Reflective Blog Entry 1

                                   The Replica of the Sutton Hoo Helmet and I at the British Museum  The Anglo- Saxon ship burial at Sutton Hoo, found in Suffolk, England, is believed to have been a burial for a king or prominent member of society due to the difficult nature of the burial and the treasures found at the site. The large ship buried would have been dragged uphill from the river in which it once resided. This, of course, was only ever done for important figures. The treasures found came from all around the world and represent the individual's travels and wealth. The items found were also placed strategically within the grave. The meaningful placement of items was done to transmit messages about the dead person: mighty leader, generous, and their connection to the Roman past. Details of the helmet and its origins are unclear though there are theories. The Helmet's year of creation ...

Kehoes Lounge, Dublin, Ireland            While brainstorming stereotypes of Irish people, I realized that the first ones coming to mind were actually stereotypes associated to Irish-Americans. Due to my non-diverse media consumption, I have limited myself to only seeing the American version of Irish people/ characters. In TV shows like Always sunny in Philadelphia or Shameless, there are a handful of characters that fall into the stereotypical hot-headed, drunk, working class Irish-American.  I believe that these stereotypes originated from the misunderstanding of the Irish cultural association with pubs and Guinness (alcohol). Instead of depicting pubs as a place to participate in community, celebration, and music, the TV shows I named depict pubs as a place to get drunk and party. Similarly, instead of showcasing the cultural and historical significance behind Guinness, the TV shows illustrate a culture of reckless drinking. Kehoes Lounge, Dublin, I...