Although Beowulf was more or less awarded with his kingdom after defeating Grendel’s Mother (Beowulf 68) him and Ragnar are still quite similar. Ragnar fought long and hard for his kingdom. From the late eighth to late eleventh century. The scandinavians ruled ruthlessly over basically all over Europe. (Ragnars Saga 1) Ragnar united Scandinavia and ruthlessly raided all of the known world at the time for his own kingdom.…
All these actions would create the foundation for the European civilisation that arose during the Middle Ages. The Vikings were Scandinavian pirates and warriors, notorious for being barbaric and unchristian. They lived during the so-called Viking Age in 700-1100. During this time they infamously raided, conquered and looted many European countries, including; England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Russia, Scotland and Spain.…
The Norse Vikings raided villages across Northern Europe. With a swift attack, they would pillage and flee before trained soldiers from the ruling kingdom could arrive and defend the village. As they accumulated resources from the raids, the population in Viking settlements increased to a point where finding more land was a necessity and an opportunity for prestige. Courageous and ambitious, they explored the uncharted west and discovered Iceland.…
a) Briefly explain, with reference to TWO of the factors listed below, how there came together in Europe in the early 16th century both the motivation and the means to explore and colonize land across the seas. Religion conflicts arose between the Protestants and the Catholics. The Catholics of Spain and Portugal, along with the Protestants of England and Holland, acquired a desire to spread their versions of Christianity to other people as a result of religious rivalries. Religion also provided the means for exploration. The monarchs in Spain were Catholic.…
Ottonian art, landscape, figurine, as well as additional imagistic creations manufactured throughout the supremacies of the German Ottonian monarchs as well as their primary heirs since the Salic household. As successors of the Carolingian institution of the Holy Roman Empire, the monarchs of German likewise presumed the Carolingian creative legacy, the scrupulous restoration of late historic and ancient Christian craft systems. Ottonian craft subsequent established an elegance of its individuality, nevertheless, distinguishable out of the Carolingian custom, especially in canvas, ivory figurine, and statue. Similar to their Carolingian ancestors, Ottonian artisans honored deceased historic roots also cherished their royal lineage while compensating…
I have decided to answer question one: “Would you have preferred to have lived among the ‘civilized’ Romans or the ‘barbarian’ Germans during the Golden Age of Rome (first two centuries C.E.)?” Put simply, I believe I would have preferred living with the Romans in the Golden Age of Rome. Considering I am a reproductive-age woman, neither the Romans nor the barbaric Germans had ideal circumstances for a person like myself; however, the urban-centric, permanent, military-protected Roman empire is more appealing. I am from Raleigh, NC, a medium-sized city. If this were to be the case in my Roman alternate life, I would have access to aqueducts, bustling city squares and markets, and possibly heated homes.…
Viking’s were Norseman of Scandinavia the mountainous region of Denmark, Sweden and Norway and lived between 750-1200 Ad. The Environmental conditions the Vikings lived in were months of cold weather that lead to Dry and bad soil, there were very mountainous landforms and small land sizes for farms and houses. The Weather was harsh and bitter cold months of snow Icey cold conditions.…
By the 1100’s European peoples had become increasingly aware of the world around them and with new technological improvements by the 15th century, plans for exploration were set in motion. Europeans grew heavily dependent on products from the East and sought a trade route that would allow them easier access to it.…
At the start of the 17th century England, Spain, and France all had permanent settlements located in North America. Since the continent was vast and plentiful, there was an inevitable struggle for land between the European countries. Regardless of the uniform religion Christianity, the ideals and goals of the three nations greatly varied. The Spanish, English, and French settlements became increasingly diverse as a result of separate geographical regions and different colonization purposes, resulting in distinct interactions with the Native Americans. While the colonization movement was occurring in similar time periods for all three of the European nations, the regions in which they settled in varied immensely.…
Austin Smith E. Schwartz ARTH 101 12/05/15 Viking Art There was once a Germanic seafaring people, one that created widespread terror, raided and traded from their Scandinavian homeland along vast areas of both Northern and Central Europe, as well as European Russia, during the late 8th to late 11th centuries. These people, better known by the name of Vikings, were a people who dabbled in just about everything. From farming, to piracy, to even several different styles of art, the Vikings were a group that had a surprising amount of culture for a people who were almost solely known for crafting ships, and sacking towns.…
After the Roman empire split into 2, Rome was vulnerable to attack,they were attacked by the Germanic Visigoth tribe lead by Alaric. In the 300’s Attila and Hans the Ostrogoths which lead to the Visigoths fleeing into Rome for protection. While in Rome the Visigoths were mistreated. The Visigoths then had enough and attacked Romes inside…
America is known by many names but one that stands out the most is ‘melting pot’. This name was given to the United States in 1908 after it was used as a metaphor describing the combination of nationalities, cultures, and ethnicities in a play know by the same name. All people come from somewhere and in the United States during the four waves of immigration this was the case along with many European immigrants. Looking at the history of German immigrants coming to the United States the sources found gave the reader a perspective on the Germans that they saw America as a beacon of hope and a place to start over for the better.…
While popular culture depicts Vikings as a very homogeneous warrior group, there were actually many layers and nuances to Norse culture and society. Given that the Viking period extended from 800 AD to 1050 AD, the Norse groups experienced multiple cultural shifts and political shifts that can be seen throughout their stories and cultural artifacts. Prior to the majority of Viking expansion, much of their culture was defined by closely knit kin groups and one’s honor was deeply tied to your relationships with others. When the groups expanded and interacted with the cultures of the south, they developed new ideas on rulership and political structures. As the Norse dealt with the shift away from kin groups and dealt with questions of statehood and kings, one can clearly see the cultural and political shifts that take place in Norse society though changes in law, politics and religious practices.…
In school, children learn the tale of Pocohontas, the brave Native American woman who brought together the Indians and the European colonists, or the story of the first Thanksgiving, a time when the two cultures came together in a celebratory meal. While there is some truth to these stories, the facts we learn at a young age do not make up the entire story. Despite what we believe the history between Native Americans and European colonists is, new light is constantly being shed on the true relations between the two peoples such as their true feelings towards one another and the resulted actions of these emotions. While the stories we are told as children include the Native Americans and European colonists cooperating and assisting one another…
The Viking Age was an era in European history during which the peoples of the Baltic and Scandinavia surged onto the world stage as pirates, raiders, traders, and fearless explorers. There are many controversies and theories as to why the Scandinavians chose, or were forced, to leave the far northern reaches of Europe. Various indications have suggested a possible population increase that correlates with available farming land, which in turn, connects to an increase of people looking to settle. However, there are also more economic triggers for the expansion of the Vikings in addition to other demographic and social aspects of Viking society. These include a variety of trading connections that have existed in the Baltic for years, the availability…