Vikings in Scotland Cattle die, kinsmen die The self must also die; but glory never dies, for the man who is able to achieve it. The moral code of the early Vikings is summed up in the sagas with examples of “praiseworthiness”, which are listed in Appendix 1. It can be seen from these that, although some of their code may appear a little brutal to the modern mind, particularly to those whose adherence to political correctness is of the zealot variety, the ideals and mindset of the Vikings was well-suited to their relatively harsh environment and the flourishing of their local communities. Living by this code would not be too difficult for most people of the time, as its inherent righteousness is too easily apparent. A society with a strong oral tradition, they exhibited a love of word-play and riddling, something that has been evident in many early cultures – c.f. One final thing really has to be mentioned when talking about the overall Viking culture.
Auguste Après la dissolution du second triumvirat, Octave fait mine de restaurer les institutions républicaines. Bien qu'en théorie il rétablisse les prérogatives du Sénat, des magistrats et des assemblées législatives, il conserve dans les faits un pouvoir autocratique et continue de gouverner sans en référer au Sénat. Entre 31 et 23 av. J. Avec le règne d'Auguste débute pour Rome une période de stabilité, traditionnellement connue sous le nom de Pax Romana, après un siècle de déchirements politiques et de guerres civiles. Auguste réforme le système de taxation, développe les voies de communication en leur adjoignant un réseau officiel de relais de poste, et établit une armée permanente postée dans des provinces données, et ancrée sur une frontière pérenne, le limes. Auguste meurt en 14 apr. Jeunesse (63-44 av. Naissance et ascendance (63-58 av. L'année de la naissance d'Octave, Rome est agitée par une aggravation de la crise politique opposant les optimates aux populares[11]. Le 6 mai 44 av.
Scottish History, Tartan, Clans, Music, Food Néron Néron (latin : Imperator Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, grec ancien : Νέρων [Nérōn]), né Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus le 15 décembre 37 à Antium et mort le 9 juin 68[1] à Rome, est le cinquième et dernier empereur romain de la dynastie julio-claudienne ; il régna de 54 à 68 (apr. J.-C.). On se souvient de lui comme d'un despote cruel, notamment pour avoir assassiné sa mère Agrippine en 59, et pour ses persécutions des chrétiens[2]. Sources sur Néron[modifier | modifier le code] Il faut aussi prendre en considération que les textes des historiens étaient retranscrits par des copistes. Généalogie[modifier | modifier le code] Ascendance[modifier | modifier le code] Famille[modifier | modifier le code] Parents[modifier | modifier le code] Grands-parents paternels[modifier | modifier le code] Grands-parents maternels[modifier | modifier le code] Naissance sous Caligula[modifier | modifier le code] Conspirations[modifier | modifier le code] Adoption par Claude[modifier | modifier le code]
Earth - World Treasures: Beginnings | Exhibitions The Tao is called the Great Mother; Empty yet inexhaustible, it gives birth to infinite worlds. Lao-tzu, Tao Te Ching. Views of the Earth Jaina World View Jainism, an Indian religion distinct from Hinduism and Buddhism, was founded by Vardhamana Mahavira, called "the Jina" (conqueror), who lived in the sixth century B.C. Manusyaloka (The Human World). Bookmark this item: Sacred Cows This poster represents the figure of the cow as containing all the Hindu gods and quotes Sanskrit texts: O noble folk, protect the cow, who protects your stomach, for . . . Vidynandasvm, Director, Ngapuragorakshanasabh [Nagpur Cow Protection League]. Bookmark this item: The world was made, not in time, but simultaneously with time. St. Medieval Islamic Map of the World At the center of the map are the two holiest cities of Islam: Mecca and Medina. 'Umar bin Muzaffar Ibn al-Wardi. Islamic World Map Wheel of Life
History, Travel, Arts, Science, People, Places As we look forward to celebrating the bicentennial of the “Star-Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key, I have to admit, with deep shame and embarrassment, that until I left England and went to college in the U.S., I assumed the words referred to the War of Independence. In my defense, I suspect I’m not the only one to make this mistake. For people like me, who have got their flags and wars mixed up, I think it should be pointed out that there may have been only one War of 1812, but there are four distinct versions of it—the American, the British, the Canadian and the Native American. In the immediate aftermath of the war, American commentators painted the battles of 1812-15 as part of a glorious “second war for independence.” Not surprisingly, the Canadian history of the war began with a completely different set of heroes and villains. The truth is, the British were never happy. Canning’s “whom” most definitely included the Americans.
Roanoke Colony Failed colony in North America (1584–1590) Roanoke Colony was founded by Governor Ralph Lane in 1585 on Roanoke Island in present-day Dare County, North Carolina. Poor relations with some of the local Native American tribes and a lack of supplies troubled Lane's colony. A resupply mission by Sir Richard Grenville was delayed, so Lane abandoned the colony and returned to England with Sir Francis Drake in 1586. Speculation that the colonists had assimilated with nearby Indian tribes appears in writings as early as 1605. The Outer Banks were explored in 1524 by Giovanni da Verrazzano, who mistook Pamlico Sound for the Pacific Ocean, and concluded that the barrier islands were an isthmus. In 1578, Queen Elizabeth I granted a charter to Sir Humphrey Gilbert to explore and colonize territories "unclaimed by Christian kingdoms". Following Gilbert's death in 1583, Queen Elizabeth divided the charter between his brother Adrian Gilbert, and his half-brother Sir Walter Raleigh. [edit]
Stenka Razin Cossack leader Stepan Timofeyevich Razin (Russian: Степа́н Тимофе́евич Ра́зин, Russian pronunciation: [sʲtʲɪˈpan (ˈsʲtʲenʲkə) tʲɪmɐˈfʲeɪvʲɪtɕ ˈrazʲɪn]; 1630 – June 16 [O.S. June 6] 1671), known as Stenka Razin (Стенька), was a Cossack leader who led a major uprising against the nobility and tsarist bureaucracy in southern Russia in 1670–1671. Early life[edit] Razin's father, Timofey Razya, supposedly came from a suburb of Voronezh, a city near Russia's steppe frontier, called the Wild Fields. Protracted wars with Poland in 1654–1667 and the Russo-Swedish War (1656–1658) put a heavy burden upon the people of Russia. Razin's first notable exploit was to destroy the great naval convoy consisting of the treasury barges and the barges of the Patriarch and the wealthy merchants of Moscow. Background[edit] Stepan Razin in a contemporary English engraving The Time of Troubles, which lasted from 1598 to 1613, was a difficult period for Russia. Departure from the Don[edit] Persian expedition[edit]
Göbekli Tepe Neolithic archaeological site in Turkey The site was first used at the dawn of the southwest Asian Neolithic period, which marked the appearance of the oldest permanent human settlements anywhere in the world. Prehistorians link this Neolithic Revolution to the advent of agriculture but disagree on whether farming caused people to settle down or vice versa. Recent findings suggest a settlement at Göbekli Tepe, with domestic structures, extensive cereal processing, a water supply, and tools associated with daily life. Geography and environment Göbekli Tepe is near the village of Örencik in Şanliurfa Province in the Taş Tepeler ('Stone Hills'), in the foothills of the Taurus Mountains. The climate of the area was wetter when Göbekli Tepe was occupied than it is today. Like most Pre-Pottery Neolithic (PPN) sites in the Urfa region, Göbekli Tepe was built at a high point on the edge of the mountains, giving it a wide view over the plain beneath and good visibility from the plain. Chronology