"It's not just Orthodox vs Catholic, there's much more. But even there, where do the primary differences lie?" Ready to Harvest produced this video. It is a YouTube channel about Christian Denominations. The comments below the video praise it for non-partisanship. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Yk0slGP-rM
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5 Recently Produced Historical Movies Worth Watching
With the advent of streaming services, international or foreign films are no longer the exclusive reserve of specialty theaters in big cities or college towns. Amazon Prime now has five historical dramas by South Korean, Russian, German, Indian and Malaysian filmmakers that can transport viewers to other nations and time-periods. HistorySpark recommends five historical dramas … Continue reading 5 Recently Produced Historical Movies Worth Watching
Time-Traveling to the 1100s Via a Delightful Novel, ‘Pillars of the Earth’
A reader of novels would not automatically think that historical fiction set in England during the 12th century, about the building of the great cathedrals of Europe, would be a page-turner. I certainly would not have read Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett if it were not recommended to me by my college roommate … Continue reading Time-Traveling to the 1100s Via a Delightful Novel, ‘Pillars of the Earth’
Archaeologist Explains History of Anglo-Saxon England (410 – 1066)
Mdriver1981: Using the latest archaeological research, archaeologist Dr. Francis Pryor narrates this tour of Bronze and Iron Age Britain, asserting that post-Roman Britain was not a chaotic dark ages, where King Arthur battled against invading hordes, but a strong society with a unique and lasting culture. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPH7pm6Zb2s
Ottoman/Turkish Empire Grew Out of Nomadic Seljik Empire
The Turkic people originated in central Asia near Mongolia. Like the Mongols, they were highly skilled at war in the 10th and 11th centuries, particularly in their use of horses, bows, arrows and swords. They could fire the bow in any direction while riding a horse at any speed. They felt no need to hold … Continue reading Ottoman/Turkish Empire Grew Out of Nomadic Seljik Empire
China’s Most Creative Dynasty, The Song, Ruled From 960 to 1279
"In the 10th century, China almost broke apart forever in civil war" begins this BBC 2 documentary on China's golden age. "Michael Wood explores the history of the world's newest superpower. Here, he focuses on the Song dynasty era (960-1279), including its art, inventions and cuisine." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT6TwsMtTRY&list=PLYwpg6LoPL6OmNYBuUxZdazRdqzx2DI6Q&index=1&t=1s This episode tells the tale of what's broadly … Continue reading China’s Most Creative Dynasty, The Song, Ruled From 960 to 1279
Vikings Arrived In North America in 1021
"Vikings from Greenland — the first Europeans to arrive in the Americas — lived in a village in Canada’s Newfoundland exactly 1,000 years ago, according to research published last week." See pictures and ruins on the NBC News site. Tree rings and radioactive carbon document indications of the Vikings in North America. "Wood at a … Continue reading Vikings Arrived In North America in 1021
Early Anglo-Saxon Kings and Queens of England Were Originally Part of Germanic Tribes
Lindsay Holiday tells the story of the early Anglo-Saxons in Britain between 450 and 1066 A.D. The Saxons were originally Germanic tribes who migrated from Saxony and other parts of the European continent and developed the English language -- at least half the words in the language were originally Anglo-Saxon words. She asks and answers … Continue reading Early Anglo-Saxon Kings and Queens of England Were Originally Part of Germanic Tribes
In the Year 1000, Explorers Connected the World and Globalization Began
Valerie Hansen, a professor of history at Yale University, asserts in her book on the year 1000 A.D.that globalization is not a new phenomenon but actually began more than a thousand years ago when explorers began to connect continents and cultures clashed. That's when the Vikings arrived in northwestern Canada, and "a new system of … Continue reading In the Year 1000, Explorers Connected the World and Globalization Began
Byzantium: Greco-Roman Eastern Empire for 1100 Years, Was Lost 560 Years Ago, But Traces Remain
Traces of Byzantium, the Greco-Roman Eastern Empire that dominated for a thousand years, can still be found in Turkey, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, as this documentary illustrates. It was overtaken by the Ottoman Empire in 1453. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantin...//Empire, from 395–1453 A.D. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_...Emperors. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantin...Architecture. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_...Orthodox Church.
Teaching History's Slender Threads, Including 'What Ifs', Almosts, Alternatives and Turning Points 