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Another point of view about the Crusades (not better nor more objective)The Crusades Through Arab Eyes, by Amin Maalouf, 1983. Amin Maalouf, a Catholic Arab, was born in Beirut, Lebanon, into a cultured family, which had a tradition of business, too. His father, Ruchdi Maalouf, was a writer, teacher, and journalist. Odette, Maalouf's mother, was from a Maronite Christian family. http://www.kirjasto.sci.fi/maalouf.htm
Similar story but about a medieval castlehttp://www.guedelon.fr/en/
A great exhibition about “100 original documents from the Vatican secret archives enlighten 12 centuries of History.”http://www.luxinarcana.org/en/
Despite intensive researches, I'm still barred to access the WCF from home … However I can still log in to WofH, Christian legacies and other related sites ! :'(
Ever heard of the gong farmer? 😉http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/games/gong-farmer-game
Part 3: The Stereographs http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2012/02/the-civil-war-part-3-the-stereographs/100243/ Part 2 : The Peoplehttp://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2012/02/the-civil-war-part-2-the-people/100242/ (must do everything here ! ::) )
The first known settlers were from Saint-Malo, Brittany in the 18th c. hence the name Malouines aka Malvinas in Spanish
Several methods can be used for firemaking : by friction (hand drill, bow drill, fire plough) by percussion (marcasite, pyrite). It's also possible to make fire by using firesteels (since Iron Age) and fire piston. Which one in particular was the most common way to make fire during Ancient Greece ? Dunno … :(Try here : http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/interactive/games/ironage_life/index_embed.shtml
At the time of Alexander conquests, Rome was just a small republic encompassing a territory between Veii and Neapoli. Not worth a campaign over there. On the other hand, the Persian Empire was richer, more powerful and still a threat to circumscribe; the reason why Alexander went East was probably related to wealth and rewards a conquest would pay back for a successful conquest.
No, of course I think you should compare, human nature hasn't changed, but it must be done very carefully. It's just that it can and has become very dangerous with bad comparisons…especially bad comparisons that have become mainstream now in some history teaching. It's like homosexuality in Greek history and comparing it to today. The Greek's weren't about gay rights and gay marriage. So to say because the Greeks accepted it we should too is wrong, IMO. I've read some who compare Sparta to the Nazis. I think history should emphasize and explain why something worked for civilization at that time, and if you have to or want to compare, then explain why it can or can't work for civilization now. This is just my opinon. If you think I'm off my rocker, please tell me. I'm just glad you said it was a sub-heading.
I agree with you. Comparisons can often be biased by different factors such as the time, values and external information that were not existing or even linked to the historical facts being analysed. The 5 W's can be a way to maintain a kind of objective analysis but no historians can escape from his civilisation (his time). After all, that's why History is part of what is called Human Sciences.
Could the Reconquista and the French Wars of Religion (cf. The Saint-Bartholomew's Day Massacre) be considered as religious wars ?
Năm mới means New Year.Nhâm Thìn 2012 means Renchen or Jen-Yin 2012 (from the Chinese sexagenary cycle: a cycle of sixty terms used for recording days or years.)Chúc gia con ban bình an, hạnh phúc và nhiều phúc lộc means Wish your family peace, happiness and lot of fortune.Bánh chưng (steamed cake) is a traditional Vietnamese cake which is made from glutinous rice, mung bean, pork and other ingredients.
