Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia, has a long history dating back over 5,000 years. As an important port city located between Russia and Scandinavia, it became a target for expansion by the Teutonic Knights and Denmark in the 13th century. In 1285, Tallinn joined the Hanseatic League and became an important trade hub. Tallinn's Old Town dates back to the medieval period and is well-preserved, earning it designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tallinn is now a major political, economic and cultural center of Estonia and home to many technology startups.
A quiz about monuments and archaeological sites, main historical events and local history. Project Erasmus+ (Bulgaria, Greece, Lithuania, Poland, Turkey) and about the cities of Istanbul, Kulupenai,Pobiedizka, Rhodes και Svishtov
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slides10 Crusade and the Twelfth Century.pptx.docxjennifer822
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León’s First Queen
Alfonso VI married his daughter to
Alfonso I of Aragon.
Urraca was already a widow, with a
legitimate son (and heir) born in 1104
named… Alfonso.
Ruled the kingdom from
1109-1126.
Incest makes the world go round
The marriage of Urraca and Alfonso of Aragon was a violation of canon (Church) law, which forbid relations between third (or closer) cousins.
Both Urraca and Alfonso were great-grandchildren of Sancho the Great, and were thus cousins.
Such marriages were considered consanguineous, meaning the partners “shared blood”.
What is more important… political expediency or Church approval?
Unhappy Marriage
Political expediency doesn’t work… no kids.
Urraca said Alfonso beat her, and she used this as grounds for separation.
Alfonso said Urraca was an adulteress, and blamed her scandalous sexuality on her polygamous father.
Urraca as Queen
Alfonso el Batallador
King of Aragon from 1104-1134
Conquered Zaragoza in 1118, more than doubling the size of Aragon.
Military man, uninterested in family
life. After Urraca died, he remarried,
but never produced an heir.
Fascination with the crusade.
Christendom and Crusade
Church Reform in the Eleventh Century
Cluny
Monastic reform
Church reform
Independence from kings and nobles
Restore the leading role of the church in society
Power of the pope, hierarchy
Create a stronger Christian society
Peace and Truce of God
Curb the bad behavior of knights, lords, the warrior aristocracy
Limit sinful activity (murder, violence, etc)
Church councils began placing restrictions on combat, forbidding fighting on Sundays, holidays (Holy Days), and anywhere near churches.
Spiritual sanctions were used to enforce this– excommunication.
The Reform movement in Iberia
Cluniac monasteries
Cluniac bishops: Toledo, Valencia
Around 1100 the Kingdom of León abandoned its traditional mass (known as the Mozarabic mass) in favor of the Roman mass, on Alfonso VI’s orders.
Beginning in the eleventh century, the papacy began taking greater interest in Iberian affairs… for example, condemning the incestual marriage of Urraca and Alfonso of Aragon.
Gregory VII
Pope 1073-1085
Aggressively promoted the rights of the Church over secular rulers– he excommunicated the Holy Roman Emperor (King of Germany)
Imagined harnessing the power of a united Christendom, under papal control, which could do all sorts of great things, like conquer the Holy Land!
The Holy Land
Pilgrimage destination since the days of Constantine… Visit the sites of the Bible.
Pilgrimage was very popular in the elventh century… most people visited local holy sites, but the ambitious (or wealthy) might travel to Rome, Santiago or even Jerusalem
Pope Urban and the Idea of Crusade
The secretary of Gregory VII became Pope Urban II in 1088.
Help Constantinople against the
Turks
Gregory’s idea of an armed
pilgrimage to Jerusalem
Council of Clermont,.
Florence, capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, is home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. One of its most iconic sights is the Duomo, a cathedral with a terracotta-tiled dome engineered by Brunelleschi and a bell tower by Giotto.
This presentation discusses the timeline and evolution of Florence, both culturally and in terms of the size of the city.
Spanish History and Culture up to 14th CenturySwagata Basu
This is a summary of the course I teach at Doon University before the Mid Term exam of 2013. It covers the History and Culture of Spain from the beginnings till the 14th century covering architecture, literature and of course the politics. It would be useful for any body interested in Spanish studies.
This is a product of the Erasmus+ project "Everyone Has a Story-storytelling foir inclusion". (2017-1-IT02-KA219-036568_3)
Objectives
To develop inclusion and intercultural understanding
To promote European values and develop cohesion among European citizens,
To create an atmosphere of non-discrimination and mutual acceptance in each partner school
To involve students in their own learning and motivate them
To develop students' language skills, literacy, critical and creative thinking, personal and social capability
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptxtimhan337
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June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
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The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
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The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
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Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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3. In 1154, a town called Qlwn or Qalaven (which may be derivations
of Kalevan or Kolyvan) was put on the world map of the Almoravid by
the Arab cartographer Muhammad al-Idrisi, who described it as "a small town
like a large castle" among the towns of 'Astlanda'. It has been suggested that
Quwri may have denoted a predecessor of the modern city. The earliest names
of Tallinn include Kolyvan (Russian: Колывань), which is known from East
Slavic chronicles and which may have come from the Estonian mythical
hero Kalev.
Up to the 13th century, the Scandinavians and Henry of Livonia in his chronicle
called the town Lindanisa (or Lyndanisse in Danish Lindanäs in Swedish and
Ledenets in Old East Slavic. According to some poetical suggestions, this name
was derived from Linda, the mythical wife of Kalev and the mother of
Kalevipoeg, who in an Estonian legend carried rocks to her husband's grave,
which formed the Toompea hill. It has been also suggested that the archaic
Estonian word linda is similar to the Votic word lidna, meaning a castle or town.
According to this suggestion, nisa would have the meaning 'niemi' (or
'peninsula'), producing Kesoniemi, the old Finnish name for the city. Another
ancient historical name for Tallinn in Finnish is Rääveli. The Icelandic Njal's saga
mentions Tallinn and calls it Rafala, which is a variant of the name Raphael.
After the Danish conquest in 1219, the town became known in
the German, Swedish and Danish languages as Reval (Latin: Revalia). The name
originated from (Latin) Revelia (Estonian) Revala or Rävala, the adjacent ancient
name of the surrounding area.
4.
5. Tallinn was founded in 1248, but the earliest human settlements
are over 5,000 years old, making it one of the oldest capital cities
of Northern Europe. Due to its strategic location, the city became a
major trade hub, especially from the 14th to the 16th century, when
it grew in importance as part of the Hanseatic League.
Tallinn's Old Town is one of the best preserved medieval cities
in Europe and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tallinn
is the major political, financial, cultural and educational center
of Estonia. Often dubbed the Silicon Valley of Europe, it has the
highest number of startups per person in Europe and is a
birthplace of many international companies, including Skype.
Providing to the global cyber-security it is the home to the NATO
Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence. It is ranked as a global
city and has been listed among the top 10 dig for 2011, along
with Turku in Finland and other cities in the world. The city was
a European Capital of Culture.
6.
7. The first traces of human settlement found in Tallinn's
city center by archeologists are about 5,000 years old.
The comb ceramic pottery found on the site dates to
about 3000 BC. Around 1050, the first fortress was built
on Tallinn.
As an important port for trade between Russia and
Scandinavia, it became a target for the expansion of
the Teutonic Knights and the Kingdom of Denmark
during the period of Northern Crusades in the beginning
of the 13th century when Christianity was forcibly
imposed on the local population. Danish rule of Tallinn
and Northern Estonia started in 1219.
8.
9. •In 1285, the city, then known as Reval,
became the northern most member of
the Hanseatic League – a mercantile and
military alliance of German-dominated
cities in Northern Europe. The Danes sold
Reval along with their other land
possessions in northern Estonia to
the Teutonic Knights in 1346.
•Medieval Reval enjoyed a strategic position at
the crossroads of trade between Western and
Northern Europe and Russia. The city, with a
population of 8,000, was very well fortified
with city walls and 66 defence towers.
•A weather vane, the figure of an old warrior
called Old Thomas, was put on top of the spire
of the Tallinn Town Hall in 1530 that became
the symbol for the city.
10. o With the start of the Protestant Reformation the German
influence became even stronger as the city was converted to
Lutheranism. In 1561, Reval politically became a dominion
of Sweden.
o During the Great Northern War, plague stricken Tallinn
along with Swedish Estonia and Livonia capitulated to
Imperial Russia in 1710, but the local self-government
institutions (Magistracy of Reval and Chivalry of Estonia)
retained their cultural and economical autonomy within
Imperial Russia as the Governorate of Estonia. The
Magistracy of Reval was abolished in 1889. The 19th century
brought industrialization of the city and the port kept its
importance. During the last decades of the century
Russification measures became stronger.