Time traveler journal
By: Dillon Christiansen. 

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Time traveler journal
By: Dillon Christiansen

[Audio] It was a time of great struggle and hardship. As a villager, I worked tirelessly to till the land for my lordship, barely scraping together enough food to survive. Every aspect of life was dictated by the teachings of the Church, and we believed that everything that happened was part of God's plan. The Church brought us comfort, but also instilled fear in our hearts. The devastating effects of the Black Death only added to our uncertainty about the future. Despite these challenges, we found solace in simple pleasures like music, the warmth of the fire, and celebrations of harvests. But overall, life was a constant battle for survival, with the hope that one day things would improve.. 

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The Middle Ages
• It was much work, faith, and survival. I lived as a villager working 
the lands for their lordships and on minimal food existence. 
Everything in life depended on and was ruled under the teaching 
of the Church. Everything happened because it was God's plan or 
wish. The Church comforted us, yet it made us fearful. Worse still 
was the Black Death in which so many died and we imagined God 
was trying to punish us. We felt like we didn't know what would 
happen next. Even now, there was some joy, at least songs, the 
warmth of the fire, and the celebration of harvests. However, life 
was mainly survival in hope that someday things would get better.

[Audio] Every day was a struggle for survival. The common people woke up with uncertainty, not knowing if they would have enough food to eat that day. With the lords and nobles taking a large portion of their income in taxes, they were left broke and poor. Not only were they struggling with poverty, but they also lived in constant fear of catching the infamous Black Death. The plague spread rapidly, taking the lives of millions and leaving many more to suffer. To make matters worse, the wealthy and privileged, like Mariane Antonnitte, mocked the struggles of the common people. Her infamous quote, "If they can't have bread, give them cake," reflects the lack of empathy and understanding towards the unfortunate circumstances of those living in poverty.. 

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Middle ages continued
• Every day I woke up I didn’t know if I would eat that day. As the 
lords and nobles took all our money in taxes we were left broke 
and poor. Not only that we were fearful that we could catch the 
black death. Mariane Antonnitte mocked us as she said “If they 
cant have bread give them cake.”

[Audio] In this era, I witnessed the rebirth of classical knowledge and the emergence of innovative artistic expressions. The works of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo captivated my attention, as they seemed to bring art to life. Meanwhile, scientists like Copernicus and Galileo challenged traditional beliefs, paving the way for new discoveries and perspectives. The Catholic Church's influence waned, allowing fresh voices and patrons to rise to prominence. This was an age of transformation, marked by a focus on reason, creativity, and individuality. People began to question the status quo, leading to groundbreaking ideas about governance and societal structure. I felt confident that I was living through a pivotal moment in human history.. 

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Renaissance
• The Renaissance could be defined as a transitional age in which ancient 
learning is rediscovered and human potential asserted. I admired artists 
like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo caliber because their, art 
seemed to spring into life. Discoveries by Copernicus and Galileo made 
for different views challenging the traditional conceptions and giving 
way to new opportunities. The hold of the Catholic Church was breaking 
down, new thinkers and patrons were surfacing. It was an age of 
transition now centered on reason, creativity, and individualism. 
Individuals began to question the old ways that brought new ideas 
concerning politics and society. I felt convinced that I was living during a 
period in history.

[Audio] The Scientific Revolution marked a significant turning point in our understanding of the world. New scientists, such as Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, and Newton, challenged ancient beliefs by emphasizing observation and experimentation over tradition and religion. Their discoveries, including the heliocentric model of the solar system and the laws of motion and gravity, laid the foundation for modern science. This shift towards questioning and evidence-based inquiry set the stage for future scientific advancements.. 

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Scientific revolution
The Scientific Revolution is the whole renovation of new perspectives 
regarding the 16th and 17th centuries concerning one's view of the world. 
It was a revolution because the new scientists such as Copernicus, Galileo, 
Kepler, and Newton questioned the ancient beliefs with an emphasis on 
observation and experimentation, using reason instead of depending on 
tradition or religion. Copernicus proposed the revolution of Earth around 
the Sun, Galileo provided evidence with the aid of a telescope, while 
Kepler showed that the planets move in elliptical orbits. To them, Newton 
added his laws of motion and gravitation and provided a key to a uniform 
universe. This was somewhat of a pivotal turn of thought that would 
introduce modern science-characterized by questioning and evidence as a 
means of determining how the world works setting the pace to be 
expected in future scientific and technological advancement.

[Audio] I am the absolute ruler of this kingdom, where all power resides solely within my grasp. Every decision, every law, and every action is subject to my approval alone. I wield complete control over the army, the economy, and the lives of my subjects. No one dares to question my authority, and I make choices that shape the destiny of my nation. I am the ultimate authority, unbound by limitations, and my word is law. I command respect and inspire fear.. 

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Absolute Monarchs
• I am the absolute monarch and the only one in this kingdom, 
wherein the power vests absolutely in my hands alone. Nothing-
law or decision-ever gets materialized excepting with my consent, 
and I head a state without responsibility to any other person. My 
word is law, and I have full command over everything: the army, 
economy, and also the lives of my people. No questions about my 
authority are ever made, and I make decisions that pertain to the 
general aspects relating to my nation's future. I am fully 
sovereign; hence, I can rule without limitation and command 
respect and fear.

[Audio] As the Enlightenment arrived, I developed the view that society was guided by reason, science, and individual rights. I believe that people can make progress through knowledge and that tradition and religious belief should not dominate our lives. It was then that I felt encouraged to challenge authority, including monarchies and the church, and to promote ideas of freedom, equality, and democracy. For me, the Enlightenment marked a turning point where humanity realized that progress was possible by embracing reason and questioning established power structures.. 

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Enlightenment
• As the Enlightenment arrived, I developed this view, that society 
was guided by reason, science, and individual rights. I feel that 
people can make progress by means of knowledge and that 
tradition and religious belief should not be the order of life. It was 
then that I felt so encouraged, even to question the authority-
monarchies, the church-and to push ideas of freedom, equality, 
and democracy. The Enlightenment for me acted as a fulcrum 
point in which humanity really began to feel that progress was 
possible by harnessing reason and questioning the established 
structures of authority.

the journal

It was a time of great struggle and hardship. As a villager, I worked tirelessly to till the land for my lordship, barely scraping together enough food to survive. Every aspect of life was dictated by the teachings of the Church, and we believed that everything that happened was part of God's plan. The Church brought us comfort, but also instilled fear in our hearts. The devastating effects of the Black Death only added to our uncertainty about the future. Despite these challenges, we found solace in simple pleasures like music, the warmth of the fire, and celebrations of harvests. But overall, life was a constant battle for survival, with the hope that one day things would improve.

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Every day was a struggle for survival. The common people woke up with uncertainty, not knowing if they would have enough food to eat that day. With the lords and nobles taking a large portion of their income in taxes, they were left broke and poor. Not only were they struggling with poverty, but they also lived in constant fear of catching the infamous Black Death. The plague spread rapidly, taking the lives of millions and leaving many more to suffer. To make matters worse, the wealthy and privileged, like Mariane Antonnitte, mocked the struggles of the common people. Her infamous quote, "If they can't have bread, give them cake," reflects the lack of empathy and understanding towards the unfortunate circumstances of those living in poverty.

In this era, I witnessed the rebirth of classical knowledge and the emergence of innovative artistic expressions. The works of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo captivated my attention, as they seemed to bring art to life. Meanwhile, scientists like Copernicus and Galileo challenged traditional beliefs, paving the way for new discoveries and perspectives. The Catholic Church's influence waned, allowing fresh voices and patrons to rise to prominence. This was an age of transformation, marked by a focus on reason, creativity, and individuality. People began to question the status quo, leading to groundbreaking ideas about governance and societal structure. I felt confident that I was living through a pivotal moment in human history.

The Scientific Revolution marked a significant turning point in our understanding of the world. New scientists, such as Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, and Newton, challenged ancient beliefs by emphasizing observation and experimentation over tradition and religion. Their discoveries, including the heliocentric model of the solar system and the laws of motion and gravity, laid the foundation for modern science. This shift towards questioning and evidence based inquiry set the stage for future scientific advancements.

I am the absolute ruler of this kingdom, where all power resides solely within my grasp. Every decision, every law, and every action is subject to my approval alone. I wield complete control over the army, the economy, and the lives of my subjects. No one dares to question my authority, and I make choices that shape the destiny of my nation. I am the ultimate authority, unbound by limitations, and my word is law. I command respect and inspire fear.

As the Enlightenment arrived, I developed the view that society was guided by reason, science, and individual rights. I believe that people can make progress through knowledge and that tradition and religious belief should not dominate our lives. It was then that I felt encouraged to challenge authority, including monarchies and the church, and to promote ideas of freedom, equality, and democracy. For me, the Enlightenment marked a turning point where humanity realized that progress was possible by embracing reason and questioning established power structures.