Articles related to "Empire"
The Ottoman Empire and the Mid-East: Prelude to the Modern Mid-East
The Ottoman Empire was a dynamic community that had much to offer the world in culture and commerce and its influence continues to affect interactions in the region to this day.
middle east • ottomans • decline • fall • rise
The Ottoman Empire was a dynamic community that had much to offer the world in culture and commerce and its influence continues to affect interactions in the region to this day.
middle east • ottomans • decline • fall • rise
Church and State - The Byzantine Legacy
Trends into the Church and State relationship in the Byzantine Empire, and a reflection for the modern time.
church • state • byzantine • orthodox • hesychasm
Trends into the Church and State relationship in the Byzantine Empire, and a reflection for the modern time.
church • state • byzantine • orthodox • hesychasm
The Statute of Westminster (1931): Canada's "Declaration of Independence"
Canada Day, Fourth of July, July 4th, Independence Day, Canada, United States, Celebrations
canada day • statute of westminster • july 1 • july 4 • usa-canada relationship
Canada Day, Fourth of July, July 4th, Independence Day, Canada, United States, Celebrations
canada day • statute of westminster • july 1 • july 4 • usa-canada relationship
Alexander The Great
The life and times of one of the greatest military conquerors that ever lived.
alexander the great • military conqueror • phillip of macedon • the persian empire • alexandropolis
The life and times of one of the greatest military conquerors that ever lived.
alexander the great • military conqueror • phillip of macedon • the persian empire • alexandropolis
Heart of Darkness - Review
Required reading offers insight into British Empire building and the development of psychology as a science through narrative perspective of human motivation.
heart of darkness • joseph conrad • college reading lists • literary classics • psychology
Required reading offers insight into British Empire building and the development of psychology as a science through narrative perspective of human motivation.
heart of darkness • joseph conrad • college reading lists • literary classics • psychology
Review: 1701 A.D.
With gorgeous, detailed graphics and a simple interface, 1701 A.D. is an empire builder that's a pleasure to play.
1701 a.d. • anno 1701 • empire building • city building • pc games
With gorgeous, detailed graphics and a simple interface, 1701 A.D. is an empire builder that's a pleasure to play.
1701 a.d. • anno 1701 • empire building • city building • pc games
Atahualpa: Last of the Incas
Atahualpa, mighty sun-god emperor of the Incas and commander of a huge army, was no match for the crafty foul play of Francisco Pizarro and a couple hundred Spaniards.
atahualpa • inca • inca empire • the last inca • cuzco
Atahualpa, mighty sun-god emperor of the Incas and commander of a huge army, was no match for the crafty foul play of Francisco Pizarro and a couple hundred Spaniards.
atahualpa • inca • inca empire • the last inca • cuzco
The Phoenicians, Great Sailors
The keeled boat or ship is very likely a Phoenician invention. Both with oars and sials they plied the waters of the Mediterranean and beyond.
phoenicians • great sialors • ancient • keeled boats • keeled ships
The keeled boat or ship is very likely a Phoenician invention. Both with oars and sials they plied the waters of the Mediterranean and beyond.
phoenicians • great sialors • ancient • keeled boats • keeled ships
Star Wars: Thrawn Trilogy Review
Sci-Fi writer Zahn captures the feel of the Star Wars universe and explains what happens after the events of Return of the Jedi in Heir to the Empire.
star wars • thrawn • book review • timothy zahn • heir to the empire
Sci-Fi writer Zahn captures the feel of the Star Wars universe and explains what happens after the events of Return of the Jedi in Heir to the Empire.
star wars • thrawn • book review • timothy zahn • heir to the empire
The Boer War (1899-1902): Britain's Wakeup Call
The Boer War was the major colonial war of British Empire history. Fought between 1899 and 1902, it was a major turning point between the 19th and the 20th centuries. Not only was the Boer War the first war for a combatant [Britain] to use concentration camps, but it also lead to much ado about the health and fitness of British soldiers. This article talks about the war itself and its impacts on British history and society.
boer war • 1899-1902 • milner • south africa • britain
The Boer War was the major colonial war of British Empire history. Fought between 1899 and 1902, it was a major turning point between the 19th and the 20th centuries. Not only was the Boer War the first war for a combatant [Britain] to use concentration camps, but it also lead to much ado about the health and fitness of British soldiers. This article talks about the war itself and its impacts on British history and society.
boer war • 1899-1902 • milner • south africa • britain
Balboa: Spanish Explorer
The life, times and personal challenges of one of Spain's most famous explorers and conquistadors.
vasco nunez de balboa • hispanola • isthmus of panama • incan empire • pacific ocean
The life, times and personal challenges of one of Spain's most famous explorers and conquistadors.
vasco nunez de balboa • hispanola • isthmus of panama • incan empire • pacific ocean
Napoleon Bonaparte
The life and times of France's most famous emperor.
bonaparte • napoleon • josephine de bautharnais • corisica • italy
The life and times of France's most famous emperor.
bonaparte • napoleon • josephine de bautharnais • corisica • italy
Queen Marie Antoinette
The life and times of a much misunderstood and maligned queen.
queen marie antoinette • house of bourbon • the holy roman empire • king louis xvi • versailles
The life and times of a much misunderstood and maligned queen.
queen marie antoinette • house of bourbon • the holy roman empire • king louis xvi • versailles
Race And Running Records
Runners from around the world have set amazing records in prestigious races. From the record 100 meter sprint to the Badwater Ultramarathon, times continue to drop.
running • race • usain bolt • marathon • record
Runners from around the world have set amazing records in prestigious races. From the record 100 meter sprint to the Badwater Ultramarathon, times continue to drop.
running • race • usain bolt • marathon • record
The British in India 1825-1859
The colorful and varied uniforms of British Army military units in India in the 19th century.
india • indian colonial history • british empire • english colonialism • british military history
The colorful and varied uniforms of British Army military units in India in the 19th century.
india • indian colonial history • british empire • english colonialism • british military history
USA New York City - Explore Manhattan
Manhattan is laid out in a grid pattern and finding your way around is easy- avenues run parallel to the island's length and streets criss-cross it east to west.
empire state building • fifth avenue for shopping • museum of modern art • new york central park • over 50 theatres on broadway
Manhattan is laid out in a grid pattern and finding your way around is easy- avenues run parallel to the island's length and streets criss-cross it east to west.
empire state building • fifth avenue for shopping • museum of modern art • new york central park • over 50 theatres on broadway
A game review plus some new games to try
A review of Age of Empires plus some neat Java games to play.
microsoft • java games • websites • kids
A review of Age of Empires plus some neat Java games to play.
microsoft • java games • websites • kids
Return to Midkemia: Rise of a Merchant Prince
Review of the fantasy novel Rise of a Merchant Prince by Raymond Feist.
Review of the fantasy novel Rise of a Merchant Prince by Raymond Feist.
Armenian Martyrs' Day
On April 24, 1915, in Constantinople, the Young Turks began the ethnic cleansing, or genocide, of the Turkish Armenian population.
armenian martyrs' day • armenian genocide • ethnic cleansing • young turks • mustapha kemal ataturk
On April 24, 1915, in Constantinople, the Young Turks began the ethnic cleansing, or genocide, of the Turkish Armenian population.
armenian martyrs' day • armenian genocide • ethnic cleansing • young turks • mustapha kemal ataturk
Explore New York - Off Beat Places Easy to Find
For most visitors New York means downtown where the tallest skyscrapers are to be found, But there are other less trodden areas with their own charm and interest.
explore new york • new york - off beat places • new york sailor’s snug harbour • new york the cloisters • new york city island for good fish restaurants
For most visitors New York means downtown where the tallest skyscrapers are to be found, But there are other less trodden areas with their own charm and interest.
explore new york • new york - off beat places • new york sailor’s snug harbour • new york the cloisters • new york city island for good fish restaurants
Emile Zola: Life and Works
Short biography of French writer Emile Zola - his life and works. He wrote novels that dealt with harsh realities in working-class life.
emile zola life and works • emile zola biography • emile zola books • zola • dreyfus affair and zola
Short biography of French writer Emile Zola - his life and works. He wrote novels that dealt with harsh realities in working-class life.
emile zola life and works • emile zola biography • emile zola books • zola • dreyfus affair and zola
Roses in Folklore -- Part 2
Part 2 of the series exploring roses in world folklore.
rose folklore • rose mythology • legends • fables • persia
Part 2 of the series exploring roses in world folklore.
rose folklore • rose mythology • legends • fables • persia
Vampires
Vampires may have existed only in legends, but people in the Middle Ages blamed them for the outbreak of the Bubonic plague.
vampires • vampire legends • vampire mythology • vampires and the bubonic plague • bubonic plague
Vampires may have existed only in legends, but people in the Middle Ages blamed them for the outbreak of the Bubonic plague.
vampires • vampire legends • vampire mythology • vampires and the bubonic plague • bubonic plague
Founding St. Petersburg
The founding of St. Petersburg was part of a process to Westernize Russia.
founding of st. petersburg • peter the great • st. petersburg russia • history of st. petersburg • westernization of russia
The founding of St. Petersburg was part of a process to Westernize Russia.
founding of st. petersburg • peter the great • st. petersburg russia • history of st. petersburg • westernization of russia
Fool's War: Imagine Fool’s in Space at War
Review of the science fiction novel Fool's War by Sarah Zettel.
Review of the science fiction novel Fool's War by Sarah Zettel.
Hong Kong's Reversion: There's Always Two Sides to the Story
chinese rule • human rights • reversion • civil liberties
chinese rule • human rights • reversion • civil liberties
Introduction to Taoist Art
What are the "origins" of Taoist art? Explore art of China's earliest dynasties, as well as the role of Taoist artists in feudal society.
taoism • taoist • taoist art • daoism • daoist art
What are the "origins" of Taoist art? Explore art of China's earliest dynasties, as well as the role of Taoist artists in feudal society.
taoism • taoist • taoist art • daoism • daoist art
The Anglo-Saxon Warrior
From the fall of Roman Britain, to the coming of the Normans, the warrior culture of the Anglo-Saxons ruled Britain.
anglo-saxon warrior • anglo-saxon armor • anglo-saxon weapons • anglo-saxon sword • anglo-saxon spear
From the fall of Roman Britain, to the coming of the Normans, the warrior culture of the Anglo-Saxons ruled Britain.
anglo-saxon warrior • anglo-saxon armor • anglo-saxon weapons • anglo-saxon sword • anglo-saxon spear
The Pirate State of Fiume 1920
Gabriele D'Annunzio was the first of the 20th Century Fascists and last of the pirate kings in modern history
gabriele d`annunzio • fiume • pirate • war • italy
Gabriele D'Annunzio was the first of the 20th Century Fascists and last of the pirate kings in modern history
gabriele d`annunzio • fiume • pirate • war • italy
Bridges in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Ljubljana's Dragon Bridge and the Triple Bridge are spans you're sure to cross when enjoying Slovenia's pretty capital. Just beware of monsters!
ljubljana’s bridges • dragon bridge • zmajski most • triple bridge • tromostovje
Ljubljana's Dragon Bridge and the Triple Bridge are spans you're sure to cross when enjoying Slovenia's pretty capital. Just beware of monsters!
ljubljana’s bridges • dragon bridge • zmajski most • triple bridge • tromostovje
Mayhem in Moscow: 1997 in Review
1997 in review: poor tax collections, media/banking empires, and even Chubais the putative reformer doesn't have clean hands. Chubais has suffered serious reverses; many of his allies are now gone in the wake of a book-publishing scandal, and he has definitely lost some standing. Centralization of media and banking is possible in the near future.
russia politics kremlin yeltsin chubais berezovsky
1997 in review: poor tax collections, media/banking empires, and even Chubais the putative reformer doesn't have clean hands. Chubais has suffered serious reverses; many of his allies are now gone in the wake of a book-publishing scandal, and he has definitely lost some standing. Centralization of media and banking is possible in the near future.
russia politics kremlin yeltsin chubais berezovsky
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
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
Rome - The Series
Et tu, Brutus? For years, that was the only thing I remembered from my studies of Julius Caesar in my sophmore year. Now, with the help of HBO, there's oh so much more...
rome hbo series • hbo series • rome series • james purefoy • ray stevenson
Et tu, Brutus? For years, that was the only thing I remembered from my studies of Julius Caesar in my sophmore year. Now, with the help of HBO, there's oh so much more...
rome hbo series • hbo series • rome series • james purefoy • ray stevenson
Tannenberg - Lost Chance
The 1914 battle of Tannenberg which was the most stunning German victory of World War One over the Imperial Russian Army
tannenberg • german army • russian army • east prussia • samsanov
The 1914 battle of Tannenberg which was the most stunning German victory of World War One over the Imperial Russian Army
tannenberg • german army • russian army • east prussia • samsanov
History of Soapmaking
The History start back before 600 B.C., can you actually imagine how they would make soap that far back in history. Come join me now as we drift back into soapmaking time.
soapmaking • history • ashes • lye • rainwater
The History start back before 600 B.C., can you actually imagine how they would make soap that far back in history. Come join me now as we drift back into soapmaking time.
soapmaking • history • ashes • lye • rainwater
Twice Fair: On the Edge of Prophecy
Review of the fantasy novel Wind from a Foreign Sky by Katya Reimann
Review of the fantasy novel Wind from a Foreign Sky by Katya Reimann
First Principles
There is a reason why life seems harder, competition stiffer, politics sharper. It is not that we have multiplied too much, but that we have gone forth too little.
frontier theory • exploration • enclosure • england • greenhouse effect
There is a reason why life seems harder, competition stiffer, politics sharper. It is not that we have multiplied too much, but that we have gone forth too little.
frontier theory • exploration • enclosure • england • greenhouse effect
Chinese New Year
What's in store for Chinese New Year?
web sites • chinese culture • chinese history
What's in store for Chinese New Year?
web sites • chinese culture • chinese history
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