Articles related to "Pope Julius"

A review of 16th century events leading to Michelangelo's fresco painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling, as portrayed in the film "The Agony and the Ecstasy".

The Honours of Scotland are the oldest crown jewels in Great Britain.

No one expected Henry VIII to become King, as he was the "spare" until the "heir" Arthur died in 1502. His childhood was fraught with danger from revolts and pretenders.

James IV brought unity, international status and the Renaissance to Scotland but his foreign policies proved his downfall.

Andrew Graham-Dixon explores Michelangelo's attitude to art as a noble profession, the painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling and its symbolism, plus later works of art.

Christmas is really a latter day tradition. Harvest festivals have always surrounded the winter solstice.

Brief biography of Desiderius Erasmus, a Renaissance scholar and theologian, famous for The Colloquies.

Discrepancies exist as to the proclamation of the Theses, but scholars agree that an angry Luther questioned the theology behind indulgence sales & the status of sinners.

Brief biography of Raffaello Sanzio (Raphael), youngest of the other High Renaissance artists: Michelangelo Buonarroti and Leonardo da Vinci.

Machiavelli's The Prince is known for its ruthless tactics for gaining absolute power and for its abandonment of conventional morality.

Many hotels are located off Via Cavour, one of Rome's primary avenues, making it easy for visitors to begin their exploration of the city with a walking tour.

The history of architecture is a history filled with important people, people who pushed the art and science of architecture to its limits.

As the final stop on The Way of St. James, Santiago de Compostela delivers history, Christianity, and personal achievement in the heart of Spain's most unique region.

The General Councils of the Church arose because of doctrinal difficulties.