Council of Europe

it will cause you to suffer a cruel and agonizing death. During the mid-1300’s, the people of Europe were stricken with a deadly plague, later known as “The Black Death.” Many populations were completely wiped out as the Black Death swept through towns and villages leaving only death and devastation in its wake. The Black Death was one of the deadliest pandemics in human history that forever changed Europe and helped shape the world we know today. During the Middle Ages, or the medieval period…

Everyday, thousands of migrants and refugees from Eastern Europe flood into western European countries. Most of these invaded countries, such as Hungary, Italy, and many others can not easily accommodate the migrants’ simple plea for help. The sudden influx of individuals and families flowing across borders from war torn countries is causing tension and unrest among all affected countries. Although some of the unaffected countries may not think much of the migrant problem, recently released…

In Walter Rodney’s How Europe Underdeveloped Africa he argues that European imperialism and earlier colonialism from earlier centuries did little to nothing with improving the lives of the African people. European imperialism was meant to boost the economies and power of European nations; however, colonialism “blunted, halted, and turned back” the development of Africa. Also with the interruption of the development and culture of the African people, there was no compensation given as the…

Immigration is nothing new. It has always occurred in the world. Some peoples reasons are for the better, and some could be for homeland issues that are present. For such an example could possibly be wars or economic issues. In present times of today society is exposed to loads of country conflict. Many people try to better their families by leaving the area. However, this poses issues for countries that people are looking to for help. An example of this would be America and varies European…

Imperialism emerged from the early medieval modernization concept that began in the late 16th century post Renaissance and catholic reformation. Imperialism is the practice of extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force. Imperialism was the idea that perpetuated the colonization of country; colonization involves the domination and subjugation of a group of people by another. Imperialism is the process of indirect political influence or control over weak states…

sides there is an abundant amount of compelling evidence for one to come up with their own conclusion. There are a variety of arguments for where the migration came from like: Asia, Europe, or Beringia. The Asia argument asserts the first migrants came from Siberia, the Solutrean hypothesis argues that people came from Europe (Oppenheimer et al,. 2014). In Beringia there was ice-free corridor between Asia and the Americas, that allowed people to migrate (Goebel et al., 2008). The continental…

as I travel past Africa. I’m halfway around the world, just North of Africa I see Europe. Stunningly scenic and with over 50 countries I relish the landmarks that many people travel thousands of miles to witness. From the delicate ruins of Greece, to the Eiffel tower of Paris, the cobblestone streets of Italy and the intricate architecture all over England. I see so many beautiful landmarks all over Europe and envy the people who have the opportunities to visit them, see the culture up…

followed in Columbus’s footsteps. The people of Europe saw opportunity in America, almost a blank canvas as they could express the culture originated from their homeland and infuse it into America. Europe’s curiosity came with a price as the Native American population was slowly shunned out of the country. A famous image by Theodore Galle, depicted a beautifully crafted summary of the clash between the Native population and the…

When Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492 the world had no idea what the effects on the environment would be. The interaction between the Europeans and the New World Inhabitants of North and South America and Africa, as well as Asia is still relevant in the ecological impact that took place between their encounters during the Age of Exploration and onward. The exchange of ideas was the utopian ideal but the utter truth was that the natural environment and human stewardship of that…

focuses on the need to define the new borders of a country as well as a countries rights to the refugee status through their status as an EU country. (Bialasiewicz, 2009) The goal of this piece in the author’s own words is to explore the new borders of Europe as well as drawing a line in the sand as to which country has crossed the line at this point in time, as well as discussing viable options to solve the current…