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Birth of the Gothic: Abbot Suger and the ambulatory at St. Denis
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Birth of the Gothic: Abbot Suger and the ambulatory at St. Denis

Ambulatory, Basilica of Saint Denis, Paris, 1140-44. Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker. Created by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker.
Dragonfly Song // An Interview with Author Wendy Orr
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Dragonfly Song // An Interview with Author Wendy Orr

Dragonfly Song, a middle-grade novel by Wendy Orr is set during the Bronze Age in the Aegean. Working with both archaeological evidence, research and her own imagination, Wendy has produced a brilliant book and in this interview, we chat...
Tatanka Means: Playing Hobbamock | Saints & Strangers
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Tatanka Means: Playing Hobbamock | Saints & Strangers

Tatanka Means relates deeply to his character, Hobbamock, a warrior of the Wampanoag tribe who is sent by Massasoit to keep an eye on Squanto.
The Ankh, the Djed and other Ancient Egyptian Symbols and their Meanings
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The Ankh, the Djed and other Ancient Egyptian Symbols and their Meanings

Ancient Egyptian Symbols were prolific throughout the region, as a way to convey information to the primarily illiterate society. Symbols such as the Ankh, the Djed, the Wes Sceptre, the Winged Solar Disk and many more were instantly recognisable...
Who Were Samoset, Massasoit, and Squanto
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Who Were Samoset, Massasoit, and Squanto

Samoset, Massasoit, and Tisquantum, or Squanto, were three indigenous men who played a key role when the Mayflower first landed in Massachusetts. "1620: Beyond Thanksgiving" is produced by NBC News Learn in partnership with NBC 10 Boston.
History of the Holidays: History of Thanksgiving | History
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History of the Holidays: History of Thanksgiving | History

Although Thanksgiving celebrations dated back to the first European settlements in America, it was not until the 1860s that Abraham Lincoln declared the last Thursday of November to be a national holiday.
Early Dynastic Mesopotamia | Ancient Documentary | The Sumerian and Akkadian Empires.
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Early Dynastic Mesopotamia | Ancient Documentary | The Sumerian and Akkadian Empires.

The Early Dynastic Period of Mesopotamia is the modern-day archaeological term for the era in Mesopotamian history — 2900-2334 BCE — during which some of the most significant cultural advances were made including the rise of the cities, the...
The Egyptian Cinderella Story Debunked
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The Egyptian Cinderella Story Debunked

The story of Cinderella is one of the most popular in the world. In the west, it has enjoyed a continuous following since its revision and publication by Charles Perrault in 1697 CE but the tale of the young heroine, unjustly forced into...
Enuma Elish  | The Babylonian Epic of Creation | Complete Audiobook | With Commentary
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Enuma Elish | The Babylonian Epic of Creation | Complete Audiobook | With Commentary

This is the complete audiobook of the Enuma Elish : The Babylonian Epic of Creation that also comes with commentary. I hope that you all enjoy this awesome work that helps us better understand ancient Mesopotamian Mythology, Religion and...
The Black Death | Complete Audiobook | With Commentary | Medieval History
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The Black Death | Complete Audiobook | With Commentary | Medieval History

The Black Death is the name given to the plague outbreak in Europe between 1347-1352 CE. The term was only coined after 1800 CE in reference to the black buboes (growths) which erupted in the groin, armpit, and around the ears of those infected...
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