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This is an example of an organum, by Perotin.

this video is a piece by the Medieval French poet/composer Mauchet. In the description of the video is information about his life as well as abut isorhythmic motets

Motet written by Guillaume de Machaut who was a French poet and composer. Isorhythm consists of an order of rhythms repeated in a tenor melody in which pitch content is varied.

Sample of the work of Guillaume de Machaut, a medieval French poet and composer.

Medieval Gregorian chant. Title: "Invitatorium: Deum Verum" Composer: Etienne de Liege Service: Matins of the Feast of the Holy Trinity. Performers: Psallentes Album: De Liège: In Festo Sanctissimae Trinitatis Visit www.psallentes.be

Cicero's "The Republic", in Latin! Yay!

A chanson or isorhythmic motet by Machaut

For more information about Chretian's "Lancelot" go to http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/source/1170chretien-lancelot.asp

First published in 1847, The History of the Conquest of Peru was a companion piece to The History of the Conquest of Mexico. Readers will follow along with famous explorers like Francisco Pizarro and Pedro de la Gasca as they wage war against the native tribes and establish cities that have lasted to this day.

click on the book cover to access the actual text

This talks about the four main Inventions by the Chinese, one of them being the compass.

Whoops, here is the correct link - http://www.sacu.org/greatinventions.html

An excellent video of the St. Denis Cathedral.