, optimized for iPad and Apple Pencil, excellent brush engine, vibrant community.
- Cons: iPad only, not a full graphic design suite (focused on illustration and painting).
- Pricing: One-time purchase of around $12.99. Procreate Dreams (animation app) is separate.
- Is it the best graphic design software for you?: A dream tool for illustrators, digital painters, and lettering artists using an iPad. If your work is primarily art-focused and you love the iPad experience, Procreate is an unbeatable choice and could be your best graphic design software for on-the-go creativity.
11. Sketch: The Mac-Native UI/UX Pioneer
Sketch was one of the first design tools to truly challenge Adobe’s dominance in the UI/UX space, particularly on macOS. It’s a vector-based editor known for its clean interface and focus on digital product design. For Mac-based UI designers, it’s long been a top pick for the best graphic design software.
- The 2025 Edge: While Figma has gained significant market share, Sketch remains a strong choice for Mac users. It continues to refine its collaborative features, improve prototyping capabilities, and ensure deep integration with macOS. Its focus on native performance and a polished Mac experience is a key differentiator. Expect continued enhancements for design systems and developer handoff.
- Key Features:
- Intuitive vector editing tools
- Symbols for reusable components
- Prototyping and artboard linking
- Collaboration tools for teams
- Extensive plugin library
- Mac-native application
- Pros: Clean, intuitive interface, strong for UI/UX design, good performance on Mac, robust plugin ecosystem, one-time purchase with optional renewals for updates.
- Cons: Mac only, collaboration features are good, but Figma is often seen as leading in real-time, subscription for continued updates after the first year.
- Pricing: Standard license from $120/year (includes updates and collaboration features).
- Is it the best graphic design software for you?: A great option for Mac-based UI/UX designers and teams who prefer a native app experience and a focused toolset. If you’re committed to the Apple ecosystem, Sketch is a strong contender for your best graphic design software.
The Open-Source Heroes: Free & Flexible Graphic Design Software
For those on a budget or who champion the open-source philosophy, these tools offer incredible power without costing a penny. They are community-driven and constantly evolving, making them viable options when searching for free graphic design software or even the overall best graphic design software for specific needs.
12. GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program): The Free Photoshop Alternative
GIMP has been the leading free, open-source raster graphics editor for many years. It offers a comprehensive set of tools for photo retouching, image composition, and image authoring. It’s often the first recommendation for free graphic design software that mimics Photoshop’s capabilities.
- The 2025 Edge: GIMP development continues, with ongoing work towards GIMP 3.0 which promises a GTK3 port (leading to better UI, especially on HiDPI displays) and non-destructive editing (a long-awaited feature). While development can be slower than commercial software, the commitment to providing a powerful free tool remains.
- Key Features:
- Photo enhancement and retouching tools
- Customizable interface
- Extensive plugin support
- Support for various file formats
- Digital painting tools
- Pros: Completely free and open-source, powerful feature set for a free tool, cross-platform (Windows, Mac, Linux), highly customizable.
- Cons: Can have a steeper learning curve, interface might feel dated to some (though improving), development cycles can be long. Non-destructive editing is still a work in progress for the main stable releases.
- Pricing: Free.
- Is it the best graphic design software for you?: Excellent for hobbyists, students, or professionals on a tight budget needing powerful image editing capabilities. If cost is a major factor, GIMP is a very strong candidate for the best graphic design software.
13. Krita: The Free Digital Painting Specialist
Krita is a free, open-source painting program designed for concept artists, illustrators, matte and texture artists, and the VFX industry. While GIMP is more of a general image editor, Krita is laser-focused on digital painting and illustration. For artists looking for free graphic design software specifically for painting, Krita is exceptional.
- The 2025 Edge: Krita receives frequent updates, often driven by community feedback and funding. Expect continued improvements to its brush engines, animation tools, and performance. Its dedication to providing professional-grade painting tools for free is its biggest strength. AI integration is also being explored by the community.
- Key Features:
- Excellent brush engines and stabilizers
- Wrap-around mode for seamless textures and patterns
- Brush resource manager
- Animation tools
- Layer management and color management
- PSD file support
- Pros: Free and open-source, specifically designed for digital painting, powerful brush customization, intuitive interface for artists, and active community.
- Cons: Less suited for general photo editing or layout work compared to GIMP or Photoshop.
- Pricing: Free (donations encouraged).
- Is it the best graphic design software for you?: A fantastic choice for digital painters, illustrators, and comic artists who want a professional-grade, free tool. If digital art is your passion, Krita could be your best graphic design software.
14. Inkscape: The Free Vector Graphics Powerhouse
Inkscape is the leading free, open-source vector graphics editor, often compared to Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW. It uses the SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) file format as its native format and offers a rich set of features for creating illustrations, logos, diagrams, and more. It’s a top choice for free graphic design software for vector work.
- The 2025 Edge: Inkscape development is active, with recent versions bringing performance improvements, UI refinements, and new features like a revamped layers dialog and better SVG2 support. As an open-source project, it benefits from a dedicated global community contributing to its growth.
- Key Features:
- Comprehensive drawing tools (pencil, pen, calligraphy)
- Shape tools, Boolean operations, and path simplification
- Text tools, including text on path and flowing text
- Bitmap tracing
- Extensive file format support
- Extensible via add-ons
- Pros: Free and open-source, powerful vector editing capabilities, cross-platform (Windows, Mac, Linux), good SVG support.
- Cons: Learning curve can be steep for beginners, performance can sometimes lag with very complex files, UI might not feel as polished as commercial alternatives to some users.
- Pricing: Free.
- Is it the best graphic design software for you?: Ideal for students, hobbyists, and professionals looking for a capable, free vector graphics editor. If you need to create scalable graphics without paying for software, Inkscape is a strong contender for the best graphic design software.
Emerging & Web-Based Contenders: Fresh Choices for Modern Design
The world of design tools is always expanding. These contenders, many web-based, offer innovative approaches, ease of access, or specialized functionalities that make them worth considering in your quest for the best graphic design software.
15. Adobe Express (formerly Adobe Spark): Quick & Easy Design by Adobe
Adobe Express is Adobe’s answer to Canva, aimed at users who need to create social media graphics, flyers, logos, and short videos quickly and easily. It leverages Adobe’s creative technology in a simplified, template-driven interface. It’s a strong option when looking for user-friendly graphic design software for social media content.
- The 2025 Edge: Adobe is heavily investing in Express, integrating more AI features from Firefly (Adobe’s generative AI family), like text-to-image and text effects. Its integration with Creative Cloud libraries allows for smoother workflows for users already in the Adobe ecosystem. Expect more templates, more AI power, and tighter integration with other Adobe services.
- Key Features:
- Thousands of templates
- Access to Adobe Stock photos and Adobe Fonts
- AI-powered features (Adobe Firefly)
- Basic photo editing and animation tools
- Brand kits (premium feature)
- Collaboration features
- Pros: Easy to use, high-quality templates, good integration with Adobe ecosystem, free version is quite capable, AI features are promising.
- Cons: Less advanced than full Adobe Creative Cloud apps, premium features require a subscription.
- Pricing: Free plan available; Premium plan from $9.99/month (also included with many Creative Cloud plans).
- Is it the best graphic design software for you?: Great for marketers, small businesses, students, and anyone needing to create professional-looking content quickly, especially if already using other Adobe tools. This could be your best graphic design software for fast turnarounds.
16. Pixlr: Online Photo Editing Power
Pixlr offers a suite of online photo editing tools, ranging from the simple Pixlr X for quick edits to the more advanced Pixlr E, which offers Photoshop-like capabilities in your browser. It’s a convenient option for those who need to edit photos on the go without installing software. For accessible online editing, it’s a candidate for the best graphic design software.
- The 2025 Edge: Pixlr continues to enhance its AI-powered tools, including background removal, object removal, and auto-fix features. Its accessibility and tiered approach (from beginner to advanced) make it versatile. Expect more AI features and improved performance for its web-based editors.
- Key Features:
- Two editor modes: Pixlr X (easy) and Pixlr E (advanced)
- AI-powered tools (background remover, cutout, etc.)
- Layers, filters, and effects
- Template library
- Supports various image formats
- Pros: Web-based and accessible, free version available, good range of tools from basic to advanced, AI features are useful.
- Cons: Free version has ads, more advanced features require a subscription, performance can depend on internet connection and browser.
- Pricing: Free with ads; Premium from around $4.90/month.
- Is it the best graphic design software for you?: Good for users needing quick online photo edits, social media graphics, or a free/affordable Photoshop-like experience in the browser.
17. Photopea: The “Photoshop Online” Experience
Photopea has gained immense popularity for being a free, web-based editor that closely mimics the interface and functionality of Adobe Photoshop. It supports PSD, XCF, Sketch, XD, and CDR formats, making it incredibly versatile for those who need to open or edit files from various sources without owning the native software. It’s a remarkable piece of free graphic design software.
- The 2025 Edge: Photopea is continuously updated by its solo developer, often adding features requested by the community. Its strength lies in its comprehensive feature set available for free in a browser. Expect ongoing improvements in performance, format support, and tool refinement.
- Key Features:
- Photoshop-like interface and tools (layers, masks, smart objects, filters)
- Supports PSD, XCF, Sketch, XD, CDR, and other formats
- Runs in the browser, no installation needed
- Basic vector tools
- Pros: Free, incredibly similar to Photoshop, supports a wide range of file formats, and no registration required for basic use.
- Cons: Can be slower with very large files, interface might be cluttered for beginners, relies on ads in the free version.
- Pricing: Free with ads; Premium (ad-free, more history steps) from $5/month.
- Is it the best graphic design software for you?: An excellent free alternative to Photoshop, especially if you need to work with PSD files and don’t have Photoshop. For many, it’s the best graphic design software when accessibility and cost are primary concerns.
18. Spline: 3D Design Made Easy and Collaborative
While not traditional 2D graphic design software, Spline is making waves by democratizing 3D design, making it accessible directly in the browser with real-time collaboration. As 3D elements become more prevalent in web design and marketing, tools like Spline are increasingly relevant. Could this be part of the future for the best graphic design software landscape?
- The 2025 Edge: Spline is rapidly evolving, adding more modeling tools, interactive features, physics, and game controls. Its ease of use for creating web-based 3D scenes and animations is its key appeal. Expect deeper integrations with web development workflows and more AI-assisted 3D creation.
- Key Features:
- Browser-based 3D modeling and animation
- Real-time collaboration
- Parametric objects and polygonal modeling
- Interactive experiences (events, states)
- Material and texture editing
- Export to web formats (including embed codes)
- Pros: Easy to learn for 3D, web-based and collaborative, free plan is generous, great for creating interactive web 3D graphics.
- Cons: Not as powerful as dedicated 3D software like Blender or Cinema 4D for complex modeling or rendering, still a relatively new tool.
- Pricing: Free plan available; Pro plan from $7/month per user (billed annually).
- Is it the best graphic design software for you?: Fantastic for web designers, UI/UX designers, and marketers looking to incorporate 3D elements and interactive experiences into their projects without a steep learning curve.
19. Corel Vector (formerly Gravit Designer): Versatile Web-Based Vector Tool
Gravit Designer, now Corel Vector, is a powerful and free (with a Pro option) vector design application available online and as installable desktop apps. It aims to provide a comprehensive set of vector tools suitable for everything from icon design and illustration to presentations and screen design. It’s a strong contender in the search for accessible vector design software.
- The 2025 Edge: As part of Corel, it benefits from larger company resources. Expect continued development of its feature set, cloud integration, and potentially tighter links with other Corel products. Its cross-platform nature and robust free offering remain key attractions.
- Key Features:
- Full-featured vector tools (pen, bézigon, shapes)
- Non-destructive effects and adjustments
- Cloud storage and collaboration (Pro)
- Import/export various formats (SVG, PDF, EPS, SKETCH)
- Pre-designed templates and assets
- Pros: Free version is very capable, cross-platform (web, Windows, Mac, Linux, ChromeOS), intuitive interface for many, good range of tools.
- Cons: Some advanced features are Pro-only, performance with extremely complex files might vary, being part of Corel might change its development trajectory for some users.
- Pricing: Free plan; Corel Vector Pro is part of CorelDRAW subscriptions or can be purchased separately (pricing varies).
- Is it the best graphic design software for you?: A great choice for users needing a flexible, cross-platform vector editor without the cost of Illustrator, especially if the free features meet their needs.
20. Lunacy: Free Sketch Alternative for Windows (and more)
Lunacy started as a free Sketch viewer and editor for Windows users who couldn’t access the Mac-only Sketch. It has since evolved into a full-fledged graphic design software with AI tools and built-in graphics. It’s a noteworthy option for those seeking free graphic design software with modern UI/UX capabilities.
- The 2025 Edge: Lunacy is rapidly adding features, including AI-powered tools like background remover, image upscaler, and text generator. Its full support for Sketch files and its growing library of integrated assets (icons, photos, illustrations) make it a convenient all-in-one solution for many.
- Key Features:
- Full .sketch file support (open, edit, save)
- Vector editing tools
- Built-in graphics library (icons, photos, illustrations)
- AI-powered tools
- Basic prototyping
- Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Pros: Free, excellent Sketch compatibility, built-in assets save time, AI tools are a plus, and cross-platform.
- Cons: Still newer than established players, some advanced features found in Sketch or Figma might be missing or less polished.
- Pricing: Free.
- Is it the best graphic design software for you?: Excellent for Windows users who need to work with Sketch files, or anyone looking for a free, modern graphic design tool with built-in assets and AI features. This could be the best graphic design software for cross-team collaboration when Sketch files are involved.
AI in Design: The New Frontier and Choosing Your Best Graphic Design Software
You’ve probably noticed a recurring theme: Artificial Intelligence. AI is no longer a futuristic buzzword; it’s actively being integrated into the best graphic design software. From generative fill in Photoshop to text-to-image in Canva and Adobe Express, AI assists with tedious tasks, sparks new ideas, and even generates entire design elements.
As we look to 2025, expect AI to become even more deeply embedded. This doesn’t mean AI will replace designers. Instead, it will augment their abilities, acting as a powerful co-pilot. When choosing your best graphic design software, consider how well it incorporates AI in a way that genuinely enhances your workflow. Are you looking for AI-powered graphic design software specifically? Many of the tools listed are already heading that way.
How to Choose the Right and Best Graphic Design Software for You in 2025
So, with all these amazing options, how do you pick the one that’s truly the best graphic design software for your unique situation? It’s a personal decision, but here are some key questions to ask yourself:
- What’s your budget? Are you looking for free graphic design software, a one-time purchase, or are you comfortable with a subscription? This will immediately narrow down your choices.
- What’s your skill level? Are you a beginner needing something intuitive like Canva, or a seasoned pro ready to tackle the complexities of Photoshop or Illustrator? Some tools offer a gentler learning curve.
- What operating system do you use? Some software is platform-specific (like Sketch for Mac or Procreate for iPad), while others are cross-platform or web-based. This is a crucial factor for finding the best graphic design software for Windows/Mac/Linux.
- What kind of design work will you primarily do?
- Logo design and branding? Look at vector tools like Illustrator, Affinity Designer, Inkscape, or CorelDRAW. These are often considered the best graphic design software for logo design and branding.
- Photo editing and manipulation? Photoshop, Affinity Photo, GIMP, or Pixlr are strong choices.
- UI/UX design for web and apps? Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD (though its future is uncertain, Figma is leading here). These are top UI/UX design tools.
- Social media graphics and marketing materials? Canva, Adobe Express, Visme. Many find these to be the best graphic design software for social media content.
- Print layouts (magazines, brochures)? InDesign, Affinity Publisher.
- Illustration and digital painting? Procreate, Krita, Photoshop, Illustrator, Affinity Designer.
- Do you need to collaborate with others? If so, tools like Figma, Canva, and Adobe’s cloud-based apps with their strong collaborative features should be high on your list.
- What features are non-negotiable? Do you absolutely need advanced typography, specific file format support, or non-destructive editing? Make a list of your must-haves.
Thinking through these questions will guide you to the best graphic design software that not only meets your current needs but also supports your growth as a designer in 2025 and beyond. Many professionals use a combination of tools, leveraging each for its specific strengths. Perhaps your best graphic design software solution isn’t one tool, but a carefully selected toolkit.
The world of graphic design software is vibrant and constantly evolving. The best graphic design software for you is out there, waiting to help you create amazing things. Hopefully, this extensive review has given you the insights you need to make an informed choice and embark on your most creative year yet! Good luck!
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I send thanks to the buyer from Maryland who purchased a framed print of
Gathering Thoughts -- https://2-steve-henderson.pixels.com/featured/gathering-thoughts-steve-henderson.html?product=framed-print
May the artwork take you to a grand and perfect summer day at the beach.
#art #artwork #mastoart #fediart #buyintoart #ayearforart #ocean #beach #summer #oregon #vacation #nature #blue #aqua #woman #beauty #peace #artist #sale #pnw #sundress #happy #sun #sunshine #water #wading #joy
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I send thanks to the buyer from Washington who purchased a coffee mug of
The Teal Umbrella -- https://2-steve-henderson.pixels.com/featured/the-teal-umbrella-steve-henderson.html?product=coffee-mug
May you enjoy many relaxing breaks with this mug, and may the image take you to a perfect summer day of sunshine, joy, and innocence.
#summer #girl #cat #art #gift #mastoart #fediart #buyintoart #ayearforart #fedigiftshop #spring #green #vegetation #umbrella #artist #sundress #friends #friendship #happy #joy
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The Milky Way over Big Cypress Swamp in the Florida Everglades. Super dark skies and very little light pollution make it the perfect place to view the wonders of the night sky.
Follow the link to view larger: https://mark-andrew-thomas.pixels.com/featured/milky-way-at-big-cypress-swamp-mark-andrew-thomas.html
#milkyway #milkywaychasers #evergladesmilkyway #floridamilkyway #universe #galaxy #astronomy #nasa #floridaeverglades #darksky #darkskyplace #bigcypressswamp #bigcypressmilkyway #bigcypressnationalpreserve
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The Milky Way over Big Cypress Swamp in the Florida Everglades. Super dark skies and very little light pollution make it the perfect place to view the wonders of the night sky.
Follow the link to view larger: https://mark-andrew-thomas.pixels.com/featured/milky-way-at-big-cypress-swamp-mark-andrew-thomas.html
#milkyway #milkywaychasers #evergladesmilkyway #floridamilkyway #universe #galaxy #astronomy #nasa #floridaeverglades #darksky #darkskyplace #bigcypressswamp #bigcypressmilkyway #bigcypressnationalpreserve
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The Milky Way over Big Cypress Swamp in the Florida Everglades. Super dark skies and very little light pollution make it the perfect place to view the wonders of the night sky.
Follow the link to view larger: https://mark-andrew-thomas.pixels.com/featured/milky-way-at-big-cypress-swamp-mark-andrew-thomas.html
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The Milky Way over Big Cypress Swamp in the Florida Everglades. Super dark skies and very little light pollution make it the perfect place to view the wonders of the night sky.
Follow the link to view larger: https://mark-andrew-thomas.pixels.com/featured/milky-way-at-big-cypress-swamp-mark-andrew-thomas.html
#milkyway #milkywaychasers #evergladesmilkyway #floridamilkyway #universe #galaxy #astronomy #nasa #floridaeverglades #darksky #darkskyplace #bigcypressswamp #bigcypressmilkyway #bigcypressnationalpreserve
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Emerald Setting
This female ruby‑throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) was one of several using the dead branches of our crepe myrtles as morning perches on 4 May 2024. Two or three of them rotated through the same spots, settling briefly before darting off again. The distance from where I was sitting is perfect for photographing slightly larger small birds like finches, but hummingbirds — being truly tiny — make that same distance feel much farther.
Step into a world where even the smallest moments—like the glint in a bird's eye—tell their own story.
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🧿 𝟕𝟔 𝒅𝒊́𝒂𝒔 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒅𝒐 𝒆𝒏 𝒆𝒍 𝒐𝒄𝒆́𝒂𝒏𝒐 🧿
Imagina despertar en mitad del océano, completamente solo, sin tierra a la vista y sabiendo que nadie sabe dónde estás.
Eso fue exactamente lo que le ocurrió a **Steven Callahan**, un arquitecto naval, inventor y navegante estadounidense cuya historia de supervivencia sigue siendo una de las más extraordinarias jamás documentadas.
No era un marinero inexperto.
Al contrario.Desde muy joven había dedicado buena parte de su vida al mar.
Diseñaba embarcaciones, participaba en regatas y conocía perfectamente los riesgos de navegar en solitario.Precisamente por eso, cuando en 1981 terminó de construir su propio velero, un pequeño barco de poco más de seis metros al que llamó **Napoleon Solo**, decidió emprender una travesía en solitario por el Atlántico.
A principios de 1982 zarpó desde las Islas Canarias con destino al Caribe.
Todo marchó con normalidad durante varios días.
Hasta que, en la madrugada del 4 de febrero, un estruendo lo despertó de golpe.
Algo había golpeado violentamente el casco.
Callahan nunca supo con certeza qué ocurrió.
Pensó que podía haber sido una ballena, un contenedor flotando a la deriva o algún objeto semisumergido.
Lo único seguro era que el casco había sufrido una vía de agua imposible de controlar.Su velero se estaba hundiendo.
No tenía tiempo.
Cogió una pequeña bolsa de emergencia, algunos víveres, herramientas básicas, un sextante, un fusil submarino desmontable, un cuchillo y consiguió inflar una diminuta balsa salvavidas.
Apenas unos minutos después, el **Napoleon Solo** desapareció bajo el agua.
De pronto, todo su mundo quedó reducido a una balsa inflable de apenas 1,8 metros de diámetro.
No podía estirarse completamente.
Dormía encogido.
Durante el día soportaba un sol abrasador que le quemaba la piel.
Por la noche, la humedad y el frío le impedían descansar.
Al principio sobrevivió gracias a las raciones de emergencia que llevaba en la bolsa.
Pero duraron muy poco.
Entonces comprendió que, si quería seguir con vida, tendría que aprender a alimentarse del océano.
Con un cuchillo, unos trozos de fibra y restos del equipo fabricó un pequeño arpón y varios aparejos de pesca.
Durante horas observaba el agua esperando el momento oportuno.
Con el tiempo consiguió capturar peces dorados, dorados oceánicos y otros peces pequeños que se acercaban a la balsa.
No tenía forma de cocinarlos.
Los comía completamente crudos.
Aprovechaba absolutamente todo: carne, sangre e incluso parte de las vísceras, ya que sabía que contenían líquidos y nutrientes que podían ayudarle a sobrevivir.
En ocasiones, aves marinas se posaban sobre la balsa buscando un lugar donde descansar.
Cuando ocurría, reaccionaba con una rapidez increíble.
Las atrapaba con las manos y también se alimentaba de ellas.
No era agradable.
Pero en mitad del Atlántico el hambre deja de entender de preferencias.
Conseguir agua era otro desafío.
Afortunadamente, llevaba varios destiladores solares de emergencia.
Estos dispositivos utilizaban el calor del sol para evaporar el agua del mar y convertirla en agua dulce.No siempre funcionaban bien.
Cuando alguno se rompía o el cielo permanecía cubierto durante varios días, la cantidad de agua que obtenía disminuía peligrosamente.
A menudo tenía que racionarla hasta el extremo.
Existe la creencia de que sobrevivió bebiendo su propia orina durante largos periodos.
Sin embargo, esa idea se ha exagerado con el paso de los años.
En su propio libro explica que pudo beber pequeñas cantidades de orina en momentos muy concretos y de forma excepcional, pero su verdadera salvación fueron los destiladores solares y el agua de lluvia que logró recoger cuando el tiempo lo permitía.Los tiburones nunca dejaron de acompañarlo.
A veces veía sus aletas rodeando lentamente la balsa.
Otras golpeaban el fondo con el cuerpo mientras investigaban aquel extraño objeto flotante.
Dormía sabiendo que apenas unos centímetros de goma lo separaban de ellos.
Y entonces llegó uno de los peores momentos.
Hacia la mitad de la travesía, la balsa comenzó a perder aire.
Un pequeño pinchazo podía significar el final.
Mientras el agua empezaba a filtrarse, Callahan tuvo que localizar la fuga y repararla una y otra vez utilizando los escasos materiales que conservaba.
Cada reparación era una lucha contra el reloj.
Porque sabía que, si la balsa se hundía, no tendría ninguna posibilidad.
El paso de los días empezó a pasar factura.
Perdió casi un tercio de su peso.
Su piel estaba cubierta de quemaduras solares y llagas provocadas por el agua salada.
Las piernas permanecían constantemente húmedas y comenzaron a ulcerarse.
Aun así, se obligaba cada mañana a revisar el equipo, pescar, reparar la balsa y calcular aproximadamente su posición utilizando el sextante.
Mantener una rutina era también una forma de proteger su mente.
Lo más desesperante era ver barcos en el horizonte.
A lo largo de aquellos 76 días llegó a divisar varios.
En algunos casos logró lanzar bengalas.
En otros agitó espejos de señales o hizo todo lo posible por llamar la atención.
Nadie lo vio.
Cada barco que desaparecía tras el horizonte era un golpe psicológico devastador.
Cuando empezaba a pensar que jamás volvería a pisar tierra, la suerte cambió.
El 20 de abril de 1982, unos pescadores localizaron su balsa cerca de la isla de **Marie-Galante**, en el Caribe francés.
Había recorrido aproximadamente **3.000 kilómetros** completamente solo.
Pesaba unos veinte kilos menos que al comenzar el viaje.
Pero seguía vivo.
Su historia dio la vuelta al mundo.
Meses después escribió un libro titulado **Adrift: Seventy-six Days Lost at Sea**, considerado hoy uno de los mejores relatos de supervivencia jamás escritos.
El libro se convirtió en un éxito internacional y todavía se utiliza como referencia en cursos de navegación y supervivencia marítima.Lejos de abandonar el mar, Steven Callahan continuó dedicándose al diseño de embarcaciones, impartió conferencias y colaboró en el desarrollo de balsas salvavidas y equipos de seguridad para hacer más seguras las travesías oceánicas.
Hoy, con más de setenta años, sigue siendo una figura muy respetada en el mundo de la navegación.
Su experiencia ayudó a mejorar numerosos sistemas de supervivencia utilizados actualmente en embarcaciones de todo el mundo.
Porque, aunque muchos recuerdan su historia por los tiburones, el hambre o los peces crudos, quizá la verdadera lección sea otra.
Durante 76 días, perdido en el océano, Steven Callahan nunca dejó de hacer algo fundamental.
Seguir creyendo que, en algún lugar del horizonte, todavía podía aparecer un barco.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfgWHLWEWcE
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Carpaccio de calabacita con vinagreta de menta
No hay nada más satisfactorio que salir al balcón o al huerto, cosechar un par de vegetales y transformarlos en un plato que parece de restaurante de lujo, pero que en realidad es lo más natural y sencillo del mundo.
Hoy en Juevesabroso celebramos la frescura de abril con una receta cruda (raw), llena de texturas y colores vibrantes. Este carpaccio no solo es una opción ligera y vegana, sino que es el acompañamiento perfecto para esos días donde el sol nos pide comer algo vivo y refrescante.
Ingredientes y materiales:
- 2 calabacitas tiernas (medianas y firmes).
- 4 rábanos frescos y crujientes.
- 1 puño de hojas de menta (recién cortadas).
- Aceite de oliva virgen extra de buena calidad.
- 1 limón amarillo (jugo y ralladura).
- Sal de grano y pimienta negra molida.
- Opcional: semillas de girasol o nuez de la india para un toque crunchy.
- Un rayador de verduras (esencial para lograr las láminas transparentes) o un cuchillo muy afilado.
- Un plato extendido o tabla de presentación.
- Un frasco pequeño para emulsionar la vinagreta.
Paso a paso
- Laminado: lava muy bien tus vegetales. Con la mandolina, corta la calabacita y los rábanos en láminas lo más delgadas posible. Queremos que la luz casi pase a través de ellas.
- El montaje: en un plato extendido, crea una «cama» con las láminas de calabacita, intercalando los rábanos para que el color rosado resalte sobre el verde.
- La vinagreta de menta: en tu frasco, mezcla 3 cucharadas de aceite de oliva, el jugo del limón, una pizca de sal y la menta finamente picada. Agita con fuerza hasta que se vea integrada.
- El toque final: baña los vegetales con la vinagreta justo antes de servir. Termina con un poco de ralladura de limón por encima y las semillas opcionales.
Para resaltar la receta
- Frío es mejor: Deja las calabacitas en el refrigerador una hora antes de cortarlas. La baja temperatura las mantiene más firmes y crujientes.
- La estética cuenta: Juega con los colores. Si tienes rábanos de diferentes variedades (como el sandía), ¡úsalos! En BlogLenteja comemos primero con la vista.
💡 Tip Lenteja: No tires los extremos de la calabacita que no pudiste laminar. Guárdalos en un recipiente en el congelador junto con otros restos de vegetales; cuando tengas suficientes, podrás hacer un caldo de verduras casero y cero
Consejos
- Cosecha inteligente: si sacas las calabacitas de tu propio huerto, intenta cosecharlas cuando aún sean pequeñas. Tienen menos semillas, la piel es más delgada y el sabor es mucho más dulce para comer en crudo.
- Sobre la menta: si sientes que la menta es muy fuerte para ti, puedes mezclarla con un poco de albahaca para equilibrar el aroma y sabor.
💡 Tip Lenteja: Para que los rábanos tengan ese «crunch» extra de revista, colócalos en un bowl con agua y hielos por 10 minutos después de laminarlos. Se pondrán súper firmes y se verán increíbles.
Cocinar de forma consciente no tiene que ser complicado. Este carpaccio es una invitación a valorar el ingrediente en su estado más puro y a disfrutar de los ciclos de nuestro huerto urbano. Es una receta que respeta tu cuerpo, tu tiempo y el planeta.
¿Te animas a prepararlo este jueves? Sube tu foto y etiquétanos con el hashtag #Juevesabroso. ¡Me encantará ver cómo quedó tu versión!
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(De Hermann Hesse a reflexiones que yo misma me hago buscando la verdad de la existencia humana)
"De acuerdo con mi experiencia, el peor enemigo y corruptor de los hombres es la pereza mental y el ansia de tranquilidad que les conduce a lo colectivo, a las comunidades de dogmática fijamente establecida; ya sean religiosas o políticas.
Ni los estados ni la fuerza han determinado el proceso de humanización que debe ser continuamente sostenido para que el hombre alcance su madurez y cada vez sea menos necesaria la dominación del hombre por el Estado""No veo el ideal humano en ninguna virtud o credo determinado, y considero que lo más alto a que pueden aspirar los hombres es la armonía más perfecta del alma del individuo"
Hermann Hesse, 1921
Ni la religión, ni el estado, ni la ciencia, ni ninguna ideología, han de etiquetar tu ser ni tu sentir de manera determinante y estática. Somos seres sexuales, sociales, dinámicos, deseosos de contacto en todas sus variantes y equipados para ello con nuestro maravilloso cuerpo. Estamos hechos para el contacto físico: casi dos metros cuadrados de piel sensible al tacto, a la presión, a la temperatura, al dolor y al placer. Nuestros sentidos captan e interpretan estímulos internos y externos a través de órganos especializados para ello. Cada uno somos un milagro, y nuestra responsabilidad, atender nuestra naturaleza y nuestra verdad. Autogobierno responsable es la clave.
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Looking Ahead: My Intentions For 2026
About this time last year, I jotted down some intentions for 2025, ‘a few ideas of the things that I really want to do over the coming twelve months’. I did quite well with these: I resurrected a few old cameras, like the Kodak 1A and 3A folding cameras, and the Vest Pocket Kodak; I finally got to use the medium format half-frame beastie that’s the Bencini Koroll 2; and I actually used my only 127 film in the Purma Special on a 127 Day this year. I also tumbled down the rabbit hole that was the Rapid film system, which led to some great fun with colour emulsions, redscaling, and even trying some EBS photography, or exposing both sides of the emulsion, and of course I added a load more weird and wonderful cameras to my collection.
The only part of my ‘intentions’ for 2025 that I didn’t really get anywhere with was glitching; taking a perfectly good photograph in digital format and altering the data contained in it to produce a corrupted image. As a reminder, images can be glitched in a number of ways: with a Hex Editor, to alter details of individual pixels in an image; processing a digital photograph in a program not intended for editing image files; or using a script in a programming language to corrupt the file. This is known as databending, but there is also circuit bending, which either takes an image and corrupts it using a specially made image processor, or using a camera where the hardware within the camera has been physically altered so that the image saved to the card is corrupted.
A corrupted 3D image, taken with the Fujifilm W3 Real 3d stereo digital camera. The file has been databent by processing the file in the audio editing program Audacity.I already have one circuit bent camera, and also a couple of cameras with failing sensors that produce lovely glitchy images, but I’ve also recently obtained an old Digital8 video camera that I hope will allow me to use a circuit bent device called the Mismatcher Petite to corrupt digital images and videos. This year, I also picked up a scanner, the Epson Perfection v750 Pro flatbed scanner, and a little micro computer to use it with. Onto this computer I’ve loaded some of the programs and applications that I hope will aid me with databending and glitching.
The Mismatcher Petite, an image modification device the I’ll use in conjunction with the Sony Digital8 camera below.I’ve not forgotten film, of course, and although I’m not really in a position to soup and develop my own films, perhaps I can ‘glitch’ some instant film, or deliberately introduce light leaks to exposed 35mm and medium format film, for instance. Of course, there will always be new (to me) cameras to play with, and if last year is anything to go by, not all of these are light tight, and I have several rolls of expired film to use. With glitching, be it digital or film, you never quite know what result you’ll get, and that for me is what will make the coming year so exciting.
A digital image taken with an Olympus Pen E-PL1 and a homemade Deakinizer (a wide-angle effect lens held reversed over the lens). The image has been databent by processing the image in the audio editor, Audacity.If you are on Mastodon, you can now follow this blog directly. Just go to Mastodon and follow the ‘Snapshot’ WordPress account at @keithdevereux.wordpress.com. All new posts will be automatically updated to your timeline.
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🧿 𝑬𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆 𝒓𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒔 𝒚 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔 🧿
Marzo de 1930, Ur, en lo que hoy es Irak.
Polvo, calor seco y una ciudad enterrada que llevaba miles de años esperando ser escuchada.
Entre aquellas ruinas caminaba Agatha Christie, cuarenta años, divorciada, famosa en medio mundo y, al mismo tiempo, bastante rota por dentro como para que el silencio del desierto le pareciera una forma de descanso.En 1914 se casó con Archibald Christie, con quien tendría una hija, Rosalind.
Cuatro años antes había vivido uno de los episodios más incómodos de su vida pública.
En 1926, tras el colapso de su matrimonio con Archibald Christie, desapareció durante once días.
Su coche apareció abandonado y el país entero entró en estado de alarma.
Hubo búsquedas, titulares diarios y teorías de todo tipo: suicidio, fuga planificada, amnesia.
La prensa la convirtió en un caso nacional.Cuando finalmente fue localizada en un hotel de Harrogate, registrada con otro nombre, no ofreció una explicación clara.
Nunca llegó a cerrarse del todo aquel vacío, y precisamente por eso el episodio la persiguió durante años.
A partir de ahí, su vida dejó de ser completamente privada.
Inglaterra se le volvió más ruidosa, más vigilante, más difícil de habitar.Por eso Ur no era solo un viaje arqueológico.
Era una huida elegante hacia algo más respirable.En ese escenario apareció Max Mallowan.
Veintiséis años, asistente de arqueología, piel curtida por el sol y esa pasión casi infantil por lo que otros solo veían como restos.
Él hablaba de cerámica y civilizaciones como si siguieran respirando bajo tierra.
No trató a Agatha como a una celebridad ni ella a él como a un chico sin experiencia.Hablaron durante horas.
Sin prisas, sin máscaras.
Y algo se quedó enganchado entre los dos, aunque ninguno lo dijera en voz alta.Cuando la campaña arqueológica terminó, Max la visitó en Inglaterra.
Pasearon por los páramos, bajo una lluvia fina que lo empapaba todo.
Él se detuvo, la miró y le pidió matrimonio.Ella dijo que no.
No una vez.
Durante horas.
Le habló de la diferencia de edad, de los rumores, de lo que diría la gente, de lo fácil que era equivocarse otra vez.
En realidad, lo que pesaba era el miedo.Max no cedió.
Le dijo que no estaba allí por una idea de ella, ni por lo que representaba, sino por ella misma.Y algo en esa insistencia sencilla terminó por romper la resistencia.
En septiembre de 1930 se casaron.
Lo que vino después no fue un cuento idealizado, sino una convivencia larga y real.
Recorrieron juntos excavaciones en Oriente Medio durante años.
Ella no fue una figura decorativa: fotografiaba, limpiaba, clasificaba piezas y desarrolló incluso una habilidad casi quirúrgica para restaurar objetos delicados.
Parte de sus ingresos literarios financiaron trabajos arqueológicos de Max.Él, con el tiempo, reconocería que la paciencia de Agatha, su forma de observar sin prisa, encajaba perfectamente con el trabajo de excavar el pasado.
La guerra los separó durante temporadas, pero se escribieron constantemente.
El vínculo no se debilitó.
Se sostuvo en cartas, rutinas y una complicidad que no necesitaba demasiada explicación.Durante ese periodo, Agatha siguió escribiendo sin descanso.
Publicó decenas de novelas, entre ellas las que nacieron directamente de sus experiencias en Oriente Medio: "Asesinato en Mesopotamia", "Muerte en el Nilo" o "Cita con la muerte".
El polvo, el calor y la sensación de ruinas vivas se colaron en su literatura de forma inevitable.Cuando recibió el reconocimiento como Dama Comendadora del Imperio Británico, y Max fue nombrado caballero años después, ya no sorprendía a nadie que siguieran juntos.
Agatha murió en 1976.
Dejó detrás una obra enorme: sesenta y seis novelas, incontables relatos y una forma muy concreta de entender el misterio humano.
Max murió dos años después.
Ambos están enterrados juntos en Oxfordshire.La mujer que había llegado a Ur con la sensación de estar saliendo de un fracaso público terminó construyendo una vida larga, estable y creativa, lejos del ruido que casi la define.
Y quizá su decisión más importante no fue escribir un libro famoso, sino atreverse a no dejar que el miedo eligiera por ella.Antes de todo eso, su historia venía de lejos.
Nació en 1890 en Torquay, en una familia sin grandes ostentaciones pero con una infancia marcada por la imaginación.
Educada en casa, lectora precoz, creció entre juegos inventados y una sensibilidad muy propia para observar lo cotidiano.Su primera novela, "El misterioso caso de Styles", empezó a darle forma a su carrera ya en la adultez.
Tenía treinta años cuando Poirot apareció por primera vez.Y, de algún modo, todo encaja: la niña que aprendió a leer sola, la enfermera que descubrió venenos, la mujer que desapareció de la prensa durante días, la escritora que convirtió el crimen en arte, y la persona que un día decidió aceptar una propuesta en medio de los páramos.
No fue una vida perfecta.
Fue una vida sostenida, reconstruida y elegida más de una vez.▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣
“𝐴𝑔𝑎𝑡𝘩𝑎” (𝟷𝟿𝟽𝟿).
𝐸𝑠 𝑢𝑛𝑎 𝑝𝑒𝑙𝑖́𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑎́𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑎 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑧𝑎𝑑𝑎 𝑝𝑜𝑟 𝑉𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑎 𝑅𝑒𝑑𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑜 𝐴𝑔𝑎𝑡𝘩𝑎 𝐶𝘩𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑒, 𝐷𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛 𝐻𝑜𝑓𝑓𝑚𝑎𝑛 𝑦 𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑜𝑡𝘩𝑦 𝐷𝑎𝑙𝑡𝑜𝑛.
𝑆𝑒 𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑎 𝑒𝑛 𝑠𝑢 𝑓𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑎 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑜́𝑛 𝑑𝑒 𝟷𝟷 𝑑𝑖́𝑎𝑠 𝑒𝑛 𝟷𝟿𝟸𝟼, 𝑞𝑢𝑒 𝑒𝑠 𝑢𝑛𝑜 𝑑𝑒 𝑙𝑜𝑠 𝑒𝑝𝑖𝑠𝑜𝑑𝑖𝑜𝑠 𝑚𝑎́𝑠 𝑚𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑠𝑜𝑠 𝑑𝑒 𝑠𝑢 𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑎.
𝑇𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑒 𝑢𝑛 𝑒𝑛𝑓𝑜𝑞𝑢𝑒 𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑒 𝑑𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑎́𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑜 𝑦 𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑜, 𝑛𝑜 𝑒𝑠 𝑢𝑛 𝑑𝑜𝑐𝑢𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑡𝑜.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5N864-tQ_c
#agathachristie #maxmallowan #historia #literatura #arqueologia #biografia #novela #escritoras #egiptologia #arqueologos #misterio
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🧿 𝑬𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆 𝒓𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒔 𝒚 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔 🧿
Marzo de 1930, Ur, en lo que hoy es Irak.
Polvo, calor seco y una ciudad enterrada que llevaba miles de años esperando ser escuchada.
Entre aquellas ruinas caminaba Agatha Christie, cuarenta años, divorciada, famosa en medio mundo y, al mismo tiempo, bastante rota por dentro como para que el silencio del desierto le pareciera una forma de descanso.En 1914 se casó con Archibald Christie, con quien tendría una hija, Rosalind.
Cuatro años antes había vivido uno de los episodios más incómodos de su vida pública.
En 1926, tras el colapso de su matrimonio con Archibald Christie, desapareció durante once días.
Su coche apareció abandonado y el país entero entró en estado de alarma.
Hubo búsquedas, titulares diarios y teorías de todo tipo: suicidio, fuga planificada, amnesia.
La prensa la convirtió en un caso nacional.Cuando finalmente fue localizada en un hotel de Harrogate, registrada con otro nombre, no ofreció una explicación clara.
Nunca llegó a cerrarse del todo aquel vacío, y precisamente por eso el episodio la persiguió durante años.
A partir de ahí, su vida dejó de ser completamente privada.
Inglaterra se le volvió más ruidosa, más vigilante, más difícil de habitar.Por eso Ur no era solo un viaje arqueológico.
Era una huida elegante hacia algo más respirable.En ese escenario apareció Max Mallowan.
Veintiséis años, asistente de arqueología, piel curtida por el sol y esa pasión casi infantil por lo que otros solo veían como restos.
Él hablaba de cerámica y civilizaciones como si siguieran respirando bajo tierra.
No trató a Agatha como a una celebridad ni ella a él como a un chico sin experiencia.Hablaron durante horas.
Sin prisas, sin máscaras.
Y algo se quedó enganchado entre los dos, aunque ninguno lo dijera en voz alta.Cuando la campaña arqueológica terminó, Max la visitó en Inglaterra.
Pasearon por los páramos, bajo una lluvia fina que lo empapaba todo.
Él se detuvo, la miró y le pidió matrimonio.Ella dijo que no.
No una vez.
Durante horas.
Le habló de la diferencia de edad, de los rumores, de lo que diría la gente, de lo fácil que era equivocarse otra vez.
En realidad, lo que pesaba era el miedo.Max no cedió.
Le dijo que no estaba allí por una idea de ella, ni por lo que representaba, sino por ella misma.Y algo en esa insistencia sencilla terminó por romper la resistencia.
En septiembre de 1930 se casaron.
Lo que vino después no fue un cuento idealizado, sino una convivencia larga y real.
Recorrieron juntos excavaciones en Oriente Medio durante años.
Ella no fue una figura decorativa: fotografiaba, limpiaba, clasificaba piezas y desarrolló incluso una habilidad casi quirúrgica para restaurar objetos delicados.
Parte de sus ingresos literarios financiaron trabajos arqueológicos de Max.Él, con el tiempo, reconocería que la paciencia de Agatha, su forma de observar sin prisa, encajaba perfectamente con el trabajo de excavar el pasado.
La guerra los separó durante temporadas, pero se escribieron constantemente.
El vínculo no se debilitó.
Se sostuvo en cartas, rutinas y una complicidad que no necesitaba demasiada explicación.Durante ese periodo, Agatha siguió escribiendo sin descanso.
Publicó decenas de novelas, entre ellas las que nacieron directamente de sus experiencias en Oriente Medio: "Asesinato en Mesopotamia", "Muerte en el Nilo" o "Cita con la muerte".
El polvo, el calor y la sensación de ruinas vivas se colaron en su literatura de forma inevitable.Cuando recibió el reconocimiento como Dama Comendadora del Imperio Británico, y Max fue nombrado caballero años después, ya no sorprendía a nadie que siguieran juntos.
Agatha murió en 1976.
Dejó detrás una obra enorme: sesenta y seis novelas, incontables relatos y una forma muy concreta de entender el misterio humano.
Max murió dos años después.
Ambos están enterrados juntos en Oxfordshire.La mujer que había llegado a Ur con la sensación de estar saliendo de un fracaso público terminó construyendo una vida larga, estable y creativa, lejos del ruido que casi la define.
Y quizá su decisión más importante no fue escribir un libro famoso, sino atreverse a no dejar que el miedo eligiera por ella.Antes de todo eso, su historia venía de lejos.
Nació en 1890 en Torquay, en una familia sin grandes ostentaciones pero con una infancia marcada por la imaginación.
Educada en casa, lectora precoz, creció entre juegos inventados y una sensibilidad muy propia para observar lo cotidiano.Su primera novela, "El misterioso caso de Styles", empezó a darle forma a su carrera ya en la adultez.
Tenía treinta años cuando Poirot apareció por primera vez.Y, de algún modo, todo encaja: la niña que aprendió a leer sola, la enfermera que descubrió venenos, la mujer que desapareció de la prensa durante días, la escritora que convirtió el crimen en arte, y la persona que un día decidió aceptar una propuesta en medio de los páramos.
No fue una vida perfecta.
Fue una vida sostenida, reconstruida y elegida más de una vez.▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣
“𝐴𝑔𝑎𝑡𝘩𝑎” (𝟷𝟿𝟽𝟿).
𝐸𝑠 𝑢𝑛𝑎 𝑝𝑒𝑙𝑖́𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑎́𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑎 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑧𝑎𝑑𝑎 𝑝𝑜𝑟 𝑉𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑎 𝑅𝑒𝑑𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑜 𝐴𝑔𝑎𝑡𝘩𝑎 𝐶𝘩𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑒, 𝐷𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛 𝐻𝑜𝑓𝑓𝑚𝑎𝑛 𝑦 𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑜𝑡𝘩𝑦 𝐷𝑎𝑙𝑡𝑜𝑛.
𝑆𝑒 𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑎 𝑒𝑛 𝑠𝑢 𝑓𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑎 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑜́𝑛 𝑑𝑒 𝟷𝟷 𝑑𝑖́𝑎𝑠 𝑒𝑛 𝟷𝟿𝟸𝟼, 𝑞𝑢𝑒 𝑒𝑠 𝑢𝑛𝑜 𝑑𝑒 𝑙𝑜𝑠 𝑒𝑝𝑖𝑠𝑜𝑑𝑖𝑜𝑠 𝑚𝑎́𝑠 𝑚𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑠𝑜𝑠 𝑑𝑒 𝑠𝑢 𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑎.
𝑇𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑒 𝑢𝑛 𝑒𝑛𝑓𝑜𝑞𝑢𝑒 𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑒 𝑑𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑎́𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑜 𝑦 𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑜, 𝑛𝑜 𝑒𝑠 𝑢𝑛 𝑑𝑜𝑐𝑢𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑡𝑜.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5N864-tQ_c
#agathachristie #maxmallowan #historia #literatura #arqueologia #biografia #novela #escritoras #egiptologia #arqueologos #misterio
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🧿 𝑬𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆 𝒓𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒔 𝒚 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔 🧿
Marzo de 1930, Ur, en lo que hoy es Irak.
Polvo, calor seco y una ciudad enterrada que llevaba miles de años esperando ser escuchada.
Entre aquellas ruinas caminaba Agatha Christie, cuarenta años, divorciada, famosa en medio mundo y, al mismo tiempo, bastante rota por dentro como para que el silencio del desierto le pareciera una forma de descanso.En 1914 se casó con Archibald Christie, con quien tendría una hija, Rosalind.
Cuatro años antes había vivido uno de los episodios más incómodos de su vida pública.
En 1926, tras el colapso de su matrimonio con Archibald Christie, desapareció durante once días.
Su coche apareció abandonado y el país entero entró en estado de alarma.
Hubo búsquedas, titulares diarios y teorías de todo tipo: suicidio, fuga planificada, amnesia.
La prensa la convirtió en un caso nacional.Cuando finalmente fue localizada en un hotel de Harrogate, registrada con otro nombre, no ofreció una explicación clara.
Nunca llegó a cerrarse del todo aquel vacío, y precisamente por eso el episodio la persiguió durante años.
A partir de ahí, su vida dejó de ser completamente privada.
Inglaterra se le volvió más ruidosa, más vigilante, más difícil de habitar.Por eso Ur no era solo un viaje arqueológico.
Era una huida elegante hacia algo más respirable.En ese escenario apareció Max Mallowan.
Veintiséis años, asistente de arqueología, piel curtida por el sol y esa pasión casi infantil por lo que otros solo veían como restos.
Él hablaba de cerámica y civilizaciones como si siguieran respirando bajo tierra.
No trató a Agatha como a una celebridad ni ella a él como a un chico sin experiencia.Hablaron durante horas.
Sin prisas, sin máscaras.
Y algo se quedó enganchado entre los dos, aunque ninguno lo dijera en voz alta.Cuando la campaña arqueológica terminó, Max la visitó en Inglaterra.
Pasearon por los páramos, bajo una lluvia fina que lo empapaba todo.
Él se detuvo, la miró y le pidió matrimonio.Ella dijo que no.
No una vez.
Durante horas.
Le habló de la diferencia de edad, de los rumores, de lo que diría la gente, de lo fácil que era equivocarse otra vez.
En realidad, lo que pesaba era el miedo.Max no cedió.
Le dijo que no estaba allí por una idea de ella, ni por lo que representaba, sino por ella misma.Y algo en esa insistencia sencilla terminó por romper la resistencia.
En septiembre de 1930 se casaron.
Lo que vino después no fue un cuento idealizado, sino una convivencia larga y real.
Recorrieron juntos excavaciones en Oriente Medio durante años.
Ella no fue una figura decorativa: fotografiaba, limpiaba, clasificaba piezas y desarrolló incluso una habilidad casi quirúrgica para restaurar objetos delicados.
Parte de sus ingresos literarios financiaron trabajos arqueológicos de Max.Él, con el tiempo, reconocería que la paciencia de Agatha, su forma de observar sin prisa, encajaba perfectamente con el trabajo de excavar el pasado.
La guerra los separó durante temporadas, pero se escribieron constantemente.
El vínculo no se debilitó.
Se sostuvo en cartas, rutinas y una complicidad que no necesitaba demasiada explicación.Durante ese periodo, Agatha siguió escribiendo sin descanso.
Publicó decenas de novelas, entre ellas las que nacieron directamente de sus experiencias en Oriente Medio: "Asesinato en Mesopotamia", "Muerte en el Nilo" o "Cita con la muerte".
El polvo, el calor y la sensación de ruinas vivas se colaron en su literatura de forma inevitable.Cuando recibió el reconocimiento como Dama Comendadora del Imperio Británico, y Max fue nombrado caballero años después, ya no sorprendía a nadie que siguieran juntos.
Agatha murió en 1976.
Dejó detrás una obra enorme: sesenta y seis novelas, incontables relatos y una forma muy concreta de entender el misterio humano.
Max murió dos años después.
Ambos están enterrados juntos en Oxfordshire.La mujer que había llegado a Ur con la sensación de estar saliendo de un fracaso público terminó construyendo una vida larga, estable y creativa, lejos del ruido que casi la define.
Y quizá su decisión más importante no fue escribir un libro famoso, sino atreverse a no dejar que el miedo eligiera por ella.Antes de todo eso, su historia venía de lejos.
Nació en 1890 en Torquay, en una familia sin grandes ostentaciones pero con una infancia marcada por la imaginación.
Educada en casa, lectora precoz, creció entre juegos inventados y una sensibilidad muy propia para observar lo cotidiano.Su primera novela, "El misterioso caso de Styles", empezó a darle forma a su carrera ya en la adultez.
Tenía treinta años cuando Poirot apareció por primera vez.Y, de algún modo, todo encaja: la niña que aprendió a leer sola, la enfermera que descubrió venenos, la mujer que desapareció de la prensa durante días, la escritora que convirtió el crimen en arte, y la persona que un día decidió aceptar una propuesta en medio de los páramos.
No fue una vida perfecta.
Fue una vida sostenida, reconstruida y elegida más de una vez.▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣
“𝐴𝑔𝑎𝑡𝘩𝑎” (𝟷𝟿𝟽𝟿).
𝐸𝑠 𝑢𝑛𝑎 𝑝𝑒𝑙𝑖́𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑎́𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑎 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑧𝑎𝑑𝑎 𝑝𝑜𝑟 𝑉𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑎 𝑅𝑒𝑑𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑜 𝐴𝑔𝑎𝑡𝘩𝑎 𝐶𝘩𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑒, 𝐷𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛 𝐻𝑜𝑓𝑓𝑚𝑎𝑛 𝑦 𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑜𝑡𝘩𝑦 𝐷𝑎𝑙𝑡𝑜𝑛.
𝑆𝑒 𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑎 𝑒𝑛 𝑠𝑢 𝑓𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑎 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑜́𝑛 𝑑𝑒 𝟷𝟷 𝑑𝑖́𝑎𝑠 𝑒𝑛 𝟷𝟿𝟸𝟼, 𝑞𝑢𝑒 𝑒𝑠 𝑢𝑛𝑜 𝑑𝑒 𝑙𝑜𝑠 𝑒𝑝𝑖𝑠𝑜𝑑𝑖𝑜𝑠 𝑚𝑎́𝑠 𝑚𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑠𝑜𝑠 𝑑𝑒 𝑠𝑢 𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑎.
𝑇𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑒 𝑢𝑛 𝑒𝑛𝑓𝑜𝑞𝑢𝑒 𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑒 𝑑𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑎́𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑜 𝑦 𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑜, 𝑛𝑜 𝑒𝑠 𝑢𝑛 𝑑𝑜𝑐𝑢𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑡𝑜.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5N864-tQ_c
#agathachristie #maxmallowan #historia #literatura #arqueologia #biografia #novela #escritoras #egiptologia #arqueologos #misterio
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🧿 𝑬𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆 𝒓𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒔 𝒚 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔 🧿
Marzo de 1930, Ur, en lo que hoy es Irak.
Polvo, calor seco y una ciudad enterrada que llevaba miles de años esperando ser escuchada.
Entre aquellas ruinas caminaba Agatha Christie, cuarenta años, divorciada, famosa en medio mundo y, al mismo tiempo, bastante rota por dentro como para que el silencio del desierto le pareciera una forma de descanso.En 1914 se casó con Archibald Christie, con quien tendría una hija, Rosalind.
Cuatro años antes había vivido uno de los episodios más incómodos de su vida pública.
En 1926, tras el colapso de su matrimonio con Archibald Christie, desapareció durante once días.
Su coche apareció abandonado y el país entero entró en estado de alarma.
Hubo búsquedas, titulares diarios y teorías de todo tipo: suicidio, fuga planificada, amnesia.
La prensa la convirtió en un caso nacional.Cuando finalmente fue localizada en un hotel de Harrogate, registrada con otro nombre, no ofreció una explicación clara.
Nunca llegó a cerrarse del todo aquel vacío, y precisamente por eso el episodio la persiguió durante años.
A partir de ahí, su vida dejó de ser completamente privada.
Inglaterra se le volvió más ruidosa, más vigilante, más difícil de habitar.Por eso Ur no era solo un viaje arqueológico.
Era una huida elegante hacia algo más respirable.En ese escenario apareció Max Mallowan.
Veintiséis años, asistente de arqueología, piel curtida por el sol y esa pasión casi infantil por lo que otros solo veían como restos.
Él hablaba de cerámica y civilizaciones como si siguieran respirando bajo tierra.
No trató a Agatha como a una celebridad ni ella a él como a un chico sin experiencia.Hablaron durante horas.
Sin prisas, sin máscaras.
Y algo se quedó enganchado entre los dos, aunque ninguno lo dijera en voz alta.Cuando la campaña arqueológica terminó, Max la visitó en Inglaterra.
Pasearon por los páramos, bajo una lluvia fina que lo empapaba todo.
Él se detuvo, la miró y le pidió matrimonio.Ella dijo que no.
No una vez.
Durante horas.
Le habló de la diferencia de edad, de los rumores, de lo que diría la gente, de lo fácil que era equivocarse otra vez.
En realidad, lo que pesaba era el miedo.Max no cedió.
Le dijo que no estaba allí por una idea de ella, ni por lo que representaba, sino por ella misma.Y algo en esa insistencia sencilla terminó por romper la resistencia.
En septiembre de 1930 se casaron.
Lo que vino después no fue un cuento idealizado, sino una convivencia larga y real.
Recorrieron juntos excavaciones en Oriente Medio durante años.
Ella no fue una figura decorativa: fotografiaba, limpiaba, clasificaba piezas y desarrolló incluso una habilidad casi quirúrgica para restaurar objetos delicados.
Parte de sus ingresos literarios financiaron trabajos arqueológicos de Max.Él, con el tiempo, reconocería que la paciencia de Agatha, su forma de observar sin prisa, encajaba perfectamente con el trabajo de excavar el pasado.
La guerra los separó durante temporadas, pero se escribieron constantemente.
El vínculo no se debilitó.
Se sostuvo en cartas, rutinas y una complicidad que no necesitaba demasiada explicación.Durante ese periodo, Agatha siguió escribiendo sin descanso.
Publicó decenas de novelas, entre ellas las que nacieron directamente de sus experiencias en Oriente Medio: "Asesinato en Mesopotamia", "Muerte en el Nilo" o "Cita con la muerte".
El polvo, el calor y la sensación de ruinas vivas se colaron en su literatura de forma inevitable.Cuando recibió el reconocimiento como Dama Comendadora del Imperio Británico, y Max fue nombrado caballero años después, ya no sorprendía a nadie que siguieran juntos.
Agatha murió en 1976.
Dejó detrás una obra enorme: sesenta y seis novelas, incontables relatos y una forma muy concreta de entender el misterio humano.
Max murió dos años después.
Ambos están enterrados juntos en Oxfordshire.La mujer que había llegado a Ur con la sensación de estar saliendo de un fracaso público terminó construyendo una vida larga, estable y creativa, lejos del ruido que casi la define.
Y quizá su decisión más importante no fue escribir un libro famoso, sino atreverse a no dejar que el miedo eligiera por ella.Antes de todo eso, su historia venía de lejos.
Nació en 1890 en Torquay, en una familia sin grandes ostentaciones pero con una infancia marcada por la imaginación.
Educada en casa, lectora precoz, creció entre juegos inventados y una sensibilidad muy propia para observar lo cotidiano.Su primera novela, "El misterioso caso de Styles", empezó a darle forma a su carrera ya en la adultez.
Tenía treinta años cuando Poirot apareció por primera vez.Y, de algún modo, todo encaja: la niña que aprendió a leer sola, la enfermera que descubrió venenos, la mujer que desapareció de la prensa durante días, la escritora que convirtió el crimen en arte, y la persona que un día decidió aceptar una propuesta en medio de los páramos.
No fue una vida perfecta.
Fue una vida sostenida, reconstruida y elegida más de una vez.▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣
“𝐴𝑔𝑎𝑡𝘩𝑎” (𝟷𝟿𝟽𝟿).
𝐸𝑠 𝑢𝑛𝑎 𝑝𝑒𝑙𝑖́𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑎́𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑎 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑧𝑎𝑑𝑎 𝑝𝑜𝑟 𝑉𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑎 𝑅𝑒𝑑𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑜 𝐴𝑔𝑎𝑡𝘩𝑎 𝐶𝘩𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑒, 𝐷𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛 𝐻𝑜𝑓𝑓𝑚𝑎𝑛 𝑦 𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑜𝑡𝘩𝑦 𝐷𝑎𝑙𝑡𝑜𝑛.
𝑆𝑒 𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑎 𝑒𝑛 𝑠𝑢 𝑓𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑎 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑜́𝑛 𝑑𝑒 𝟷𝟷 𝑑𝑖́𝑎𝑠 𝑒𝑛 𝟷𝟿𝟸𝟼, 𝑞𝑢𝑒 𝑒𝑠 𝑢𝑛𝑜 𝑑𝑒 𝑙𝑜𝑠 𝑒𝑝𝑖𝑠𝑜𝑑𝑖𝑜𝑠 𝑚𝑎́𝑠 𝑚𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑠𝑜𝑠 𝑑𝑒 𝑠𝑢 𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑎.
𝑇𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑒 𝑢𝑛 𝑒𝑛𝑓𝑜𝑞𝑢𝑒 𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑒 𝑑𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑎́𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑜 𝑦 𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑜, 𝑛𝑜 𝑒𝑠 𝑢𝑛 𝑑𝑜𝑐𝑢𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑡𝑜.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5N864-tQ_c
#agathachristie #maxmallowan #historia #literatura #arqueologia #biografia #novela #escritoras #egiptologia #arqueologos #misterio
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🧿 𝑬𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆 𝒓𝒖𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒔 𝒚 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔 🧿
Marzo de 1930, Ur, en lo que hoy es Irak.
Polvo, calor seco y una ciudad enterrada que llevaba miles de años esperando ser escuchada.
Entre aquellas ruinas caminaba Agatha Christie, cuarenta años, divorciada, famosa en medio mundo y, al mismo tiempo, bastante rota por dentro como para que el silencio del desierto le pareciera una forma de descanso.En 1914 se casó con Archibald Christie, con quien tendría una hija, Rosalind.
Cuatro años antes había vivido uno de los episodios más incómodos de su vida pública.
En 1926, tras el colapso de su matrimonio con Archibald Christie, desapareció durante once días.
Su coche apareció abandonado y el país entero entró en estado de alarma.
Hubo búsquedas, titulares diarios y teorías de todo tipo: suicidio, fuga planificada, amnesia.
La prensa la convirtió en un caso nacional.Cuando finalmente fue localizada en un hotel de Harrogate, registrada con otro nombre, no ofreció una explicación clara.
Nunca llegó a cerrarse del todo aquel vacío, y precisamente por eso el episodio la persiguió durante años.
A partir de ahí, su vida dejó de ser completamente privada.
Inglaterra se le volvió más ruidosa, más vigilante, más difícil de habitar.Por eso Ur no era solo un viaje arqueológico.
Era una huida elegante hacia algo más respirable.En ese escenario apareció Max Mallowan.
Veintiséis años, asistente de arqueología, piel curtida por el sol y esa pasión casi infantil por lo que otros solo veían como restos.
Él hablaba de cerámica y civilizaciones como si siguieran respirando bajo tierra.
No trató a Agatha como a una celebridad ni ella a él como a un chico sin experiencia.Hablaron durante horas.
Sin prisas, sin máscaras.
Y algo se quedó enganchado entre los dos, aunque ninguno lo dijera en voz alta.Cuando la campaña arqueológica terminó, Max la visitó en Inglaterra.
Pasearon por los páramos, bajo una lluvia fina que lo empapaba todo.
Él se detuvo, la miró y le pidió matrimonio.Ella dijo que no.
No una vez.
Durante horas.
Le habló de la diferencia de edad, de los rumores, de lo que diría la gente, de lo fácil que era equivocarse otra vez.
En realidad, lo que pesaba era el miedo.Max no cedió.
Le dijo que no estaba allí por una idea de ella, ni por lo que representaba, sino por ella misma.Y algo en esa insistencia sencilla terminó por romper la resistencia.
En septiembre de 1930 se casaron.
Lo que vino después no fue un cuento idealizado, sino una convivencia larga y real.
Recorrieron juntos excavaciones en Oriente Medio durante años.
Ella no fue una figura decorativa: fotografiaba, limpiaba, clasificaba piezas y desarrolló incluso una habilidad casi quirúrgica para restaurar objetos delicados.
Parte de sus ingresos literarios financiaron trabajos arqueológicos de Max.Él, con el tiempo, reconocería que la paciencia de Agatha, su forma de observar sin prisa, encajaba perfectamente con el trabajo de excavar el pasado.
La guerra los separó durante temporadas, pero se escribieron constantemente.
El vínculo no se debilitó.
Se sostuvo en cartas, rutinas y una complicidad que no necesitaba demasiada explicación.Durante ese periodo, Agatha siguió escribiendo sin descanso.
Publicó decenas de novelas, entre ellas las que nacieron directamente de sus experiencias en Oriente Medio: "Asesinato en Mesopotamia", "Muerte en el Nilo" o "Cita con la muerte".
El polvo, el calor y la sensación de ruinas vivas se colaron en su literatura de forma inevitable.Cuando recibió el reconocimiento como Dama Comendadora del Imperio Británico, y Max fue nombrado caballero años después, ya no sorprendía a nadie que siguieran juntos.
Agatha murió en 1976.
Dejó detrás una obra enorme: sesenta y seis novelas, incontables relatos y una forma muy concreta de entender el misterio humano.
Max murió dos años después.
Ambos están enterrados juntos en Oxfordshire.La mujer que había llegado a Ur con la sensación de estar saliendo de un fracaso público terminó construyendo una vida larga, estable y creativa, lejos del ruido que casi la define.
Y quizá su decisión más importante no fue escribir un libro famoso, sino atreverse a no dejar que el miedo eligiera por ella.Antes de todo eso, su historia venía de lejos.
Nació en 1890 en Torquay, en una familia sin grandes ostentaciones pero con una infancia marcada por la imaginación.
Educada en casa, lectora precoz, creció entre juegos inventados y una sensibilidad muy propia para observar lo cotidiano.Su primera novela, "El misterioso caso de Styles", empezó a darle forma a su carrera ya en la adultez.
Tenía treinta años cuando Poirot apareció por primera vez.Y, de algún modo, todo encaja: la niña que aprendió a leer sola, la enfermera que descubrió venenos, la mujer que desapareció de la prensa durante días, la escritora que convirtió el crimen en arte, y la persona que un día decidió aceptar una propuesta en medio de los páramos.
No fue una vida perfecta.
Fue una vida sostenida, reconstruida y elegida más de una vez.▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣▣
“𝐴𝑔𝑎𝑡𝘩𝑎” (𝟷𝟿𝟽𝟿).
𝐸𝑠 𝑢𝑛𝑎 𝑝𝑒𝑙𝑖́𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑎́𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑎 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑧𝑎𝑑𝑎 𝑝𝑜𝑟 𝑉𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑎 𝑅𝑒𝑑𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑜 𝐴𝑔𝑎𝑡𝘩𝑎 𝐶𝘩𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑒, 𝐷𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛 𝐻𝑜𝑓𝑓𝑚𝑎𝑛 𝑦 𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑜𝑡𝘩𝑦 𝐷𝑎𝑙𝑡𝑜𝑛.
𝑆𝑒 𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑎 𝑒𝑛 𝑠𝑢 𝑓𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑎 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑜́𝑛 𝑑𝑒 𝟷𝟷 𝑑𝑖́𝑎𝑠 𝑒𝑛 𝟷𝟿𝟸𝟼, 𝑞𝑢𝑒 𝑒𝑠 𝑢𝑛𝑜 𝑑𝑒 𝑙𝑜𝑠 𝑒𝑝𝑖𝑠𝑜𝑑𝑖𝑜𝑠 𝑚𝑎́𝑠 𝑚𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑠𝑜𝑠 𝑑𝑒 𝑠𝑢 𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑎.
𝑇𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑒 𝑢𝑛 𝑒𝑛𝑓𝑜𝑞𝑢𝑒 𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑒 𝑑𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑎́𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑜 𝑦 𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑜, 𝑛𝑜 𝑒𝑠 𝑢𝑛 𝑑𝑜𝑐𝑢𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑡𝑜.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5N864-tQ_c
#agathachristie #maxmallowan #historia #literatura #arqueologia #biografia #novela #escritoras #egiptologia #arqueologos #misterio
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Africanidad y afrodescendencia
Por: Thelma Morales García
El viernes 22 de mayo de 2026 escuché la conferencia de la Dra. Georgina Flores García en la Red Iberoamericana de historiadoras de la Universidad de Sonora, con la conferencia “Presencia africana y afrodescendiente del Valle de Toluca. Siglo XVII”, ella fue mi maestra de historia en la Facultad de Ciencias Políticas y a quien he seguido muy de cerca las investigaciones derivadas de sus estudios sobre los afrodescendientes y que la ha llevado a buscar su presencia desde el siglo XVII en el Valle de Toluca, en los archivos históricos y parroquiales donde ha indagado hasta sus nombres verdaderos, aunque sólo sean unos cuantos, los ha visibilizado en nuestro país, donde la negación por la sangre negra está presente a pesar de los esfuerzos de gente que como ella ha luchado porque sus tradiciones y cultura hayan prevalecido durante siglos.
En su conferencia resaltó su gran pasión por este tema diciendo que todos los días honra a África y su objetivo es que todos los valoremos, porque no sólo dejaron sus huellas en la genética, también en la cultura: en 1958 se declara el 25 de mayo como el “Día Mundial de África”; asimismo, el 25 de mayo de 1963 en Addis Abeba, capital de Etiopía, los líderes de 32 naciones africanas, solemnemente reunidos en conferencia, se comprometen a crear una organización que les dé una voz unida por primera vez en la historia de África, y para ello concluyen con el acuerdo de todos los delegados de fundar la Organización de la Unidad Africana (OUA). Su principal objetivo será descolonizar los bastiones blancos de Rhodesia del Sur, Sudáfrica, Mozambique y Angola. Después de 38 años de su fundación, el 25 de mayo de 2001, la OUA se disolverá para ser sustituida por la Unión Africana, también con sede en Addis Abeba.
En el mes de marzo de 2026 hubo un avance más, quienes fueron arrancados del Continente Africano se considera Crimen de Lesa Humanidad (del latín Laesa, que significa: lastimado, agraviado, ofendido), se realiza el acta donde se llegaron a varios acuerdos como: reformas legales para combatir el racismo sistémico y la devolución de bienes culturales a sus países de origen, entre otros. El primer crimen de lesa humanidad fueron los juicios de Núremberg en contra de los líderes de la Alemania Nazi, pero no se compara con los 540 años de crímenes cometidos contra África, nos dice la doctora Flores. Sólo tres países no quisieron firmar el reconocimiento de Crimen de Lesa Humanidad: Estados Unidos, Argentina e Israel.
Niños, mujeres, hombres, ancianos, fueron arrancados durante varios siglos del continente africano, considerado una gran torre de Babel, pues venían del Congo, Angola, Zaire, Sierra Leona, todos hablando distintos idiomas y al llegar a la Nueva España tuvieron aprender el castellano.
Según la teoría de Davison se considera a África la Madre de América, derivado de que fueron trasladados desde el siglo XVI millones de africanos para trabajar en las minas y en las plantaciones, lo que no sólo implicó la migración forzada de personas, sino también costumbres, religiones, lenguas y conocimientos de la cultura africana.
Por fortuna, el paso de muchos de ellos en estas tierras, quedaron en los documentos que ha investigado la Dra. Flores y los ha encontrado gracias a la riqueza de los archivos algunos catalogados por tema como: Tierras, Inquisición, Hospital de Jesús, Juicios, Testamentos, etc. En el Archivo General de Indias (que se encuentra en España y ahí se menciona a Toluca), Archivo General de la Nación y en nuestra entidad, el Archivo General de Notarías, Archivo del Poder Judicial del Estado de México, Archivos parroquiales, Fondo Reservado de la Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal; el Archivo de la Parroquia del Sagrario en Toluca que está por cumplir 300 años.
En su conferencia mencionó que en dos Códices aparece Juan Cortés que aunque trae la vestimenta española, perfectamente se aprecia el tono de su piel y el cabello rizado se trata de un personaje cercano a Hernán Cortés, con nombre castellanizado y tomando el apellido Cortés. En el Códice Azcatitlán se le aprecia al mismo Juan Cortés, junto a Hernán Cortés y la Malinche, ya desde ahí se ve la presencia de africanos, cuando se dirigen a Tenochtitlán.
Los documentos nos dicen que las personas de origen africano no se fueron, se quedaron y hubo mestizaje, no sólo estaban en las minas o en las plantaciones, también había oficios a los que se dedicaban como: la cocina, labores domésticas, nodrizas, curtiduría, arriería. Y aunque las ordenazas prohibían que las personas negras fueran maestros, tenemos el ejemplo de Juan Correa que es uno de los grandes maestros pintores del arte en las iglesias, también aparece un barbero que realiza diversas cirugías, era médico cirujano barbero y se encuentra su nombre y su oficio aparece en la Notaría Número 1 de Toluca.
Por ello, nos falta mucho por descubrir sobre la sangre negra no sólo en nuestra ciudad de Toluca, sino en el vasto territorio del Valle de Toluca.
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