The Black Death was ‘one of the worst disasters in history’, killing a third of Europe’s population. In the 14th century the plague hit Asia and Europe, lasting from 1346 till 1352. The Black Death was an epidemic plague in the 1300’s, which spread rapidly throughout Asia and Europe. The causes of the Black Death weren’t just animals and fleas, humans played a great part in the spreading of the plague throughout Europe. Many symptoms were shown at early stages of the plague such as headaches,…
“Ave Maria” is a motet, or a short piece of sacred choral music, written by Josquin des Prez in the second half of the 15th century during the Renaissance Era. This motet is a devotional piece to the Virgin Mary which consists of three total parts: a greeting to the Virgin Mary, an overview of the five major events of her life, and the author entreating Mary for mercy at their time of death (Rifkin). The piece exemplifies the ideals and characteristics of Renaissance music through its “syntactic…
When looking at Peter Burkholder’s secondary source “Popular Misconceptions of Medieval Warfare”, the main argument is clearly outlined, stating that “popular entertainment sometimes reflects medieval and military history, historians dismiss this popular media, however they help to clarify the general public’s misunderstandings about medieval warfare.” The thesis statement of this article is developed through the assertion that other popular media sources such as movies and video games, draw…
As heavily implied by James M. Powell, “Between the eleventh and fourteenth centuries the Middle Ages witnessed the making of scholasticism, the revival of Roman law and the founding of universities.”(Powell, Excerpted from The Civilization of the West, 131-94). These institutions created idea machines specifically people of Wycliff and Hus. By reviewing history as it was, many people can infer about specific morals, making them think and…
A-2 The black plague spread quickly throughout Europe. In Tuscany the death rate ran high from 60 percent. They had no explanation for the plague and some blamed the Jews. Boccaccio’s Decameron is a collection of stories that represented life during and after the plague. The stories are about a boy and a woman who escaped Florence and moved to the countryside. Boccaccio who had lived through the plague wrote 100 stories about it describing in details what the setting in Florence was like when…
We all know the nursery rhymes which we loved as a kid and sing to other children. Most people think of it as a child's song with no other meaning or maybe just a song of history. But they have what we might call a dark side, so prepare yourself for what you're about to here. Let's start with Ring Around the Rosie. Ring Around the Rosie came to be by the “Black Death” outbreak in the 14th century which spread, and killed about 15% of the country's population that's a lot in the 14th century.…
Greek Weapons and Armor The Greek armor and weapons were when and where most modern weapons and armor originated from because the Greek were the ones that had created the most primitive method of crafting these weapons and armor. One of the most noticeable items that were brought over into modern times was the sword. The blade of the sword was straight, double-edged, and pointed. (Sword 1) The blade was formed by repeated firing and striking of the metal at red-hot temperatures. The heating of…
A gruesome catastrophe, called The Black Death, took place in England, wiped out nearly two-thirds of the population, and left behind a continuous fear amongst the people. This vile disease caused great mortality. Those that were affected by The Black Death struggled with rationalization. The three social pillars were forever changed once the Black Death entered England. The Black Death, also known as the Bubonic Plague, claimed countless lives. The plague began in 1348, and the last outbreak…
From the Medieval to the Industrial era, one can see the changes in what is considered to be a city and how these changes can affect people individually. During the industrial era, cities grew rapidly and became centres of population and production. The growth of modern industry from the late 18th century led to massive urbanization and the rise of new, great cities. It first began in Europe, and then…
Music is all around the world and people listen to music everyday. Music came from Ancient Greek and music was seen as a gift from God. Music began around 500 B.C. and it lasted for 1000-year period. It was the longest period of music and it was different because there was no centralized government. The Roman Catholic Church had financial gains. The monarchy, kingdoms, and the Roman Catholic Church had power. The main form of music during the Middle Ages was the Gregorian chant named after Pope…