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The Struggles of Surfing Through European Civilization in 1000 AD

Explore the hardships faced by the surf in Europe around 1000 AD, where ownership of land was a luxury few could afford. Discover how the Holy Roman Emperor Otto III, ascending to power at just 13, envisioned reviving the grandeur of the Roman Empire by subjugating the Pope. Meanwhile, Nordic explorer Leif Ericson embarked on a journey in 1002, potentially landing in Canada or New England. This account reflects on the cultural and societal environment of significant cities like London and Paris during this era of unsanitary conditions and feudal obligations.

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The Struggles of Surfing Through European Civilization in 1000 AD

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  1. Europe By: Matty, Tim, Mike

  2. Why it sucks to be a surf • Don’t own their own land • Basically owed whole life to the lord that ruled him

  3. Argument that European civilization is the true heir to the throne and is the best civilization in the world at the time

  4. London/ Paris around 1000 AD • London- houses half timbered • Very unsanitary • Paris- important royal capital and cultural center • Notre Dame

  5. Interview with Holy Roman Emperor in 1000AD • Came to power when he was 13 • Hoped to recreate glory of older Roman empire • Make the pope subordinate

  6. Intevierw with leif Ericsson • Son of Eric the Red • 1002 sails west and discovers several new lands • May have landed in either Canada or New England area

  7. Works cited • The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia. "Otto III." Infoplease. Family Education      Network, 2007. Web. 7 Nov. 2011. <http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/people/      A0837072.html>. • Encyclopædia Britannica. "Otto III." Encyclopædia Britannica. N.p., n.d. Web. 7      Nov. 2011. <http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/434941/      Otto-III>. • http://midevilminds.com/?cat=115 • http://www.middle-ages.org.uk/serfs.htm

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