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flickeringlamps.com
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| | | | | At first, it looks like just another effigy. A man in bishop's robes carved in stone lies in peaceful repose, one hand raised in blessing, his head guarded by an angel. But beneath the effigy is another figure - shockingly, this is the figure of a rotting corpse, wrapped only in a shroud. This is... | |
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www.ancient-origins.net
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| | | | | Beer may have been invented by the ancient Egyptians, but it was perfected in medieval monasteries, which gave us modern brewing as we know it. They also | |
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www.buildingconservation.com
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| | | | | Ron Baxter, Research Director of the Corpus of Romanesque Sculpture in Britain and Ireland, explores the beautiful and bizarre phenomenon of Beakhead Ornament, a sculptural form found decorating the arches of Norman and Romanesque churches in many areas of Britain as well as in parts of France, Spain and Ireland | |
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www.historyisnowmagazine.com
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| | | [AI summary] The text explores the historical significance of the Illyrian soldiers, particularly their rise to power in the Roman Empire during the 3rd and 4th centuries. It highlights how the military crises of the 3rd century necessitated the appointment of capable generals, leading to the emergence of soldier-emperors like Claudius Gothicus, Diocletian, and Constantine. The Illyrian heritage became a symbol of military strength and legitimacy, influencing the selection of emperors and shaping the political landscape of the Roman Empire. The text also discusses the cultural and military impact of this trend, linking it to the eventual collapse of the Tetrarchy and the continued prominence of Illyrian figures in Roman history. | ||
