Pope Eugene found there, in the abbot Bernard of Clairvaux, a mighty instrument for operating on the minds of the age.Continuing Arnold of Brescia
Arnold of Brescia Versus Saint Bernard
This series has four easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Arnold Denounces Clerical Money and Power.IntroductionDuring the first
Galileo Versus the Inquisition
Today's installment concludes Galileo's Discoveries,our selection from Pioneers of Science by Sir Oliver Lodge published in 1893. For works
Charlemagne Enters Rome
At sight of the cross Charlemagne dismounted, entered Rome on foot, ascended the steps of the ancient basilica of St. Peter, repeating at each step a
Painting the Sistine Chapel – 4
Today's installment concludes Painting the Sistine Chapel,our selection by Charles Clement.If you have journeyed through all of the installments
Painting the Sistine Chapel – 3
The second part of the ceiling, by much the most considerable, was finished in 1512.Continuing Painting the Sistine Chapel,our selection from
Painting the Sistine Chapel – 2
On his return to Rome in 1508, Michelangelo had found Julius II not cooled toward him, but preoccupied by new projects.Continuing Painting the
Painting the Sistine Chapel
This series has four easy 5 minute installments.IntroductionThe Sistine Chapel in the Vatican contains some of the greatest art in the world.
The Gracchi and Their Reforms – 2
Today's installment is the second of a two part series on The Gracchi and Their Reforms,our selection by Theodor Mommsen.Previously in The