Tales from childhood: A serious holiday.

It was a normal spring day. Little Sophie and her classmates talked with their school teacher. The teacher said that children must prepare for tomorrow's holiday. They had homework: read several pages about war.

Next day a social studies teacher appeared in their classroom. Students listen to stories about battles and heroes. Sophie remembered her homework. Some details were written in the book! These stories sounds interesting.

On the third lesson an old man came to class. He had gray beard and cane. Also, children noticed that he had his several medals on his jacket.

Teacher said that this man is a war veteran. Sophie was very impressed!

The old man was sitting on a chair and telling real stories. Children listened to them with attention. Veteran told about enemies and weapons. How he worked during this hard period.

After students asked old man about war events. He answered to their questions. At the end the veteran received flowers and went to a concert. School teacher added that we must remember about war veterans.

At home Sophie understood teacher's words. People must remember important events.

Vikings.

Vikings were people who lived in Scandinavian Peninsula. They had their own culture, mythology, religions, travels, language, literature, and laws.

In VII-XI centuries these people had period known as the Viking Age (793-1066 A. D.). Viking had their own famous boats. Other countries wrote about Vikings.

People did voyages to neighbourhood countries. During wars Vikings used weapons.

After this period in Scandinavian Peninsula new countries appeared. But Vikings and their culture were important. Historians found statues of gods, helmets, maps, architecture, and etc.

Some of historic things are in museums. People can look at them.

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History of Netherlands.

Netherlands is situated in Northwestern Europe. This country is known for flowers, such as tulips, windmills, and cycling.

Netherlands has an interesting history. Little country took part in wars and revolutions. Conflicts were different. Holland fought with neighborhood countries, too. 

Also, in Netherlands there are many museums about history. People visit this country often.

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Athena.

Athena was a goddess of wisdom, war, and handcraft. Her parents were Zeus and Metis. Greek mythology tells myths and legends about her.

She helped Heracles and Perseus during their labours. Also, Athena had a conflict with a god of death and underworld Hades.

Goddess had several attributes such as: olive tree, owl, spears, helmets, and snakes. Legends tell that Athena invented different things. For example, war, flutes, ships, and handcrafts.

There are many pictures and sculptures with Athena. She was very important for Ancient Greek history.

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