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| Art Art is the process or product of deliberately arranging elements in a way that appeals to the senses or emotions. It encompasses a diverse range of human activities, creations, and modes of expression, including music and literature. The meaning of art is explored in a branch of philosophy known as aesthetics.The definition and evaluation of art has become especially problematic since the early 20th century. Richard Wollheim distinguishes three approachesRealist, whereby aesthetic quality is Art | |
| Attila the Hun Attila (406Attila the Hun, was the Emperor of the Huns from 434 until his death in 453. He was leader of the Hunnic Empire which stretched from Germany to the Ural River and from the River Danube to the Baltic Sea (see map below). During his rule, he was one of the most fearsome of the Western and Eastern Roman Empires' enemiesBalkans twice and marched through Gaul (modern France) as far as Orleans before being defeated at the Battle of Chalons. Attila_the_Hun | |
| Afterlife afterlife (also referred to as life after death, the hereafter, or the great unknown) is the concept of a continued existence for the soul, spirit or mind of a being after biological death. Major views on the afterlife derive from religion, esotericism and metaphysics. Afterlife | |
| Arianism Arianism is the theological teaching of Arius (ca. AD 250–336), a Christian priest, who was first ruled a heretic at the First Council of Nicea of 325, later exonerated at the Council of Jerusalem of 335, and then pronounced a heretic again after his death. Arianism | |
| Alain de Lille Alain de Lille (or Alanus ab Insulis) (c. 1128 - 1202), French theologian and poet, was born, probably in Lille, some years before 1128. Alain_de_Lille | |
| Alamanni The Alamanni, Allemanni, or Alemanni were originally an alliance of Germanic tribes located around the upper Main river (Germany). One of the earliest references to them is the cognomen Alamannicus assumed by Caracalla, who ruled the Roman Empire from 211–17 and claimed thereby to be their defeater. Alamanni | |
| Amazons The Amazons (, ამორძალები) are a nation of all-female warriors in Classical and Greek mythology. Herodotus placed them in a region bordering Scythia in Sarmatia (modern territory of Ukraine). Other historiographers place them in Asia Minor or Libya. Amazons | |
| Amyntas III of Macedon Amyntas III (Greek:Ἀμύντας Γ΄, - 370 BC) son of Arrhidaeus and father of Philip II, was king of Macedon in 393 BC, and again from 392 to 369 BC.He came to the throne after the ten years of confusion which followed the death of Archelaus II, the patron of art and literature. Amyntas_III_of_Macedon | |
| Adhemar of Le Puy Adhemar (also known as Adémar, Aimar, or Aelarz) de Monteil (died August 1, 1098), one of the principal figures of the First Crusade, was bishop of Puy-en-Velay from before 1087. At the Council of Clermont in 1095, Adhemar showed great zeal for the crusade (there is evidence Urban II had conferred with Adhemar before the council) and having been named apostolic legate and appointed to lead the crusade by Pope Urban II, he accompanied Raymond IV, Count of Toulouse, to the east. Adhemar_of_Le_Puy | |
| Amerigo Vespucci Amerigo Vespucci (March 9, 1454 February 22, 1512) was an Italian explorer, navigator and cartographer. It has long been the notion that the continents of America derives its name from the feminized Latin version of his first name (However this posit was later disputed by some as discussed on the wikipage Naming of America).. Amerigo_Vespucci | |
| Angles Angles is a modern English word for a Germanic-speaking people who took their name from the cultural ancestral region of Angeln, a modern district located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The Angles were one of the main groups that settled in Britain in the post-Roman period, founding several of the kingdoms of Anglo-Saxon England, and their name is the root of the word England. Angles | |
| Athanasian Creed Athanasian Creed (Quicumque vult) is a Christian statement of belief, focusing on Trinitarian doctrine and Christology. The Latin name of the creed, Quicumque vult, is taken from the opening words "Whosoever wishes." The Athanasian Creed has been used by Christian churches since the sixth century of the common era. Athanasian_Creed | |
| Anal sex Anal sex most often refers to the sex act involving insertion of the penis into the anus. The term anal sex can also sometimes include other sexual acts involving the anus, including but not limited to anilingus and fingering.It is a form of sexual behavior considered to be comparatively high in risk, due to the vulnerability of the tissues and the concentration of infectious microorganisms not found elsewhere on the body. Anal_sex | |
| Ansgar Saint Ansgar, Anskar or Oscar, (801 February 3, 865*, in Bremen) was an Archbishop of Hamburg-Bremen. The see of Hamburg was designated a "Mission to bring Christianity to the North", and Ansgar became known as the "Apostle of the North". Ansgar | |
| Anthony the Great Anthony the Great (c 251 – 356), (Coptic Ⲁⲃⲃⲁ Ⲁⲛⲧⲱⲛⲓ), also known as Saint Anthony, Anthony the Abbot, Anthony of Egypt, Anthony of the Desert, Anthony the Anchorite, Abba Antonius (Ἀβᾶς Ἀντώνιος), and Father of All Monks, was a Christian saint from Egypt, a prominent leader among the Desert Fathers. Anthony_the_Great | |
| The Bronx The_Bronx | |
| Berlin Berlin is the capital city and one of sixteen states of Germany. With a population of 3.4 million within its city limits, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city and the eighth most populous urban area in the European Union. Located in northeastern Germany, it is the center of the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan area, comprising 5 million people from over 190 nations. Berlin | |
| Beowulf Beowulf is an Old English heroic epic poem of unknown authorship, dating as recorded in the Nowell Codex manuscript from between the 8th to the early 11th century, Beowulf | |
| Bede Bede | |
| Black Death Black Death was one of the deadliest pandemics in human history, peaking in Europe between 1348 and 1350. It is widely thought to have been caused by a bacterium named Yersinia pestis (Plague). Black_Death | |
| Battle of Poitiers (1356) Battle_of_Poitiers_(1356) | |
| BDSM BDSM is a complex acronym derived from the terms bondage and discipline (B&D, B/D, or BD), dominance and submission (D&S, D/S, or DS), sadism and masochism (S&M, S/M, or SM). BDSM includes a wide spectrum of activities, forms of interpersonal relationships, and distinct subcultures. BDSM | |
| Birka This is about a Viking-age trading center in Sweden. For other meanings see Birka (disambiguation). During the Viking Age, Birka (Birca in medieval sources), on the island of Björkö (literallySweden, was an important trading center which handled goods from Scandinavia as well as Central and Eastern Europe and the Orient. Birka | |
| Black people The term black people usually refers to a racial group of humans with a dark brown skin color, but it has also been used to categorise a number of diverse populations into one common group. Some definitions of the term include only people of relatively recent Sub Saharan African descent (see African diaspora). Black_people | |
| Christianity Christianity (from the word "Christ") is a monotheistic religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the New Testament. The Christian faith is essentially faith in Jesus as the Christ (or Messiah), the Son of God, the Savior, and God (Yahweh or the "Lord") himself.Adherents of Christianity, known as Christians, believe that Jesus is the Messiah prophesied in the Hebrew Bible (the part of scripture common to Christianity and Judaism). Christianity | |
| Cold War (1947–1953) Cold War (1947-1953) discusses the period within the Cold War from the Truman doctrine in 1947 to the Korean War in 1953. The Cold War began immediately following World War II and lasted through most of the rest of the twentieth century. Cold_War_(1947–1953) | |
| Charlemagne Charlemagne | |
| Cornwall Cornwall (, ) is a county of England in the United Kingdom, forming the tip of the south-western peninsula of Great Britain. It is bordered to the north by the Atlantic Ocean, to the south by the English Channel, and to the east by the county of Devon, over the River Tamar. Taken with the Isles of Scilly Cornwall has a population of , and covers an area of . The administrative centre and only city is Truro. Cornwall | |
| Conscription Conscription (also known as "The Draft", the "Call-up" or "National service") is a general term for involuntary labor demanded by an established authority. It is most often used in the specific sense of government policies that require citizens to serve in the armed forces. Conscription | |
| Claudius Claudius | |
| Columbia University Columbia_University | |
| Charles Martel Charles Martel () (ca. 688 – 22 October 741), called Charles the Hammer, was a Frankish military and political leader, who served as Mayor of the Palace under the Merovingian kings and ruled de facto during an interregnum (737–43) at the end of his life, using the title Duke and Prince of the Franks. Charles_Martel | |
| Carthage Carthage (, , Berber:Kartajen, or Karthago, from the Phoenician 'new town) refers both to an ancient city in present-day Tunisia, and a modern-day suburb of Tunis. The civilization that developed within the city's sphere of influence is referred to as Punic or Carthaginian. Carthage | |
| Christianity and antisemitism Christian antisemitism is considered to have started around the 12th century, but scholars have traced its roots to anti-Jewish attitudes and polemic beginning with Early Christianity.Although the first Christians were Jewish (as was the Gospel according to the Hebrews) Christian anti-Judaic attitudes started to develop even before the end of the first century and even though there is evidence of continued Jewish-Christian interaction, including Christian participation in Sabbath worship. Christianity_and_antisemitism | |
| Concordat of Worms Concordat of Worms, sometimes called the Pactum Calixtinum by papal historians, was an agreement between Pope Calixtus II and Holy Roman Emperor Henry V on September 23, 1122 near the city of Worms. It brought to an end the first phase of the power struggle between the Papacy and the Holy Roman Emperors and has been interpreted as containing within itself the germ of nation-based sovereignty that would one day be confirmed in the Treaty of Westphalia (1648); in part this was an unforeseen result of strategic maneuvering between the Church and the European sovereigns over political control within their domains. Concordat_of_Worms | |
| Crossbow A crossbow is a weapon consisting of a bow mounted on a stock that shoots projectiles, often called bolts. The medieval crossbow was called by many names, most of which derived from the word ballista, a siege engine resembling a crossbow in mechanism and appearance.Crossbows played a significant role in the warfare of North Africa, Europe and Asia. Crossbow | |
| Creed A creed is a statement of belief—usually religious belief—or faith often recited as part of a religious service. The word derives from the for I believe and credimus for we believe. It is sometimes called symbol (), signifying a "token" by which persons of like beliefs might recognize each other.The most definitive creed in Christianity is the Nicene Creed, formulated in AD 325 at the First Council of Nicaea. Creed | |
| Christianity and homosexuality Historically, Christianity has generally regarded homosexuality, in the sense of human sexual behavior, to be an immoral practice (or vice). As the concept of homosexuality as one of several possible sexual orientations developed, Christianity has adopted varying views about homosexuality. Christianity_and_homosexuality | |
| Catholic Catholic is an adjective derived from the Greek adjective (katholikos), meaning "universal". In the context of Christian ecclesiology, it has a rich history and several usages. For Roman Catholics, the term "Catholic Church" refers to the Church in full communion with the Bishop of Rome, including both the Western particular Church and the Eastern Catholic Churches. Catholic | |
| Division of labour Division of labour or specialization is the specialization of cooperative labour in specific, circumscribed tasks and roles, intended to increase the productivity of labour. Historically the growth of a more and more complex division of labour is closely associated with the growth of total output and trade, the rise of capitalism, and of the complexity of industrialization processes. Division_of_labour | |
| Diplomatic immunity Diplomatic immunity is a form of legal immunity and a policy held between governments, which ensures that diplomats are given safe passage and are considered not susceptible to lawsuit or prosecution under the host country's laws (although they can be expelled). Diplomatic_immunity | |
| Dhimmi A dhimmi (; , collectively ahl al-dhimmah, "the people of the dhimma or pact of protection"; Ottoman Turkish & Urdu zimmi, "one whose zimma Muslim subject of a state governed in accordance with sharia law. The term connotes an obligation of the state to protect the individual, including the individual's life, property, and freedom of religion and worship, and required loyalty to the empire, and a poll tax known as the jizya. Dhimmi | |
| England England | |
| Einhard Einhard (also Eginhard or Einhart) (c. 775 March 14, 840 in Seligenstadt, Germany) was a Frankish courtier, a dedicated servant of Charlemagne, of whom he wrote his famous biography, Vita Karoli Magni, and Louis the Pious. Einhard | |
| Euripides Euripides (Ancient Greek:tragedians of classical Athens (the other two being Aeschylus and Sophocles). Ancient scholars thought that Euripides had written ninety-five plays, although four of those were probably written by Critias. Eighteen of Euripides' plays have survived complete. Euripides | |
| Æthelberht of Kent Æthelberht (also Æthelbert, Aethelberht, Aethelbert, or Ethelbert) (c. 560 King of Kent from about 580 or 590 until his death. In his Ecclesiastical History of the English People, the monk Bede lists Aethelberht as the third king to hold imperium over other Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. In the late ninth century Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Æthelberht is referred to as a bretwalda, or "Britain-ruler". He was the first English king to convert to Christianity. Æthelberht_of_Kent | |
| Eastern Orthodox Church Eastern Orthodox Church is the second largest single Christian communion in the world, estimated to number between 225-300 million total members. It is considered by its adherents to be the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church established by Jesus Christ and his Apostles nearly 2000 years ago. Eastern_Orthodox_Church | |
| Eastern Orthodox Church Talk:Eastern_Orthodox_Church | |
| Epictetus Epictetus (Greek:Greek Stoic philosopher. He was probably born a slave at Hierapolis, Phrygia (present day Pamukkale, Turkey), and lived in Rome until his exile to Nicopolis in northwestern Greece, where he lived most of his life and died. His teachings were noted down and published by his pupil Arrian in his Discourses. Epictetus | |
| Fascism Fascism, , comprises a radical and authoritarian nationalist political ideology and a corporatist economic ideology. Fascists advocate the creation of a single-party state. Fascists believe that nations and/or races are in perpetual conflict whereby only the strong can survive by being healthy, vital, and by asserting themselves in combat against the weak. Fascism |
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