Articles for tag: French History, King Arthur, Lancelot

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Lancelot’s Role in the Death of King Arthur

Many authors of Arthurian material used the legend of King Arthur to serve their own personal purposes. For example, Chrétien uses Lancelot in “The Knight of the Cart” to show the tensions that were caused by the inability to concurrently abide by the rules of courtly love, chivalry, and Christianity. The author of The Death ...

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How is the French Electoral System Unique?

The French are unique in that they are one of the only countries to have a Semi-Presidential electorla system. What is this kind of electoral system you ask? A semi-presidential system is characterized by a spread of power in the government. The government’s power comes from three different sources: A Strong president, a prime minister, ...

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The Top 5 Historically Black Colleges and Universities

You are fresh out of high school or just now deciding to go to college and you are ready for a fresh new start. You have probably looked at local colleges and they just don’t fit your taste; or you have probably ruled out attending an ordinary community college. So what’s next? Well if you ...

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How to Make Gourmet French Toast

Whether you’re celebrating a holiday, a special occasion, or just want to treat that special someone to a gourmet breakfast, you won’t disappoint with a generous serving of homemade French toast. The popular brunch dish has humble roots in French history; traditional recipes made use of stale baguette bread dipped in egg batter and sugar ...

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The Life and Death of Sir Thomas More

Every year, the Anglican Church celebrates the life of Sir Thomas More with an official feast day on his birthday, the 7th of February. The Roman Catholic Church does the same thing on the 22nd of June.1 Why is this man venerated by Protestants and Catholics alike? Sir Thomas More has become Saint Thomas More ...

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Top Ten Broadway Musicals of All Time

I love watching musicals and there is nothing like seeing a musical performed live with music, dancing and singing. Here is a list of the very best musicals you can see. Musicals not only provide great entertainment, but many musicals cover historical topics from a first person point of view. 10. Guys and Dolls Guys ...