The author argues that political and social upheaval in the European Union (EU) during the early 21st century was causing the continent to revert to divisions that date to the Carolingian Empire founded by Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne. It examines differences in attitudes toward migrants, the ...
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Only then does Europe emerge 'not as a vulnera... J Wogan-Browne - 《Parergon》 被引量: 2发表: 1991年 Marcia Kupfer. Art and Optics in the Hereford Map: An English Mappa Mundi, c. 1300. It has long been thought that the largest extant medieval world map, the Hereford mappa mundi ...
One of the most important documents in the history of cartography is Mappa Mundi. Designed back in the 1300s, it considered to be one of the largest medieval maps still in existence. Besides, it offers accurate depictions of the world at the said time, with Jerusalem positioned in the cent...
Heavily influenced by Christianity,European cartographers in medieval timesoriented the maps so that east was at the top where the sun rose and the Paradise was thought to lie. The Hereford Mappa Mundi, circa 1300, England. West Orientation Maps ...
Considered one of the best preserved medieval towns on the Adriatic coast, thefortified town of Kotoris tucked against the steep mountains surrounding the deep channels of theBay of Kotor. While Kotor’s architecture reflects the various empires that ruled over the region, it is best known for ...
The country was a part of the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over numerous nations across Asia, Europe, and Africa for six centuries.From hot air balloon rides widespread across social media to exploring the misty mountains of Eastern Black Sea, Turkey offers a wide variety of things to do. ...
Medival Castle Pictures of the month:Middle Rhine River Valley Medieval Castles and Towers The Rhine River is one of the most famous, longest and busiest rivers in Europe. Its source is in the canton Grisons in the Swiss Alps. Its river basin region includes the biggest part of Switzerland,...
Today, Prague is a magical city of stunning cathedrals, medieval architecture, vibrant culture, fine dining and energetic atmosphere, making it one of the most visited cities in Europe. There is no shortage of exciting things to see and do in Prague. Not to be missed is the Prague Castle,...
One of the most notable buildings in the area is the Grand de l’Europe Hotel. Perched on the side of the mountain slopes and towering over the city below, this 11-story hotel has been an iconic landmark since it’s construction over 110 years ago. The impressiveBad Gasteiner Waterfallis...