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Articles related to "Alexandria"
Hypatia: Philosopher and Symbol She is Hypatia, and she has become both a symbol and a cause, often unconnected with the realities of her life and ideas. Separating the facts about her from the legend challenges today's scholars. philosophy • hypatia • neoplatonism • giacobazzi • kirtland community college
Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Part I
A recent project in the Middle East which has captured world attention is the Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Alexandria, Egypt. Borne out of the desire to recreate the famous library founded by the succesor to Alexander the Great the library is an ambitious project for both the city of Alexandria and the country of Egypt... alexandria • egypt • great library • alexander the great
Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Part II Part 2 of the article on the new library in Alexandria, Egypt. alexandria • egypt • architecture • islamic
The Pharos of Alexandria Apart from the great pyramids, the Lighthouse at Alexandria was the longest-lasting of all the ancient wonders, a grand beacon at the Alexandrian harbor. pharos of alexandria • lighthouse of alexandria • seven wonders of the ancient world • tallest lighthouse in the world • world's tallest structures
Alexandria Digital Literature: Site Review Discussion of the reading recommendation site Alexandria Digital Literature.
Alexandria VA’s Carlyle House How did one of the most formidable homes of the Potomac port city disappear from view for over a century- while remaining intact? Visit the Carlyle House for answers. carlyle house • potomac port city • formidable multi storied palladian stone structure • most mysterious home in alexandria • pioneer merchant class
Ghost Tour of Alexandria VA Slap on your walking shoes, gird up your courage and hit the bricks - literally - as you travel through centuries of spirits in Old Town Alexandria. alexandria's footsteps to the past • william ramsey house • alexandria's visitors center • bride and a fireplace • july211861
St. Cyril of Alexandria Cyril of Alexandria is one of those embarrassing saints that the Church tries to squirrel away into a corner once their utility has finished. cyril of alexandria • hypatia • theophilus • christological controversy • parabolani
The Pharos at Alexandria Built to be a navigational aid into Alexandria's Harbor, the Pharos at Alexandria might have served a dual purpose. pharos • pharos at alexandria • alexandria • alexander the great • egypt
Cleopatra: Queen of The Nile The life, times and untimely death of of one of Egypt's most important and brilliant rulers. ancient egypt • egyptian pharaohs • cleopatra • mark antony • julius ceasar
Euclid's Fourth Axiom Euclid's fourth axiom, like all the others, is clearly a very simple assertion. It is how Euclid ingeniously utilizes these axioms, however, that holds importance. euclid's fourth axiom • euclid's elements • euclid of alexandria • right angle congruence proof • geometrical definitions
Goddess-Queen of the Nile Cleopatra, the Queen of the Nile, developed quite a reputation in her rather brief lifetime. Find out what stories about her are true, and which were merely bits of political propaganda that became woven into history. cleopatra • marc antony • caesar • julius caesar • egypt
Patron Saints for Back-to-School Four patron saints for education. For students: St. Catherine of Alexandria and St. Thomas Aquinas. For techers: Pope St. Gregory I (The Great) and St. John the Baptist de la Salle saints • education • students • teachers • catholic
Who was Antipater of Sidon? The definition of the glossary term Antipater of Sidon antipater of sidon • ancient greek • seven wonders of the ancient world • greek • greek empire
Willa Cather Willa Cather is strongly associated with the midwest. Her childhood years formed the setting and inspiration for My Antonia, O Pioneers! and other famous works. wllla cather • my antonia • o pioneers • plains authors • midwest authors
The Steam Engine Although various steam motion devices had been known since the time of Hero of Alexandria. This new invention would replace horses with horsepower. james watt • steam • power • steam engine • newcomen
Giochi d’Acqua
The next time that people visit your garden, suddenly turn on the sprinklers and watch your guests try to escape. giochi d’acqua • water games • pneumatica • hydraulis
Indoor Waterparks in Minnesota Wisconsin Dells isn't the only place with great waterparks! The craze is popular in Minnesota too, and here's where you can find some of the best parks. indoor waterparks in minnesota • twin cities metro area • minneapolis • st paul • water slide
Ptolemy and Geography Ptolemy's geography contained many errors, but it also pioneered many concepts that we still use today. ptolemy • claudius ptolemaeus • ptolemy's geography • latitude longitude • ancient greek
Ptolemy Astronomer Geographer Ptolemy was an ancient Greek scholar who originated the Ptolemaic system in astronomy and made important contributions to geography and optics. ptolemy • claudius ptolemaeus • ptolemaic astronomy • ptolemy's geography • latitude longitude
Ptolemy, Astronomy, & Almagest Ptolemy's geocentric astronomical system placed Earth at the center of the universe and he was considered the ultimate authority in astronomy for about 1400 years. ptolemy • claudius ptolemaeus • ptolemaic astronomy • hipparchus • equant
Credibility of the Gospels Can we trust the Gospels of the New Testament? When were the Gospels written? And who wrote the Gospels? Are the Gospels reliable? credibility of the gospels • reliability of the gospels • new testament • gospels • who wrote the gospels
The Mathematics of Ancient Egypt The ancient Egyptians possessed one of the earliest forms of mathematics, inspiring all mathematcal traditions that would follow in history. mathematics of ancient egypt • hieroglyphics • hieratic • history of mathematics • building the pyramids
The Pyramid of Giza Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy continues his tale... Our brave warriors face their first challenge! Will they defeat the trolls and continue their quest? Read on... norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
The Wilderness, Part I: Grant and Lee Prepare for a Fight A description of the Federal and Confederate preparations and movements that led to the Wilderness Campaign. grant • lee • battle of the wilderness • the wilderness campaign
Powhatan and the Roanoke Settlers Powhatan was the chief of a federation of Algonquian Indian tribes who lived in the tidewater region of Virginia. His rule may hold a clue to the disappearance of the wh powhatan • algonquian indian tribes • roanoke island • tidewater region of virginia • chesapeake bay
Powhatan's Kingdom Powhatan's first proven contact with whites came in 1607, when Jamestown was established a few miles from Powhatan's capital of Werowocomoco. He attempted to control the powhatan’s kingdom • jamestown • werowocomoco • algonquian-speaking tribes • virginia tidewater
The Roman Rite This article briefly details the history of the Roman Rite, or Mass. roman rite • mass • liturgy
Black Tea: Preventive for Cognitive Impairment Black tea appears to be a cheap and nontoxic antioxidant that may protect against cognitive impairment and decline at any age. black tea • black tea health benefits • black tea effect on cognitive impairment • black tea effect on cognitive decline • black tea plants
Feria del Libro de Bogota As UNESCO nominated World Book Capital City 2007, Bogota throws open its arms to all on April 19 for the city's 20th Annual Book Festival feria del libro • bogota • book festival • candelaria • gabriel garcia marquez
Pisco in Peru and Chile Pisco is the national spirit of both Peru and Chile and each country has it's own varities, cocktails, culture, and history surrounding this clear, fermented grape brandy lima peru • pisco • psico sour • pisco in chile and pisco in peru • pisco a clear fermented grape brandy
Powhatan and His Wives Powhatan has many wives but only keeps each wife until she bears him a child. All of his wives are temporary. He also retained a large group of bodyguards. powhatan’s wives • indian marriage customs • breechcloth • deerskin • moccasins
Powhatan's Tribes Teach Settlers Jamestown lacked men who knew how to farm. Powhatan's people show them how to plant and catch fish in exchange for metal for hatchets, glass beads and copper. powhatan • jamestown • virginia • native americans • fish weirs
A Love No Less Read more than two centuries of African-American love letters from slaves, Harlem Renaissance writers, celebrities, and everyday people. slaves love letters • pamela newkirk • love no less • black history • harlem renaissance
Ancient Writers Champion whinger or sensitive, new-age guy? An introduction to Catullus, one of the first love poets of the Latin language. catullus • poet • latin • rome • love
Basic Searching for Prime Numbers The Sieve of Eratosthenes is a simple search technique for finding prime numbers. Primes have been in use only recently, mainly in the computer security industry. prime number searching • sieve of eratosthenes • search technique for primes • mersenne prime numbers • encryption key
Choosing a Middle Name for Baby Is a middle name a placeholder, a fashion statement, an opportunity to honor a relative, or just a name? Here are some thoughts on choosing a middle name for your baby. middle name • baby name • common name • unusual name • popular name
Civil War Battles: Another Lesson Plan A lesson plan to help middle school students learn the places of Louisiana's Civil War battles. civil war • louisiana • battles • new orleans • baton rouge
Handel's Opera Giulio Cesare Giulio Cesare (Julius Caesar), an Italian tragic opera by George Frideric Handel: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Handel opera information. handel opera giulio cesare • italian opera giulio cesare • librettist of handel giulio cesare • libretto of handel giulio cesare based from • premiere of handel giulio cesare
Jesuit Missions Cordoba Argentina Argentina's Cordoba Province owes much to the Jesuits who not only established the University of San Carlos in 1613 but successfully farmed the fertile land. jesuit missions cordoba argentina • jesuit estanciascordoba argentina • unesco world heritage sites argentina • estancia santa catalina cordoba • estancia alta gracia cordoba
Listening To The Muses "Let's go to a museum!" evokes entirely different images in each and every one of us. So, what is a museum? museum • sony wonder technology lab • the getty • journal of museum education • indigenous cultures
Open Mike Nights: Starring the Organizers
There’s a privilege granted to those who organize open mike nights—they get to start the show. open mike • washington dc • arlington va • musician • poet
Part II - FIMBULWINTER Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy continues his tale... Our brave warriors face their first challenge! Will they defeat the trolls and continue their quest? Read on... norse mythology • norse gods • god of war • tyr • freya
Ptolemaic Geocentric Astronomy Ptolemy's geocentric astronomical system used four geometric devices, the deferent, epicycle, eccentric, and equant, to explain the observed motions of the planets. ptolemy • ptolemaic astronomy • hipparchus • equant • epicycle
Searching for OOPs: Rare and Out of Print Books A discussion of useful sites for finding rare or out of print books on the internet.
The Angel of Marye's Heights The Battle if Fredericksburg's Angel, Richard Kirkland. battle of fredericksburg • angel of marye's heights • civil war
The Beatles Last Concert in London The history of London fascinates visitors, whether it be ancient or modern, from Cleopatra's Needle to the Beatles final concert, or a duel involving Lord Byron. london's history • beatles last concert in savile row • harry potter movie locations • lord byron's duel in pall mall • cleopatra's needle |
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