History of Grenada: Grenada was first inhabited by the Arawaks of India, who were then displaced by the warring Caribbean nations. Christopher Columbus was the first European to discover the island. He arrived in 1498 during his third voyage to the New World. Columbus named the island “Concepción”, but the name stuck and was later … Read more
After the Period of Disunion, the Sui Dynasty is best known for unifying China under one centralized government. From 581 to 618 AD, the Sui Dynasty only held power for a brief period. The Tang Dynasty took its place. History China had been fragmented ever since the ancient Han Dynasty fell in 220 AD. There … Read more
History of Denmark: Denmark has been inhabited by Danes since early prehistoric times. The Vikings seized power in his ninth century. Over the next 300 years, Vikings raided and explored areas from Denmark to the Isle of England. In the late 13th century, the Danish royal family seized power. Queen Margrethe I unites Denmark, Norway, … Read more
History of Solomon Islands: The Solomon Islands is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean northeast of Australia. This country is made up of her over 1,000 islands. Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands, is located on the largest island called Guadalcanal. The islands were founded around 1000 BC. First inhabited by tribal people. … Read more
Highlights of Hera: God of Women, marriage, and childbirth Symbols Pomegranate, lily, cow, cuckoo, lutus, and peacock Parents Cronus and Rhea Children Ares, Eris, Hebe, Eileithyia, and Hephaestus Spouse Zeus (also her brother) Abode Mount Olympus Roman name Juno Greek mythology’s Twelve Olympians include the goddess Hera. Hera was revered as the ruler of Mount … Read more
Knights had to practise their talents when they weren’t engaged in battle. Jousting and competitions were a couple of ways to do this. These activities were a fantastic way to stay in shape when things were quiet. Tournaments The tournaments were fictitious conflicts between bands of knights. Knights from different places would be invited to … Read more
The Country Life The bulk of people in the Middle Ages were rural farmers who lived and worked there. Typically, a local lord resided in a substantial home called a manor or a castle. For the lord, the land would be worked by local peasants. The term “villeins” for the peasants, which was akin to … Read more