Articles related to "Byzantine"



What is the Byzantine Period?
Definition of the glossary term Byzantine Period
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Church and State - The Byzantine Legacy
Trends into the Church and State relationship in the Byzantine Empire, and a reflection for the modern time.
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The Byzantine Rite
This article briefly discusses the history of the Byzantine rite.
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Iconoclasm in the Orthodox Church: Part 1
This article provides a short introduction to the use of icons within the byzantine church and the origins of iconoclasm.
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Rus: Liturgical Musik
Liturgical music is the basis of all Rus music or so it is said. This historical and beautiful form of musical expression needs to be ehrad and appreciated by all.
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Rus: Orthodox Ikonography - Part 4 - Subjects and Mediums
Last of the series of articles coveruing the ikonography of the Rus. Details and explains the mediums used now in modern ikonography and explains the subject matter of ikonography.
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The World of the Crusaders (1): Europe in 1095
A brief description of Christian Europe at the time of the First Crusade
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The Diolkos, an Ancient Railway
Running wooden cars pulled by animal or human power on a grooved granite road perhaps the ancient Greeks invented a railroad to carry ships overland.
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What is Constantinople?
Definition of the glossary term Constantinople
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Angels, Icons & Religious Imagery
How were angels depicted in early Christian art? Why were they used on icons from Byzantine Egypt?
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Greek Art Special Exhibitions
Four museum special exhibitions describe the development of Greek art from the Neolithic Cycladic Islands through the origins of the modern Hellenic state in 1830 A.D.
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A Very Short Look Back at Year 1000
HAPPY NEW YEAR, CENTURY, MILLENNIUM? Did we enter a new century or a new millennium the other night? Well, a new year, at least. Give or take a few years either way, we are close to a millennium. Here are some of the major events which occurred around the year 1000.
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Causes of the War - The Eastern Question
This article sets out to explain the rise and decline of the Ottoman empire, how it set it on a collision course with the emerging Power of Russia, and the reason why Western Powers were sure to get involved at some stage.
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Monday Metal News: 4/11/2005
The latest metal news, including information about Anthrax, Progpower USA VI, Testament, All That Remains and Byzantine
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The First Crusade (1): Leaders and Knights
Who led the First Crusade, and why did they go?
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The First Crusade (2): The Road to Antioch
The deceptively easy early successes of the First Crusade
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The Makings of the First Crusade (2)
The origins of the First Crusade in the West
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Byzantium, the Lost Empire
Many people remember how Rome fell in 476 C.E. But fewer know that the Roman Empire survived until 1453 as the Byzantine Empire.
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Chariot Racing in Jordan
A 2000 year old stadium comes alive with a fanfare of trumpets, the sound of horses hooves, marching feet and the rattle of shields for 21st century chariot racing.
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Discover Kalambaka
To fully discover Kalambaka, visit the museum, tour the Byzantine church, walk the hills surrounding the monasteries and visit the Friday market
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Istanbul's Hagia Sophia
In present-day Istanbul lies a magnificent church which possesses a history which embodies the very definition of the phrase "East meets West."
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Orthodox Stupidity and Slobodan Milosevic
Review of the film Byzantine Blue, work based on the stories by Milorad Pavic
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Bathroom Decor Using Mosaic Tiles
Mosaics, which come in a multitude of materials add color and design to a bathroom décor. Here is how to apply them to floors, walls and countertops.
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Bodrum’s Famous Mausoleum
The Gümüskesen is an elaborate Roman tomb that is a miniature version of the tomb of King Mausolus at Halikarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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Exploring the Yungang Caves
Carved out of sandstone, the 53 man-made Yungang Caves house 51,000 stone sculptures.
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Holiday Gifts: Museum Books 2007
Ten scholarly books with color illustrations, produced for nine museum special exhibitions and one permanent installation, are recommended for holiday giftgiving in 2007.
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Low Maintenance Garden Plants
Everyone wants foundation landscapes that look great, but not everyone wants to spend hours in the garden each week. These plants are easy keepers that look great!
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Medieval Art Special Exhibitions
A series of museum special exhibitions focuses on the art and culture of the European Middle Ages.
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Ohrid and its Lake
Macedonian monasteries and mosques, 11th century Byzantine art , bargain shopping and Lake Ohrid, the oldest in Europe, are reasons to visit this world heritage site.
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Padua’s Basilica of St. Anthony
The Romanesque Basilica di Sant'Antonio, built to enshrine St. Anthony's relics, is one of Europe's major pilgrimage sites, decorated by works of Donatello and Titian.
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The Museums of New York
The span between 82nd and 104th represents the greatest concentration of museums in the world, with several others a few blocks further south.
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The Seven Churches II
The Seven Churches of the Apocalypse from The Revelation of St John the Divine all lie in Aegean Turkey.
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Treasures of Holy Land at FAMSF
Fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls and other Israeli antiquities are in a special exhibition at the Legion of Honor, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
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MMA's de Montebello Soon to Retire
Philippe de Montebello, Director of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art for over 30 years, announced his retirement on January 8, 2008.
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Treviso: More than a Little Venice
Frescoes from the 14th century, paintings by Titian and Tiepolo and Venetian architecture compete with good restaurants and the United Colors of Benetton
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