Otto Frederiksen settled Qassiarsuk village in 1924 and began sheep farming, a tradition his descendants continue today. The village has around 40 residents and a general store. Nearby are the ruins of Brattahlið, the settlement founded by Erik the Red in the 10th century. Reconstructions of a Viking longhouse and Thjodhildur's church, the first in Greenland, have been built to commemorate the 1000 year anniversary of the original Norse settlement. The document describes hiking to nearby sheep farms and views of the Greenland ice cap.
Christmas traditions originated from 7th century monks who hung evergreen trees upside down, and it was only 600 years ago that Christmas trees began being brought inside homes. Decorations were not added to trees until 400 years ago, and the first royal Christmas tree decorated by Prince Albert in Windsor Castle helped popularize decorating trees.
The document provides a summary of sights seen on a trip to Snæfellsnes Peninsula in Iceland. It describes Snæfellsnes as a landscape that inspired many Icelandic sagas. It discusses the volcano and glacier Snæfellsjökull, which Jules Verne set his novel "Journey to the Centre of the Earth". It also describes the small fishing town of Stykkishólmur, including the oldest building called the Norwegian House. Additional sights mentioned include a library filled with water columns, a modernist church, cafes, and day hikes to places like Helgafell holy mountain with chapel ruins from the 10th century.
Orange men's Day is celebrated annually in Northern Ireland on July 12th or nearby dates to commemorate the 1690 Battle of the Boyne. It is a public holiday where parades often take place featuring Orange Order marches. Schools and many businesses close for the day.
Up Helly Aa is a fire festival held each January in Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland. It marks the end of the Yule season in local Norse tradition. Participants called "guizers" dress as Vikings and march through town dragging a ceremonial longboat. They then light the longboat on fire and sing before celebrating.
The Queen's Official Birthday in Great Britain typically falls on the second or third Saturday
The document lists various family events and locations involving the author's cousins and family members over several years, including time spent with cousins in Norwich and the Lake District of England, a fancy dress party in Wales in 2001, a holiday in southern France in 2003, a sailing trip in the Lake District in 2005, trekking to a peak in Morocco in 2006, and celebrations for a 90th birthday at locations in Lancashire and Norfolk in 1998.
Scania is a region in southern Sweden that was once part of Denmark. It has a population of over 1.2 million people and its largest city, Malmö, has Sweden's tallest building. Scania is known for foods like eggcake with bacon and lingonberry, eel on a stick, and goose dinners. Popular tourist destinations include the Oresund Bridge, Lund Cathedral, and Turning Torso building in Malmö.
The Up Helly Aa festival in the Shetland Islands of Scotland celebrates Viking heritage and involves up to 1,000 costumed participants ("guizers") throwing flaming torches into a replica Viking longship. The Feast of Saint Anthony the Great in Spain coincides with the patron saint's day and involves locals riding their horses and mules through bonfires, which are believed to purify the animals. Both festivals incorporate fire rituals that have been held for over 100 years.
Castlewellen Castle in Northern Ireland served as an orientation retreat site. The Scottish baronial-style castle, built from granite, overlooks a lake and now operates as a Christian conference center. Participants enjoyed fellowship while walking around the mile-long lake surrounding the castle. A night walk around the lake in the dark taught participants that walking in faith is like walking in the dark, trusting without seeing.
Otto Frederiksen settled Qassiarsuk village in 1924 and began sheep farming, a tradition his descendants continue today. The village has around 40 residents and a general store. Nearby are the ruins of Brattahlið, the settlement founded by Erik the Red in the 10th century. Reconstructions of a Viking longhouse and Thjodhildur's church, the first in Greenland, have been built to commemorate the 1000 year anniversary of the original Norse settlement. The document describes hiking to nearby sheep farms and views of the Greenland ice cap.
Christmas traditions originated from 7th century monks who hung evergreen trees upside down, and it was only 600 years ago that Christmas trees began being brought inside homes. Decorations were not added to trees until 400 years ago, and the first royal Christmas tree decorated by Prince Albert in Windsor Castle helped popularize decorating trees.
The document provides a summary of sights seen on a trip to Snæfellsnes Peninsula in Iceland. It describes Snæfellsnes as a landscape that inspired many Icelandic sagas. It discusses the volcano and glacier Snæfellsjökull, which Jules Verne set his novel "Journey to the Centre of the Earth". It also describes the small fishing town of Stykkishólmur, including the oldest building called the Norwegian House. Additional sights mentioned include a library filled with water columns, a modernist church, cafes, and day hikes to places like Helgafell holy mountain with chapel ruins from the 10th century.
Orange men's Day is celebrated annually in Northern Ireland on July 12th or nearby dates to commemorate the 1690 Battle of the Boyne. It is a public holiday where parades often take place featuring Orange Order marches. Schools and many businesses close for the day.
Up Helly Aa is a fire festival held each January in Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland. It marks the end of the Yule season in local Norse tradition. Participants called "guizers" dress as Vikings and march through town dragging a ceremonial longboat. They then light the longboat on fire and sing before celebrating.
The Queen's Official Birthday in Great Britain typically falls on the second or third Saturday
The document lists various family events and locations involving the author's cousins and family members over several years, including time spent with cousins in Norwich and the Lake District of England, a fancy dress party in Wales in 2001, a holiday in southern France in 2003, a sailing trip in the Lake District in 2005, trekking to a peak in Morocco in 2006, and celebrations for a 90th birthday at locations in Lancashire and Norfolk in 1998.
Scania is a region in southern Sweden that was once part of Denmark. It has a population of over 1.2 million people and its largest city, Malmö, has Sweden's tallest building. Scania is known for foods like eggcake with bacon and lingonberry, eel on a stick, and goose dinners. Popular tourist destinations include the Oresund Bridge, Lund Cathedral, and Turning Torso building in Malmö.
The Up Helly Aa festival in the Shetland Islands of Scotland celebrates Viking heritage and involves up to 1,000 costumed participants ("guizers") throwing flaming torches into a replica Viking longship. The Feast of Saint Anthony the Great in Spain coincides with the patron saint's day and involves locals riding their horses and mules through bonfires, which are believed to purify the animals. Both festivals incorporate fire rituals that have been held for over 100 years.
Castlewellen Castle in Northern Ireland served as an orientation retreat site. The Scottish baronial-style castle, built from granite, overlooks a lake and now operates as a Christian conference center. Participants enjoyed fellowship while walking around the mile-long lake surrounding the castle. A night walk around the lake in the dark taught participants that walking in faith is like walking in the dark, trusting without seeing.
The Wicklow Mountains were formed during the Pleistocene epoch through glacial activity that carved out U-shaped valleys. Due to clearing, forests in the area had to be replanted in the early 20th century. While Irish elk and wolves used to live in the mountains, now the main animals are sheep and sika deer. St. Kevin's Bed is a small Bronze Age tomb where St. Kevin lived. The Round Tower of Glendalough was built as a landmark and place of sanctuary. Glendalough cemetery has been used for burials since the monastic settlement up to the present day.
The document summarizes a visit to Ickworth House and its Italianate Gardens in Suffolk, England. The curator gave an overview of the estate and facilities upon arrival and explained that the main house entrance was being refurbished. The tour included viewing the majestic Rotunda and sculptures in the Entrance Hall. The group then joined a 45 minute guided walk through the Italianate Gardens led by volunteer gardener Louise, who discussed the landscape design and current issues with box blight disease. The walk highlighted two Stumperies, with the smaller containing a dragon design made of tree stumps and animal skulls that was pointed out by the author.
The Church of Ireland church at Aghafad was built in 1727 using funds provided by the Shirley family. A road was constructed from the church to the nearby Glebe House, which was then home to the Protestant Minister in Essexford. The church served as a center of worship until the 1950s, and a 1991 clean-up of the grounds revealed the tomb of Norman Steele from a nearby estate.
The document summarizes a family trip to Ireland and Wales in 2007. It includes photos from locations like Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Sneem, Muckross Abbey, Blarney Castle, St. Stephen's Green in Dublin, Cashel, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Llangollen. The family participated in activities like a horse-cart ride, attending Easter Mass, picnicking, hiking, and winning a pub trivia contest.
This document outlines María del Mar Sánchez Torres' trip from Málaga, Spain to Auckland, New Zealand, including stops in Germany, Singapore, and various locations within New Zealand. The itinerary provides details of flight numbers and durations, as well as accommodations, tours, and costs for each leg of the trip in both the North and South Islands of New Zealand. Specific activities are outlined for locations such as Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Wanaka, Lake Tekapo, and Christchurch. Transportation and accommodation costs total 925 euros for 10 nights.
This document outlines a trip to Wales from July 14-21. The trip includes trekking in Pembroke Coast National Park, guided visits to historic sites like Pembroke Castle and St. David's Cathedral, language classes, and landscape viewing. Each day consists of guided walking tours and visits to coastal towns, beaches, farms, and historic sites. Lodging is in an eco-lodge and meals are included. The price is 1,170 euros for EOI students and 1,190 euros for others, payable in installments. A minimum of 25 people is required by March 5 for the trip to be organized.
Irene spent her holidays in Peñíscola, Castellón, where she went to the beach and visited an important medieval castle that was formerly used as a fortress for soldiers in the Mediterranean. She also went hiking in the mountains for four hours but got lost. Additionally, she shopped for gifts for her family. Laura spent her holidays in Extremadura visiting her grandparents, going to the mountains with cousins and brother, and accompanying her grandfather, brother and cousins to see and feed chickens on a farm.
ANZAC stands for Australia New Zealand Army Corps. We celebrate ANZAC Day at dawn because that is the time of day that Australian and New Zealand troops landed at Gallipoli in Turkey on April 25, 1915. Gallipoli is located in Turkey and April 25th is significant because it marks the date in 1915 when Australian and New Zealand forces landed at Gallipoli during World War I. The document also provides brief biographies of Leonard Keysor and Jack Simpson, two soldiers who fought in the Gallipoli campaign, as well as an explanation that poppies are used as a symbol to commemorate soldiers who died in war.
The document summarizes the book "Race of the Birkebeiners" by Lise Lunge-Larsen. It describes how in 1206, the Birkebeiners Torstein Skevla and Skjervald Skrukka carried the young king Haakon Haakonsson to safety in Trondheim to protect him from the Baglers. It mentions a 1869 painting by Knud Bergslien depicting this event. Every March, Norway holds a ski marathon honoring the Birkebeiners who saved the king, racing 54 kilometers from Lillehamer to Rena.
The citadel is located in Rasnov city in Brasov district of Romania. It sits on a rocky hill surrounded by forest, with the only access point from the east. The fortress has two courtyards - an outer one used to shelter cows, and an inner one where inhabitants lived for shelter and storage during wartime. Today tourists can visit the citadel and museum, which exhibits weapons, tools and objects from when it was occupied, and the area gained fame after being featured in the Oscar-winning 2003 film Cold Mountain.
Henry Church, a blacksmith born in 1843, carved Squaw Rock in 1885, carving images such as a dog, serpent, and woman into the rock at night. Squaw Rock has been a picnic area for about 125 years and is located on a hiking trail near the Chagrin River.
The Giant's Causeway is an area of basalt columns on the northern coast of Ireland formed by an ancient volcanic eruption. When lava from the volcano reached the sea, it rapidly cooled into hexagonal columns of different sizes. The columns and other rock formations like The Giant's Boot and Pipe Organ have become a popular tourist site and UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to legend, the causeway was created when the Irish giant Finn McCool built it across the sea to fight the Scottish giant Fingal, but Fingal fled in fear after seeing the size of Finn's baby.
This document commemorates ANZAC Day and remembers Australia's last original ANZAC who died in 2010. It mentions soldiers from the New Zealand Army attending an ANZAC day ceremony and notes Australia's Head of State, the Governor-General, was in attendance. The document also references the original ANZACs at Gallipoli, Turkey and includes a musical performance.
ANZAC Day commemorates Australian and New Zealand soldiers who fought at Gallipoli during World War I. It is marked every year on April 25th with dawn services, memorials, and visits to sites in Turkey where the ANZAC forces landed. The day honors those who died in the failed Gallipoli campaign and their bravery is remembered through plaques, statues, and ceremonies at sites like ANZAC Cove and Chunuk Bair.
ANZAC Day commemorates the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoli on April 25, 1915 during World War I. Known as ANZACs, over 8,700 Australian and 2,700 New Zealand soldiers died in the eight-month long Gallipoli campaign. Today ANZAC Day honors those who died in war and includes parades, the Dawn Service at dawn, wreath laying ceremonies, and remembering the famous line "We will remember them."
The document lists various trips and events from 2009, including ice fishing in Finland in February, a family get-together in Wales in February, hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing in New Zealand in March which includes Mount Doom from Lord of the Rings, exploring glaciers and ruins in New Zealand and England from March to April, a trip to Geneva in May, walking along the Norfolk coast in the UK in 2009, a boat trip with family in Wales in August, and spending Christmas with family and sisters in 2009.
ANZAC Day commemorates the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) and their first major military action at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War I. On ANZAC Day, people remember those who fought in World Wars I and II, often thinking about relatives who served. Ceremonies include a minute of silence, the playing of The Last Post bugle call, and a gun salute of 21 shots to honor those who went to war. ANZAC Day has become an important national day of remembrance in both Australia and New Zealand.
The document summarizes the devastating Australian bushfires that occurred on February 7, 2009, known as Black Saturday, which caused extensive damage and loss of life in Victoria. Over 200 people lost their lives in the fires, which burned over 450,000 hectares of land. The fires destroyed whole towns and displaced many victims who took shelter in cars or tents. The fires were some of the worst in Australia's history and prompted a national day of mourning.
This document summarizes a tour of Ireland from May 1987, mentioning locations visited including the Vale of Tralee, Killarney, Adare, Cahir Castle, Blarney Castle, Trinity College in Dublin, Donegal Bay, Donegal, Galway, the Aran Islands of Inishmore, and the people and sights seen at places like Muchross House, Kate Kearney's Cottage, and a picnic on Donegal Bay. The tour covered many of Ireland's iconic landmarks, cities, and coastal areas over the span of a month.
Skye Grayson took photographs during various travel experiences around the world. Some of the key locations and images included:
- A photo of the Eiffel Tower in Paris lit up at night, astonishing crowds below.
- Views from the top of the Vatnajökull glacier in Iceland, the highest point, which they reached by snowmobile up a treacherous slope.
- A smaller, untouched lake connected to the Jökulsárlón lagoon in Iceland, where icebergs float that have broken off from glaciers.
- The juxtaposition of farm life and a massive waterfall in South-Eastern Iceland's farmlands, highlighting the
About a student, the school and the region april 2012elamel12
This document provides biographical information about a student named Sunniva Vold. It details where she lives in Larvik, Norway and engages in activities like sailing, running, dancing and skiing. It also describes her school, subjects, teachers, classmates and schedule. Additionally, it shares information about Larvik such as landmarks, history and famous residents like Thor Heyerdahl. The document gives an overview of Sunniva's life and hometown of Larvik.
Birka was an important Viking Age trading center located on Björkö island in Sweden from around AD 750 to 975. It flourished as the Baltic link between Scandinavia and the Byzantine Empire and Abbasid Caliphate, handling goods from across Europe and Asia. Birka was home to around 500-1000 residents and was a center of crafts and the fur trade. It was abandoned in the late 10th century as the nearby town of Sigtuna rose to prominence and its access to the Baltic Sea was cut off.
The Wicklow Mountains were formed during the Pleistocene epoch through glacial activity that carved out U-shaped valleys. Due to clearing, forests in the area had to be replanted in the early 20th century. While Irish elk and wolves used to live in the mountains, now the main animals are sheep and sika deer. St. Kevin's Bed is a small Bronze Age tomb where St. Kevin lived. The Round Tower of Glendalough was built as a landmark and place of sanctuary. Glendalough cemetery has been used for burials since the monastic settlement up to the present day.
The document summarizes a visit to Ickworth House and its Italianate Gardens in Suffolk, England. The curator gave an overview of the estate and facilities upon arrival and explained that the main house entrance was being refurbished. The tour included viewing the majestic Rotunda and sculptures in the Entrance Hall. The group then joined a 45 minute guided walk through the Italianate Gardens led by volunteer gardener Louise, who discussed the landscape design and current issues with box blight disease. The walk highlighted two Stumperies, with the smaller containing a dragon design made of tree stumps and animal skulls that was pointed out by the author.
The Church of Ireland church at Aghafad was built in 1727 using funds provided by the Shirley family. A road was constructed from the church to the nearby Glebe House, which was then home to the Protestant Minister in Essexford. The church served as a center of worship until the 1950s, and a 1991 clean-up of the grounds revealed the tomb of Norman Steele from a nearby estate.
The document summarizes a family trip to Ireland and Wales in 2007. It includes photos from locations like Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Sneem, Muckross Abbey, Blarney Castle, St. Stephen's Green in Dublin, Cashel, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Llangollen. The family participated in activities like a horse-cart ride, attending Easter Mass, picnicking, hiking, and winning a pub trivia contest.
This document outlines María del Mar Sánchez Torres' trip from Málaga, Spain to Auckland, New Zealand, including stops in Germany, Singapore, and various locations within New Zealand. The itinerary provides details of flight numbers and durations, as well as accommodations, tours, and costs for each leg of the trip in both the North and South Islands of New Zealand. Specific activities are outlined for locations such as Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Wanaka, Lake Tekapo, and Christchurch. Transportation and accommodation costs total 925 euros for 10 nights.
This document outlines a trip to Wales from July 14-21. The trip includes trekking in Pembroke Coast National Park, guided visits to historic sites like Pembroke Castle and St. David's Cathedral, language classes, and landscape viewing. Each day consists of guided walking tours and visits to coastal towns, beaches, farms, and historic sites. Lodging is in an eco-lodge and meals are included. The price is 1,170 euros for EOI students and 1,190 euros for others, payable in installments. A minimum of 25 people is required by March 5 for the trip to be organized.
Irene spent her holidays in Peñíscola, Castellón, where she went to the beach and visited an important medieval castle that was formerly used as a fortress for soldiers in the Mediterranean. She also went hiking in the mountains for four hours but got lost. Additionally, she shopped for gifts for her family. Laura spent her holidays in Extremadura visiting her grandparents, going to the mountains with cousins and brother, and accompanying her grandfather, brother and cousins to see and feed chickens on a farm.
ANZAC stands for Australia New Zealand Army Corps. We celebrate ANZAC Day at dawn because that is the time of day that Australian and New Zealand troops landed at Gallipoli in Turkey on April 25, 1915. Gallipoli is located in Turkey and April 25th is significant because it marks the date in 1915 when Australian and New Zealand forces landed at Gallipoli during World War I. The document also provides brief biographies of Leonard Keysor and Jack Simpson, two soldiers who fought in the Gallipoli campaign, as well as an explanation that poppies are used as a symbol to commemorate soldiers who died in war.
The document summarizes the book "Race of the Birkebeiners" by Lise Lunge-Larsen. It describes how in 1206, the Birkebeiners Torstein Skevla and Skjervald Skrukka carried the young king Haakon Haakonsson to safety in Trondheim to protect him from the Baglers. It mentions a 1869 painting by Knud Bergslien depicting this event. Every March, Norway holds a ski marathon honoring the Birkebeiners who saved the king, racing 54 kilometers from Lillehamer to Rena.
The citadel is located in Rasnov city in Brasov district of Romania. It sits on a rocky hill surrounded by forest, with the only access point from the east. The fortress has two courtyards - an outer one used to shelter cows, and an inner one where inhabitants lived for shelter and storage during wartime. Today tourists can visit the citadel and museum, which exhibits weapons, tools and objects from when it was occupied, and the area gained fame after being featured in the Oscar-winning 2003 film Cold Mountain.
Henry Church, a blacksmith born in 1843, carved Squaw Rock in 1885, carving images such as a dog, serpent, and woman into the rock at night. Squaw Rock has been a picnic area for about 125 years and is located on a hiking trail near the Chagrin River.
The Giant's Causeway is an area of basalt columns on the northern coast of Ireland formed by an ancient volcanic eruption. When lava from the volcano reached the sea, it rapidly cooled into hexagonal columns of different sizes. The columns and other rock formations like The Giant's Boot and Pipe Organ have become a popular tourist site and UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to legend, the causeway was created when the Irish giant Finn McCool built it across the sea to fight the Scottish giant Fingal, but Fingal fled in fear after seeing the size of Finn's baby.
This document commemorates ANZAC Day and remembers Australia's last original ANZAC who died in 2010. It mentions soldiers from the New Zealand Army attending an ANZAC day ceremony and notes Australia's Head of State, the Governor-General, was in attendance. The document also references the original ANZACs at Gallipoli, Turkey and includes a musical performance.
ANZAC Day commemorates Australian and New Zealand soldiers who fought at Gallipoli during World War I. It is marked every year on April 25th with dawn services, memorials, and visits to sites in Turkey where the ANZAC forces landed. The day honors those who died in the failed Gallipoli campaign and their bravery is remembered through plaques, statues, and ceremonies at sites like ANZAC Cove and Chunuk Bair.
ANZAC Day commemorates the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoli on April 25, 1915 during World War I. Known as ANZACs, over 8,700 Australian and 2,700 New Zealand soldiers died in the eight-month long Gallipoli campaign. Today ANZAC Day honors those who died in war and includes parades, the Dawn Service at dawn, wreath laying ceremonies, and remembering the famous line "We will remember them."
The document lists various trips and events from 2009, including ice fishing in Finland in February, a family get-together in Wales in February, hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing in New Zealand in March which includes Mount Doom from Lord of the Rings, exploring glaciers and ruins in New Zealand and England from March to April, a trip to Geneva in May, walking along the Norfolk coast in the UK in 2009, a boat trip with family in Wales in August, and spending Christmas with family and sisters in 2009.
ANZAC Day commemorates the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) and their first major military action at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War I. On ANZAC Day, people remember those who fought in World Wars I and II, often thinking about relatives who served. Ceremonies include a minute of silence, the playing of The Last Post bugle call, and a gun salute of 21 shots to honor those who went to war. ANZAC Day has become an important national day of remembrance in both Australia and New Zealand.
The document summarizes the devastating Australian bushfires that occurred on February 7, 2009, known as Black Saturday, which caused extensive damage and loss of life in Victoria. Over 200 people lost their lives in the fires, which burned over 450,000 hectares of land. The fires destroyed whole towns and displaced many victims who took shelter in cars or tents. The fires were some of the worst in Australia's history and prompted a national day of mourning.
This document summarizes a tour of Ireland from May 1987, mentioning locations visited including the Vale of Tralee, Killarney, Adare, Cahir Castle, Blarney Castle, Trinity College in Dublin, Donegal Bay, Donegal, Galway, the Aran Islands of Inishmore, and the people and sights seen at places like Muchross House, Kate Kearney's Cottage, and a picnic on Donegal Bay. The tour covered many of Ireland's iconic landmarks, cities, and coastal areas over the span of a month.
Skye Grayson took photographs during various travel experiences around the world. Some of the key locations and images included:
- A photo of the Eiffel Tower in Paris lit up at night, astonishing crowds below.
- Views from the top of the Vatnajökull glacier in Iceland, the highest point, which they reached by snowmobile up a treacherous slope.
- A smaller, untouched lake connected to the Jökulsárlón lagoon in Iceland, where icebergs float that have broken off from glaciers.
- The juxtaposition of farm life and a massive waterfall in South-Eastern Iceland's farmlands, highlighting the
About a student, the school and the region april 2012elamel12
This document provides biographical information about a student named Sunniva Vold. It details where she lives in Larvik, Norway and engages in activities like sailing, running, dancing and skiing. It also describes her school, subjects, teachers, classmates and schedule. Additionally, it shares information about Larvik such as landmarks, history and famous residents like Thor Heyerdahl. The document gives an overview of Sunniva's life and hometown of Larvik.
Birka was an important Viking Age trading center located on Björkö island in Sweden from around AD 750 to 975. It flourished as the Baltic link between Scandinavia and the Byzantine Empire and Abbasid Caliphate, handling goods from across Europe and Asia. Birka was home to around 500-1000 residents and was a center of crafts and the fur trade. It was abandoned in the late 10th century as the nearby town of Sigtuna rose to prominence and its access to the Baltic Sea was cut off.
1. Ingólfr Arnarson, recognized as the first permanent Norse settler of Iceland, arrived in 874 and built his homestead in Reykjavik.
2. Whaling has a long history in Iceland, with the Basques being the first to engage in organized whaling in Icelandic waters in the 12th century. Norwegians established shore whaling stations in Iceland in the late 1800s.
3. Commercial whaling grew in the early 20th century but whale populations declined sharply, leading Iceland to enact the first whaling ban in 1915. Whaling continued under regulations until the international ban of 1986.
Over two-thirds of Iceland's population lives in the greater Reykjavik area, with a total population of around 200,000. Reykjavik has many historic and cultural sites, including Höfði House where Reagan and Gorbachev met, numerous cafes, art installations, and the Sun Voyager sculpture. The city is built around the lake Tjörnin and has a vibrant music and arts scene despite its northern latitude.
The document summarizes sights visited in Oslo, Norway over two days, including Vigeland Sculpture Park with hundreds of figures by sculptor Gustav Vigeland, museums about polar expeditions, Viking ships, and the Kon-Tiki raft voyage, and the Oslo Opera House on the harbor. It concludes that Oslo is a clean, safe city that was easy to explore in two days and provided a good introduction to Scandinavia before continuing on to Svalbard.
The Norse likely traded goods like this coin found in Maine in exchange for resources from Native Americans, such as walnuts and butternuts for food, wood to send back to Greenland, and valuable items like walrus tusks and polar bear fur to send back to Norway. Direct trade between the Norse and Native Americans appears to have occurred.
The Lofoten Islands are an archipelago located off the coast of northern Norway above the Arctic Circle. They are characterized by dramatic mountains carved by glaciers, picturesque fishing villages, abundant wildlife, and mild temperatures despite the high latitude due to the Gulf Stream. The main islands are known for outdoor activities like hiking and fishing and have become popular with artists and writers due to their natural beauty. Fishing, especially of cod, has long been the primary industry and cultural influence in the Lofoten Islands.
The document provides details about locations in northern Iceland including Akureyri and Husavík. It describes Akureyri as Iceland's second largest city located at the head of the Eyjafjörður fjord. It notes that Icelanders have Celtic ancestry from Norse Vikings intermarrying with Celtic people. It also mentions local landmarks like the Akureyrarkirkja church designed by the same architect as Reykjavík's Hallgrímskirkja. The document then shifts to Husavík, a traditional whaling town, and describes going whale watching on the Arctic Ocean where humpback whales were spotted.
1) The document discusses the history of lighthouses in Norway and the important role of builders from the Volda/Ørsta region, particularly the Mork family, in constructing over half of Norway's lighthouses from the 1850s to early 1900s.
2) It highlights some of the major lighthouse builders from the region like Ole Gammelsen Mork, the pioneer, and his descendants including Martin O. Mork and Ole Martin Mork, who were among the most important lighthouse builders in Norway in the mid-19th century.
3) It also describes the establishment of the Dalsfjord Museum of Lighthouses to preserve the history and cultural
The document provides details about the remote West Fjords region of Iceland, including Flatey Island and its historic monastery, the town of Ísafjörður and its fishing and whaling history, and the abandoned settlement of Hesteyri on the Hornstrandir peninsula. It describes the ferry ride between locations, hiking in rugged landscapes, visiting cultural sites like museums, and interactions with locals in cafes and on ferries. Photos document scenic views, historic buildings, and people encountered throughout the region.
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The document provides information about Norway, including its geography, landscapes, food, tourist attractions, and festivals. Some key points:
- Norway has a long coastline facing the North Atlantic Ocean and Barents Sea, with many scenic landscapes like fjords and mountains.
- Traditional Norwegian foods include fish dishes like klippfisk as well as hearty stews and meatballs.
- Popular tourist attractions showcase Norway's natural beauty like Geirangerfjord and glaciers, as well as cultural sites like stave churches and Bryggen.
- Festivals celebrate Norwegian culture, including Ice Music festivals, ski festivals, and events highlighting Sami culture and pickled fish.
The Faroe Islands are an isolated archipelago located halfway between Scotland and Iceland in the North Atlantic. The islands have a population of around 47,000 and their language and culture derive from Norse settlers who arrived over 1200 years ago. The capital and largest city is Tórshavn, located on Streymoy island, which has government buildings, shops, restaurants, and the oldest parliament building in the world. The islands rely heavily on fishing and have maintained a distinct cultural identity despite being self-governing under Danish sovereignty.
Schokland was formerly an island in the Netherlands but lost its island status over several stages in the 19th century. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage site located within a reclaimed polder due to its exceptional cultural and natural value representing the struggle against rising sea levels. The last remaining inhabitants were evacuated in 1859 by royal decree after repeated flood disasters made living on the island too dangerous. Schokland provides insight into the history and culture of the Netherlands through its preserved remnants of former villages and landscape within the Noordoostpolder.
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From the majestic fjords to the dazzling Northern Lights, Norway is a scenic Scandinavian country that dazzles visitors with its unparalleled natural beauty. Its vibrant cities like Oslo and Bergen perfectly juxtapose modern culture against a historical backdrop. If you are a holidaymaker planning your dream holiday in Norway, this guide shares the most amazing cities in Norway you must visit with a Visa for Norway. Grab a cup of coffee and get ready to be blown away as we take you through an epic journey across Norway's very best destinations.
The document describes various raids and settlements of the Ancient Viking Raiders of the Middle Ages between 793 and 1050 AD. It notes their first raid in England in 793 AD and various other raids and settlements in locations like Seville, Spain, France, Russia, Iceland, Greenland, Canada, and Norway over the following centuries. It also provides brief descriptions of typical Viking ships called longships and knarrs, as well as some notable Viking figures like Leif Eriksson and Eric the Red.
Norway is a northern European country with a population of 5 million. It has a varied landscape including fjords, mountains, and glaciers. The northern parts experience the midnight sun in summer and northern lights in winter. Norway has a monarchy and was historically home to the Vikings. It is now a wealthy country due to North Sea oil production, and its people enjoy outdoor activities like skiing and fishing.
Presentation to share how my adventure on National Geographic Explorer with Lindblad Expeditions is being translated into classroom activities and lesson ideas.
Chapple, R. M. 2014 Island Life. Part III. Devenish Island. Blogspot postRobert M Chapple
Devenish Island is the site of an ancient monastic settlement founded by St. Molaise in the 6th century. The family takes a speedboat ferry to the island, where they explore remains of medieval buildings like the 13th century Great Church and 12th century St. Molaise's House oratory. The island contains significant archaeological features from different periods, such as two round towers, St. Mary's 15th century priory, and high crosses. It is considered one of the finest monastic sites from the Early Christian and medieval periods in Ireland.
This document provides background information on Henningsvær, a small fishing village in Lofoten, Norway. It discusses the history and development of Henningsvær from its origins as a fishing village to its current role as an important tourist destination. Key points include:
- Henningsvær has a population of around 500 people and has historically been dependent on fishing, especially cod fishing during the winter season.
- In the late 19th century, a man named Jens Hendrik Klæbo Drejer helped establish Henningsvær as a major fishing village, developing infrastructure like housing for fishermen and facilities for processing and storing fish.
- Throughout the 20th century
Similar to Historical places in Larvik Comenius Be Globally Aware (20)
The document provides guidance on using the features and tools available on the TwinSpace online platform for eTwinning projects. It explains how to set up pages, forums, and multimedia galleries to organize project content and discussions. Instructions are given for inviting students and teachers, setting permissions, and using chat and other communication features.
This document provides information about Małgorzata Garkowska, a math teacher of 25 years who has been involved with eTwinning since 2006. It discusses tools she uses for teaching like Google Maps, Google Earth, Google Tour Builder, and GeoGebra. It provides examples of student activities and projects that can be done with these tools including creating maps, virtual field trips, and interactive math constructions. Hands-on instructions are given for students to collaboratively create maps, tours, and complete math tasks using the tools.
This document provides information about Małgorzata Garkowska, a math teacher with over 20 years of experience who has been involved with eTwinning since 2006. It then discusses several free online tools that can be used for educational purposes: Google My Maps for creating customized maps; Google Earth for virtual exploration of places; Google Tour Builder for creating geographic storytelling tours; and GeoGebra for interactive math learning. Instructions are provided on features and functions of each tool. The document concludes with directions for partners to work together using the hands-on tasks of creating maps and tours with Google tools, and constructing geometric shapes and graphs with GeoGebra.
The European Commission has selected the 2012-1-ES1-COM06-52752 project "Why Maths?" as a "success story" based on its impact, contribution to policy-making, innovative results, and creative approach. As a result of this selection, the project will receive increased visibility on Commission websites and social media, and at conferences. The project coordinator may also be contacted by ECORYS, the Commission's contractor for disseminating and exploiting project results, to provide additional materials about the project. The selection recognizes the commitment, enthusiasm, and high-quality work of the project partners.
1) Se presentan ecuaciones diferenciales ordinarias que involucran funciones trigonométricas como seno, coseno y sus derivadas.
2) Se resuelven las ecuaciones aplicando técnicas como separación de variables y sustitución de funciones.
3) Se obtienen expresiones para las funciones desconocidas en términos de constantes.
1) Se presentan ecuaciones diferenciales ordinarias que involucran funciones trigonométricas como seno, coseno y sus derivadas.
2) Se resuelven las ecuaciones aplicando propiedades de las funciones trigonométricas y técnicas de resolución de ecuaciones diferenciales.
3) Se obtienen las soluciones en función de constantes arbitrarias y el intervalo de definición indicado para cada una.
THIS BROCHURE WAS PREPARED
AS A PART OF THE COMENIUS PROJECT
WHY MATHS?
by the students and the teachers from:
BERKENBOOM HUMANIORA BOVENBOUW, IN SINT-NIKLAAS
( BELGIUM)
EUREKA SECONDARY SCHOOL IN KELLS (IRELAND)
LICEO CLASSICO STATALE CRISTOFORO COLOMBO IN GENOA (ITALY)
GIMNAZJUM IM. ANNY WAZÓWNY IN GOLUB-DOBRZYŃ (POLAND)
ESCOLA SECUNDARIA
COM
3.º CICLO D. MANUEL I IN BEJA (PORTUGAL)
IES ÁLVAREZ CUBERO IN PRIEGO DE CÓRDOBA (SPAIN)
THIS EBOOK WAS PREPARED
AS A PART OF THE COMENIUS PROJECT
WHY MATHS?
by the students and the teachers from:
BERKENBOOM HUMANIORA BOVENBOUW, IN SINT-NIKLAAS
( BELGIUM)
EUREKA SECONDARY SCHOOL IN KELLS (IRELAND)
LICEO CLASSICO STATALE CRISTOFORO COLOMBO IN GENOA (ITALY)
GIMNAZJUM IM. ANNY WAZÓWNY IN GOLUB-DOBRZYŃ (POLAND)
ESCOLA SECUNDARIA COM 3.º CICLO D. MANUEL I IN BEJA (PORTUGAL)
IES ÁLVAREZ CUBERO IN PRIEGO DE CÓRDOBA (SPAIN)
THIS EBOOK WAS PREPARED
AS A PART OF THE COMENIUS PROJECT
WHY MATHS?
by the students and the teachers from:
BERKENBOOM HUMANIORA BOVENBOUW, IN SINT-NIKLAAS
( BELGIUM)
EUREKA SECONDARY SCHOOL IN KELLS (IRELAND)
LICEO CLASSICO STATALE CRISTOFORO COLOMBO IN GENOA (ITALY)
GIMNAZJUM IM. ANNY WAZÓWNY IN GOLUB-DOBRZYŃ (POLAND)
ESCOLA SECUNDARIA COM 3.º CICLO D. MANUEL I IN BEJA (PORTUGAL)
IES ÁLVAREZ CUBERO IN PRIEGO DE CÓRDOBA (SPAIN)
THIS EBOOK WAS PREPARED
AS A PART OF THE COMENIUS PROJECT
WHY MATHS?
by the students and the teachers from:
BERKENBOOM HUMANIORA BOVENBOUW, IN SINT-NIKLAAS
( BELGIUM)
EUREKA SECONDARY SCHOOL IN KELLS (IRELAND)
LICEO CLASSICO STATALE CRISTOFORO COLOMBO IN GENOA (ITALY)
GIMNAZJUM IM. ANNY WAZÓWNY IN GOLUB-DOBRZYŃ (POLAND)
ESCOLA SECUNDARIA COM 3.º CICLO D. MANUEL I IN BEJA (PORTUGAL)
IES ÁLVAREZ CUBERO IN PRIEGO DE CÓRDOBA (SPAIN)
Maths in Art and Architecture Why Maths? Comenius projectGosia Garkowska
THIS EBOOK WAS PREPARED
AS A PART OF THE COMENIUS PROJECT
WHY MATHS?
by the students and the teachers from:
BERKENBOOM HUMANIORA BOVENBOUW, IN SINT-NIKLAAS ( BELGIUM)
EUREKA SECONDARY SCHOOL IN KELLS (IRELAND)
LICEO CLASSICO STATALE CRISTOFORO COLOMBO IN GENOA (ITALY)
GIMNAZJUM IM. ANNY WAZÓWNY IN GOLUB-DOBRZYŃ (POLAND)
ESCOLA SECUNDARIA COM 3.º CICLO D. MANUEL I IN BEJA (PORTUGAL)
IES ÁLVAREZ CUBERO IN PRIEGO DE CÓRDOBA (SPAIN)
This document contains trivia questions and answers about mathematics, art, geography, and astronomy related to the Comenius project involving schools from Portugal, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Poland, and Ireland. There are over 100 multiple choice and short answer questions covering topics like the capital cities and populations of the countries involved, famous artists and their use of mathematical concepts in works of art, properties of planets and galaxies, and principles of map making and geography.
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxEduSkills OECD
Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationTechSoup
In this webinar, participants learned how to utilize Generative AI to streamline operations and elevate member engagement. Amazon Web Service experts provided a customer specific use cases and dived into low/no-code tools that are quick and easy to deploy through Amazon Web Service (AWS.)
This presentation was provided by Rebecca Benner, Ph.D., of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
Gender and Mental Health - Counselling and Family Therapy Applications and In...PsychoTech Services
A proprietary approach developed by bringing together the best of learning theories from Psychology, design principles from the world of visualization, and pedagogical methods from over a decade of training experience, that enables you to: Learn better, faster!
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
Temple of Asclepius in Thrace. Excavation resultsKrassimira Luka
The temple and the sanctuary around were dedicated to Asklepios Zmidrenus. This name has been known since 1875 when an inscription dedicated to him was discovered in Rome. The inscription is dated in 227 AD and was left by soldiers originating from the city of Philippopolis (modern Plovdiv).
Philippine Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) CurriculumMJDuyan
(𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝟏𝟎𝟎) (𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟏)-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐏 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
-Define entrepreneurship, distinguishing it from general business activities by emphasizing its focus on innovation, risk-taking, and value creation. Students will describe the characteristics and traits of successful entrepreneurs, including their roles and responsibilities, and discuss the broader economic and social impacts of entrepreneurial activities on both local and global scales.
3. Mølen Mølen is a moraine from the ice age. Here you can find heaps of stones, and you can see big and small rock piles. The rock piles are viking graves. Photo: Ivar
5. Herregården Made of wood in baroque and rococo. Count Gyldenløve founded this residence in 1677. Photo: Ivar
6. Thor Heyerdahl A scientist and adventurer from Larvik. He is famous for his expeditions to Easter Island with his boat Kon Tiki. He also made other expeditions with boats called Ra and Tigris. Photo: Unknown
7. Kaupang Photo: Silje Marie Thorstensen This was one the first towns in Norway, founded by the Vikings 800 after Christ.
8. Discoveries from Kaupang At Kaupang they have found jewelries , coins and pearls in the viking graves.
9. Colin Archer and his boat Fram Fram was used by Roald Amundsen, a Norwegian explorer, to the South Pole in 1910 -12. Photo: Unknown
10. Bøkkerfjellet In 1851, fire guards were placed on Bøkkerfjellet. From there they had a good view over the city. Photo: Ivar
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12. Istrehågan Istrehågan is a ancient monument and an old sacrificial site. We presume that it was in use from 400 to 550 A.D, but the place is from 975 B.C.