Articles for tag: Historia, Holy Roman Empire, Papacy

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Pope Innocent II: Was He Really Innocent?

Was Pope Innocent II as innocent as his name might suggest? Who was Pope Innocent the II? Pope Innocent II was born as Gregorio Papareschi in Rome though the actual date of his birth is unknown. Gregorio was given many different positions of responsibilities early in life and it may be surprising to know he ...

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Poetry Summary: Caedmon’s Hymn by Caedmon

Cædmon is the earliest English poet known. Cædmon’s name is of Celtic orgin, more specifically from Proto-Welsh. Cædmon was an Anglo-Saxon herdsman. The field was attached to the double monastery of Strenæshalch, currently known as Whitby Abbey during the abbacy of Saint Hilda, from 657 to 680 AD. Cædmon was inept in the art of ...

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The Biography of Ricky Martin

Ricky Martin was born on December 24, 1971 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. His birth name is “Enrique Martin Morales”. At the tender age of six years old, Martin’s good looks and talent won him acting gigs in television ads. While he attended school, he sang in his school choir and acted in several plays. ...

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A History of Merlin the Wizard

Geoffrey of Monmouth Any history of Merlin must begin with Geoffrey of Monmouth. It is from his work that the character of Merlin first arises, laying the foundation for all that has come since. Although Geoffrey based his own work on earlier sources, he is the true visionary of all that Merlin was and all ...

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The History of Sagrada Familia

Sagrada Familia, or Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia, is an expiatory church in Barcelona, Spain. What is interesting about this church is its appearance. It has the appearance of a surreal set prop in a science fiction movie, if you leave out the construction equipment that is perpetually there. You see, Sagrada Familia has ...