Lactantius was a fourth-century pagan convert to Christianity who took particular delight in arguing against pretty much everything any pagan philosopher ever said, including that the earth was round.
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Justinian Code - 15 - 0 views
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Professor Freedman opens by discussing why historians use the writings of Procopius and Gregory of Tours, a sixth century bishop whose history of the Merovingian kings is discussed the following week. Procopius's three works - The Wars, the adulatory Buildings, and the invective Secret History - are the best sources on the reign of the Emperor Justinian.
Pantheon, Rome Italy - History and facts - ItalyGuides.it - 0 views
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The Pantheon is the Roman monument with the greatest number of records: the best preserved, with the biggest brick dome in the history of architecture and is considered the forerunner of all modern places of worship. It is the most copied and imitated of all ancient works.
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The Magna Carta - 0 views
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Here is a great little summery of the history of the Magna Carta and what the document meant at the time of it's creation. -
The Magna Carta The Middle Ages encompass one of the most exciting periods in English History. One of the most important historical events of the Medieval era is the Magna Carta. What were the key dates of this famous historical event? What were the names of the Medieval people who were involved in this historical occasion? -
Very basic website that provides entry level knowledge for this subject.
Gregorian Chants - 0 views
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The Gregorian chant is often known as the sung bible. This site gives the complete history of the Gregorian chant and how it has changed over the years. -
This resource provides good history of this Great Work
The Mongols - 0 views
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Great website! Has good information and pictures telling the Mongols and their mark on history, conquests and important figures in their history.
Venus of Willendorf: 1. Discovery - 0 views
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Discusses the discovery of the statue "Venus of Willendorf". Also explains and interprets the characteristics of the statue. -
Her great age and pronounced female forms quickly established the Venus of Willendorf as an icon of prehistoric art. She was soon included in introductory art history textbooks where she quickly displaced other previously used examples of Paleolithic art. Being both female and nude, she fitted perfectly into the patriarchal construction of the history of art.
The History of Herodotus, parallel English/Greek Index - 0 views
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The History of Herodotus, parallel English/Greek, tr. G. C. Macaulay, [1890], full text etext at sacred-texts.com
King John and the Magna Carta - 0 views
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Good short history from the BBC on King John and how the Magna Carta saved England.
The Pantheon - 0 views
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History for Kids, contains a lot of simple and clear information about the history of this awesome building.
Camlann - 0 views
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History of Camlann, Reenactment of midieval life.
Abbey Church of Saint-Denis - 2 views
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Free Trial Issue Subscribe Back Issue Athena Review, Vol. 4, No. 2 Architecture and Sculpture at the Abbey Church of Saint-Denis Introduction: Rebuilt and enlarged approximately four times from the 7th through 13th centuries, the Abbey Church of Saint-Denis realized its unique status as pioneer in Gothic architecture under the innovative guidance ofAbbot Suger (1122-1151). -
This article gives a brief history of the creation and use of the church and then a history of the architecture.
Eyeglasses - 0 views
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An article on the history of glasses.
Magna Carta - 0 views
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Gives good emphasis on the impact the Magna Carta had on modern democracy. -
This site has a lot of information on the Magna Carta!! -
Following a revolt by the English nobility against his rule, King John puts his royal seal on the Magna Carta, or "Great Charter." The document, essentially a peace treaty between John and his barons, guaranteed that the king would respect feudal rights and privileges, uphold the freedom of the church, and maintain the nation's laws.
Wales - 0 views
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great resource on the history of Wales
Matt J. Rossano: How the Myth of the Flat-Earth Dogma Started the Religion-Science War - 0 views
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Cosmas Indicopleustes
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tealthily misrepresent a few church fathers as flat-earthers (Basil, Chrysostom) and to argue that the non-flat-earthers were a few brave soles swimming against a colossal tide.
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Milan - 0 views
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A comprehensive website of the history of Milan
Trial of the Pyx - 0 views
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A comprehensive site detailing the history, and current practice of the trial.
Genoa - 0 views
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This site goes through different centuries of Genoa, Italy