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Luther's Ninety-Five Theses Nailed to the Wittenberg Church's Door
Joseph Fiennes as Martin Luther (l. 1483-1546) nailing the Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Wittenberg church in the movie Luther (2003).
© Eikon Film and NFP Teleart
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Joseph Fiennes as Luther
Joseph Fiennes as Martin Luther (l. 1483-1546) in the movie Luther (2003).
© Eikon Film and NFP Teleart
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Reformation in Germany
Joseph Fiennes as Martin Luther (1483-1546) in Luther (2003).
Image credit: Eikon Film and NFP Teleart.
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Guédelon Castle
Guédelon castle in Treigny, Burgundy, France. The construction began in 1997 and is inspired by the castle architecture prevalent during the reign of King Philip-Augustus (1180-1223). An example of experimental archaeology, the castle is...
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Excalibur, from the 1981 Film Excalibur
King Arthur's sword Excalibur from the 1981 Film 'Excalibur'. (London Film Museum)
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Historical Accuracy in the Film Agora
In 2009, film director Alejandro Amenabar brought the story of Hypatia of Alexandria (c. 370-415 CE) to the screen through the feature film Agora. Years later, the movie continues to draw criticism from Christian writers for its depiction...
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Bouncing Bomb Trials
A photograph showing the trials on the Kent coast using the bouncing bomb in the spring of 1943. The bomb was designed for use in Operation Chastise of the night of 16 May 1943. The operation, also known as the 'Dam Busters' Raid, was carried...
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Traces Through Time: Natchez Trace Parkway
Journey along the Natchez Trace Parkway, which winds 444 miles from the southern Appalachian foothills of Tennessee through the emerald forests of Alabama to the bayous and swamps of Mississippi. It roughly follows the "Old Natchez Trace,"...
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Bunraku: Storytelling, Music & Puppetry
Ningyo Joruri is a combination of ningyo (puppets) and Joruri (narrative music) which combines voice and shamisen. It is now known as “Bunraku” since that is now the main troupe that represents this art form. It is a comprehensive performance...
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The Rivers of Time: Early Civilizations in the Middle East
Examines the rise of civilization in the Tigris-Euphrates valley in the Middle East. These early civilizations formed around major rivers - the Tigris and Euphrates in Mesopotamia and the Nile in northeastern Africa. Explores the history...