Ancient Beginnings The Byzantine Empire during most of its history was one of the most influential empires in the Mediterranean. However‚ to find out how everything started‚ we need to go back to 657 BC‚ when the Greeks founded the colony of Byzantium or Byzantion along the European side of the Bosphorus Strait‚ which would become Constantinople (now Istanbul)‚ the capital of the Byzantine Empire. This land would later be incorporated into the Roman Empire. In 330 AD‚ Roman Emperor‚ Constantine the
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respected baron and also Roland’s stepfather. It was clear that Ganelon felt bitter towards his stepson Roland excessive pride and popularity among the Franks and him being more successful on the battlefield. His jealousy was as a factor because Charlemagne favored Roland and Ganelon felt like he was not cared for. As a result of Ganelon being treated unfairly‚ he planned with the Saracens to kill Roland and his guards. “I’ll go to Saragossa‚ to Marsilla: / but first I’ll have a little bit of fun/
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In examining the Song of Roland‚ the notes of Gloria K Fiero were use. During the reign of King Charlemagne‚ epic stories were used to entice warriors before they went to war. The Song of Roland is just one of those epic yet dramatic stories that was used to get a desired effect. In the paragraphs below I will be looking at a different heroic deeds that honored a warrior‚ his lord and his religion. An example of heroic deeds that honored warriors is " my lord noble lord‚ I pray you
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Indarapatra and Sulayman A Filipino – Mindanawon Epic Author * There is no permanent author attributed to this epic * Even the date for this epic has no tentative or permanent approximation * It is written so that it will not be revised through generations and passed mouth-to-mouth Indarapatra & Sulayman is attributed to... * the Philippines‚ specifically in the southern major island‚ Mindanao * Mindanao is called The Land of Promise * Mindanao is the only area of the Philippines with
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consider it to be very holy‚ roman‚ nor an empire‚ the Holy Roman Empire grew to be one of the most powerful civilizations in Europe during the Middle Ages. The first of the emperors that ruled this vast land was someone named Charlemagne‚ who was crowned in 800. Charlemagne was originally born into Franconia royalty. His two most wishes were to bring together all estates of Germanic origin into one union and to convert all of Europe to Christianity. When he was crowned king‚ quoted by History.com
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ARTH*1510 Midterm 2: Compare and Contrast Augustus Primaporta 7.10 Origin: Rome Size: Height 6’8” Material: Marble Period: 20 ce Style: Veristic style‚ with stress on maturity‚ turned to Hellenizing style Description: Portraits see him as ageless‚ as seen in statue References to previous art and historical events to strengthen his authority Next to right ankle‚ a cupid playfully riding a dolphin‚ Cupid‚ or Eros‚ the Son of Venus‚ symbolized descent from Goddess of love through his ancestor Aeneas
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among these two men‚ Charlemagne and Muhammad‚ where not many aside from the fact that they both wanted to spread religious beliefs beyond their homelands. If we look at the facts‚ we can clearly see that Muhammad was a common man with no initial links to nobility or priesthood. He was not anointed and did not use military force to convert anyone into Islam‚ whereas Charlemagne‚ used his power to kill and do away with those who did not conform to Christian doctrine. Charlemagne forced his values on
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achievements. The Byzantine Empire went into a golden age because they had a good government‚ a good military and thriving culture. Byzantine government‚ controlled by Justinian from 527 to 565‚ controlled an army that brought Byzantine borders to their furthest extent‚ and made Byzantine a great place to live. Under the rule of Justinian‚ the Byzantine’s government was great‚ which led to a golden age. The 38 years of his reign was the most amazing period of time for Byzantine Empire. His most important
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and settle in other lands because Vikings lived in Scandinavia‚ in Scandinavia it is very hilly‚ covered in forest and had a lot of sandy soil which not idled for growing food. It is believed that the Viking raids start by the Frankish expansion. Charlemagne became the new Frankish king from 768 AD. He also forcefully converted his new subjects to Christianity. The Vikings noticed that trade was drying up and had to find a way to regain the Viking name. They started to raid other settlements and through
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Empire separated. Upon the division of the Roman Empire‚ Justinian‚ The Last Roman Emperor‚ held power over the Eastern Roman Empire from 527 to 565. Justinian was both a political and religious leader. Under his reign‚ many Christian buildings were constructed. Justinian often associated himself with Jesus Christ in the Byzantine artworks that these Christian buildings housed as a form of propaganda. The Orthodox Church now recognizes Justinian as a saint. Byzantine is a term used to describe eastern
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