Luca Signorelli’s Vivid Visions of the World’s End
The Renaissance artist’s frescoes in Orvieto, Italy’s San Brizio Chapel comprise dynamic, monumental and fiercely realistic ...
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The Fall of Constantinople: Tracing History in Istanbul, Turkey
The Siege of 1453 The Siege of 1453 was a defining moment for Constantinople and the world. The city, once considered ...
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New Archaeological Evidence Makes A Case For The Great Wall Of China Being 300 Years Older Than Previously Thought
With thousands of miles yet to fully explore, we can only wonder what other secrets are just waiting to be discovered.
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Which white paint is the best? Experts reveal the perfect shade of white for every room and feature
This means they can reflect back a greater amount of blue and grey tones, so using a pure white or cool-toned white paint can result in the shade looking a lot darker when it's on the walls – and ...
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An early Church homily by St. John Chrysostom on feeding, clothing poor
Father Andrew Hart said the famous homily from St. John Chrysostom, the fourth-century bishop of Constantinople ... You do not take him in as your guest, but you decorate floor and walls and the ...
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Imposing Walls Defended Constantinople For Ten Centuries
Restored section of the Theodosian Walls at the Selymbria Gate. Credit: Bigdaddy1204 / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons As the wealthy capital of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire, Constantinople ...
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The Sports Riot That Nearly Destroyed Constantinople in 532 AD
Due to its size and capacity for a large ... the Hippodrome to the shelter of the Great Palace walls. The emperor’s retreat served to embolden the mob, which promptly spilled onto the streets of ...
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Much-loved Edinburgh cat to be remembered with life-size wall memorial statue and plaque
Now the community has come together to pay for a life-size statue of Hugo to be placed on a wall on William Street, a spot where he would often take a break on his wander around the West End and ...