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Resolving Religion in Anglo-Saxon Poetry
by sczizzo in Art & Entertainment > Literature
Anglo-Saxon poetry has, because of its unique history, undergone changes to both the structure and theme of narration. Translations rely on comparing, highlighting especially similar ideologies; contrasting, denouncing or pitying pagan ...
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The Aftermath of the Battle of Hastings
by Dambrath in Culture & Society > History
A look at the consequences of the battle of Hastings in 1066, where William the Conqueror, then a French Duke, ascended to the English throne. Particularly its impact on France, where a duke became more powerful and wealthy than the actual ...
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The Pagan Origins of the Christian Easter Tradition
by auron in Religion & Spirituality > General
Easter time is for Christians one of the most Holy periods of the year, representing the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. But there are those that believe the traditions celebrated have a history that pre-dates the period of Jesus, ...
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Lindisfarne: A history
by nishlaverz in Culture & Society > History
A brief history of the island of Lindisfarne and its conection with monks
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The chemical element iron
by Alison in Culture & Society > Science
An overview of the chemical element iron: history properties uses
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English - A Language without a Pedigree
by TerriLane in Education > Languages
Second only to Mandarin, English is the most widely spoken language in the world. The wide vocabulary owes much to its history which has expanded as a result of conquest and war.
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The Prophecies of Merlin, and the Birth of Arthur - Part Three.
by auron in Art & Entertainment > Literature
Excerpt from 'The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights' by Sir James Knowles (1862) telling how Merlin came to prominence and of the birth of King Arthur.
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The Prophecies of Merlin, and the Birth of Arthur - Part Two.
by auron in Art & Entertainment > Literature
Excerpt from 'The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights' by Sir James Knowles (1862) telling how Merlin came to prominence and of the birth of King Arthur.
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The Prophecies of Merlin, and the Birth of Arthur - Part One.
by auron in Art & Entertainment > Literature
Excerpt from 'The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights' by Sir James Knowles (1862) telling how Merlin came to prominence and of the birth of King Arthur.
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A brief history of the English Language
by lolly23 in Culture & Society > History
A brief history of the english language, where words originated, and which cultures influenced the development of the language.
