The Palatine Chapel at Aachen‚ Germany is an example of Early Christian medieval architecture and one of the earliest examples of Carolingian architecture. The Palatine Chapel was contrasted between the years of 790 and 805 by architecture Odo of Metz. Metz created the chapel for Emperor Charlemagne‚ who ruled during the second half of the eighth century. Charlemagne was a strong new force that emerged on the continent‚ and his ruling brought out new ideas‚ architecture and religion to the people
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Written circa 826‚ Einhard’s Life of Charlemagne provides historians with rare insight into the intimate details of Emperor Charlemagne’s life and career. Intended to commemorate Charlemagne’s character and achievements‚ Einhard’s document also delves into the nature of Charlemagne’s empire‚ examining which political strategies helped or hindered the Frankish Empire’s formation. In regards to the nature and scope of Charlemagne’s empire‚ Einhard draws particular attention to the ways in which the
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The rise of Charlemagne in the Middle Ages impacted much of Western Europe and was reestablished to be as powerful as the Old Roman empire. The Holy Roman Emperor was able to unite and influence the people of Europe for many years to come. Before Charlemagne (or Charles the Great) came into power in 768‚ his grandfather Charles Martel became the ruler of the Frankish territories after the Merovingian dynasty was losing control of it. When Martel died‚ his son Pepin the Short‚ took the power of the
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Before a king named Charlemagne came along and turned on the light switch‚ Europe was traped in a centuries- long dark age.Charlemagne was eventually named holy roman emperor in the 8th century. By encouraging arts‚ culture and education‚ the Frankish king drew the continent out of cultural stagnation that threatened to never end. Both a fierce warrior and in many ways the first Renaissance man‚ Charlemagne’s accomplishments on the battlefield and in his laws led to the first notion of a pan-European
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------------------------------------------------- Frank Ocean Christopher Francis Ocean (born Christopher Breaux; October 28‚ 1987)‚ better known by his stage name Frank Ocean‚ is an American singer-songwriter from New Orleans‚ Louisiana. Ocean’s early career was as a ghostwriter for artists such as Brandy‚ Justin Bieber‚ and John Legend. In 2010‚ he became a member of alternative hip hop collective OFWGKTA‚ and his debut mixtape‚ Nostalgia‚ Ultra‚ was released the following year to critical acclaim
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Composer Biography November 2‚ 2012 Franz Liszt Is one of the most extraordinary renowned composer‚ pianist‚ teacher and conductor during the nineteenth century. He was born October 22‚ 1811‚ in the village Doborjan in the kingdom of Hungary. Franz Parent’s Anna Liszt’s and Adam Liszt encouraged and supported their son in his early years. He was a child prodigy; his father was a multi- instrumentalist who taught him how to play the piano when he was six years old. By the time
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Graded Assignment Journal: Insight into Anne Answer the following questions in complete sentences as you work on Lessons 1–3. Be sure to turn this assignment in to your teacher when you finish Lesson 3. Remember: You need to complete the assignment by the due date to receive full credit. (12 points) How does the fact that Anne tries to maintain a positive attitude affect the way readers view her? Answer: Despite what is going on in her world‚ Anne believes it will end someday and
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Anthony Ponders Ms. Montalvo English 7C 21 October 2013 Frankenstein Final Writing Assessment Frankenstein by Mary Shelly is one of the finest expressions of a gothic novel and also fits many characteristics of a romantic novel. Gothic novels are the combination of horror and romance; also they question the mysterious‚ supernatural ways of science and nature. Romanticism is also seen throughout the novel. Romanticism allows this novel to be more linked to a gothic novel and to one of the major
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Title: The Recipe for the Highest Bouncing Super Ball Name: Date: November 14‚ 2013 Question: How much borax is needed from 1g to 5g to produce a super ball with the highest bounce from the height of 1.5m? Hypothesis: If 2 g of borax is used to make the super ball then it will produce the highest bounce because 2 g will make the appropriate number of bonds without producing a ball that is too soft or too hard to bounce. Materials: Paper cup Beaker Graduated cylinder Stir stick Pencil
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Anne Frank Introduction: Anne Frank lived in one of the most horrific times the world had seen‚ known as the Holocaust. With her courageous action and will to live‚ she pulled through and hid from the Nazis. The two years she lived in the annex leading up to her arrest (“Anne Frank”). 1. Although hundreds of thousands of children perished during the Holocaust because of the faith they were born into‚ Anne Frank has become the most famous (Schmittroth and Rosteck 121). Thesis Statement:
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