An external event determined the direction which this outburst of the spirit of freedom should take.Continuing Early Renaissance,our selection
The Renaissance (14th To 16th Century) – 3
We have to commemorate the vast conception of the emperor Frederick II, who strove to found a new society of humane culture in the South of
The Renaissance (14th To 16th Century) – 2
A glance at the history of the preceding centuries shows that, after the dissolution of the fabric of the Roman Empire, there was no possibility of
Early Renaissance
This series has seven easy 5 minute installments.IntroductionThe new birth or resurrection known as the "Renaissance" is usually considered to
Charlemagne’s Wars
by Jack Le MoineA great man versus the Dark Age. Continuing our series on France's Wars. Did you ever notice that in almost every great war in
Galileo Recants – 3
Today's installment concludes Galileo Recants,our selection by Sir Oliver Lodge.If you have journeyed through all of the installments of this
Galileo Recants – 2
This sarcasm, if it had been in print, would probably have been dangerous.Continuing Galileo Recants,our selection from Sir Oliver Lodge. The
Galileo Recants
This series has three easy 5 minute installments.IntroductionFrom Socrates to Galileo, as from the Church's early martyrs to its latest victims,
Columbus Discovers South America – 5
Today's installment concludes Columbus Discovers South America,our selection by Clements Robert Markham.If you have journeyed through all of the