Articles related to "The Middle Ages"



The Morgan Beatus Part III: The Judgement Folios
morgan beatus, art history, medieval, catholic, apocalypse, judgement
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Knights & Castles
Knights & Castles is a fascinating book that teaches children about what life was like in the Middle Ages.
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Medieval Mystery and Miracle Plays
Medieval mystery and miracle plays began as serious church performances and developed into colorful and theatrical spectacles involving the whole community.
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Carolingian Monastic Reform and The <i>Plan</i> of St. Gall: Part II - The <i>Plan</i>
Plan of St. Gall, monasticism, altars, Centula, Carolingian, church architecture, dimensions, catholic, liturgy, iconography, medieval, middle ages, Leonidas
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Carolingian Monastic Reform and the Plan of St. Gall: Part I, <i>The Reform</i>
monasticism, art, Plan, St. Gall, Benedict, Aniane, Catholic, history, Charlemagne, Louis the pious
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The Morgan Beatus, Part II
Morgan Beatus, medieval, art, history catholic liturgy spain
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The Twenty-One Gun Salute
Originating as a method for warriors to display courtesy and respect, the 21 gun salute has its very practical origins very firmly rooted in the middle ages.
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Bogomil Sect - Bulgaria and Bosnia
The Bogomils were a religious sect in both Bulgaria and Bosnia during the Middle Ages. The Bogomils had a widespread peasant following.
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Flemish Artist Jan van Eyck
Before he became famous and was lured to Burgundy by Philip the Good, Jan van Eyck, who perfected the new oil painting medium, was hired by John III the Pitiless.
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Palm Sunday Traditions in Slovakia
Slovaks celebrate Palm Sunday by using branches rather than palms. It is the last moment of joy before the solemnity of Holy Week.
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Vampires
Vampires may have existed only in legends, but people in the Middle Ages blamed them for the outbreak of the Bubonic plague.
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Explore Italy -Tuscany's Historic Hill Villages
Tuscany is known for its beautiful villages - here are a few to discover in the area of Valdelsa. Less than an hour's drive between each village and all worth a visit.
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The Berthold Missal (c.1215 -1217)

Women of Notes - composing through the centuries.
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"TO THE LISTS!"
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Christmas Carols Which the Tudors Would Have Sung
A study of Christmas Carols that would have been sung at the time (and at the courts) of the Tudor family in England.
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Franciscans, Dominicans and their Art: Part I, Comparing the Spirit of the Orders
Franciscan, Dominican, Art Medieval, Catholic, Iconography, Symbolism, Cult
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I get a lump in my throat . . .

New Strips

St George and the Dragon
Boys, as well as girls, love stories about knights and dragons. The most popular of these stories is the tale of how Saint George defeated a dragon and saved a city from
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Welcome

Wild Wild West on DVD
Fred reviews Season One on DVD. Giant metal spiders anyone? ... Just Kidding
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An Auspicous Occasion
Hitch-hiking Australia with a Maori and a Swagman and lots of beer.
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Before the Glory: Anne Boleyn Before Henry VIII
Who was Anne Boleyn before Henry VIII drew her into prominence through his favor? How was she raised and educated? What fitted her for her role as queen? Did she truly love Henry, or was she merely leaping for the brass ring out of greed or hunger for power?
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Add Versailles To Paris List
While in Paris, plan a day to see the Chateau de Versailles. Home to kings and queens, such as Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, this palace is an extravagant must-see.
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All About Monogramming
The art of monogramming has been around for centuries, and today's use is as much about personal expression as it is about identification.
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Anti-Aging Research
Anti-aging research suggests that four simple life-style steps can lead to exceptional survival, longevity with high quality of life.
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Arthur's Round Table
Where was the Round Table, where Arthur's Knights met as equals?
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Fairy Tale Birthday Party
A fairy tale theme is perfect for birthday parties that include both genders. There are many fun birthday activities and decorations that can make the day special.
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Fat Tuesday
Pancake Trivia and Tips for Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras.
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Flirting
Men and women see flirting differently, and that can have bad ethical consequences.
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Gaelic Indigenousness
Can Europeans reclaim their indigeneity? Gaelic Aborigine Tad Hargrave says yes, and shares some of his language and wisdom with us.
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Glastonbury Tor
It may be the resting place of the Holy Grail, or simply home to many varied historical sites. Either way, it's a dramatic sight on the horizon.
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Hawthorn
Hawthorn, another nice addition to the landscape, produces berries with important medicinal value.
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Heviz Thermal Baths
Water lilies, radioactivity and health - that's the combination you find at the thermal lake in Heviz, western Hungary. Spending a day wallowing in wellness.
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Homestay Accommodation, Russia
Homestay in Russia if you want to really get to know the locals, and experience friendly Russian hospitality from St Petersburg to Vladivostok - no hotel can beat it!
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Nicola di Conti of Venice
The Venetian traveller Nicola di Conti was surprised to find that Burmese women expected their men to enhance their members with metal rings - to satisfy them better.
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Romanticism in Music
Romanticism and the Romantic Period is a segment of music history that has profoundly shaped all music that has been written since.
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Syndrome X
The myth of Aboriginal genetic difference is being made reality through malnutrition, resulting in a plague of Syndrome X.
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The Boyana Church Museum
Sometimes a museum is actually the exhibit. The medieval frescoes at Boyana Church National History Museum in Bulgaria, preserve the Veliko Turnovo School of Painting.
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Touring Milan’s Castello Sforzesco
Castello Sforzesco, home of the Dukes of Milan, was designed and decorated by Bramante and Leonardo da Vinci. Today the castle is the perfect home for the city's museums.
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A Moment in Thyme
It's time to plant some thyme!
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Birth Flower for May
The language, legends and history for the lily of the valley; the flower for those born in the month of May.
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Creating Ants From Grasshoppers: Toward Privatizing Social Security

Digging in the Dirt: There is history in those hills!

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.
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How to Upgrade Your CPU
Above average computer users can get a speed boost by upgrading the CPU of their system. Unfortunately the upgrade is often not worth the effort.
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Huntington’s disease
The word chorea is a Greek word that means dance. This refers to a characteristic of the disease which includes quick, incessant, jerky and involuntary movement
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Italy - Explore Venice and the Veneto
The jewel of Italy's Veneto region is Venice but there are many other gems with easy reach of Venice which are worth exploring.
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Juno's Excessive Backlash
For every bit of praise Juno has received, an equivalent backlash has followed. Why the strong dissent?
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