Today, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, an archaeological site known as “L’Anse aux Meadows”... more Today, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, an archaeological site known as “L’Anse aux Meadows” occupies the northernmost tip of the Great Northern Peninsula. It has been dated as far back as 4000 CE and has origin ties to The Vinland Sagas, such as The Saga of Erik the Red. Now, it has been deemed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and has artifacts, remains, and reconstructions available for those who want to tour the archaeological site. This anthology of nine bright students’ research on L’Anse aux Meadows dives into its speculated history and literary significance, its contemporary discovery and modern-day significance, and similarities and differences between Norse people and Vikings, among many other fascinating topics.
In 1890, Dutch paleoanthropologist and geologist Eugène Dubois discovered the Pithecanthropus ere... more In 1890, Dutch paleoanthropologist and geologist Eugène Dubois discovered the Pithecanthropus erectus, or “Java Man.” This anthologized collection of collaborative student researched and written essays explore Dubois’s discovery of the Java Man. Looking at the history of the fossil remains, including the discovery, anthropology, and archeology of them, among other topics, we discuss the discourse of Java Man.
Today, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, an archaeological site known as “L’Anse aux Meadows”... more Today, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, an archaeological site known as “L’Anse aux Meadows” occupies the northernmost tip of the Great Northern Peninsula. It has been dated as far back as 4000 CE and has origin ties to The Vinland Sagas, such as The Saga of Erik the Red. Now, it has been deemed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and has artifacts, remains, and reconstructions available for those who want to tour the archaeological site. This anthology of nine bright students’ research on L’Anse aux Meadows dives into its speculated history and literary significance, its contemporary discovery and modern-day significance, and similarities and differences between Norse people and Vikings, among many other fascinating topics.
In 1890, Dutch paleoanthropologist and geologist Eugène Dubois discovered the Pithecanthropus ere... more In 1890, Dutch paleoanthropologist and geologist Eugène Dubois discovered the Pithecanthropus erectus, or “Java Man.” This anthologized collection of collaborative student researched and written essays explore Dubois’s discovery of the Java Man. Looking at the history of the fossil remains, including the discovery, anthropology, and archeology of them, among other topics, we discuss the discourse of Java Man.
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Books: Non-fiction by Gloria Wang