Centuries: 13th century BC - 12th century BC - 11th century BC Decades: 1200s BC 1190s BC 1180s BC 1170s BC 1160s BC - 1150s BC - 1140s BC 1130s BC 1120s BC 1110s BC 1100s BC 1150s BC - Events and trends. 1159 BC - Global "tree ring event" (period of arrested tree growth) lasting for 18 years 1154 BC - Death of King Menelaus of Sparta (estimated date). 1154 BC - Suicide of exiled Queen Helen of Sparta at Rhodes. (estimated date). 115 ...

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In earlier Greek mythology, the sun was personified as a deity called Hêlios (Greek for "the sun"), whom Homer equates with the sun titan Hyperion. Other sources say Helios is Hyperion's son by his sister Theia. Helios was seen driving a fiery chariot across the sky. He has two sisters, the moon goddess Selene and the dawn goddess Eos. Many think that Apollo becomes the Olympian "sun god", but this idea is mostly based on speculation and assumption. The equivalent of Helios in Roman mythology is Sol. Helios - Gre ...

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In Greek mythology, the Telchines were the original inhabitants of the island of Rhodes, and were known in Crete and Cyprus. They were excellent metallurgists. By some accounts, their children were the goddesses Ialysa, Kamira and Linda. The Telchines raised Poseidon. They were associated with the Cyclopes, Dactyls and Curetes. The gods killed them because they turned into evil wizards. Clearly, the Telchines apparently lost one of the titanomachias. Alternatively, there were nine Telchines, children of Thalassa and Pontus. They had flippers instead of hands an ...

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The ancient city Side (See - deh) lies on the southern coast of modern-day Turkey about 75 km from Antalya (An-tal-ee-ah). Side is located on the eastern part of the Pamphylian coast, which lies about 12 miles east of the mouth of the Eurymedon River (Eu-ree-meh-don). Settlers from Cyme (Kee- meh) in Aeolia (Ai- oh-lia), an ancient district of Asia Minor, founded the city in the seventh-century B.C. Possessing a good harbor for small-craft boats, Side's natural geography made it the most important place in Pamphylia (Pam-fee-li ...

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1307 - Events. July - The Knights Hospitaller begin their conquest of Rhodes. September 5 - Pope Clement V confirms the Knights Hospitaller possession of Rhodes, although only Feracle had fallen to their attacks. October 13 - All Knights Templar in France are simultaneously arrested by agents of Phillip the Fair, to be later tortured into "admitting" heresy. November 18 - (Legendary) - William Tell shoots an apple off his son's head. Edward II becomes King of England.Including:

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Q review (3/5) link Presence is a studio album by Led Zeppelin, released by Swan Song Records on March 31, 1976. This album was conceived after Robert Plant sustained serious injuries from a car accident on Rhodes, Greece, August 5, 1975 which postponed a planned 1975/76 world tour by Led Zeppelin. During his convalescent period in Malibu, California, Plant with Jimmy Page, had written enough material for rehearsals to begin at Hollywood's SIR Studio. The album was recorded within three weeks a ...

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In popular culture, pirates are associated with a stereotypical manner of speaking and dress. This tradition owes much to Robert Newton's portrayal of Long John Silver in the 1950 film adaptation of Treasure Island. Many stereotypical pirates have accents which are apparently from Cornwall, or Bristol in England. Popular interest in pirates rose again when the movie Pirates of the Caribbean was released, bringing more attention to the pirate bases of Tortuga and Port Royal. In the 1990s, International Talk Like a Pirate Day was invented as a p ...

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Pirate, Pirate - Piracy in the Caribbean, Pirate - Privateering, Pirate - Pirate organization, Pirate - Commerce raiders, Pirate - Modern piracy, Pirate - Piracy in international law, Pirate - Effects on international boundaries, Pirate - International law, Pirate - Other terms for pirates, Pirate - Notable pirates and privateers, Pirate - Victims, Pirate - Popular culture, Pirate - Piratical dress, Pirate - Pirates in fiction, Pirate - Pirate jokes, Pirate - Piratical pop stars, Pirate - Notes

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The etymology of the name Kabeiroi is unknown, and is probably a loan from the Lemnian language. Semitic kabir ('great') has been compared at least since Scaliger, but nothing else seems to point to a Semitic origin (Burkert, p. 457). A.H. Sayce in 1925 suggested a connection to Hittite habiri, 'looters, outlaws', but subsequent discoveries have made this implausible on phonological grounds. G. Dossin (1953) compares Kabeiroi to the Sumerian word kabar, 'c ...

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Until 1902, the CUP was an umbrella organization composed of loosely affliated factions. Young Turks - Liberalism and Constitutionalism. Although the European public and many scholars commonly labeled the Young Turks as liberals and constitutionalists, these traits were never aspects of the Young Turk philosophy. A detailed analysis of their ideas reveals that the Young Turks did not adopt liberal ideas, and under the influence of the theories of Gustave Le Bon, who became their idol, they devalued parliam ...

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Young Turks, Young Turks - History, Young Turks - Ideology, Young Turks - Liberalism and Constitutionalism, Young Turks - Materialism and Posivitism, Young Turks - Strong government, Young Turks - Nationalism, Young Turks - Impact on modern Turkey, Young Turks - Revolution and CUP as a model, Young Turks - References for Young Turks Ideology

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Ptolemy gives a list of parallels, starting with the equator, and proceeding north at intervals, chosen so that the longest day (summer solstice) increases in steps of a quarter of an hour from 12 hours at the equator to 18 hours at 58° N, and then, in larger steps, to 24 hours at the arctic circle. But for the purposes of his geographical tables, Ptolemy reduces this list to eleven parallels, dividing the area between the equator and 54°1' N into ten segments, at half-hour intervals reaching from 12 hours to 17 hours. Even later in his work, he reduces this to seven parallels, reaching from 16°27' N (1 ...

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Clime, Clime - Ptolemy

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University of Arizona - Reputation. The Council for Aid to Education ranked the UA 12th among public universities and 24th overall in financial support and gifts [[7]]. Campaign Arizona, an effort to raise over $1 billion USD for the school, exceeded that goal by $200 million a year earlier than projected [[8]]. The National Science Foundation ranks UA 16th among public universities, and 26th among all universities nationwide in research funding [[9]]. UA recei ...

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University of Arizona, University of Arizona - Reputation associations and rankings, University of Arizona - Reputation, University of Arizona - Notable associations, University of Arizona - Notable rankings, University of Arizona - Founding of the university, University of Arizona - Athletics, University of Arizona - Men's Basketball, University of Arizona - Football, University of Arizona - Baseball, University of Arizona - Softball, University of Arizona - Men's and Women's Golf, University of Arizona - Other, University of Arizona - Individual National Championships, University of Arizona - Rivalries, University of Arizona - Mascot, University of Arizona - Notable venues, University of Arizona - Academic subdivisions, University of Arizona - Campus museums, University of Arizona - Current state of the university, University of Arizona - Recognized fraternities and sororities of the Greek System, University of Arizona - Recognized student clubs and organizations, University of Arizona - Student government representation, University of Arizona - Miscellany, University of Arizona - Athletics, University of Arizona - Current events, University of Arizona - Film, University of Arizona - History, University of Arizona - Traditions, University of Arizona - Notable alumni and faculty, University of Arizona - Notes

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When Alexander died in 323, Ptolemy is said to have instigated the resettlement of the empire made at Babylon. He was now appointed satrap of Egypt, under the nominal kings Philip Arrhidaeus and the infant Alexander IV; the former satrap, the Greek Cleomenes, stayed on as his deputy. He quickly moved, without authorization, to subjugate Cyrenaica. By custom, kings in Macedonia asserted their right to the throne by burying their predecessor. Probably because he wanted to pre-empt Perdiccas, the imperial regent, from staking his claim i ...

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Ptolemy I Soter, Ptolemy I Soter - Successor of Alexander, Ptolemy I Soter - Notes

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The architectural contribution of Solomon to the University has been more fully written about elsewhere but since Men’s Residence was so much part of his original plan, a word or two about the beginnings appear to be in order. Writing in 1919, Solomon said "The new university which architecturally is to come into being at Groote Schuur has natural advantages in the beauty of its site, unsurpassed by any similar institutions in the world." The site had been chosen by the South African College at the invitation of Cecil Rhodes and alt ...

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Smuts Hall, Smuts Hall - Etymology, Smuts Hall - House crest, Smuts Hall - Architecture, Smuts Hall - The Smutsmen

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Rhode Island - Colonial Era. In 1614 the Dutch explorer Adriaen Block visited the island that is now called Block Island. Native American inhabitants included the Narragansett tribe, occupying most of the area, and the closely-related Niantic tribe. Most of the Native Americans were decimated by introduced diseases, intertribal warfare, and the disastrous King Philip's War, but remnants of the Niantic merged into the Naragansett tribe, where they remai ...

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Rhode Island, Rhode Island - History, Rhode Island - Colonial Era, Rhode Island - Revolution and Industrialization: 1770-1860, Rhode Island - Civil War to Progressive Era: 1860-1929, Rhode Island - Great Depression to Present: 1929-2006, Rhode Island - Law and government, Rhode Island - Geography, Rhode Island - Economy, Rhode Island - Demographics, Rhode Island - Religion, Rhode Island - Culture, Rhode Island - Landmarks, Rhode Island - Primary Sources, Rhode Island - Scholarly secondary sources, Rhode Island - Major Cities, Rhode Island - Education, Rhode Island - Colleges and universities, Rhode Island - Primary and secondary schools, Rhode Island - Arts, Rhode Island - Professional sports teams, Rhode Island - Miscellaneous information, Rhode Island - Famous Rhode Islanders

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Parn: Warrior (though commoner may be more accurate). Parn is the main character of the series; a Holy Knight of Lodoss and the son of Tessius, a disbarred Holy Knight. Parn wears his father's armor and carries his father's sword. Parn is an impulsive and angry youth at the start of the series, but grows in age and experience, becoming more wise and mature. Similarly, Parn's swordfighting skills, which are laughable at first, advance to such a degree that he is able to stand toe-to-toe with ...

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Record of Lodoss War, Record of Lodoss War - Novels, Record of Lodoss War - Anime, Record of Lodoss War - Manga, Record of Lodoss War - Games, Record of Lodoss War - Title, Record of Lodoss War - Characters, Record of Lodoss War - Significant locations/entities, Record of Lodoss War - OVA 1990 Episode Guide

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The third of King Henry II's legitimate sons, Richard was never expected to ascend to the throne. He was, however, the favourite son of his mother, Eleanor of Aquitaine. Richard was a younger maternal half-brother of Marie de Champagne and Alix of France. He was a younger brother of William, Count of Poitiers, Henry the Young King and Matilda of England. He was also an older brother of Geoffrey II, Duke of Brittany, Leonora o ...

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Richard I of England, Richard I of England - Early life, Richard I of England - Reign, Richard I of England - The struggle for Sicily, Richard I of England - Richard on the Third Crusade, Richard I of England - Captivity and return, Richard I of England - Later years and death, Richard I of England - Legacy, Richard I of England - Folklore, Richard I of England - Fictional portrayals, Richard I of England - Trivia

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Suleiman the Magnificent - Capture of Belgrade. Upon succeeding his father, Suleiman began a series of military conquests, first putting down a revolt led by the Ottoman-appointed governor in Damascus, which was completed in 1521. By August, 1521, Suleiman had completed the capture of the city of Belgrade and had conquered Serbia, penetrating deeper into the heart of Central Europe. Suleiman the Magnificent - Rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. Prior to Suleiman, by 1517 the ...

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Suleiman the Magnificent, Suleiman the Magnificent - Early life, Suleiman the Magnificent - Military Achievements, Suleiman the Magnificent - Capture of Belgrade, Suleiman the Magnificent - Rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem, Suleiman the Magnificent - Rhodes, Suleiman the Magnificent - Hungary, Suleiman the Magnificent - Persia, Suleiman the Magnificent - North Africa and the Middle East, Suleiman the Magnificent - Tunis, Suleiman the Magnificent - Malta a turning point, Suleiman the Magnificent - The lawgiver, Suleiman the Magnificent - Justice and equity, Suleiman the Magnificent - Cultural Achievements, Suleiman the Magnificent - The Poet, Suleiman the Magnificent - Islamic calligraphy, Suleiman the Magnificent - Religious tolerance, Suleiman the Magnificent - Relationship with Ibrahim Pasha, Suleiman the Magnificent - Relationship with Roxelana, Suleiman the Magnificent - Roxelana and the succession, Suleiman the Magnificent - Legacy, Suleiman the Magnificent - Style

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The order was formed at the end of the 12th century in Palestine to give medical aid to pilgrims at the holy places. They received Papal orders for crusades to take and hold Jerusalem for Latin Christianity. They were based at Acre (Akko). When the mission of the order in Palestine was nearing its end, the Teutonic Knights moved their headquarter to Venice and offered their services to Christian rulers confronted with hostile non-Christian neighbors. In 1211, Andrew II of Hungary accepted their services and granted them the district of Burze ...

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Teutonic Knights, Teutonic Knights - History, Teutonic Knights - Cultural references, Teutonic Knights - Grand Masters Hochmeister of the Teutonic Order 1198–present, Teutonic Knights - Coat of Arms Gallery, Teutonic Knights - Quotes, Teutonic Knights - Castles of the Teutonic Order, Teutonic Knights - Teutonic Seals and Coins

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Poseidon - Birth and childhood. Poseidon was a son of Cronus and Rhea. Like his brothers and sisters save Zeus, Poseidon was swallowed by his father. He was regurgitated only after Zeus forced Cronus to vomit up the infants he had eaten. Zeus and his brothers and sisters, along with the Hecatonchires, Gigantes and Cyclopes overthrew Cronus and the other Titans. According to other variants, Poseidon was raised by the Telchines on Rhodes, just as Zeus was raised by the Korybantes on Crete. When the world was divided in three, Zeus received the earth and sky, Hades the underworld and Poseidon the sea. See also:

Poseidon, Poseidon - Prehistory, Poseidon - Worship, Poseidon - Role in society, Poseidon - In art, Poseidon - In Rome, Poseidon - Myth, Poseidon - Birth and childhood, Poseidon - Lovers, Poseidon - Other stories, Poseidon - Consorts/children, Poseidon - Spoken-word myths - audio files

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The University is located eight miles (13 km) south of the Loop in the Chicago neighborhoods of Hyde Park and Woodlawn. The campus is noted for its English Collegiate Gothic architecture (carried out entirely in limestone); the buildings and layout of the Main Quadrangle have been deliberately patterned after Oxford and Cambridge from the founding of the University. Buildings that are more contemporary have attempted to complement the style of the original buildings with mixed success. One of the most striking buildings is the brutalist Rege ...

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Because of the above definition, the oldest universities in the world were all European, as the awarding of academic degrees was not a custom of older institutions of learning in Asia and Africa. However, institutions of higher learning considerably older than the most ancient European universities existed in countries such as China (Yuelu Academy), Egypt and India. The Academy, founded in 387 BC by the Greek philosopher Plato in the grove of Academos near Athens, taught its students philosophy, mathematics, and gymnastics, and is som ...

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University, University - History, University - Universities around the world, University - Universities and student life in different countries, University - Selective admissions, University - Colloquial usage, University - Related terms

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Trojan War - Peleus and Thetis the apple and the judgment. See also Judgement of Paris. According to Greek mythology, Zeus became king of the gods by overthrowing his father Cronus; Cronus in turn had overthrown his father Ouranos. Zeus came to learn of a prophecy that he himself would be overthrown by a son of his. (Within the extent of Greek myth, though, this never happened). Another prophecy said of the sea-nymph Thetis, with whom Zeus had an affair, that her son would be greater th ...

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Trojan War, Trojan War - Background, Trojan War - Peleus and Thetis the apple and the judgment, Trojan War - The elopement of Helen, Trojan War - The marshalling of the forces, Trojan War - The War, Trojan War - Telephus, Trojan War - Philoctetes, Trojan War - Arrival, Trojan War - The death of Achilles, Trojan War - Achilles' armour/death of Ajax, Trojan War - Diomedes, Trojan War - The Trojan Horse, Trojan War - The aftermath, Trojan War - The Trojan War in art, Trojan War - Participants, Trojan War - Armies on the Greek side Achaeans, Trojan War - Armies on the Trojan side, Trojan War - Participants on the Greek side, Trojan War - Participants on the Trojan side, Trojan War - Participant/killer, Trojan War - Unknown side, Trojan War - Cultural References, Trojan War - In film

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