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The Council of Nicaea, held in 325 CE at the request of Constantine the Great, is one of the earliest pivotal moments of Christian history. Constantine was deeply involved in each step of the Council’s proceedings, and it is possible that without his influence, the council would never have happened. Constantine’s Role Before the […]
Among the more mundane yet important advances people in the ancient world made was the construction of roads. Roads allowed people to move troops, conduct long-distance trade, and exchange ideas. Many of the early roads were simply well-trodden paths that became important conduits, while others were highly engineered expressways that were a testament to […]
The American continents boast ancient wonders that continue to captivate experts and enthusiasts alike. These enigmatic sites reveal the ingenuity of civilizations long before the arrival of Europeans. They also raise important questions about belief, power, and survival. These are six of the most extraordinary—and the most mysterious—ancient wonders of the Americas. […]
The Anglo-Saxons, or the early medieval English, were a multifaceted people comprised of multiple different Germanic tribes. The label “Anglo-Saxon” has been a subject of debate among scholars, primarily due to its frequent misuse in colonial discourse. Nevertheless, the name persists as an umbrella term that refers to the original invaders of Roman Britain […]
Before his more famous war for control of Scotland, Edward I “Longshanks” waged a war for control of Wales. In order to cement English control over the troublesome Welsh, Edward built a series of castles in northern Wales, sometimes referred to as the “Ring of Iron.” In this article, we will examine four of […]
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Felix-Hilaire Buhot (July 9, 1847 – April 26, 1898) was a French painter and illustrator who was particularly adept at making aquatint, engraving, roulette and drypoint images of people in the rain. He also did lots of snow, mist and fog. But he remains arguably the best rain artist of the 19th Century. Buhot … Continue reading "No One Does Rain Like Felix-Hilaire Buhot" The post No One Does Rain Like Felix-Hilaire Buhot appeared first on Flashbak.
The Council of Nicaea, held in 325 CE at the request of Constantine the Great, is one of the earliest pivotal moments of Christian history. Constantine was deeply involved in each step of the Council’s proceedings, and it is possible that without his influence, the council would never have happened. Constantine’s Role Before the […]
Among the more mundane yet important advances people in the ancient world made was the construction of roads. Roads allowed people to move troops, conduct long-distance trade, and exchange ideas. Many of the early roads were simply well-trodden paths that became important conduits, while others were highly engineered expressways that were a testament to […]
