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| ARTICLES RELATED TO Rhodes | | | | |  Rhodes: Encyclopedia II - Plateia - Most notable squares/plateies ordered by place
Plateia - Cyprus.
Eleftherias Square - Nicosia & Larnaca
Plateia - Greece.
Agia Paraskevi Square - Agia Paraskevi
Iroon Square - Ano Liosia
Agia Triada Square - Argyroupoli
Eleftherias, Iroon, Kotzia (by the city hall of Athens), Lysikratous, Mitropouleos, Monastiraki, Omonoia Plateia Omonoias, Syntagma (Constitution Square Plateia Syntagmatos) and Viktoria Squares all in Athens
Plateia Amerikis - suburban ...
See also:Plateia, Plateia - Most notable squares/plateies ordered by place, Plateia - Cyprus, Plateia - Greece Read more here: » Plateia: Encyclopedia II - Plateia - Most notable squares/plateies ordered by place |
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| | | | | Rhodes: Encyclopedia II - Pirate radio - Possible origins of the term pirate radio Pirate radio lacks a universal definition and the term's usage, with variations, seems to go back to the birth of broadcasting itself. The term pirate radio is a political term of convenience since the word "pirate" suggests a venture not sanctioned by any sovereign power. However, this is not a true definition with regards to the term pirate radio. While country (a) may license the use of a transmitter within its own sovereign jurisdiction, the output of that transmitter may be audible in country (b) which would ne ...
See also:Pirate radio, Pirate radio - Possible origins of the term pirate radio, Pirate radio - Pirate radio by geographical area, Pirate radio - Pirate radio in Asia, Pirate radio - Pirate radio in Australasia, Pirate radio - Pirate radio in Central America and Caribbean Sea, Pirate radio - Pirate radio in Europe, Pirate radio - Pirate radio in the Middle East, Pirate radio - Pirate radio in North America, Pirate radio - Pirate radio in South America, Pirate radio - Pirate radio stations Read more here: » Pirate radio: Encyclopedia II - Pirate radio - Possible origins of the term pirate radio |
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| | | | | Rhodes: Encyclopedia II - Perth Western Australia - Tourist attractions in and around Perth A sun-baked city that can go weeks or even months without substantial rainfall, one of Perth's main attractions lies in the pristine quality of its beaches. Unbroken stretches of white beaches run the entire length of the city's coastal suburbs.
While not unlike the beach setting of the Gold Coast in Queensland, Perth has not experienced the same level of beachfront and riverfront development of other similar naturally rich Australian urb ...
See also:Perth Western Australia, Perth Western Australia - History, Perth Western Australia - Naming and founding, Perth Western Australia - Geography, Perth Western Australia - Sand plain setting, Perth Western Australia - Water supply, Perth Western Australia - City skyline, Perth Western Australia - Weather, Perth Western Australia - Government and politics, Perth Western Australia - Local government, Perth Western Australia - Military Presence, Perth Western Australia - Culture, Perth Western Australia - Social structure, Perth Western Australia - Isolation and attitudes, Perth Western Australia - Ethnicity, Perth Western Australia - Sports, Perth Western Australia - Music, Perth Western Australia - Education, Perth Western Australia - Tourist attractions in and around Perth, Perth Western Australia - Perth City, Perth Western Australia - Kings Park, Perth Western Australia - Perth Zoo, Perth Western Australia - Swan Bells, Perth Western Australia - The Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, Perth Western Australia - Perth Mint, Perth Western Australia - Islands, Perth Western Australia - Fremantle, Perth Western Australia - The Aquarium of Western Australia, Perth Western Australia - Whiteman Park, Perth Western Australia - Transport, Perth Western Australia - Sister cities Read more here: » Perth Western Australia: Encyclopedia II - Perth Western Australia - Tourist attractions in and around Perth |
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| | | | | Rhodes: Encyclopedia II - Pope Eugenius I - The Constantinople Letter Affair One of the first acts of the new pope was to send legates to Constantinople with letters to Emperor Constans II, informing him of his election, and professing his faith. The legates unfortunately allowed themselves to be deceived, (or bribed), and brought back a synodical letter from Peter, the new Patriarch of Constantinople (656 - 666), while the emperor's envoy, who accompanied them, brought offerings for St. Peter, and a request from the emperor that the pope would enter into communion with the Patriarch of Constantinople. Peter's letter ...
See also:Pope Eugenius I, Pope Eugenius I - The Constantinople Letter Affair, Pope Eugenius I - Later Years Read more here: » Pope Eugenius I: Encyclopedia II - Pope Eugenius I - The Constantinople Letter Affair |
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| | | | | Rhodes: Encyclopedia II - Posidonius - Life Posidonius (also spelled Poseidonius), nicknamed "the Athlete", was born to a Greek family in Apamea, a Roman city on the river Orontes in northern Syria, and probably died in Rome or Rhodes.
Posidonius completed his higher education in Athens, where he was a student of the aged Panaetius, the head of the Stoic school.
He settled around 95 BCE in Rhodes, a maritime state which had a reputation for scientific research, and became a citizen.
Pos ...
See also:Posidonius, Posidonius - Life, Posidonius - Political offices, Posidonius - Travels, Posidonius - School, Posidonius - Partial scope of writings, Posidonius - Reputation and influence Read more here: » Posidonius: Encyclopedia II - Posidonius - Life |
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| | | | | | Rhodes: Encyclopedia II - Aegean civilization - History of Aegean Civilization In the absence of written records, only a summary history can be derived from monuments and archaeological remains. But the decipherment of writings in recent times has added much new knowledge.
Aegean civilization - Origin and continuity.
A great deal of evidence has been uncovered by archaeology which answers the question how much the Aegean civilization, which existed for at least three thousand years, can be regarded as continuous. Aegean civilization had its roots in a long-lasting primitive Neolithic ...
See also:Aegean civilization, Aegean civilization - Distinctive features, Aegean civilization - Indigenous script, Aegean civilization - Art, Aegean civilization - Architecture, Aegean civilization - History of Aegean Civilization, Aegean civilization - Origin and continuity, Aegean civilization - Chronology., Aegean civilization - Annals, Aegean civilization - Political Organization, Aegean civilization - Religion, Aegean civilization - Social Organization, Aegean civilization - Commerce, Aegean civilization - Treatment of the Dead, Aegean civilization - Artistic Production, Aegean civilization - Evidence of Aegean civilization, Aegean civilization - The discovery of Aegean civiliation, Aegean civilization - External link Read more here: » Aegean civilization: Encyclopedia II - Aegean civilization - History of Aegean Civilization |
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| | | | | Rhodes: Encyclopedia II - Pederasty in ancient Greece - Political aspects The state benefitted from these relationships, according to the statements of ancient writers. The friendship functioned as a restraint on the youth, since if he committed a crime it was not he but his lover who was punished. In the military the lovers fought side by side, with each vying to shine before the other. Thus it was said that an army of lovers would be invincible, as was the case until the battle of Chaeronea with the Theban Sacred Band, a batallion of one ...
See also:Pederasty in ancient Greece, Pederasty in ancient Greece - History, Pederasty in ancient Greece - Philosophical discourses, Pederasty in ancient Greece - Social Aspects, Pederasty in ancient Greece - Educational and military aspects, Pederasty in ancient Greece - Military function, Pederasty in ancient Greece - Sexual aspects, Pederasty in ancient Greece - Religious aspects, Pederasty in ancient Greece - Political aspects, Pederasty in ancient Greece - Crete, Pederasty in ancient Greece - Thebes, Pederasty in ancient Greece - Sparta, Pederasty in ancient Greece - Athens, Pederasty in ancient Greece - Influence on literature and the arts, Pederasty in ancient Greece - Alcaeus Anacreon Ibycus, Pederasty in ancient Greece - Theognis of Megara, Pederasty in ancient Greece - Ceremonies and proverbs, Pederasty in ancient Greece - Modern scholarship, Pederasty in ancient Greece - Footnotes Read more here: » Pederasty in ancient Greece: Encyclopedia II - Pederasty in ancient Greece - Political aspects |
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| | | | | Rhodes: Encyclopedia II - Ottoman wars in Europe - History
Ottoman wars in Europe - 1300s-1456: Ottoman Expansion into Europe.
After striking a blow to the weakened Byzantine Empire in 1356 (see Suleyman Pasha) which provided it a basis for operations in Europe, The Ottoman Empire started its westward expansion into the European continent in the middle of the 14th century. Its first significant opponent was the young Serbian Empire, which was worn down by a series of campaigns, notably in the Battle of Kosovo in 1389, in which the leaders of both armies were killed, and ...
See also:Ottoman wars in Europe, Ottoman wars in Europe - History, Ottoman wars in Europe - 1300s-1456: Ottoman Expansion into Europe, Ottoman wars in Europe - 1423-1503: Wars with Venice, Ottoman wars in Europe - 1462-1476: European Successes, Ottoman wars in Europe - 1526-1566: Attack on Hapsburg Empire, Ottoman wars in Europe - 1522-1573: Rhodes and Venice, Ottoman wars in Europe - 1593-1669: Austria and Venice, Ottoman wars in Europe - 1657-1683 Conclusion of Wars with Hapsburgs, Ottoman wars in Europe - 1672-1676: Poland, Ottoman wars in Europe - 1683-1699: Great Turkish war -- Reconquest of Hungary, Ottoman wars in Europe - 1700s, Ottoman wars in Europe - 1800s, Ottoman wars in Europe - 20th Century Read more here: » Ottoman wars in Europe: Encyclopedia II - Ottoman wars in Europe - History |
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| | | | | Rhodes: Encyclopedia II - Mount Holyoke College - General Overview Mount Holyoke enrolls approximately 2,100 undergraduates. Approximately eighteen percent are African American, Latina, Asian American, or Native American. Fifteen percent are international students. The SAT has been under review by the college since 2000. Submission of test scores by applicants to Mount Holyoke also became optional at that time [1].
Mount Holyoke is a leader in producing Fulbright scholars [2]. It also counts among its alumnae recipients of the Rhodes, Marshall, Truman, Gates/Cambridge, Udall, Beineke, and Datatel Sch ...
See also:Mount Holyoke College, Mount Holyoke College - General Overview, Mount Holyoke College - History, Mount Holyoke College - Academics, Mount Holyoke College - Sports and Dance, Mount Holyoke College - Campus, Mount Holyoke College - Traditions, Mount Holyoke College - Notable alumnae fictional alumnae and faculty Read more here: » Mount Holyoke College: Encyclopedia II - Mount Holyoke College - General Overview |
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| | | | | Rhodes: Encyclopedia II - Mithymna - History As Methymna the city was once the prosperous second city of Lemnos, with a founding myth that identified an eponymous Methymna (Greek: Μήθυμνα). the daughter of Macar and married to the personification of Lesbos: mythologized social geography that appears on the city's coinage [1]. In the Peloponnesian War Methymna played an important role (Thucydides, III, ii, 18; vi, 85; vii, 57; Xenophon, Hellen., I, vi, 14). The poets praised the excellent wine of Methymna (Virgil, Georgics, II, 90; Ovid, Ars Amatoria, ...
See also:Mithymna, Mithymna - Other, Mithymna - History, Mithymna - Famous citizens of Molivos are the following:, Mithymna - Historical population Read more here: » Mithymna: Encyclopedia II - Mithymna - History |
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| | | | | Rhodes: Encyclopedia II - Mediterranean Sea - Name The term Mediterranean derives from the Latin mediterraneus, 'inland' (medius, 'middle' + terra, 'land, earth'), in Greek "mesogeios".
The Mediterranean Sea has been known by a number of alternative names throughout human history. It was, for example, commonly called Mare Nostrum (Latin, Our Sea) by the Romans. In the Bible, it is referred to as the Great Sea or the Western Sea. In modern Hebrew, it is called "ha-Yam ha-Tichon" (הים התיכון), "the middle sea", a literal adaptation of t ...
See also:Mediterranean Sea, Mediterranean Sea - Name, Mediterranean Sea - Geography, Mediterranean Sea - Bordering countries, Mediterranean Sea - Subdivisions, Mediterranean Sea - Geology, Mediterranean Sea - Ecology Read more here: » Mediterranean Sea: Encyclopedia II - Mediterranean Sea - Name |
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| | | | | Rhodes: Encyclopedia II - Muawiyah I - Early Life Muawiyah(معاوية) was born (c. 602) into a powerful clan, (Banu Abd Shams), of the tribe of the Quraysh. The Quraysh controlled the city of Mecca, in what is now northwestern Saudi Arabia, and the Banu Abd Shams were among the most influential of its citizens. Mu'awiyah's father was Abu Sufiyan ibn Harb and mother was Hind bint Utbah.
Many of the Abd Shams opposed and persecuted the Islamic prophet Muhammad when he was preaching his new faith in Mecca, and joined in the armed battles that followed the flight of Muhammad and his f ...
See also:Muawiyah I, Muawiyah I - Early Life, Muawiyah I - Governor of Syria, Muawiyah I - Conflict with Ali, Muawiyah I - Rule, Muawiyah I - Legacy, Muawiyah I - The Sunni view of Mu'awiya, Muawiyah I - The Shi'a view of Mu'awiya, Muawiyah I - Etymology of the name Read more here: » Muawiyah I: Encyclopedia II - Muawiyah I - Early Life |
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| | | | | Rhodes: Encyclopedia II - New Imperialism - Rise of the New Imperialism For details see the main article Origins of New Imperialism.
New Imperialism - The breakdown of Pax Britannica.
The expansions of the New Imperialism took place against a background of increasing competition (over resources, strategic power, and prestige) between the industrialized nations. This activity followed the erosion of Pax Britannica, during which British industrial and naval supremacy underp ...
See also:New Imperialism, New Imperialism - Rise of the New Imperialism, New Imperialism - The breakdown of Pax Britannica, New Imperialism - Britain and the New Imperialism, New Imperialism - France and the New Imperialism, New Imperialism - The New Imperialism and the newly-industrializing countries, New Imperialism - Social implications of the New Imperialism, New Imperialism - Imperialism in Asia, New Imperialism - The Scramble for Africa, New Imperialism - Imperial rivalry, New Imperialism - Theories of the New Imperialism, New Imperialism - Important concepts often associated with this era, New Imperialism - Biographies that may help shed more light on this era Read more here: » New Imperialism: Encyclopedia II - New Imperialism - Rise of the New Imperialism |
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| | | | | | | Rhodes: Encyclopedia II - Tripoli - History
Tripoli - Foundation.
The city was founded in the 7th century BC by the Phoenicians, who named it Oea. From the Phoenicians Tripoli passed into the hands of the rulers of Cyrenaica (Barca), from whom it was wrested by the Carthaginians. It next belonged to the Romans, who included it within the province of Africa, and gave it the name of Regio Syrtica. About the beginning of the 3rd century A.D. it became known as the Regio Tripolitana (on account of its three principal cities, Oea, Sabrata, and Leptis, wh ...
See also:Tripoli, Tripoli - History, Tripoli - Foundation, Tripoli - Tripolitan War Read more here: » Tripoli: Encyclopedia II - Tripoli - History |
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| | | | | Rhodes: Encyclopedia II - Saffron - History The history of saffron cultivation reaches back more than 3,000 years.[8] The wild precursor of domesticated saffron crocus was Crocus cartwrightianus. Human cultivators bred wild specimens by selecting for unusually long stigmas. Thus, a mutant form of C. cartwrightianus, C. sativus, emerged in late Bronze Age Crete.[21] Experts believe saffron was first documented in a 7th century BC Assyrian botanical reference compiled und ...
See also:Saffron, Saffron - Biology, Saffron - Cultivation, Saffron - Chemistry, Saffron - History, Saffron - Greco-Roman, Saffron - Asian, Saffron - Post-Classical European, Saffron - Usage, Saffron - Culinary, Saffron - Medicinal, Saffron - Colouring and perfumery, Saffron - Modern trade, Saffron - Cultivars, Saffron - Grading, Saffron - Notes Read more here: » Saffron: Encyclopedia II - Saffron - History |
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| | | | | Rhodes: Encyclopedia II - Roman Republic - History of the Roman Republic
Roman Republic - The legendary founding of Rome — 753 BC.
The origins and early history of Rome are very uncertain. While there are quite specific accounts of Rome's orgins and early history, these tend to be of a more mythological nature, and do not stand up as objective history when subject to modern analysis. However, Roman origin myths probably do contain aspects of the truth, a ...
See also:Roman Republic, Roman Republic - Government institutions, Roman Republic - History of the Roman Republic, Roman Republic - The legendary founding of Rome — 753 BC, Roman Republic - The establishment of the Republic — 510 BC, Roman Republic - Patricians and plebeians, Roman Republic - The building of the Republic, Roman Republic - The Punic Wars, Roman Republic - The conquest of Greece and Asia, Roman Republic - Beginning of the end, Roman Republic - Marius and the Dictatorship of Sulla, Roman Republic - The Seventies and the Sixties, Roman Republic - The First Triumvirate, Roman Republic - The Civil War and Caesar's dictatorship, Roman Republic - The Second Triumvirate and Octavian's triumph, Roman Republic - Causes of the subversion of the Republic into the Empire, Roman Republic - Figures of the Republic, Roman Republic - Early Republic, Roman Republic - Late Republic, Roman Republic - Latin literature of the Republic, Roman Republic - Tourist resorts of the Republic Read more here: » Roman Republic: Encyclopedia II - Roman Republic - History of the Roman Republic |
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| | | | | Rhodes: Encyclopedia II - Pêro da Covilhã - Mission to the East John II put him in charge of diverse private missions, and finally, to use his knowledge of different languages, ordered him and Afonso de Paiva to undertake a mission of exploration in the Near East and the adjoining regions of Asia and Africa, with the special assignment to learn where cinnamon and other spices could be found, as well as of discovering the land of legendary Prester John, by overland routes. Bartolomeu Dias, at the same time, went out to by sea find the Prester's country, as well as the terminati ...
See also:Pêro da Covilhã, Pêro da Covilhã - Mission to the East, Pêro da Covilhã - Ethiopia, Pêro da Covilhã - Bibliography Read more here: » Pêro da Covilhã: Encyclopedia II - Pêro da Covilhã - Mission to the East |
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| | | | | Rhodes: Encyclopedia II - Oxbridge rivalry - Oxbridge image and stereotypes Oxford and Cambridge are very well-known inside the UK, and are generally familiar to people in other countries. Their fame stems from a variety of factors, including an association with a long line of distinguished historical figures, as well as knowledge of them spread through the influence of the British Empire and the worldwide prominence of the English language. For a number of years, Oxford and Cambridge have been a magnet for scholars from the United States and elsewhere under the Rhodes, Marshall and now Gates scholarship programs. O ...
See also:Oxbridge rivalry, Oxbridge rivalry - Oxbridge image and stereotypes, Oxbridge rivalry - Similarities between Oxford and Cambridge, Oxbridge rivalry - Differences between Oxford and Cambridge, Oxbridge rivalry - Indirect competition between the two universities, Oxbridge rivalry - Direct competition between the two universities, Oxbridge rivalry - League tables, Oxbridge rivalry - Inter-university insults, Oxbridge rivalry - Oxbridge cooperation Read more here: » Oxbridge rivalry: Encyclopedia II - Oxbridge rivalry - Oxbridge image and stereotypes |
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