The ancient Druids of Ireland were tribal leaders who were often more powerful than the Celtic kings and queens. There was a distinctive structure to order of these Celtic leaders: bards, ovates,and druids. The Romans provided the most detailed record of observations.
Words: 469 Downloads: 0 Category: Classical Studies By: Patricia BabbittItalian architecture is characterized by thousands of years of conflict, resulting in the creation of unique structures. An example is the Milan Cathedral, constructed over six hundred years. The extended time period required for the completion of the Cathedral has resulted in a unique blending of styles native to several different time periods.
Words: 606 Downloads: 0 Category: Classical Studies By: Samuel ESome philosophers present an answer to the question "What is Reality?" Others answer that question, if at all, only with a shrug. This article makes the case for the shrug. If that question is at the heart of metaphysics, then metaphysics is a disease, not a cure.
Words: 802 Downloads: 0 Category: Classical Studies By: William JamesThe Claddagh is an Irish symbol of love, courtship, and marriage. The way it is worn announces a woman´s social status. The jeweler who made this ring has an interesting story of his own.
Words: 396 Downloads: 0 Category: Classical Studies By: Patricia BabbittAlthough not well-known, Christine dePizan plays a major role in history. Through the struggle to keep her and her family alive, she had taken a road that no man or woman had before. Not only was she the very first professional writer in Europe, but she may be the first official feminist of Europe as well.
Words: 847 Downloads: 0 Category: Classical Studies By: Elena TurnerAristotle and Plato are two of the best known philosophers in history. Their ideas are studied in nearly every college and university today, especially in political science and ethics programs. This article provides an overview and comparison of the political ideas of these two philosophers.
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