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Knyghtly Armes is dedicated to promoting a greater understanding of fifteenth-century equestrian martial arts through the authentic display of knightly arms, armour and accoutrements.
Some Letters as a Source on Intellectual Life in Byzantium in the 14th - 15th CenturyIvayla Popova
They are the great cormorants (Phalacrocorax carbo) found in the capital in autumn and winter. Often perched on trees, they have an ideal observation point on the Seine and the canals. Raise your head to find them on top of trees such as poplars. Swan Island, in the 15th century, is...
Medici, a movement thatGiorgio Vasariwould characterize less than a hundred years later in hisVitaof Botticelli as a “golden age“. Botticelli’s posthumous reputation suffered until the late 19th century; since then, his work has been seen to represent the linear grace of Early Renaissance pain...
China's southern city of Shenzhen launched its first Europe-bound freight train on Monday, becoming the 29th Chinese city to introduce rail service to Europe. First Islamic bank opens in Morocco after long-time rejection The first Islamic bank has opened in Morocco after a long time of rejectio...
People’s life expectancies vary according to location and gender. They also vary according to time. For example, during the 15th century, the lifespans in Europe were between 30 and 40 years. Now, they range from 80 to 85 years in the advanced economies, i.e., the rich countries. ...
Perishable goods, or those needed in a hurry, jet in and out of the airport, but everything else comes by sea – just as it did in the 15th century when the legendary Chinese admiral Zheng He sailed as far as Arabia, blending trade with diplomacy in explorations that rivalled Marco ...
Originally 60 meters, it was lowered in the 14th century when it’s slope became dangerous. Unfortunately neither tower are open to the public. Asinelle was closed recently and the ground around the towers is currently being stabilized in hopes of saving both towers. It is unknown if the ...
The place is very popular with the Prague residents themselves but above all with tourists.Prague Pub Crawlalso stops here , the guided booze tour of Prague's bars. The club is located in an elegant 15th century building next to the famous Charles Bridge. On the ground floor is theMusic ...