Viking

Jane Goodall Jane Goodall’s study of the chimpanzees really impacted the way we think about different species. She has been so devoted to learning everything she possibly could about chimpanzees. She has lived with them for a couple years. Goodall didn’t have a perfect child hood she had some setbacks in her young life but that didn’t stop her to become a scientist and discover everything she has done. She has found out so many cool and important…

COLOMBUS IS GUILTY!!! Have you ever wondered if Christopher Columbus was a bad guy instead of good? Well, he is and you will learn that right after you read this essay. Most still think Columbus discovered America first, but he wasn’t. He did not even expect a new discovery to happen which makes him a bad conquistador. He has also killed many Indians that were here before he was and made the Indians kill themselves because of how badly he and the Spaniards treated them. Therefore, Christopher…

At the dawn of the 12th century Byzantine suppression of piracy had restarted long distance trading and the end of Viking raids made self defended urban centers viable once again. Bishops and abbots, and later secular lords, realized the value of towns as centers of commerce and sources of revenue, and began to promote them. They provided markets for merchants to meet and trade, as well as secure locations for minting currency. However, few of the Middle Age urban centers had the advantage of…

Over 1000 high schools, 31 colleges or universities, and five professional teams have a native american mascot, logo, or team name. Recently at one level of sports, the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association), had a debate on whether or not to ban native american names from being used at the collegiate level. Then at another level, the NFL (National Football League) had a big argument a year ago about the same thing, but only with one team. And a long time ago the MLB (Major League…

The Grapes of Wrath - an Honest Review The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck, Published by The Viking Press-James Lloyd on April 14, 1939 is truly a literary masterpiece. This book undoubtedly amazes me. The plot and characters make this novel action-packed and breathtaking. The story is about a farmer and sharecropper named Tom Joad and his family’s struggle during the Dust Bowl. Life is difficult during this time, and sharecroppers in the Midwest have trouble keeping food “at the table”.…

and sculptures from the 5th century AD suggest Anglo-Saxon women wore scarves tucked into the neck of their under gowns, and pulled over the head for warmth. Excavations of remains from the 8th to the 10th century show headscarves and veils worn by Viking women, with some styles possibly influenced by the Anglo and Celtic hosts of their settlements. Scarves feature widely in fashion from the Middle Ages. Throughout most of medieval culture, it was considered vulgar for married women to show their…

and Beowulf embodies every aspect.Doctors Without Borders fight modern monsters like AIDS and other incurable diseases. Beowulf and Doctors Without Borders are examples of epic heroes within society. Beowulf is an epic hero based on the age of the Vikings era. He traveled to Sweden to fight off a monster named Grendel. He was very ignorant and fought for glory. Throughout his years with the Danes, he became more humble and accepted help from the Danes who had become his family when he was in…

has a historical aspect. "The Ouroboros is an ancient symbol that can be found across continents in various ancient cultures." It is usually a dragon, a snake or sometimes a worm that is coiled into a circle in order to eat its own tail. From the Vikings to the Celts, ancient European cultures engraved this symbol into the sides of graves, monuments, pottery, shields, and more. The Ouroboros was also prominent in Ancient Egypt. To the Egyptians, it is believed the Ouroboros represented eternity…

“In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” This quote is popular saying that is usually taught to children in the United States of America. It celebrates when Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas on October 12th, 1492. Many people believe the infamous hero known as Christopher Columbus was the founder of the Americas. However, is that really the truth? Contrary to many beliefs, Christopher Columbus’ fame may be overshadowing his dark and cynical past. In 1968, President Lyndon B.…

The Northern lights are also known as Aurora borealis or Aurora australis. The name Aurora borealis originated from the north; this means “dawn of the north” whereas the name Aurora australis originated from the south; this means “dawn of the south”. A man named Pierre Gassendi named the Aurora borealis. The auroras have been around since ancient times. The Northern lights have many spectacular colors as they spread across the sky, but few know what really makes up this beautiful sight. The…