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The Caucasian Frontier of the Roman Empire
A map showing the auxiliary forts located on the eastern end of the Black Sea during the reign of Roman emperor Hadrian (r. 117-138 CE). The Caucasus region was part of the eastern frontiers of the Roman Empire. About 131 CE, Arrian (as governor...
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The Didache: A Moral and Liturgical Document of Instruction
During the early years of Christianity, many of the church leaders or "Fathers" wrote down admonishments and instruction on what it meant to be a follower of Jesus as well as what liturgical ceremonies should be followed as a believer...
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J. Strauss II: The Blue Danube, Op. 314
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group J. Strauss II: An der schönen blauen Donau, Op. 314 · Berliner Philharmoniker · Herbert von Karajan · Johann Strauss II Strauss, J.: An der schönen blauen Donau (The Blue Danube) ℗ 1981...
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Ravel: Bolero - Claudio Abbado
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group Ravel: Boléro, M. 81 · London Symphony Orchestra · Claudio Abbado · Maurice Ravel Ravel: Boléro; Ma Mère l'Oye; Rapsodie espagnole; Pavane pour une infante défunte ℗ 1986 Deutsche Grammophon...
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Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique, H. 48 - II. Un bal. Valse
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique, H. 48 - II. Un bal. Valse · Chicago Symphony Orchestra · Claudio Abbado Claudio Abbado & Chicago Symphony Orchestra ℗ 1984 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Berlin...
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St. Hildegard Meeting St. Jutta of Sponheim
A depiction of St. Hildegard of Bingen (1098 - 1179 CE) going to the monastery at Disibodenberg, where she meets St. Jutta of Sponheim, who was to be her tutor. From the Benedictine Abbey of St. Hildegard in Eibingen, Germany. The monastic...
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Sasso Corbaro Castle, Bellinzona
The medieval Sasso Corbaro castle of Bellinzona, Ticino, Switzerland. The castle was developed and controlled by the Duchy of Milan when ruled by the Visconti (1277-1447 CE) and Sforza dynasties (1450-1535 CE).
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Ancient Egyptian Literature
Ancient Egyptian literature comprises a wide array of narrative and poetic forms including inscriptions on tombs, stele, obelisks, and temples; myths, stories, and legends; religious writings; philosophical works; wisdom literature; autobiographies...
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The Sweet Track
The Sweet Track is a Neolithic timber walkway, located in the Somerset Levels, England. It was originally part of a network of tracks built to provide a dry path across the marshy ground. The Sweet Track ran between what was then an island...
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New Testament Text-Types
The books of the New Testament were written in the 1st century CE. As Christianity spread in the 2nd century CE, many copies were made, some by non-professionals. Early manuscripts are considered to be closer to the original than later manuscripts...