Discovery

There are many astronomers out there, but the one person that stood out to me was Edwin Hubble. It is because of Edwin, we now have a better understanding on the distance in the universe and that it’s expanding. His research was very remarkable that he had a telescope with his name. Since Edwin established the scale of the universe and laid the observational basis, he helped us understand what are galaxies like in the universe. To start off, Edwin noticed a Cepheid variable in the Andromeda…

language barrier. In the mid-15th century, Europe began to expand and launch out into different territories globally. The Eastern hemisphere knew very little about the Western hemisphere and vice versa. Europe was entering what is called the “Age of Discovery which is a period from the 15th to 18th century and involves overseas…

Academic Discovery Paper Choosing a academic and career goal is one that took me roughly 19 years. Coming into college I was undecided, but knew I wanted to do something within the health-science realm. I decided to pursue a major in Kinesiology and go to graduate school to obtain a masters in orthotics and prosthetics. Interviewing my professor, and this class has really helped me reinsure I am pursuing a career suitable for me. During the interview with Dr. Schmidt, he really helped me…

colonists even found a safe harbor in the geographical haze created by storms and lack of information. The bay the pilgrims landed in is described as, “…a harbor wherein 1000 sail of ships may safely ride.” This harbor was an expedition-changing discovery for without knowledge of geography, ships and explorations could easily be destroyed. This happened because the cartography in the hands of explorers was either outdated or non-existent. Only the natives in the area could provide them with…

Self Discovery in Solitude It is true that a picture holds a thousand words but sometimes one thousand words is too many, and it is more meaningful to be able to express your thoughts within a few hundred or less words. In the past week I have been writing a half/full page journal entry each night about what it means to be alone. During this process I realized that my time spent alone was minimal. This is unfortunate because spending time in solitude for self discovery and creative thinking is…

trade was centered in Asia and Africa, with Europe being far removed from the lucrative business of spices and precious metals. The initial need to expand Europe originated from a desire to acquire power and secure profits. From here, a new “Age of Discovery” was set into motion. Assisted with newly developed maritime technologies, as well as patronage from growing monarchs, explorers set out to discover new sea trade routes and find riches from the unknown world. During this time of rapid…

The age of Exploration and Conquest was a time of change. Discoveries and conquests during this period had major effects on the ways of life and caused many changes for many people. One of the things that changed during this time was the idea of slavery. There are many things that caused a change in concept of enslavement. Factors most important in shaping European views of the relationship between race and freedom were the expansion of the Ottoman empire, racial superiority/inferiority, and…

had not previously been known to either side now became staples of life for both civilizations. When most people think of Columbus’s arrival to the New World they only wish to see the immediate benefits that came out of the expedition, such as the discovery of new land, ecosystems, and crops. The most…

considered the “Golden Age of Spain” ( The American Promise, 45 ). It was called the Golden age because there was peace while countries gained power and wealth. In conclusion, Spain proceeded to gain power throughout the sixteenth century, prior to the discovery of the New World. Christopher Columbus and Juan Ponce de Leon led the Spanish exploration of the New World. The course of the New World explorations was deeply affected by the interactions between settlers and indigenous…

How many sailors or those who might perish in this discovery or conquest walked through the streets of Lisbon, Portugal? Almost two hundred sailors walked through the streets of Lisbon, Portugal to ask God to forgive them. Where did Da Gama sail? “His ship rounded the southern tip of Africa, and entered the Indian Ocean.” Who sponsored him to find a route? “King Manuel the 1st of Portugal asked Da Gama to find a sea route to India.” My paper is going to be about some of the routes Vasco…