Bering Strait

observation that will be further discussed later in the essay. With this introductory knowledge set down, it becomes possible to apply the frameworks and themes to different theories and course materials. For example, Churchill’s article “About That Bering Strait Bridge” critiques the biases and propaganda inherited in the Bering Strait thesis, arguing that this “careful orchestration of [illusions]” is a political device to “support the prevailing hegemony of eurosupremacism” (Churchill 1995: 280), citing how contrary evidence was automatically “dismissed as being fabricated” even in the late 20th century (Churchill: 267). He argues that, in reality, new scientific evidence suggests that the genesis of modern human beings may have occurred in the Americas, or, at the very least, there has been some form of polygenesis (Churchill: 286). This article connects with the theme of biases and political agendas in academia – Churchill argues that there has been a continuous and deliberate effort to censor scientific finds that contradicts the Bering Strait hypothesis. This, added with the lack of “reliable” written historical records and the oblivion of the public to these issues and discrepancies allowed those who support Bering Strait theory to continue their assertions. Meanwhile, the information presented in the introductory materials themselves also interact with each other. For example, the film “Cree Hunters of Mistassini” assists with the understanding of Mann’s “America…

Did the Chinese Discover America? The short answer is no, they did not discover America. There are many reasons as to why the Chinese didn’t discover America. Some of those include the fact that Native Americans were already settled there, Polynesians had already visited South America around 700 C.E, and Leif Erikson stumbled upon it in the 11th century. Even so other say from 1405 to 1433 the Ming Dynasty launched several voyages led by Zheng He, which included the voyage to America. The first…

A fork in the road for the Bering Strait theory appeared in the skeletal remains of an ancient Aboriginal man that is commonly referred to as the Kennewick man. Another very controversial topic in the Aboriginal communities, this theory revolves around one of the oldest skeletons found in North America, dated to be a 9,300-year-old skeleton (Middle Tennessee State University, 2006, para. 2). Native American tribes formed a coalition to take back this skeleton as it was part of a sacred burial,…

America? When did the first migrants arrive in America. Another curiosity dealt with me wanting to know more information on Beringia and when it was uncovered and available for others to travel. I am eager to provide the history of the Bering Land Bridge Theory. Thankfully after doing some thorough research I discovered some fascinating information. Australia’s first settlers arrived through boat more than 40,000 years ago, at this time the land bridge between Sunda and Sahul did…

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making his songs appeal to all ages and all fans. With a steady home, broad influence, and a willingness to put himself on the line, Garth Brooks has changed the country music industry and many other lives throughout his career. Garth Brooks’ childhood help pave his road to country music fame. Growing up with four older siblings and a mother who all sang, Brooks was singing from a young age. Garth Brooks, born Troyal Garth Brooks, was born on 7 February 1962, in Tulsa Oklahoma to father, Troyal…