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  • June 28, 2022

    Johann Sebastian Bach

    Johann Sebastian Bach was born into a family of musicians, but after suffering the death of both parents, Bach was taken in by his organist brother, where Bach would hone his skills as a musician and composer.

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  • johann sebastian bach as an accomplished musician and composer
  • June 21, 2022

    Newburgh Conspiracy: Washington’s Patriotic Speech Defending Congress

    On March 15th, 1783, six months before the signing of the Treaty of Paris, George Washington convened Continental Army officers to deliver his Newburgh Conspiracy speech, convincing rebellious officers to unanimously support congress.

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  • George Washington Wearing Glasses to deliver his newburgh conspiracy speech
  • June 14, 2022

    Mozart: Music, Marriage, Madness and More

    Mozart was a musical prodigy from childhood, composing his first opera at the age of eleven. He would go on to compose some of the most influential pieces of music in history, despite dealing with physical and mental illness.

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  • Wolfgang Amadaeus Mozart
  • June 7, 2022

    Beowulf Summary

    Beowulf is an epic poem in the Norse tradition of heroic mythology, where the protagonist defeats a swamp monster Grendel before reigning as king.

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  • Beowulf summary
  • April 11, 2022

    Medieval Architecture: Pre-Romanesque, Romanesque, and Gothic

    Medieval architecture is still visible in many cathedrals, castles, fortifications and government buildings throughout Europe. The period is further distinguished into Pre-Romanesque, Romanesque, and Gothic styles.

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  • Medieval architecture blueprints for a gothic cathedral
  • September 20, 2021

    Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx

    Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels were ideological refugees in 19th century Europe and co-authors of the Communist Manifesto, where they advocated for the end of capitalism.

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  • The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx
  • August 26, 2021

    The Sistine Chapel: Commission, Ceiling, Consternation, and Censorship

    Built by Pope Sixtus IV between 1473 and 1481, the Sistine Chapel is a sacred place within the papal state, featuring the papal conclave for pope selection. Michelangelo spent 4 years painting the ceiling’s frescoes.

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  • Sistine Chapel ceiling