Mediterranean Sea

the most well-known seas that had much trade occur upon it, is the Mediterranean Sea. Being able to access these ports, made it easier for countries, such as, China and Phoenicia, to not only receive resources they needed, but sell their own products to other societies that were in need of it. Therefore, being able to trade along the Mediterranean, was extremely…

During the 600’s to 1200’s the Mediterranean Sea composed of three regions, the Latin Christians World, Byzantine Empire, and Muslim ruling world. In the Mediterranean world, the Latin Christians, Byzantine, and Muslims cultures experienced acculturations and assimilations amongst one another cultures. The Latin Christians through experiences become acculturated/assimilated from the Byzantine and Muslim cultures, the Byzantine become accultured and assimilated from the Latin-Christian and Muslim…

The mountains and the seas were the landforms of Greece that played a significant role in why Greece became such a power house. Greece was composed of an immense amount of tiny city-states which was secluded by mountains. The mountains had caused the communities to become very independent. After a period of time, the Greek communities became so willing to fight to gain advantage over another. The rivalries between the communities led to pestilential warfare that would eventually destroyed the…

Located on the remote island of Lampedusa in the Mediterranean Sea, Rabbit Beach boasts it’s transparent blue water, soft white sand, and gorgeous rock formations. Also, it is the location where sea turtles lay their eggs yearly; therefore it is very common for tourists to see sea turtles when taking a swim in the crystal blue waters. Another reason that Rabbit Beach is so appealing to travellers is that it is a nature reserve, so it is extremely clean, and offers no noise pollution because…

The discovery of the Uluburun shipwreck was a key moment for the practice of Underwater Archaeology. Underwater Archaeology has created a new and unique method of discovering historical artifacts from thousands of years ago. The scientific study of underwater archaeology is a recent revolutionary tool that can surge past what archaeology on land can do. The shipwreck of the Uluburun exemplifies the importance of this practice. The Uluburun shipwreck reveals the importance of trade during the…

1. Greece emerged on a small mountainous peninsula, that was only about 45,000 miles. The sea and mountains played vital roles in the growth of Greece. The seas were used to venture out and establish colonies that aided in the expansion of the civilization throughout the Mediterranean area. The first state of Greece was Mycenae, which flourished between 1600 and 100 B.C.E. It was established when a group of Indo-European people gained control over the Greek mainland. The civilization was made…

The Greeks were very active on the sea and sought to expand their influence further into the Mediterranean. By the 7th and 6th century B.C., Greek colonies stretched from the Asia Minor to southern Italy, Sicily, and north Africa, and even some parts of southern France and Spain(Hemingway). The Greeks established trading enclaves along already existing cities along the coast. They spread Greek culture which is found through pottery, silver, bronze, olive oil, and wine. Not only did the Greeks…

The civilization of the Greeks included many civilizations and city states. Geography played a major role in in Greek history. Greece occupied a mountainous peninsula, that encompassed only 45,000 square miles of territory. The mountains and sea were especially significant to Greece. The mountains isolated Greeks from one another and the sea helped for trade and colonization. The sea was a great influence on Greek society. The Greeks would become seafarers and Greek civilization would spread…

and the tools used to persuade through it, and finally the overall effect of the piece. Surviving One of the Deadliest Routes to Europe: Refugees at Sea The exigence that the documentary is addressing is the growing refugee crisis in both Africa and the Middle East. It addresses the need for monetary assistance from government agencies, as well as the necessary measures that need to be taken to protect said individuals lives. This documentary also focuses on the dangers of crossing the…

Imagine sitting on a boat in the middle of Venice looking out in the distance at the cities of Italy as the crystal blue waters glide beneath of your boat. Italy is a boot like shaped peninsula located by the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Adriatic. Italy has a population of 60.6 million and the language they speak is Italian. Some of the landmarks located in Italy are The colosseum,The Roman Forum, Rialto Bridge in Venice, Dolomites, Ponte Vecchio, and the Milan Cathedral. Italy is one of the most…