Despite the fact that we live mortal lives and will inevitably meet mortal fates, our lives and experiences, our violent feelings and outbursts as a species, the things we do, would wither away into nothingness[…]
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Month: February 2020
Preface to the History of Byzantine Art
Around 1200 years ago, some of the last influential Ecumenical Councils serving Christianity, composed of the priests and church heads, or “fathers”, decided it would be a good idea to honor Christ, together with his[…]
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Chronological Accounts Leading up to and Throughout the Renaissance Era
1204 – Byzantium – Crusaders conquer Byzantium. The results indicate possible discovery of texts from ancient Greek times play a pivotal role in framing things to come. 1209 – Italy – Saint Francis of Assisi[…]
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