1. History, Science and TradeBy: Kasandra Bartels History 140 Theme 1

3. DNA has helped in finding the truth within history, such as the story of Louis Charles, thought to of been set free from prison.

5. Catastrophe! The new theory about the Dark Ages is hidden in the tree rings, they state that abnormally cold weather swept the Earth in A.D. 536. There has been data about drought in Turkey, Italy, Korea, Japan, and China. Carbon and sulfur have were also found in ancient ice, suggesting there had been volcanic activity. Reports from Asia say there was a “large bang” heard in the 6th Century. Did any of these events trigger the darks ages? Southeast and Northeast Map of where the Dark Ages Happened.

6. Changing Interpretations of America’s Past It has been said by Dobyns, that within the first 130 years of contact in America about 95% people died. This is due to the many epidemics that occurred during this time. Before the Mayflower set sail to America, Europeans had been visiting New England for over 100 years. In 1491, James Mooney concluded that America was inhabitated by 1.15 million people.

7. The World and Trade The Crusaders discovered Eastern spices, this is known as the Medieval Spices. By the late 1800’s the Europeans also found tea in the China region. Opium was discovered a few years after tea, and imported into the Americas.