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Diorama
A taxidermied subject within its historical environment. Established by Carl Akeley in 1890, and
requires research from Botanists, Zoologists, Anthropoligists, etc.
Aaron Delehanty
A person specializing in creating dioramas, starting since he was in 6th grade. Worked on a Hemedu
civilization diorama with the Cyrus Hall of China as well as 5 Hyenas in Somaliland, 1896, in the 2015
crowdfunding campaign by Emily Grasile.
Poble Espanyol
An open air museum created by Puig Cadafalch and students Ramon and Frances for the 1929 world
fair, consisting of 117 buildings. Planned to be demolished by stayed.
Heritage park
A large living history museum in Calgary. Over 200 exhibitions giving insight to the history of
immigrants from 1860-1950s. Made by the Woods foundation in 1961.
Millennium City Park
A theme park near Longting lake, Kaifeng, representing the Northern Song Dynasty. Opening in 1998
based on Zhang Zeduan's "Millennium City Park" painting
The Great Song Dynasty - Reminiscences of the Eastern Capital
The main event in Millennium City Park. Consisting of 9 parts, 8 poems, and hundreds of actors, with a
firework show at the end. Based on "Riverside scene" from Zhang Zeduan.
Frontierland
A theme area in the Disneyland resort, CA, with stereotypical moments of the past, like the Wild
West, Pirates, and more. Incorporating more Mexican culture currently, and featuring the Mark Twain
riverboat replica across the Mississippi river.
Plimoth Patuxet
A popular living history museum in Massachusetts in the colonial period, showing 7.5 months of 1627.
Referencing Wampanoag heratige, as well as a replica of Mayflower II.
Patuxet's controversies
Museum not fuffilling role of being bicultural and including perspectives. People like Camile, Paula,
Carol, and Kitty speaking against. Changing name from "Plantation" to "Patuxet" and hiring
Wampanoag director to try and solve issues.
Paleo Diet
A fad diet which emphasizes on eating Vegetables, Lean meat, and Healthy fats while excluding carbs
and other processed foods. Supposedly gives better energy and reduces disease.
,Gansu Cooking Pot Analysis
Jakke and Tache using Biomarkers to analyze a pot from 1400-500 BC in China. Discovered millet was
the main ingredient. A dish like such served by Raymonds Childs at the AFTP meet.
Thermopolis
A snack bar in ancient rome, meaning Hot Shop. 89 currently in Pompeii. Using Dolia to store food,
paintings as ads, and Lares to protect the area. Serving people in stalls. A version named "Cauponas"
being an early motel. Serving Isicia Omentatas.
"Medieval Times"
Critics Ben R. and Karen P. going to Lundyhurst to eat at "Medieval Times". Praising the Cheeseburger
and Wine while critisizing the Boar rib and historically inaccurate tomato soup.
Titanic's last meal
A grand 10 course meal served in Apr 14, 1912 exclusive for the First Class passengers. Walter Douglas
surviving the Titanic and claiming the food was excellent. With stereotypical fancy food.
Balmoral Cruise
The ship leaving Southampton port with a recreation of the titanic's meal as a commemoration of the
centennial of the disaster. Including 7 courses for First Class, with silver utensils.
Ulster American Folk Park
An open air museum in Northern Ireland featuring stories of Irish settlers to the USA in 18-19th
centuries. Including a replica of an emigrant ship. Running from April to October.
Tomorrowland
A theme part of Disney in many Magic Kingdoms around parks in the world. Including Disney's
stereotypical prediction of the future, based on their movies. Tending to be 30 years ahead.
Museum of the Future
A 7 floor exhibition in Dubai opening to the public in 2022. Created in 2016 and hosting meetings to
executives about different technological subjects over 7 years, 1 meeting a year.
World of Tomorrow
A world fair in NY, 1939-1940,the second most expensive ever. 44 million attending and featuring the
first release of the CRT tv, "Futurama", a model of a future house, A 7ft Robot, and other
corporation's predictions for the future.
Crystal Palace
The first example of a future exhibit, built for the great exhibition hosted by Queen Victoria. Made of
Cast Iron and originally in Hyde park, until relocated. Burnt down in 1936.
ANE Moscow
National exhibition showcasing American tech in Sokolinki Park, Moscow. A way for the US to show
off their technology. A life-size house of the future design by Edward Durell featured hosting the
famous Kitchen debate. Criticized for inaccuracy.
, Historical Re-enactments
Recreation of battles for entertainment sake. The Review of Armies an early notable example in 1865.
Becoming more formal after WWII. Critisized for downplaying negatives in war.
Renaissance Fairs
Re-enactments of the Renaissance in a form of a fair. First taking place in 1963, named "Renaissance
Pleasure Faire" from the CRO. Including many stereotypical but interactive events.
Andy Robertson
A person whose concerns revolve around using historical video games as an educational tool. Created
a directory for parents to use and understand which games are accurate.
Dave Jewitt
The narrator of a video discussing inaccuracy in video games. Referencing games like Kingdom Come:
Deliverance and Assassin's creed(Egypt) for opposite reasons of inaccuracy.
The Oregon Trail
The first popular historical video game, showcasing the Oregon Trail emigration in the 1850s.
Inaccuracies ranging from a lack of violence, misinterpreting road conditions, and more.
Paul Dillenberger
The creator of The Oregon Trail, showcasing the game to his students in 1971, 3 years before public
release. Promoted the game to become popular across schools.
Seven Cities of Gold
A game in 1985 developed by EA about a time period in the 1500s. Taking place in modern
California/Arizona and about the mythical "Seven Cities of Cibola". Inaccurate difficulty level.
Pirates! (Sid Meier)
A game released in 1987 about pirates from 1560-1680, with 7 difficulties referenced by 20 years
blocks. Main character a pirate captain whose goal is to retire. Inaccurate events listed.
Call of Duty
A franchise first released in 2003, known for its fast, intense gameplay. Set in war periods like WW2
and the Cold war. Accurate insignia and plots, however, scenes are glorified.
Ghost of Tsushima
A video game published by Sony set in 1274, the first mongol invasion of Japan. Following Jin Sikai, a
samurai, with an objective to protect Japan and its people. Elements featured like weapons accurate,
however plot, "Bushido", inaccurate.
Age of Empires
A game series initially released in 1997 about the player leading nations in historical battles. An
accurate game from plot to weaponry, only liberties in weapon/battle depiction.
Pocketpwaa - Study Guide Not to be used as a sole
source, just a review) Rated 100% Correct
Diorama
A taxidermied subject within its historical environment. Established by Carl Akeley in 1890, and
requires research from Botanists, Zoologists, Anthropoligists, etc.
Aaron Delehanty
A person specializing in creating dioramas, starting since he was in 6th grade. Worked on a Hemedu
civilization diorama with the Cyrus Hall of China as well as 5 Hyenas in Somaliland, 1896, in the 2015
crowdfunding campaign by Emily Grasile.
Poble Espanyol
An open air museum created by Puig Cadafalch and students Ramon and Frances for the 1929 world
fair, consisting of 117 buildings. Planned to be demolished by stayed.
Heritage park
A large living history museum in Calgary. Over 200 exhibitions giving insight to the history of
immigrants from 1860-1950s. Made by the Woods foundation in 1961.
Millennium City Park
A theme park near Longting lake, Kaifeng, representing the Northern Song Dynasty. Opening in 1998
based on Zhang Zeduan's "Millennium City Park" painting
The Great Song Dynasty - Reminiscences of the Eastern Capital
The main event in Millennium City Park. Consisting of 9 parts, 8 poems, and hundreds of actors, with a
firework show at the end. Based on "Riverside scene" from Zhang Zeduan.
Frontierland
A theme area in the Disneyland resort, CA, with stereotypical moments of the past, like the Wild
West, Pirates, and more. Incorporating more Mexican culture currently, and featuring the Mark Twain
riverboat replica across the Mississippi river.
Plimoth Patuxet
A popular living history museum in Massachusetts in the colonial period, showing 7.5 months of 1627.
Referencing Wampanoag heratige, as well as a replica of Mayflower II.
Patuxet's controversies
Museum not fuffilling role of being bicultural and including perspectives. People like Camile, Paula,
Carol, and Kitty speaking against. Changing name from "Plantation" to "Patuxet" and hiring
Wampanoag director to try and solve issues.
Paleo Diet
A fad diet which emphasizes on eating Vegetables, Lean meat, and Healthy fats while excluding carbs
and other processed foods. Supposedly gives better energy and reduces disease.
,Gansu Cooking Pot Analysis
Jakke and Tache using Biomarkers to analyze a pot from 1400-500 BC in China. Discovered millet was
the main ingredient. A dish like such served by Raymonds Childs at the AFTP meet.
Thermopolis
A snack bar in ancient rome, meaning Hot Shop. 89 currently in Pompeii. Using Dolia to store food,
paintings as ads, and Lares to protect the area. Serving people in stalls. A version named "Cauponas"
being an early motel. Serving Isicia Omentatas.
"Medieval Times"
Critics Ben R. and Karen P. going to Lundyhurst to eat at "Medieval Times". Praising the Cheeseburger
and Wine while critisizing the Boar rib and historically inaccurate tomato soup.
Titanic's last meal
A grand 10 course meal served in Apr 14, 1912 exclusive for the First Class passengers. Walter Douglas
surviving the Titanic and claiming the food was excellent. With stereotypical fancy food.
Balmoral Cruise
The ship leaving Southampton port with a recreation of the titanic's meal as a commemoration of the
centennial of the disaster. Including 7 courses for First Class, with silver utensils.
Ulster American Folk Park
An open air museum in Northern Ireland featuring stories of Irish settlers to the USA in 18-19th
centuries. Including a replica of an emigrant ship. Running from April to October.
Tomorrowland
A theme part of Disney in many Magic Kingdoms around parks in the world. Including Disney's
stereotypical prediction of the future, based on their movies. Tending to be 30 years ahead.
Museum of the Future
A 7 floor exhibition in Dubai opening to the public in 2022. Created in 2016 and hosting meetings to
executives about different technological subjects over 7 years, 1 meeting a year.
World of Tomorrow
A world fair in NY, 1939-1940,the second most expensive ever. 44 million attending and featuring the
first release of the CRT tv, "Futurama", a model of a future house, A 7ft Robot, and other
corporation's predictions for the future.
Crystal Palace
The first example of a future exhibit, built for the great exhibition hosted by Queen Victoria. Made of
Cast Iron and originally in Hyde park, until relocated. Burnt down in 1936.
ANE Moscow
National exhibition showcasing American tech in Sokolinki Park, Moscow. A way for the US to show
off their technology. A life-size house of the future design by Edward Durell featured hosting the
famous Kitchen debate. Criticized for inaccuracy.
, Historical Re-enactments
Recreation of battles for entertainment sake. The Review of Armies an early notable example in 1865.
Becoming more formal after WWII. Critisized for downplaying negatives in war.
Renaissance Fairs
Re-enactments of the Renaissance in a form of a fair. First taking place in 1963, named "Renaissance
Pleasure Faire" from the CRO. Including many stereotypical but interactive events.
Andy Robertson
A person whose concerns revolve around using historical video games as an educational tool. Created
a directory for parents to use and understand which games are accurate.
Dave Jewitt
The narrator of a video discussing inaccuracy in video games. Referencing games like Kingdom Come:
Deliverance and Assassin's creed(Egypt) for opposite reasons of inaccuracy.
The Oregon Trail
The first popular historical video game, showcasing the Oregon Trail emigration in the 1850s.
Inaccuracies ranging from a lack of violence, misinterpreting road conditions, and more.
Paul Dillenberger
The creator of The Oregon Trail, showcasing the game to his students in 1971, 3 years before public
release. Promoted the game to become popular across schools.
Seven Cities of Gold
A game in 1985 developed by EA about a time period in the 1500s. Taking place in modern
California/Arizona and about the mythical "Seven Cities of Cibola". Inaccurate difficulty level.
Pirates! (Sid Meier)
A game released in 1987 about pirates from 1560-1680, with 7 difficulties referenced by 20 years
blocks. Main character a pirate captain whose goal is to retire. Inaccurate events listed.
Call of Duty
A franchise first released in 2003, known for its fast, intense gameplay. Set in war periods like WW2
and the Cold war. Accurate insignia and plots, however, scenes are glorified.
Ghost of Tsushima
A video game published by Sony set in 1274, the first mongol invasion of Japan. Following Jin Sikai, a
samurai, with an objective to protect Japan and its people. Elements featured like weapons accurate,
however plot, "Bushido", inaccurate.
Age of Empires
A game series initially released in 1997 about the player leading nations in historical battles. An
accurate game from plot to weaponry, only liberties in weapon/battle depiction.
