As a nurse, I was shocked to learn diseases once epidemic in the Middle Ages are returning with a vengeance. LA recently experienced an outbreak of typhus fever, a disease spread by infected fleas on rats. It is also transmitted by body lice. The louse feeds on a human that is infected with the bacteria,…Read more »
9 Things you need to know if you want to visit London
Posted by in Uncategorized Originally posted on Adriana's diary📜:
Photo it is made by me! 1.You can visit the city without public transport in common. 2.In the east of the city is the Columbia Road Flower Market, one of the longest shopping streets in the city. 3.South Bank has a lot of fun and a place to see…
Here Comes the Clowns
Posted by in & Crafts, amusing & appealing, art work, children, Uncategorized My preschool class is learning about laughter and celebrations. I thought of this craft for them to do. It’s a clown. You will need fruit netting ( like on Asian Pears), construction paper, foam paper, a marker, small plastic jars with lids ( found at Michael’s), and cupcake liners. Make a clown face with markers…Read more »
Dancing with the Rainbow
Posted by in & Crafts, amusing & appealing, children Looking for an activity for your youngster for St. Patrick’s Day? Try this. Tie different colored ribbons on a jar band. Play some Irish music and have the kids whirl the band of colors around.
Trees & Mythology
Posted by in Earth's wonders, gardens, history, Uncategorized The Norse people revered trees for their spiritual power. In ancient mythology, the giant ash tree was a source of knowledge. In Germany, a grove of sacred trees in Uppsala was a place of human and animal sacrifices. The Warden Trees throughout the Nordic region were guardians and sources of good fortune. The Celtics honored…Read more »
The Newbie’s Guide to Building an Actual Audience
Posted by in Uncategorized A quick guide to Visiting magical Sintra Castles for the first time
Posted by in Uncategorized Female Power in the Viking World
Posted by in Uncategorized Today is Women’s Day and on that note, I thought I’d share this. Women had a special role to play in the contacts with the spiritual life. They were responsible for magic rituals and sacrifices featured in the everyday life of the Vikings. Objects connected to magic have been found in the female graves. From…Read more »
The Impact of the Bubonic Plague Now & Then
Posted by in Uncategorized The Bubonic Plague struck with force in Europe during the years of 1340-1400, but its first pandemic actually started during the 6th century in the Roman Empire and was called the Plague of Justinian. Because the infectious disease spread inland by transferring merchandise, through Justinian’s efforts in acquiring luxurious goods of the time and exporting…Read more »
Viking History & Exhibits
Posted by in Uncategorized Vikings were known as seafaring people. Around 700 AD, the weather entered a climactic optimum, a cycle of warmer winters with few severe storms. During this period, Nordic people had ample resources to live and the freedom to pursue new opportunities. They had a keen knowledge of the sea and navigation. They were familiar with…Read more »
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