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Discover the Rich History of the Magnificent Portuguese Castle of Obidos
... above sea level. Currently, it connects the elements of Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque and Manueline architectural ...
Natalia Klimczak - 13/09/2016 - 14:45
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The Lombards: The “Barbaric” Germanic Warriors Who Changed Italy
... ravaged and depopulated, which was a consequence of the Gothic Wars that raged across Italy during the reign of the ...
Aleksa Vučković - 25/10/2021 - 15:07
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The Carolingian Dynasty - Puppeteer Rulers In Early Medieval Europe
The Carolingian dynasty was a Frankish noble family that rose to power during the 8th century AD. Under the Merovingians, the Carolingians obtained the office of mayor of the palace. As the authority of the Merovingian rulers gradually slipped from them, power became increasingly concentrated in the hands of the mayors, so much so that they were the ones who were effectively ruling the kingdom.
dhwty - 03/01/2020 - 22:53
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Femme Fatale: The Ancient Sex Crafts of History’s Most Alluring Women
... She flourished in the Romantic period and later in the gothic novel, particularly in The Monk, which featured ...
ashley cowie - 12/05/2021 - 02:09
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The long goodbye to Scandinavian Paganism and the Christianization of three realms
... structures that loomed toward the sky like the future Gothic cathedrals with dragon heads on the roof reflecting ...
Riley Winters - 16/10/2014 - 14:10
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Pre-Medieval Tombs Found in Ancient Roman City of Ossonoba
Archaeological excavations in Portugal’s central Faro, the country’s southernmost city, have unearthed three graves from the ancient Roman city of Ossonoba, possibly indicating a familial connection, pending DNA testing confirmation. The initial excavation revealed a fully intact skeleton of a man aged between 39 and 45 years old. Beside him lay the remains of a young woman, estimated to be under 25 years old, and an infant no older than six months!
Sahir - 17/04/2024 - 22:12
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Sicily: Where Cultures and Histories Converge and Giants Roam
... 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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Olbia: Greek, Scythian, Roman Trade Center That Had Dolphin Money
... Olbia became part of the Roman Empire. As a result of the Gothic Wars , Olbia went into decline, and was finally ...
dhwty - 25/02/2022 - 21:51
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The Palace of Diocletian: Roman Retirement Home and Palace Fortress of Croatia
... named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 as much for the gothic and baroque buildings that date from the Middle Ages, ...
Bryan Hill - 03/07/2015 - 14:34
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The Incredible World of Painted Skulls and Bone Houses
... – names and dates of death are painted in beautiful Gothic script across the forehead. Skulls of women are ...
Sarah P Young - 31/05/2019 - 23:06
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The Mystery of Celtic Wood: Where 37 WWI Australian Soldiers Vanished
... How Were They Made? Unlocking the 500-Year-Old Secret to Gothic Miniature Boxwood Carvings Leading the attack at ...
Aleksa Vučković - 15/12/2021 - 17:57
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The Grand Architect: The Sacred Link Between Architecture and the Divine Across Ancient Cultures
... 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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Archaeologists Found a Medieval Body With a Tumor That Was Growing Teeth – But That’s Not the Whole Story
... 2017. Gannon, Megan. "A Tumor with Teeth Discovered in Gothic Graveyard." LiveScience . Purch, 30 May 2017. Web. 03 ...
Mark Oliver - 08/06/2017 - 22:53
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The Tiara of Saitaphernes: Wow Antique? Fake? Fine Art? Find Out
... Gover, D., 2013. Jewish Gothic Horror: Gold Skeleton Tells Amazing Story of Genius ...
dhwty - 12/12/2020 - 09:04
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Raiders of Hispania: Unravelling the Secrets of the Suebi
In the 5th century AD, the reign of the Roman Empire in the west came crashing down with a series of barbarian invasions. Visigoths, Franks, and other groups laid waste to the villas and cities of Gaul, Roman Spain, and Italy. Among them was a group referred to as the Suebi. The Suebi originated in a region east of the Rhine River in modern-day Germany.
Caleb Strom - 28/12/2018 - 18:49
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The Elusive Quest: The Search for Antony and Cleopatra's Lost Tomb
... 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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Tales from the Crypt: Exploring the World's Most Famous Catacombs
... sits St. Stephen’s Cathedral, a beautiful church in the gothic style that dates back to 1137 AD. Beneath this ...
Robbie Mitchell - 23/05/2023 - 18:51
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Blood, Tears, and Oil: The Bloody History of the Walled City of Baku
... was replaced with European architecture of the Gothic and Baroque styles. As you wander the streets of the ...
Robbie Mitchell - 09/07/2022 - 22:44
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Tiermes: Spain’s Ancient City Beset By Drama and Conflict
The culture of the Iberian Peninsula has always been complex and multifaceted. Traces of many previous civilizations are ubiquitous in the archaeological record. One example of this is the archaeological site of Tiermes, a Celtiberian hillfort which later became a Roman city and then a Christian religious shrine.
Caleb Strom - 07/10/2020 - 13:58
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How Ancient Woodworkers Sculpted Civilization
... How Were They Made? Unlocking the 500-Year-Old Secret to Gothic Miniature Boxwood Carvings Ancient Egyptian ...
Rachel Brown - 24/05/2019 - 14:01