Worst Job in Middle Ages

The worst Job in the Middle Ages was probably the fuller. The fuller was responsible for making the wool softer and bringing it together, to make it tighter. The downside was that the wool was softened with urine. The urine was used as the softener. The fuller would put the cloth in a fairly good sized bucket then pure the urine in. Next they would take off their shoes and start walking on the cloth in the urine barefoot. Not only is it disgusting enough to be barefoot standing in urine, but sometimes you had to run in the urine. Running in the urine would eventually make you tired and definitely make your feet smell. This would definitely be my least favorite job, and I would have probably quit in the first ten seconds. After this long and disgusting process of walking in urine, the wool would be used for armor for the knights or just clothing.  

Josh's first year at John Carroll.

     Josh learned a lot this year, not  only in academics, but also about himself. In the beginning of the year Josh had the mindset to tryout for soccer. However, he missed the tryouts. Josh put that behind himself, and school was starting shortly. He was very nervous, but also excited to to see all his friends that he didn't see over the summer. His first class of the first day was Biology. The teacher was very nice and respectable. Then Josh started meeting new people and making new friends. Soon it got towards Christmas Break and Josh was very excited. He got one week out earlier then his brother.

     After Christmas Break, school was very depressing, but happy at the same time. People were sad, but rejoicing at the same time. People were sad that the break was over, but rejoicing in seeing all their new friends.  Then came midterms. Josh has never had midterms before, so he was very nervous. He studied two hours for each subject. However, Josh came to realize that each exam day, you got out early. In that news, Josh rejoiced. The exam days went one by one for Josh, and he realized that now he was halfway finished his freshman year of high school.
   
    Third quarter, was different for Josh. It was easier to get around, and he knew a lot of people. Overall, Josh just felt more comfortable. Until, Josh missed tennis tryouts again. How could Josh forget again, don't you learn from your mistakes.

Aliens: Good or Bad

I agree with Stephen Hawking, because most likely they will not be friendly, and will just raid the earth for resources, to let their race continue. Christopher Columbus is a perfect example of how it might play out.  on the the other hand. if aliens turn out, it would be helpful for information and trade. However, I would not take the chance.

Weekly #9 Final Draft

Josh Mannion

May 6, 2011

Western Civ.

Weekly #9

Question: Why is it so important to understand Charlemagne if one is to really understand the culture of the Middle Ages?

            Charlemagne was born in the late 740s in modern day Belgium and was the son of the Frankish king Pepin the Short. Charlemagne is short for Charles the Great. Charlemagne was king of the Franks and Christian emperor of the West. When Charlemagne became sole ruler in 771, he spent his early part of his reign on military campaigns to expand his kingdom. Charlemagne did a lot to the shape the Middle Ages in Europe through his conversion to Christianity, the Carolingian Renaissance, and his conquers over most of Europe.

            During the Middle Ages, there was a lot of conversation, arguments, and attempts to fix Christianity, but it was eventually fixed the High Middle Ages. According to BBC, “He also attempted to consolidate Christianity throughout his vast empire. He persuaded many eminent scholars to come to his court and established a new library of Christian and classical works” (BBC, 2011). This quote from BBC shows how Charlemagne attempted to spread Christianity throughout his huge empire.  Charlemagne even had a library of Christian works, which demonstrates his try to bring back Christianity. In the Middle Ages, it was common in trying to restore Christianity, just like Charlemagne during his reign over most of Europe. Charlemagne conquest to bring back Christianity was a very nice try, but not enough. Because Charlemagne tried to restore Christianity, it shows how he built some of the culture of the Middle Ages in Europe. However, this is not all he did.

            During the Middle Ages, it was also common for art and scholar. Charlemagne contributed to and basically made the Carolingian Renaissance. BBC states: “His reign marked a period of enormous cultural and literary achievement” (BBS, 2006). This displays how Charlemagne made a culture with art and literature, which was very popular in the Middle Ages. During the Carolingian Renaissance made under Charlemagne, there were increase in writing, architecture, and even liturgical reforms. This quote shows how significant his reign was in changing and in the achievement of cultural and literary enhancement. Charlemagne is a classic example of a ruler during the Middle Ages not all because of his conversion to Christianity and literary advancements, but there was more.

            Charlemagne was not only known as Charles the Great, but is also called Charles the Conqueror. According to BBC, “He invaded Saxony in 772 and eventually achieved its total conquest and conversion to Christianity. He also extended his dominance to the south, conquering the kingdom of the Lombards in northern Italy. In 778, he invaded northern Spain, then controlled by the Moors” (BBC, 2011). Another huge part during the middle Ages was conquering places. According to this quote from BBC, Charlemagne took over most of Europe which allowed him to spread Christianity and introduce the Carolingian Renaissance. Charlemagne extended his Frankish Empire all along the Mediterranean Sea, and was too large for his successors to keep up with. Because of him conquering what he did, how could we not call him a prime example of the culture during the Middle Ages?

            These quotes show how Charlemagne is a perfect example of the culture of the Middle Ages in Europe. Through his spread of Christianity, his advancements in literature, and his expansion of his empire, why wouldn’t he be an example of the culture during the middle ages? Charlemagne did much to the shape and create the Middle Ages and its culture in Europe through his spread in Christianity, his Carolingian Renaissance, and his conquers over most of Europe. Charlemagne placed a precedent for all his successors in the Middle Ages. Because of all the things Charlemagne did that influenced the culture of the Middles Ages, it is important to understand and learn his life.

Works Cited

BBC, Initials. (2011). Charlemagne (c. 747 - c. 814). Retrieved from  http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/charlemagne.shtml

BBC, (2006, Mar. 30). The Carolingian Renaissance. Retrieved May 3, 2011, from            http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p003hydz

Weekly #9 Rough Draft

Josh Mannion

May 3, 2011

Western Civ.

Weekly Rough Draft #9

Question: Why is it so important to understand Charlemagne if one is to really understand the culture of the Middle Ages?

            Charlemagne was born in the late 740s in modern day Belgium and was the son of the Frankish king Pepin the Short. Charlemagne is short for Charles the Great. Charlemagne was king of the Franks and Christian emperor of the West. When Charlemagne became sole ruler in 771, he spent his early part of his reign on military campaigns to expand his kingdom. Charlemagne did a lot to the shape the Middle Ages in Europe through his conversion to Christianity, the Carolingian Renaissance, and his conquers over most of Europe. Charlemagne did nothing to shape the Middle Ages and was insufficient to the culture during this time.

            During the Middle Ages, there was a lot of conversation, arguments, and attempts to fix Christianity, but it was eventually fixed the High Middle Ages. According to BBC, “He also attempted to consolidate Christianity throughout his vast empire. He persuaded many eminent scholars to come to his court and established a new library of Christian and classical works” (BBC, 2011)  This quote from BBC shows how Charlemagne attempted to spread Christianity throughout his huge empire.  Charlemagne even had a library of Christian works, which demonstrates his try to bring back Christianity. In the Middle Ages, it was common in trying to restore Christianity, just like Charlemagne during his reign over most of Europe. Charlemagne conquest to bring back Christianity was a very nice try, but not enough. Because Charlemagne tried to restore Christianity, it shows how he built some of the culture of the Middle Ages in Europe. However, this is not all he did.

            During the Middle Ages, it was also common for art and scholar. Charlemagne contributed to and basically made the Carolingian Renaissance. BBC states: “His reign marked a period of enormous cultural and literary achievement.” (BBS,2006) This displays how Charlemagne made a culture with art and literature, which was very popular in the Middle Ages. During the Carolingian Renaissance made under Charlemagne, there were increase in writing, architecture, and even liturgical reforms. This quote shows how significant his reign was in changing and in the achievement of cultural and literary enhancement. Charlemagne is a classic example of a ruler during the Middle Ages not all because of his conversion to Christianity and literary advancements, but there was more.

            Charlemagne was not only known as Charles the Great, but is also called Charles the Conqueror. According to BBC, “He invaded Saxony in 772 and eventually achieved its total conquest and conversion to Christianity. He also extended his dominance to the south, conquering the kingdom of the Lombards in northern Italy. In 778, he invaded northern Spain, then controlled by the Moors” (BBC, 2011). Another huge part during the middle Ages was conquering places. According to this quote from BBC, Charlemagne took over most of Europe which allowed him to spread Christianity and introduce the Carolingian Renaissance. Charlemagne extended his Frankish Empire all along the Mediterranean Sea, and was too large for his successors to keep up with. Because of him conquering what he did, how could we not call him a prime example of the culture during the Middle Ages?

            These quotes show how Charlemagne is a perfect example of the culture of the Middle Ages in Europe. Through his spread of Christianity, his advancements in literature, and his expansion of his empire, why wouldn’t he be an example of the culture during the middle ages? Charlemagne did much to the shape and create the Middle Ages and its culture in Europe through his spread in Christianity, his Carolingian Renaissance, and his conquers over most of Europe. Charlemagne placed a precedent for all his successors in the Middle Ages. Because of all the things Charlemagne did that influenced the culture of the Middles Ages, it is important to understand and learn his life.

Works Cited

BBC, Initials. (2011). Charlemagne (c. 747 - c. 814). Retrieved from            http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/charlemagne.shtml

BBC, (2006, Mar. 30). The Carolingian Renaissance. Retrieved May 3, 2011, from         http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p003hydz