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The Nuns of New Skete Make Cheesecakes – NYTimes.com
Since the start of the Spring term we’ve discussed the role of priestly orders including the monastic orders (Ex. Benedictine). In our discussions and readings on the Formation of Western Europe, we...
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In Conclave, Ritual and Secrecy in Election of Pope – NYTimes.com
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/12/world/europe/in-conclave-ritual-and-secrecy-in-election-of-pope.html A Strict Adherence to Ritual and Secrecy in Election of Pope VATICAN CITY — It begins with prayers...
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The Sistine Chapel Is Getting A High-Tech Bug-Proofing | Popular Science
http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2013-03/sistine-chapel-being-bug-proofed?dom=tw&src=SOC The Sistine Chapel Is Getting A High-Tech Bug-Proofing Plugging leaks as the Papal conclave confers...
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Cardinals Elect Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina as New Pope – NYTimes.com
The Bishop of Rome, latest in a line stretching to the disciple Peter, has been chosen. He is now to be known as Pope Francis I....
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Saint Patrick dies — History.com This Day in History — 3/17/461
Remember, on this day, the whole world is Irish!...
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Focus on Benedict Raises Questions on Dual Popes – NYTimes.com
The last time two popes coexisted it was the era of The Great Schism- 13th to 14th Century. This event is truly historic and I hope all my students can understand this....
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Joan of Arc martyred — History.com This Day in History — 5/30/1431
Mr.V mr.v http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/joan-of-arc-martyred?et_cid=54237920&et_rid=950877813&linkid=http%3a%2f%2fwww.history.com%2fthis-day-in-history%2fjoan-of-arc-martyred Joan...
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Ramadan Mubarak
To my larger Muslim and non-Muslim family. http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/3529135 Ramadan 2013: Facts, History, Dates, Greeting And Rules Of The Muslim Fast Jul 07, 2013 What are the dates of Ramadan?...
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Just Because it’s Dirty doesn’t make it Worthless: All Jobs have Worth.
While viewing this TED Talk by Mike Rowe (“Dirty Jobs” host on the Discovery Channel) I could not help but think of the Hindu (& related) philosophies. Traditional Hinduism places great emphasis on...
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Students offer an Analysis of Human need for Culture
I’m proud to offer to my readers a sample of my student’s work. After a few exercises and discussions on the process of historical methodologies, I tasked my students to respond to three questions...
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Monkey Trial begins — History.com This Day in History — 7/10/1925
The Scopes Trial is one of the many reactions our society has had, and probably will continue to have, in this long debate between Religious faith and Scientific inquiry. As is evident in the study of...
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Christianity’s Jewish Roots.
Linked-In Post 25 May, 2013 In response to: How the early Church leaders tried to hide Christianity’s Jewish roots life. (nationalpost.com) I don’t believe that two or three millennia is sufficient...
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The Origins of the Shroud of Turin| HistoryToday
The Origins of the Shroud of Turin Charles Freeman, surprised by the lack of research into one of the great unsolved mysteries, reveals for the first time his groundbreaking examination into the...
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R03de_Monasticism (The Cloisters)
R03de_Monasticism (“The Cloisters” as a case study) This text is meant to serve as a guide for any visit to The Cloisters by a student. All students should, either in person or via the Internet,...
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R03de_The Petrine Doctrine
R03de_The Petrine Doctrine The following is a published article. The bibliographic data appears at the end of the text. Proper Christian Churches Christian religions that differ from Roman Catholicism...
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AN03de_The Medieval Church of Europe
AN03de_Ch13: European Middle Ages- Church Authority, Challenges, and Reform. Timeline: 6th – 15th C. FS: Despite increasing influence and wealth in feudal Europe, the Roman Catholic Church (The Church)...
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FilmQ03e_Ch.14- Christendom Expands
FilmQ03e_Ch.14- Christendom Expands How to Use Video as a Source Step #1: Familiarize yourself with film questions prior to viewing the film. By reading the questions and understanding the vocabulary...
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FilmQ03e_Islamic Civilization Expands
FilmQ03e_Ch14: Formation of Western Europe: Islamic Civilization Expands How to Use Video as a Source Step #1: Familiarize yourself with film questions prior to viewing the film. By reading the...
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FilmQ03e_Ch.14- Revival of European Commercial Centers
FilmQ03e_Ch.14- Revival of European Commercial Centers How to Use Video as a Source Step #1: Familiarize yourself with film questions prior to viewing the film. By reading the questions and...
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AN03e3_Ch.14: Formation of Western Europe- Rise of Learning
AN03e3_Ch14-Formation of Western Europe: Revival of Learning (Scholasticism) Timeline: 11th – 13th C. FS: Increased flow of commerce permits towns to nurture institutions of learning. Main Idea: It may...
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