This paper reviews ancient and medieval reports of annular eclipses and investigates the phenomenon in the historical and astronomical context. In the ancient period, there are some rather doubtful reports of annular eclipses. However, from that period some documented accounts of the phenomenon and ...
1267On this day in history hendrik of Vianden, bishop of Utrecht (1252-67), dies 1316Louis X, King of France (1314-16), dies at 26 on this day in history. 1391Mob led by Ferrand Martinez surounds & sets fire to Jewish quarter of Seville Spain, surviving Jews sold into slavery on ...
0648 -BC- Earliest total solar eclipse; chronicled by Greeks on April - 06. 0774 On April - 06 charles the Great affirms Pippins promise of Quiercy 0885 Methodius, Greek apostle of the slaves/archbishop of Sirmium, dies on this day in history. 0912 On this day in history nottker ...
Oh yes – and this is just a short list of possible lenses – I’ve not started talking about the Marxist view of history! Or indeed a feminist view of history. And that brings me to the image at the top of the post. Only when you know that the image is of the slave market at...
understood what “HORN PLEASE” on the back of the vehicle in front referred to). Yes, the all night loud music playing to keep the driver awake (ear plugs essential), stopping for sweet roadside chai, meeting young Indian astronomers on their way to view the total solar eclipse in Fate...
Again, I know that anytime we mention a school closure opinions are strong about it, but how would you feel if your child's school district decided to close on the day of this solar eclipse? Let us know in the comment section.
Moreover, a third type of observation contains detailed reports or drawings of particular sunspots, which neither provide information on the total number of sunspots on the solar disk nor on the heliographic positions of the spots described. Very little research effort has been made with this type...
represents Christ. Aslan’s death to save Edmund’s life and his subsequent resurrection are clear references to the life of Christ. The made for television mini-series was nominated for a total of 14 awards, including a nomination for an Emmy in the category of “Outstanding Children’s ...