Chuang Tzu - 0 views
Great Works Assignment 4: Chuang Tzu Objectives: * Students will investigate the great work and analyze information in order to find answers to the crossword clues. * Students will apply their ne...
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Almagest - 2 views
Great Works Assignment: Almagest Objectives: * Students will investigate the great work and analyze information in order to find answers to the crossword clues. * Students will create a their own...
Justinian Code - 2 views
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Jennifer Anderson on 04 Oct 12A good explanation of Justinian's Code - ...3 more comments...
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Aaron Adams on 24 Oct 12Code of Justinian , Latin Codex Justinianus, formally Corpus Juris Civilis ("Body of Civil Law"), the collections of laws and legal interpretations developed under the sponsorship of the Byzantine emperor Justinian I from ad 529 to 565. Strictly speaking, the works did not constitute a new legal code. -
shiloh09630 on 07 Nov 12A good starting source for learning the Justinian Code
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13343b.htm - 0 views
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The Abbey of Saint-Denis is situated in a small town to which it has given its name, about four miles north of Paris. St-Denis (Dionysius), the first bishop of Paris and his companions martyred in 270, were buried here and the small chapel built over the spot became a famous place of pilgrimage during the fifth and sixth centuries. -
The Abbey of Saint-Denis is situated in a small town to which it has given its name, about four miles north of Paris. St-Denis (Dionysius), the first bishop of Paris and his companions martyred in 270, were buried here and the small chapel built over the spot became a famous place of pilgrimage during the fifth and sixth centuries. -
The Abbey of Saint-Denis is situated in a small town to which it has given its name, about four miles north of Paris. St-Denis (Dionysius), the first bishop of Paris and his companions martyred in 270, were buried here and the small chapel built over the spot became a famous place of pilgrimage during the fifth and sixth centuries.
Aesop's Fables - 0 views
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When were the first of Aesop's great Book of fables written? It is not known exactly when the first Book of Aesop's fables were written as the fables were originally handed down from one generation to the next just like a myths, tales and legends. -
When were the first of Aesop's great Book of fables written? It is not known exactly when the first Book of Aesop's fables were written as the fables were originally handed down from one generation to the next just like a myths, tales and legends. This site expands more on the history of Aesop's fables and provides links to some of the most famous short fables. -
When were the first of Aesop's great Book of fables written? It is not known exactly when the first Book of Aesop's fables were written as the fables were originally handed down from one generation to the next just like a myths, tales and legends.
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.
Marcus Aurelius [Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy] - 0 views
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One of the 5 "Good Emperors" of Rome. -
The philosophy of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius can be found in a collection of personal writings known as the Meditations. These reflect the influence of Stoicism and, in particular, the philosophy of Epictetus, the Stoic. The Meditations may be read as a series of practical philosophical exercises, following Epictetus' three topics of study, designed to digest and put into practice philosophical theory.
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.
Dante's Divine Comedy - 0 views
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This site, The World of Dante, is a multi-media research tool intended to facilitate the study of the Divine Comedy through a wide range of offerings. These include an encoded Italian text which allows for structured searches and analyses, an English translation, interactive maps, diagrams, music, a database, timeline and gallery of illustrations. Many of these features allow users to engage the poem dynamically through the integrated components of this site. -
This is a super cool resource for anyone who needs to understand more about the works of Dante. Maps, pictures, and such.
Seven Liberal Truths - 0 views
Objectives: * Students will investigate the key term and analyze information in order to find answers to the crossword clues. * Then students will apply the historical term to a modern day puzzle b...
The Sermon on the Mount: "A More Excellent Way" - 1 views
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This article explains the teachings that occurred during Christ's Sermon on the Mount. -
In his Sermon on the Mount, the Master has given us somewhat of a revelation of His own character, which was perfect,every syllable of which He had written down in deeds," and in so doing, has given us a blueprint for our own lives. This
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In his Sermon on the Mount, the Master has given us somewhat of a revelation of His own character, which was perfect,every syllable of which He had written down in deeds," and in so doing, has given us a blueprint for our own lives.
Abbey Church of St. Denis, near Paris, France - 0 views
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The Basilica of St. Denis, located near Paris, France, was constructed in 1136 and is the original burial site for many French kings. -
The Basilica of Saint Denis ( Basilique Saint-Denis) is an important Catholic basilica located in Saint Denis, a northern suburb of Paris. Saint-Denis is notable for its Gothic architecture and for being the burial site of French monarchs, which makes it comparable to Westminster Abbey in England. -
A resource that gives the history and important facts on the Abbey Church of St. Denis
Roman Pantheon - 2 views
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The Roman Pantheon is the most preserved and influential building of ancient Rome. It is a Roman temple dedicated to all the gods of pagan Rome. As the brick stamps on the side of the building reveal it was built and dedicated between A.D 118 and 125. -
The Roman Pantheon is the most preserved and influential building of ancient Rome. It is a Roman temple dedicated to all the gods of pagan Rome. As the brick stamps on the side of the building reveal it was built and dedicated between A.D 118 and 125.by phillip shim
Homer Iliad - 0 views
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Homer's Iliad and Odyssey are a major part of ancient history, especially that of Ancient Greece. This site, by means of a purely educational and learning mission, has put together a collaboration of materials and works by our team that we feel will help you to understand and get more out of Homer and his/her/their works. -
Includes a summary as well as some analyses of the poem.
The Roman Pantheon- - 0 views
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A quick summary of the Pantheon from a Italian tourist website. The article addresses the purpose of the building and what has happened to it since the time of Ancient Rome.
Eleanor of Aquitaine and Matilda - 0 views
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800 years ago, Matilda came within a hair's breadth of being the first woman to be crowned queen of England in her own right. Castor explores how Matilda reached this point and why her bid for the throne ultimately failed. Her daughter-in-law Eleanor of Aquitaine was an equally formidable woman. Despite being remembered as the queen of courtly love, in reality during her long life she divorced one king and married another, only to lead a rebellion against him. She only finally achieved the power she craved in her seventies.
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.
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.
Machaut - Isorythmic motet - 1 views
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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.
Hammurabi's Code - 0 views
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This website paraphrases Hammurabi's Code. -
This is an interesting overview of the code pointing out the history behind it and listing some of the more interesting laws in it. -
"Hammurabi, the king of righteousness, on whom Shamash has conferred the law, am I." "An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth." This phrase, along with the idea of written laws, goes back to ancient Mesopotamian culture that prospered long before the Bible was written or the civilizations of the Greeks or Romans flowered.