Charlemagne (748-814)‚ also known as Charles I or Charles the Great‚ was an emperor during the Middle Ages who ruled much of Western Europe from 768 until his death in 814. In 771‚ Charlemagne took the Frankish throne that ruled modern-day France and Germany‚ from the fifth through the tenth century. He embarked on a mission to rule the Roman Empire‚ and convert his subjects of those he just conquered to Christianity. A skilled military commander‚ Charlemagne spent much of his reign in warfare in
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the renaissance supernatural powers were believed to be true. Shakespeare expresses this during the play Macbeth. The witches are shown to have supernatural powers in multiple acts throughout the play‚ each time influencing characters. The witches influence most of the actions in Macbeth. Although Lady Macbeth convinces Macbeth to kill King Duncan‚ Macbeth had the idea planted in his head by the witches. When Macbeth first meets the witches‚ they tell him that he will be king. He responds by giving
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Pericles In the history of the ancient Greek civilization‚ there were many powerful and contributing men and women. Only one could be called the “Greatest Greek” and that man’s name is Pericles. Pericles was a wise and powerful leader of the city of Athens. He was a great supporter of the concept of democracy. Pericles guided Athens almost through the entire Peloponnesian War. Pericles promoted the arts and literature. This was a main reason Athens held the reputation of being the educational and
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Introduction: In order to understand the impact of Greek mythology on Western culture one must understand what Greek mythology itself is. Greek Mythology is the belief‚ tales‚ and stories of ancient gods who ruled the ancient world as well as heroes who challenged the gods or some who fought for them. Many of these tales include moral stories and shaped humanistic values of what and what not to do. The ancient Greece Empire was located around the Mediterranean Sea and touched parts of what was called
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The ancient Greeks are famous for their many contributions to the world. Among these contributions is one that has changed culture and the arts permanently. This contribution is theatre. Greek theatre is considered the beginning of theatre as we know it. Theatre began in Athens‚ circa 600 BC‚ developing out of rituals at the Dionysia. The Dionysia was a festival for followers of the cult of Dionysus‚ god of wine and festivities. Greek theatre really began to take shape‚ however‚ around 400 BC. The
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Sarah Bankhead 11/16/12 History 107 Mongol Influence There were many great warriors throughout the Middle Ages‚ however none so prominent as the Mongols. While the Carolingian “war machine” conquered a sizable expanse of land‚ it was a miniscule feat when compared to the enormous empire the Mongols ultimately created. Though they prospered for a relatively short period of time‚ they succeeded in generating a lasting impact. The traditional stereotypes of the 13th century Mongols were influenced
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Greece has‚ historically‚ been one of the most advanced and influential civilizations for humanity. Its scholars‚ astronomers‚ philosophers‚ architects‚ and artists have transformed the world and are still prevalent and admired today. From the Ancient Greek empires‚ to its ahead-of-its-time military force‚ to its artwork and architecture‚ Greece has paved the way for many of the things we see around us. While most of the time the media’s representation of a country or culture is historically inaccurate
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Chopin is one of the greatest influential pianist and composers‚ his music and composed pieces are extremely astonished‚ especially his style of romantic taste‚ which are very unique and different compare to other composers. However‚ his work did not just influences the musical world‚ but it also influenced many artist and literature writers during the later Romantic Era. Later on‚ Chopin’s work became well-known around the world—especially in Europe‚ between the nineteenth century and twentieth century
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Constantine wanted power he knew it would mean war and it is believed that during a dream of this battle a holy figure told him that with the shape of the cross he would find victory. Constantine put the cross shape on many of the men’s shields but did not push the Christianity belief yet because he knew it would have to move slow‚ and with his victory Rome’s transition to Christianity began. Romans Christianity spread its way across the empire influencing Florence and Venice spreading into each city’s
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Pericles‚ and His Influence on Athens Pericles became the leader of Athens at the end of the Peloponnesian War and was responsible for the rebuilding and reconstructing of this city. He became very powerful and well known through out the age of the 5th century‚ so powerful that this became known as the age of Pericles. He was the son of Xanthippus and Agariste. His father‚ Xanthippus was a military leader during the Peloponnesian Wars and was the victor at the Battle of Mycale. He would later
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