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Carnac, The Alignments: When Art and Science were one
... most brilliant analysis of a megalithic site in the entire history of archaeology. His elucidations of the geometrical, ... achievement. Robert Temple, author and Professor of the History and Philosophy of Science at Beijing University ... found in modern times and also in the construction of the Gothic cathedrals and the pyramids of Egypt. But in fact, ...
ancient-origins - 30/05/2020 - 03:53
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The Shroud of Oviedo: A Legendary Cloth Connected to the Death of Jesus
... in the 14th century and then replaced with the present day Gothic Cathedral of Oviedo. The Cloth of Jesus Christ The ... was located in the monastery of St Mark, in Jerusalem. The history of the shroud’s travels starts in Palestine in 614, ...
ancient-origins - 02/04/2016 - 14:55
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Sacred Defense in the Middle Ages: Transylvanian Fortified Churches
... Castle, Better Known As Dracula’s Castle, Has A Long History! Renaissance-Gothic Corvin Castle: One of the Seven Wonders of Romania ... gateways, and other key elements. Of course, throughout history, churches were almost exclusively built in strategic ...
Aleksa Vučković - 05/01/2022 - 01:00
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Historians claim to have tracked down remains of Vlad the Impaler
... 15 th century Prince upon which Bram Stoker based his 1897 gothic novel ‘Dracula’. According to the report in ... favourite method of execution that ensured his place in history and gave him the name Vlad Tepes (‘Vlad the ... of the count Dracula Tepes is written,” said Medieval history scholar Raffaello Glinni. Further research is needed ...
aprilholloway - 14/06/2014 - 14:14
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The Ancient Language Of Sacred Sound: The Acoustic Science Of The Divine
... unsuspected way. Shortly after the construction of the Gothic (1130’s AD – 1480’s AD) came to its inevitable ... and to the Age of Reason. The building of the Gothic cathedrals on such a massive and widespread scale is ... appeared on many television programs, including Forbidden History. He lives in The Hague, Netherlands. He is the author ...
david elkington - 14/05/2021 - 20:51
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The Great Cathedrals
... 15th century, surviving Templars taught stonemasons some Gothic building techniques and sacred geometry which inspired ... support this, the Pope is in Rome. At this point in history, Roman keyway stones excelled. I would say that Hiram ... Abif should be accredited to the Great Cathedrals and the Gothic movement, as well as the generations of Masons who ...
The Ancient - 16/08/2018 - 22:07
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Ancient Skills Used to Raise Roof at Notre Dame Cathedral
... In a Nature.com article, Dr. Yves Gallet, a historian of Gothic architecture at the University of Bordeaux - ... new research project aimed to write a “ new page in the history of Notre-Dame.” Notre Dame cathedral’s new page ... in Europe. The roof truss raising event gave hundreds of history fans in Paris a unique chance to witness mediaeval ...
ashley cowie - 21/09/2020 - 17:58
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The Elusive Quest: The Search for Antony and Cleopatra's Lost Tomb
... for knowledge and understanding of this captivating era in history. ‘The Meeting of Antony and Cleopatra’, by ... After this, Antony and Cleopatra disappear from history, and the whereabouts of their tomb remains unknown. ... noting that the depiction of the tomb in the European Gothic style is somewhat anachronistic, given the historical ...
dhwty - 02/01/2024 - 14:01
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Battlefield Archaeology: Ancient Warrior Helmets and Head-Gear
... showing enormous broad swords, highly-decorated stunning Gothic armor and ancient shields bearing the hack and slash ... which together offer insights into our shared social history . www.ashleycowie.com . Top Image: Complete ...
ashley cowie - 17/11/2020 - 20:46
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Ashes of Notre-Dame to Reveal Secrets of Medieval Architecture
... an article on Nature.com , Dr. Yves Gallet, a historian of Gothic architecture at the University of Bordeaux-Montaigne, ... the new research project might write a “new page in the history of Notre-Dame”, admitting there are “currently ... an archaeologist at the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, will lead the multidisciplinary wood team ...
ashley cowie - 11/01/2020 - 22:47
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The Allure Of Chartres Cathedral, An Aura Of Pagan Mysticism
... revolutions, WW II bombs and misguided restorers. The Gothic cathedral is especially important because it retains ... façade was saved and remains in place today. The present Gothic cathedral was built atop the ancient crypt that was ... manuscripts, minoring in Medieval architecture and history of astronomy. She is the author of several books ...
Dr Marion Dolan - 08/06/2022 - 20:55
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Decoding Barcelona’s Enigma of an Ancient Musical Roman Temple
... geometry. The subterranean Roman ruins The Barri Gotic (Gothic Quarter) of Barcelona reminds one of a labyrinth, with ... the square, the Musea d ’Hist ó ria de la Ciutat (City History Museum) displays the most extensive and magnificent ... which together offer insights into our shared social history. www.ashleycowie.com . Top Image: Remains of an ...
ashley cowie - 15/01/2018 - 15:26
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A Storybook Setting: The Famous German Fairytale Castle of Neuschwanstein
... II of Bavaria, decided to have it rebuilt in the ‘ Gothic style’ . This became the royal family’s summer ... and the Murderous Madam Matilda The Dramatic and Bloody History of Nottingham Castle Radzyn Chelminski: The Captivating History of a Castle of the Teutonic Order Neuschwanstein ...
dhwty - 26/11/2020 - 21:56
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Modern Comfort and Traditional Opulence, The Perfect Combination in Peleș Castle
... Castle of Neuschwanstein The Dramatic and Bloody History of Nottingham Castle Peleș Castle and the ... architectural styles, including the Italian Renaissance, Gothic, and French Rococo can be found in it. Peleș Castle ... Murderous Madam Matilda Radzyn Chelminski: The Captivating History of a Castle of the Teutonic Order Tintagel Castle and ...
dhwty - 18/02/2017 - 18:59
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The Grand Architect: The Sacred Link Between Architecture and the Divine Across Ancient Cultures
... . Indeed, the first named architect in recorded history is said to have been Imhotep, the builder of the ... Hellenistic Roman and later Byzantine temples. In Jewish history, too, Josephus recorded that temple veils were often ... architecture, from the temples of the ancient world to the Gothic cathedrals of the early Middle Ages, and has suggested ...
Morgan Smith - 05/07/2019 - 23:14
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The Chartres Cathedral – A Sacred Site for Ancient Druids and Christians
... as one of the greatest achievements of architecture in history. The work on the main nave started in 1220 and the ... of the church appears as an example of the mastery of Gothic architecture. The north has a 113 m (377-foot) early ... plain Romanesque pyramid dating from the earliest history of the church. Cathedral of Chartres. ( CC BY 2.0 ) ...
Natalia Klimczak - 07/03/2016 - 00:46
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Unique ‘Excalibur’ Sword Unearthed in Spain Holds Islamic Origins
... , a Germanic tribe, left an indelible mark on European history during the twilight of the Western Roman Empire and ... this period marked a significant chapter in the region's history - an interplay of diverse cultures and civilizations. ...
Sahir - 25/04/2024 - 17:43
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The Gates of Paradise in Florence - A Masterpiece of Renaissance Art
... a blend of architectural styles, including Romanesque and Gothic influences. Of course, it is most renowned for housing ... great feats - which would immortalize his name in history. He finally got his chance in 1401, when the ... visitors from around the world, immersing them in the rich history, profound symbolism, and the timeless beauty of ...
Aleksa Vučković - 17/07/2023 - 14:59
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Sicily: Where Cultures and Histories Converge and Giants Roam
... The island shines like a beacon in the night for its history, acquired culture, and artistic works left by the ... Apennine ridge. To the south of these, we find lands of history and ancient finds: Selinunte, Agrigento, and ... Roman ruins, mysterious caves, Norman castles, and Gothic and Byzantine churches. These reminders of the ...
Daniela Giordano - 12/11/2019 - 01:57
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Bringing Centuries of Bad Luck: 10 Unlucky Artifacts and Cursed Archaeological Sites
... obscure god Nodens was and what role he might play in the history of the Ring. Many now believe that the Ring of ... Bertram Fletcher Robinson in the early 20th century. The history of this artifact (which is not actually the entire ... Jagiellon Tomb of Casimir IV in the Wawel Cathedral, late Gothic masterpiece by Veit Stoss. ( Public Domain ) King ...
ancient-origins - 27/04/2019 - 14:03