Dear America.
Larry Ferlazzo, Teacher. Columbus. Discovery Channel : Science, History, Space, Tech, Sharks, News. Early Voyages of Exploration 1492-1609. Nat Geo TV. Channel 4 - History. FC81: Early voyages of Exploration (c.1400-1550) Introduction In 1400 A.D. Europeans probably knew less of the globe than they had during the Pax Romana. Outside of Europe and Mediterranean, little was known, with rumor and imagination filling the gaps. Pictures of bizarre looking people with umbrella feet, faces in their stomachs, and dogs' heads illustrated books about lands to the East. Europeans also had many misconceptions about the planet outside their home waters. Factors favoring Europe However, about this time, European explorers started to lead the way in global exploration, timidly hugging the coasts at first, but gradually getting bolder and striking out across the open seas.
The rise of towns and trade along with the Crusades in the centuries preceding the age of exploration caused important changes in Europeans' mental outlook that would give them the incentive and confidence to launch voyages of exploration in three ways. Medieval religious fervor also played its part. Maps also left a lot to be desired.
Time Line 2: The Transatlantic through 1621. The Transatlantic through 1621 Foregrounds: Circumpolar Contacts, Controversies, Mysteries How and where does the human story begin in the Americas after the last Ice Age? Well-attested Native traditions older than the word Europe describe their own peoples’ Creation(s) here. Some Northeastern tribes say that Great Spirit (or sometimes, Glooskap) created human beings from the trees. Meanwhile, new generations and methods in the Western sciences (based in physical remains, high tech and DNA) have proven most fruitful where Native Americans are respected partners---from finding the important places to understanding the many dimensions of what they teach.
As later colonist Thomas Morton remarked, the civilizations on this immense frontier had to learn and keep learning “a mixed language” that speaks all sides. This Time Line marks frontiers of the “Historic” period. Which side of the Atlantic built boats first, and skirted the edges of the Arctic to reach the far continent? 1400s 1500s 1520? History : The USA. Buffalo Bill "In 1886, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show played to over one million people in New York city. It was one of the most elaborate shows on earth: there were cowboys and Indians, sharp shooters including the famed Annie Oakley, hundreds of horses, buffalo, elk and donkeys, and more than two hundred cast members, all moving about in a sweeping western landscape of mountains and plains. Soon after the show's stunning success in New York, it would go on to dazzle crowds in London, Paris, Rome and Barcelona, cementing the legend of the Wild West in the minds of people around the globe.
Behind the extravaganza was one man -- a meager plainsman turned international celebrity and frontier hero, whose meteoric rise to fame was made possible only by his genius, and his hucksterism. His name was William Cody,better known to the world as Buffalo Bill. " (PBS) Buffalo Bill (1846-1917) He "was an American soldier, bison hunter and showman. " Geography and history - for ESL students. Quick links to the history of English-speaking countries. The History of English-Speaking Countries History is a fascinating subject - it really is! And reading about it is a great way of improving your English. On this page you'll find a few interesting links to some of the better history related sites.
The links are divided into three sections: Great Britain and Ireland, the USA, and Australia. You can also do your own research through this rather nice search engine for English and history related things: Ancient British History - Suite101 The Celts Nice site about the Celts in Europe. Celtic Connections Directory of resources for history and cultures of the main Celtic groups in the British Isles. The Vikings in Britain The World of the Vikings. Blood of the Vikings British Library - Magna Carta Norman Conquest of England The Domesday Book A short account of the Domesday Book. Feudalism A brief introduction to the feudal system. The Crusades Extensive information and links to the history of the holy crusades. Scottish History Homepage - William Wallace .