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The Romance of Chivalry
Many people have admired the history of chivalry for its fascinating stories and heroic ideals. Tales of knights performing brave deeds in splendid tournaments,...
The Desire for Liberty
The author of a late History of the Reign of Philip Augustus observes that the desire for freedom appeared in almost all countries around...
Prefatory Essay
The Role of Virtue and Vice in History
In the early centuries, the strict and disciplined life of the first monks, called cenobites, helped establish...
The Activity of Cretan Painters in Different Regions
Painters from Crete remained very active in many regions well into the eighteenth century. They did not limit their work to Crete alone but...
Cultural Patrons and Their Influence on Art
When we consider all these social and historical factors, it becomes clear that different social groups acted as important patrons and commissioners of major...
Introduction Common Cultural Ground
In my view, a common cultural ground is a very important reference point for understanding the art of a historical period and for explaining...
A Marble Capital from the Red Court in Pergamum
The marble capital from the Church of St John the Theologian, located in the Red Court of Pergamum, is an important reminder of the...
The Decline of Ancient Pergamum
Pergamum remained a prosperous and important city for many centuries. Its wealth, culture, and religious importance continued well into the early medieval period. However,...
Pergamum under Eumenes II
During the reign of Eumenes II, from 197 to 159 BCE, Pergamum reached the height of its power. After helping Rome defeat the Seleucid...
Distinguishing the Palaces of Constantinople
Two main points support the idea that the Palace of the Bucoleon and the Palace of Hormisdas were separate buildings. First, the Anonymus explicitly...
