The manuscript starts with the beginning of the world and ends with the death of Konradin and...
History
Novgorodian Rus’ and its inhabitants were much influenced by the Viking culture and people. Introduction The Novgorod Republic (several...
Despite evidence from external sources, little is known about Scythian history. Introduction Generally thought of as fierce...
Scythian government was more a confederation of tribes and chiefs. Introduction The Scythians were a nomadic people whose culture...
Colonists did not look down on dogs but cared for them deeply – even more than they...
Dog collars, which were previously utilitarian devices for controlling the animals, became ornate works of art. Introduction...
It seems to have been thought that these would restrict the dog’s movement between worlds. Introduction Dogs...
Some examples of pets in ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Persian, Greek, and Roman art. By Arienne King The...
He was one of the most celebrated athletes in ancient history. Early Life Gaius Appuleius Diocles was...
The Circus was Rome’s largest venue for ludi, public games connected to Roman religious festivals. Introduction The Circus...
Marriage traditions in ancient Greece differed depending on the city-state, and majority of the sources are about...
Mycenaean fashion was heavily influenced by its Minoan predecessor. By Georgia McDonnell Introduction Dress and appearance in Bronze...
How a 1970s feminist art group showed the value of hidden work. By Sarah WadeSpecial Collections ArchivistGetty...
Records of the Parisian gallery Tedesco frères tell a story of commercial success. By Dr. Isabella Zuralski-YeagerSpecial...
There has perhaps been no other philosophic writer whose thinking was as closely connected with the patterns...
For contemporaries, the sack was an “unbelievable spectacle and conflagration”. By Dr. John M. HuntAssistant Professor of...
The New England Colonies each insisted their interpretation of Christianity was correct and others were wrong. Introduction...
Interpretations of the Bible and practices differed between one settlement or colony and another. Introduction Religion in Colonial...
It was the purpose of the duel to determine which of the parties was telling the truth...
The “code of chivalry” is a product of the Late Middle Ages, evolving partly from an idealization...
Children’s clothing appeared only 200 years ago. Until now, children’s clothing and children’s fashion for girls and...
During the war some 16,112,566 Americans served in the United States Armed Forces, with 405,399 killed and...
During the interwar period, deep German anger arose in the Weimar Republic on the conditions of the...
The empire’s expansion brought them into contact with a population of different customs, languages, and religions. Introduction...
The scale and scope of warfare in Ancient Greece changed dramatically as a result of the Greco-Persian...
The earliest depictions of boxing as a formal sport can be traced back to Mesopotamia as early...
According to the Iliad, Mycenaean warriors included boxing among their competitions honoring the fallen. Introduction Ancient Greek...
Melissus echoes Parmenides by objecting to a pluralistic view of reality essentially based on perception. By Daniel...
Pleasure plays a central role in all forms of hedonism. It refers to experience that feels good,...
A Getty conservator discusses how she protects a rare and important photograph. In late August 1850, Cazenovia,...