“The Pocket Watch: The Wearable Clock” By: Tayler Anderson, Virginia Tech 2018 Frequently, people think of time as a valuable element in society. Time keeps track of the progress of existence and events. It serves importance to have a … Continue reading →
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Comment on E. R. Chamberlin: Changes in English Agriculture by tayander
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Lauren,
I found your post very interesting. This is a thorough summary of the Enclosure Movement and the changes to English agriculture. I found it particularly interesting that you added the information about how efficiency was affected by the act. Overall, great job!
– Tayler Anderson
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Comment on Technology in Early China by tayander
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Abbi,
I found your post very interesting. You listed a lot of innovations made by China, which was very interesting to read and learn about. I liked how you linked information for the great leap forward which talked about another example of the intersection of technology.
Great Job!
– Tayler Anderson
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Comment on Summary of the Chapter “The Emergence of Big Business” in Mansel Blackford’s Business Enterprise in American History by tayander
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Joel,
I think you did a great job of summarizing the passage. I find it very interesting when you talked about the advancements of the railroad industry and how it emerged into an everyday transportation device. The link that you provided gave even more useful information which helped to understand the entity of the passage. Great Job!
– Tayler Anderson
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Getting There – Boorstin
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Overtime throughout history, the need to always move was at the forefront of Americans minds. Americans built wagons, steamboats, and railroads without knowing the impact that it would make for public transportation for generations to come. When wagons were first … Continue reading →
Medieval Military Tech (I and II)
Comment on Guttman – English Longbow by tayander
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Ryan,
I found this summary very interesting. I like how your post includes information about the technical facts about how far the longbow could be used and how precise it was for archers to fight with throughout the centuries. I especially liked the e…
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Comment on Summary of Reynolds’ “Medieval Roots of the Industrial Revolution” by tayander
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Kyle,
I really liked how you discussed the different types of water wheels and the components of the medieval roots of the industrial revolution. The information provided gave me insight as to how they worked in addition to how they were expanded and u…
Medieval Military Tech (I and II)
The Stirrup
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In the medieval times, horses were used for speed and mobility during battles. It was often hard, however, to control the horse while defending with a spear or a sword in the other hand. Then came the emergence of the … Continue reading →
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The Alphabet
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The Alphabet by Micheal N. Geselowitz from “The Ancient Mediterranean” discusses the creation and evolution of symbols that we now call the Alphabet. From the earliest existence of civilization, cuneiform was one of the only forms of writing language that individuals would … Continue reading →
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