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In How Heretics Dismantled the Medieval Catholic Patriarchal Family Unit to Usher in Modern Secularism explores the profound transformations that reshaped marriage, family, and societal structures from the medieval period to modern secularism. This meticulously researched book delves into how pivotal events such as the Reformation and the French Revolution dismantled the Christian foundations of marriage and family life, paving the way for contemporary secular authority.

Many ancient civilizations have influenced and inspired people in the 21st century, and the Greeks and Romans continue to fascinate the West today, but of all the world’s civilizations, none have intrigued people more than the Mayans, whose culture, astronomy, language, and mysterious disappearance all continue to captivate people. In the past decade especially, there has been a renewed focus on the Mayans, whose advanced calendar led many to speculate the world would end on the same date the Mayan calendar ended in 2012.

L'audio libro "Voci dal Medioevo" è tratto dal libro di Paola Amadesi "Dieci donne e quattro uomini" (disponibile su Amazon). Figure come Eleonora d'Aquitania, madre di Riccardo I re d'Inghilterra, Eloisa, Egeria la pellegrina, Ildegarda di Bingen e Matilde di Canossa danno grande forza e voce a donne che hanno sofferto, amato, studiato, lottato contro la società del loro tempo. Sono voci che vengono da lontano ma che ci sono vicine, simili a quelle che si sentono gridare nelle strade oggigiorno.

El Alcázar de Sevilla: la historia del más famoso palacio real de España recorre el animado registro histórico de la fortaleza palaciega, así como todas las etapas de su construcción. Indaga también sobre algunos de los fascinantes personajes que vivieron allí, y sobre los eventos más decisivos que tuvieron lugar detrás de las centenarias paredes de ladrillo.

Krampus: The History and Legacy of the Mythological Figure Who Punishes Children During the Christmas Season examines the pagan and Christian influences of the yuletide villain and dives into the riveting and frightening history behind the creature. You will learn about Krampus like never before.

Taking a similar approach to his successful If Rome Hadn't Fallen, Timothy Venning explores the various decision points in a fascinating period of British history and the alternative paths that it might have taken. Dr. Timothy Venning starts within an outline of the process by which much of Britain came to be settled by Germanic tribes after the end of Roman rule, as far as it can be determined from the sparse and fragmentary sources. He then moves on to discuss a series of scenarios, which might have altered the course of subsequent history dramatically.

This audiobook will provide you with details about the time period in which the Vikings reigned. Learn how the Scandinavian people lived, who sailed as part of the Viking raids, the weapons they used in battle, and their religious beliefs.

The Italian Wars refers to a period of prolonged conflict between 1494 and 1559 when the major European powers of the time fought for control over Italy. While it began with a French attempt to gain control over the territory of Naples, it soon expanded to a general struggle between the royal houses of Valois and Habsburg - specifically, Francis I of France and the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. The Italian Wars represented a change in warfare tactics from the contract armies common in the Medieval period to full-time standing armies common in the modern era.

Trzecia, najtragiczniejsza część odysei templariuszy z czasów mrocznego średniowiecza. Skrywają ją ocalałe dokumenty z procesu przeciwko templariuszom, który wszczął bezprawnie król Francji Filip IV, ich śmiertelny wróg. Oprócz relacji z sal sądowych autor przedstawia kulisy oraz obraz śledztwa i działań inkwizycji wraz z ich morderczymi konsekwencjami. Śledzi udręki braci, dramaturgię użytych wobec nich tortur i grozy konania w płomieniach stosów. Fascynuje opowieściami o tajemniczych obrzędach braci wyłaniającymi się z akt inkwizycji.

The medieval period has to be one of the most fascinating periods of history. With it comes the images of castles, knights, conquests, and, of course, kingdoms and empires. Every European empire and kingdom during this age is filled with exciting tales, shrewd plots for revenge or power, creation of a national identity enduring to the present day, and inventions with lasting influence.

In 1494, there were five sovereign regional powers in Italy: Milan, Venice, Florence, the Papal States, and Naples. In 1536, only one remained: Venice. These decades of conflict precipitated great anxiety among Western thinkers, and Italians responded to the fragmentation, forevermore, of Latin Christendom, the end of self-governance for Italians, and the beginning of the early modern era in a myriad of ways. They were always heavily influenced by the lived experience of warfare between large Christian armies on the peninsula.

Discover the leaders of the Knights Templar, the fiercest warriors of the Church during the Crusades, from beginning to end. The Knights Templar is one of history’s greatest mysteries. They began as a completely transparent, public apparatus of European Christendom in the Middle Ages but eventually transformed into what many would regard as a secret society. Leading the Knights throughout these changes were their Grand Masters. These men were military as well as spiritual masters who led by their own example.

The Middle Ages have long sparked people's imaginations thanks to imagery of armored knights battling on horseback and armies of men trying to breach the walls of formidable castles. But medieval warfare was constantly adapting to the times with new techniques and technology. By the middle of the 15th century, artillery was knocking down castle walls that had stood for generations, while infantry were also proving their worth with powerful longbows and tight formations of polearms that upset the long dominance of mounted, heavily armored knights.

En la Europa del siglo XIII, los más nefastos presagios se habían hecho realidad. El agotamiento de las tierras de cultivo, la hambruna y los millones de seres humanos muertos a causa de las pestes, agotaron el modelo social caduco y que imperiosamente, necesitaba reformarse: El feudalism.

Secondo la più moderna e riconosciuta periodizzazione storica il Basso Medioevo inizia nel XIV secolo e finisce con la scoperta dell'America (1492), due secoli densi di avvenimenti in Europa e in Italia: la cattività avignonese dei papi, i conflitti con i re di Francia, il frazionamento dell'Italia i molti staterelli, signorie e comuni, guerre mercenarie, carestie ed epidemie che causarono profondi mutamenti sociali ed economici nella società.

Featuring royal residences and aristocratic splendors such as Blenheim Palace and Highclere Castle - the setting for Downton Abbey - this wonderful publication delves into the history of some of Britain's most famous historic houses. Secrets of the Manor House provides a fascinating insight into life at these splendid properties down the centuries and profiles the celebrated personalities who have left their mark on these architectural masterpieces.

Sex: It was just another commodity that the medieval royals had on tap. Not content with the wealth, power and a lifestyle to match, they also seemed to have an unlimited amount of sex available. If anyone in power today were to behave in the manner that some of those that wore the crown did, then there would be a revolution quicker than you could say, "undress, wench".

Saladin is widely considered one of the greatest generals in history and one of the most famous leaders of the Middle Ages, but he remains a paradox, both in personal and in historical terms. A military genius, he first served other generals and was overshadowed, late in life, by his greatest rival, Richard I of England. He was far more admired by his Christian enemies, who extolled his chivalry, than some of his Muslim rivals, who fought him for control of Egypt and Syria in the 12th century.

Fueron una serie de campañas militares realizadas bajo orden del Papado, que impulsó a los países de Europa Occidental a ir tras la conquista de Tierra Santa. Esta guerra religiosa tuvo lugar entre los siglos XI y XII a lo largo de tres cruzadas en donde los turcos perdieron su territorio en un inicio a mano de los europeos y luego fueron en busca de la reconquista de Jerusalén.

Una strada, o meglio una rete di strade, un fascio di percorsi terrestri e marittimi hanno spostato nel corso dei secoli uomini, merci e conoscenze dall'estremità orientale dell'Asia sino al Mediterraneo e all'Europa. Romantica e recente, l'espressione "via della seta" restituisce il senso di un mondo vasto, attraversato fin dai tempi antichi da guerre e conflitti ma animato anche dal fervore di scambi commerciali, culturali e politici. Fra montagne e altipiani per questo cammino sono transitati spezie, animali, ceramiche, cobalto, carta, e naturalmente la seta.