Articles related to "Inquisition"
The Salem Inquisition Begins
The Salem Witch questioning begins with John Hathorne grilling Sarah Good, in hopes that she will confess to witchcraft. Her own husband gives the damning statements.
salem witch trials • inquisition • john hathorne • sarah good • sarah osborne
The Salem Witch questioning begins with John Hathorne grilling Sarah Good, in hopes that she will confess to witchcraft. Her own husband gives the damning statements.
salem witch trials • inquisition • john hathorne • sarah good • sarah osborne
East vs. West: Brutality in the Western church
This article explores the role of positive and negative anthropology in the actions of the Eastern Orthodox and Western Catholic churches through time.
eastern orthodox • inquisition • anthropology • augustine
This article explores the role of positive and negative anthropology in the actions of the Eastern Orthodox and Western Catholic churches through time.
eastern orthodox • inquisition • anthropology • augustine
Knights at the Opera, Part 5 - Spain and Portugal
Cookie-cutter though some lesser-known 19th-century operas may be when they concern Spanish or Portuguese knights pitted against Moorish forces, they certainly don’t lack for melodrama.
opera • opera • crusades • inquisition • spain
Cookie-cutter though some lesser-known 19th-century operas may be when they concern Spanish or Portuguese knights pitted against Moorish forces, they certainly don’t lack for melodrama.
opera • opera • crusades • inquisition • spain
The Witches of Zugarramurdi
In the 1600s, this Basque village's population was terrorized by the Inquisition, hysteria and charges of witchcraft. Pierre de Lancre presided over the persecution.
witches • trials • zagarramundi • basque • inquisition
In the 1600s, this Basque village's population was terrorized by the Inquisition, hysteria and charges of witchcraft. Pierre de Lancre presided over the persecution.
witches • trials • zagarramundi • basque • inquisition
Torture and the Witchcraze of Early Modern Europe
This is a short (really short) background history of the witch trials of Europe. This will continue in a rather long series of articles, detailing one of the more dreadful periods in the history of the church.Citations are available upon request.
witch • burning times • inquisition • witch trials • heresy
This is a short (really short) background history of the witch trials of Europe. This will continue in a rather long series of articles, detailing one of the more dreadful periods in the history of the church.Citations are available upon request.
witch • burning times • inquisition • witch trials • heresy
Torture and the Witchcraze of Early Modern Europe
This continues the previous articles' discussion of torture during the early modern witchtrials, particularly focusing on the torture of women.
witches • accusations • women • torture • inquisition
This continues the previous articles' discussion of torture during the early modern witchtrials, particularly focusing on the torture of women.
witches • accusations • women • torture • inquisition
Torture and the Witchcraze of Early Modern Europe #2
This article explores the organization of witch trials in early Modern Europe, including the roles of both the Inquisitorial and secular courts.
witchcraft • witch trial • inquisition • torture • heresy
This article explores the organization of witch trials in early Modern Europe, including the roles of both the Inquisitorial and secular courts.
witchcraft • witch trial • inquisition • torture • heresy
Torture and the Witchcraze of Early Modern Europe continued
This continues the current series of articles, and focuses particularly on the final torture and deaths of those convicted in the Pappenheimer trial.
witches • witch hunts • inquisition • heresy • torture
This continues the current series of articles, and focuses particularly on the final torture and deaths of those convicted in the Pappenheimer trial.
witches • witch hunts • inquisition • heresy • torture
Torture and the Witchcraze of Early Modern Europe Part 4
This article begins to explore the role of punishment and public torture in the witch trials of early modern Europe. Citations are available upon request.
witch trials • inquisition • torture • punishment • pappenheimers
This article begins to explore the role of punishment and public torture in the witch trials of early modern Europe. Citations are available upon request.
witch trials • inquisition • torture • punishment • pappenheimers
Torture and the Witchcraze of Early Modern Europe: Continued
This article begins to examine the impact of the spectacle of public torture on the women that viewed it.
witch hunts • witch trials • inquisition • heresy • torture
This article begins to examine the impact of the spectacle of public torture on the women that viewed it.
witch hunts • witch trials • inquisition • heresy • torture
Torture and the Witchcraze of Early Modern Europe: The End
This concludes the rather long series of recent articles on the Witchcraze of early modern Europe. I'd be happy to provide notes and a comprehensive bibliography to anyone who's interested.
witch • witch trials • heresy • inquisition • witchcraze
This concludes the rather long series of recent articles on the Witchcraze of early modern Europe. I'd be happy to provide notes and a comprehensive bibliography to anyone who's interested.
witch • witch trials • heresy • inquisition • witchcraze
Friday the 13th
King Phillip of France ordered all Templars to be destroyed on Friday the 13th, what were his reasons for doing so?
the inquisition • templar treasure • battle of bannockburn • friday the 13th • jaques de molay
King Phillip of France ordered all Templars to be destroyed on Friday the 13th, what were his reasons for doing so?
the inquisition • templar treasure • battle of bannockburn • friday the 13th • jaques de molay
Passion of the Christian: Literal Thinking and Violence Portrayed
A commentary on the new Mel Gibson film, The Passion of the Christ.
passion • literal thinking • religious violence • christ • passion of the christ
A commentary on the new Mel Gibson film, The Passion of the Christ.
passion • literal thinking • religious violence • christ • passion of the christ
Who Was Jean Lafitte?
A look into the life and deeds of New Orleans' most colorful pirate.
jean lafitte • pirate • privateer • buccaneer • battle of new orleans
A look into the life and deeds of New Orleans' most colorful pirate.
jean lafitte • pirate • privateer • buccaneer • battle of new orleans
How to Make Blue Cheese Stuffed Medjool Dates
Add an exotic accent to your table with this sweet-savory blend of Moorish dates and Spanish blue cheese. Appetizer or dessert with sweet Sherry from Jerez-you choose.
moorish spain influence • spanish blue cheese recipe • medjool dates recipe • cabrales recipe • orange blossom water recipe
Add an exotic accent to your table with this sweet-savory blend of Moorish dates and Spanish blue cheese. Appetizer or dessert with sweet Sherry from Jerez-you choose.
moorish spain influence • spanish blue cheese recipe • medjool dates recipe • cabrales recipe • orange blossom water recipe
The Cathar & Albigensian Crusade
When Rome was threatened with the usurpation of it's influence in matters of knowledge and learning, it began the first crusade against local Europeans.
toulouse france • spanish-french border • pyrenees mountains • ancient abbeys • montsegur
When Rome was threatened with the usurpation of it's influence in matters of knowledge and learning, it began the first crusade against local Europeans.
toulouse france • spanish-french border • pyrenees mountains • ancient abbeys • montsegur
The Cathars
A Catholic sect of the Roman Catholic Church which fought hypocracies present in their time, the Cathars were slaughtered and eliminated during the crusades.
cathars • catholic heresies • crusades • albigensian crusade • inquisition
A Catholic sect of the Roman Catholic Church which fought hypocracies present in their time, the Cathars were slaughtered and eliminated during the crusades.
cathars • catholic heresies • crusades • albigensian crusade • inquisition
The Olive Tree Speaks
As a Christian, and an outsider, so to speak, I view Israel and the Jewish people from a special perspective. . .
jewish • tree • gift • lord • israel
As a Christian, and an outsider, so to speak, I view Israel and the Jewish people from a special perspective. . .
jewish • tree • gift • lord • israel
Women Priests Excommunicated
Excommunication was used by the Catholic Church as a means to prevent the spread of new theories in the past. John Paul II had to apologize for those mistakes.
women priests • holy orders • vatican • john paul ii • pope
Excommunication was used by the Catholic Church as a means to prevent the spread of new theories in the past. John Paul II had to apologize for those mistakes.
women priests • holy orders • vatican • john paul ii • pope
The Pit and the Pendulum Summary
A summary of the short story The Pit and the Pendulum by Edgar Allan Poe. The Pit and the Pendulum delves into the psychological games played by torturers and the mental
edgar allan poe • poe's short stories • edgar allan poe's short stories • the masque of the red death • the red death
A summary of the short story The Pit and the Pendulum by Edgar Allan Poe. The Pit and the Pendulum delves into the psychological games played by torturers and the mental
edgar allan poe • poe's short stories • edgar allan poe's short stories • the masque of the red death • the red death
Hysteria and Terror in Salem
After Tituba's amazing confession specters and flying women are seen throughout Salem.
salem witch trials • sarah osborne • sarah good • tituba • witchcraft
After Tituba's amazing confession specters and flying women are seen throughout Salem.
salem witch trials • sarah osborne • sarah good • tituba • witchcraft
Ponchielli Opera La Gioconda
La Gioconda, an Italian melodramatic opera by Amilcare Ponchielli: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Ponchielli opera information.
ponchielli opera la gioconda • italian opera la gioconda • synopsis of la gioconda • cast of characters la gioconda • la gioconda premiere
La Gioconda, an Italian melodramatic opera by Amilcare Ponchielli: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Ponchielli opera information.
ponchielli opera la gioconda • italian opera la gioconda • synopsis of la gioconda • cast of characters la gioconda • la gioconda premiere
The Best European Movies at VIFF
Ballerina, The Girl Cut in Two, 7 Years and Goya's Ghosts films come from France, Spain and Italy. These are some of the best European movies at VIFF.
european movies • vancouver international film festival • viff • euro films • ballerina
Ballerina, The Girl Cut in Two, 7 Years and Goya's Ghosts films come from France, Spain and Italy. These are some of the best European movies at VIFF.
european movies • vancouver international film festival • viff • euro films • ballerina
Tituba’s Amazing Evidence
Tituba is questioned concerning witchcraft and tells of hairy creatures, winged women, and being urged to cut of Ann Putnam's head.
salem witch trials • sarah osborne • sarah good • tituba • john hathorne
Tituba is questioned concerning witchcraft and tells of hairy creatures, winged women, and being urged to cut of Ann Putnam's head.
salem witch trials • sarah osborne • sarah good • tituba • john hathorne
How to Answer the Question - When are You Going to Have a Baby?
If you’ve been trying to conceive for some time, the inevitable question will come from well-meaning family and friends: “When are you going to have a baby?” These seemingly innocent questions can really make you feel bad, especially if you’ve been trying unsuccessfully for a while. How to answer these questions without wanting to dot their eyes takes some ingenuity.
conception • trying to conceive • having a baby • preconceptions
If you’ve been trying to conceive for some time, the inevitable question will come from well-meaning family and friends: “When are you going to have a baby?” These seemingly innocent questions can really make you feel bad, especially if you’ve been trying unsuccessfully for a while. How to answer these questions without wanting to dot their eyes takes some ingenuity.
conception • trying to conceive • having a baby • preconceptions
Sesame Street 35th Anniversary Special, this Sunday
An overview of the Sesame Street 35th anniversary special, "The Street We Live On", airing on PBS, Sunday April 4 at 8:00 PM and Monday April 5 in the daytime.
An overview of the Sesame Street 35th anniversary special, "The Street We Live On", airing on PBS, Sunday April 4 at 8:00 PM and Monday April 5 in the daytime.
Sin
A discussion of the real meaning of sin and how the word impacts our attitudes.
sin • missing the mark • punishment • reward • punitive god
A discussion of the real meaning of sin and how the word impacts our attitudes.
sin • missing the mark • punishment • reward • punitive god
Selective Islam in Pakistan
A look at Islam from the point of view of a celebrity. His journey to self discovery in a country that claims Islam, shows the difference between what is commonly portrayed as Islam and what the followers of the religion see it as.
islam • selective • religion • faith • prophet
A look at Islam from the point of view of a celebrity. His journey to self discovery in a country that claims Islam, shows the difference between what is commonly portrayed as Islam and what the followers of the religion see it as.
islam • selective • religion • faith • prophet
Alternative Amsterdam Museums
The Dutch capital may be a hub of culture, history and art but in keeping with its salacious nature it also boasts several museums of a slightly less orthodox nature...
alternative amsterdam museums • amsterdam's sex marijuana and torture museums • amsterdam's sex museums • sex museum amsterdam • venustempel
The Dutch capital may be a hub of culture, history and art but in keeping with its salacious nature it also boasts several museums of a slightly less orthodox nature...
alternative amsterdam museums • amsterdam's sex marijuana and torture museums • amsterdam's sex museums • sex museum amsterdam • venustempel
Buying Amsterdam Diamonds
Whether looking for an engagement ring, a wedding ring, a special anniversary gift, birthday present or a simple sparkling treat, visit Amsterdam's diamond factories
buying amsterdam diamonds • amsterdam diamond is a girl's best friend • shopping for an engagement ring • wedding ring • special anniversary gift
Whether looking for an engagement ring, a wedding ring, a special anniversary gift, birthday present or a simple sparkling treat, visit Amsterdam's diamond factories
buying amsterdam diamonds • amsterdam diamond is a girl's best friend • shopping for an engagement ring • wedding ring • special anniversary gift
First Wave - Nostradamus' Prophecies
A short look at the Nostradamus and the new Sci-Fi series First Wave.
the first wave • sci-fi tv • nostradamus • millenium prophecy
A short look at the Nostradamus and the new Sci-Fi series First Wave.
the first wave • sci-fi tv • nostradamus • millenium prophecy
Odessa/Havana
Klezmer king Dave Buchbinder and Cuban pianist Hilario Duran to meet under the aegis of the Ottawa Jazz Festival Nov. 26
dave buchbinder • hilario duran • odessa/havana • klezmer • cuban jazz
Klezmer king Dave Buchbinder and Cuban pianist Hilario Duran to meet under the aegis of the Ottawa Jazz Festival Nov. 26
dave buchbinder • hilario duran • odessa/havana • klezmer • cuban jazz
Overview of Absolutism
Absolutism, or an Absolute Monarchy is based on the idea that monarchs have divine rights, and do not need to answer to parliament or their nobility.
absolutism • absolute monarchy • absolute state • western europe • france
Absolutism, or an Absolute Monarchy is based on the idea that monarchs have divine rights, and do not need to answer to parliament or their nobility.
absolutism • absolute monarchy • absolute state • western europe • france
Salem Witch Trial Index
This is the fourth in a series of five indexes concerning the Salem Witch Trials.
salem witch trials • sarah good • tituba • ann putnam jr. • proctor
This is the fourth in a series of five indexes concerning the Salem Witch Trials.
salem witch trials • sarah good • tituba • ann putnam jr. • proctor
Spain's Jewish Heritage
New Tourist Routes to Explore Spain's Jewish Heritage, have been Created to Educate and Enlighten us.
500 years • then being exiled • spain’s jewish sephardic routes • caminos de sefared to educate and enlighten people • massive diaspora took place with the jewish people
New Tourist Routes to Explore Spain's Jewish Heritage, have been Created to Educate and Enlighten us.
500 years • then being exiled • spain’s jewish sephardic routes • caminos de sefared to educate and enlighten people • massive diaspora took place with the jewish people
The Church, a Witch, Sex and Satan
The Christian concept of "evil" has for long been synonymous with sexual desire and the rejection of women in general and women's sexuality in particular.
witches • wicca • pagan • sex • satan
The Christian concept of "evil" has for long been synonymous with sexual desire and the rejection of women in general and women's sexuality in particular.
witches • wicca • pagan • sex • satan
The Hanging of George Burroughs
George Burroughs is sentenced to hang for witchcraft along with other accused and sentenced witches.
salem witch trials • george burroughs • witchcraft • ghost • black magic
George Burroughs is sentenced to hang for witchcraft along with other accused and sentenced witches.
salem witch trials • george burroughs • witchcraft • ghost • black magic
Nostradamus
Nostradamus, the most famous seer of all, predicted the world would end in 3797.
nostradamus • world's end • meteor • quatrains • prophecy
Nostradamus, the most famous seer of all, predicted the world would end in 3797.
nostradamus • world's end • meteor • quatrains • prophecy
The Infallibility Act of the Pope
Exploring the beginnings and truth behind the Infallibility Act of Pope Pius IX.
infallibility act • papal infallibility • pope pius ix • catholicism • assumption of mary
Exploring the beginnings and truth behind the Infallibility Act of Pope Pius IX.
infallibility act • papal infallibility • pope pius ix • catholicism • assumption of mary
About Michelangelo's Nose
When the Renaissance sculptor and painter Michelangelo was in his teens, his rival Torrigiano crushed his nose, affecting the great sculptor's life and career.
michelangelo nose • michelangelo sculptor • michelangelo painter • torrigiani sculptor • michelangelo renaissance artist
When the Renaissance sculptor and painter Michelangelo was in his teens, his rival Torrigiano crushed his nose, affecting the great sculptor's life and career.
michelangelo nose • michelangelo sculptor • michelangelo painter • torrigiani sculptor • michelangelo renaissance artist
Cathar Connections to Gnosticism Part 3
This is a short introduction to the material available and sources for the study of Catharism in the Middle Ages. Citations are available upon request.
cathar • catharism • heresy • gnostic • gnosticism
This is a short introduction to the material available and sources for the study of Catharism in the Middle Ages. Citations are available upon request.
cathar • catharism • heresy • gnostic • gnosticism
Cathar Connections to Gnosticism Part 3
This is a short introduction to the material available and sources for the study of Catharism in the Middle Ages. Citations are available upon request.
cathar • catharism • heresy • gnostic • gnostocism
This is a short introduction to the material available and sources for the study of Catharism in the Middle Ages. Citations are available upon request.
cathar • catharism • heresy • gnostic • gnostocism
Death on Gallows Hill
Bridget Bishop, Elizabeth Proctor, Rebecca Nurse, and others are convicted of witchcraft in Salem and hung on Gallows Hill.
salem witch trial • witchcraft • bridget bishop • elizabeth proctor • mather
Bridget Bishop, Elizabeth Proctor, Rebecca Nurse, and others are convicted of witchcraft in Salem and hung on Gallows Hill.
salem witch trial • witchcraft • bridget bishop • elizabeth proctor • mather
Diego Velázquez's Rokeby Venus
Why was "Venus at her Mirror" badly damaged by a suffragette, one of the so-called "wild women," during an attack at the National Gallery in London on March 10, 1914?
the rokeby venus • diego velazquez • mary raleigh richardson • suffragists make vicious attacks • nude venus at her mirror
Why was "Venus at her Mirror" badly damaged by a suffragette, one of the so-called "wild women," during an attack at the National Gallery in London on March 10, 1914?
the rokeby venus • diego velazquez • mary raleigh richardson • suffragists make vicious attacks • nude venus at her mirror
Don't Work - Earn Windfalls
Why grind away looking for gigs when it might be possible to earn a large sum all at once? Is there an easy route to self employment? Don't work - look for windfalls.
work vs. windfalls • working for windfalls • easy route to self employment • state lottery • game shows
Why grind away looking for gigs when it might be possible to earn a large sum all at once? Is there an easy route to self employment? Don't work - look for windfalls.
work vs. windfalls • working for windfalls • easy route to self employment • state lottery • game shows
DVD Review: Jumper
Keeping in line with his recent film works (Bourne Identity, Mr. & Mrs. Smith) , filmmaker Doug Liman gives us Jumper, a tale of teleportation and survival. 7.5/10
jumper dvd review • hayden christensen jumper dvd • samuel jackson jumper dvd review • doug liman director jumper dvd review • jumper dvd review bonus features
Keeping in line with his recent film works (Bourne Identity, Mr. & Mrs. Smith) , filmmaker Doug Liman gives us Jumper, a tale of teleportation and survival. 7.5/10
jumper dvd review • hayden christensen jumper dvd • samuel jackson jumper dvd review • doug liman director jumper dvd review • jumper dvd review bonus features
Film Review: Saladin
The Egyptian film "Saladin" is about one of Medieval History's greatest military leaders and the Crusaders' greatest Muslim enemy.
saladin • salah ad din • salah ad-din • salah-ad-din • nasser
The Egyptian film "Saladin" is about one of Medieval History's greatest military leaders and the Crusaders' greatest Muslim enemy.
saladin • salah ad din • salah ad-din • salah-ad-din • nasser
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