National Museum of Natural History

developing idea throughout the 1800s. The thought of upholding the natural beauty and resources of the land was sparked through the establishment of Yellowstone National Park within the American West. These new desires had a lasting impact upon the humans and the environment one lived in. In order to achieve these ideas, many barriers had to be overcome to create a system of protecting land and establishing National Parks. Yellowstone National Park was established during the American Gilded Age,…

Aside from a long drive, Saskatoon can also be reached via sophisticated railway systems under Canada's two main lines----Canadian Pacific Railway and the Canadian National Railway, which can easily transport you to other neighboring cities and towns. The Saskatoon Railway Station can be found at the city's western end. For air travel, the city is accessible via the John G. Diefenbaker International Airport which caters…

and the Dutch won their independence from Spain ("History of Dutch Golden Age - Holland.com"). With this came a changing of the era. New territory was being charted, trade by the east-India company thrived and war heroes were becoming national heroes. With these changes it’s no wonder the art world began to evolve too. Wealth from merchant activities combined with a lack of church attendance shifted art subjects from biblical to mundane ("History of Dutch Golden Age…

self-identity, and consists of knowledge and feelings developed through everyday experiences of physical spaces. Not only does space and place shape our identity, but we also shape space and place. People have been shaping their environment throughout all of history; when people move to new places, their journeys and new settlements have changed the places left behind…

Cold war. The idea itself elevated the uniqueness and exceptionality of American culture, life, and democracy. This theory was used to promote America’s status past what it actually was to counter the Soviet threat; like propaganda except bending history in America’s favor. This became problematic when viewing “American Character” because the exact definition depended on who was describing it, the time period, and the particular Americans being discussed. “The American Identity” by Sheldon…

The one question in the back of everyone’s mind; Why are we here and how did we get here? Every man or woman wants a reason or purpose for being, and there are many different explanations that people have found. Though there are many, there are many, the two main explanations that people have adopted are creationism and evolution. Creationism is based around the bible and its teachings and explanations while the theory of evolution is based around the idea that humans today evolved from primates…

The Neues Museum is located in the middle of Berlin, Germany. The Neues, claimed to be a universal museum and is internationally known for their ancient Egyptian collection. In the museum, she has an entire room, room 2.10, devoted to her. When you walk into the dome ceilinged room you can fully see her magnificence. She is placed slightly above eye level-look, so all viewers are forced to look up when they gaze at her. The Neues Museum takes extreme caution in caring for…

Tasmania is an island off the South Eastern coast of Australia, separated in the main land by the Bass Strait. Tasmania is the specific island as well as being one of the seven Australian states. Sometimes known as the Natural State, or the area of Inspiration, almost 40 % of Tasmania's land is preserved like a World Heritage Listed area. This temperate island paradise boasts 20 nature, and the mild sunny climate makes mtss is a prosperous region for making fine foods and wine. The capitol of…

Staying at Dublin’s Grand Dame of Luxury Hotels, The Merrion 5 Intro Along a tony street of fine 18th century Georgian homes in the posh and stately area of Georgian Dublin, , there is a door man in green suite with a top hat and tail. Fashionable guests come and go with some dressed in bespoke business suits while other are dressed in more casual, yet spiffy attire. With each coming and going the door man bids a cheerful greeting in that lovely sing song Irish accent. The outside of the…

Week 2- Understanding Colonialism and Post-colonialism Colonialism and post-colonialism is a demanding understanding of different indigenous cultures around the world. The idea of colonialism and imperial are like-minded which can be compatible. In the English dictionary, colonialism is defined as ‘a farm or settlement referred to the Romans who had settled in other lands but retain their citizenship’ (Loomba, 2015). Understanding this definition helps development in the community, but is unfair…