The oral histories of the ancient world did not survive. The Royal Library of Alexandria, which had the largest collection of books and writings of the ancient world had been destroyed by 28 BC. Two other libraries, probably public libraries survived--Serapeum and Cesarion temples until later.
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They were pretty similar in that they were both treated as insignificant but in the medieval period they were treated more as evil because they were portrayed as unfaithful in the Canterbury Tales. Hooray for Mrs. Birr.
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The Ancient Ghana Empire existed in the Country of Ghana in Africa. See link below for more information
To provide a concise answer, I would need clarification on which periods you are referring to. However, if we consider general historical periods, significant developments in the Ancient period include the rise of agriculture and the establishment of early civilizations. The Medieval period saw the spread of feudalism and the influence of the Church. The Modern period is marked by the Industrial Revolution and advancements in science and technology, while the Contemporary period features globalization and the digital revolution. Please specify the periods for a more tailored response.
Medieval Period: feudalism; Black Plague; more advanced in science, math, etc; chivalry, Roman Catholicism, more civilized government; Crusades; martyrs; new farming techniques (iron plows, windmills, 3-field system); new trade routes; merchant guilds Ancient Period: mummification; polytheism; Roman empire; pictographs; human sacrifices; king led the army; scribes; built temples; city states
A good example is the well known Joan of Arch biography. It takes place during the medieval period and most of the medieval autobiographys was done to the martyrs of that era. In the related links box below, I posted a link very usefull to understand this subject. Check it out for more information.
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Single and double flutes were played throughout the medieval period. Manuscript illustrations of the court of king David often show him as a medieval king playing his harp (with which he was supposed to have composed all 150 psalms in the Bible), surrounded by musicians playing bells, viols, rebecs, organistra, flutes and the plucked psaltery. Later in the period, the lute and shawm became popular, followed by the crumhorn and the recorder. The link below gives more information about medieval flutes, including a period image of a double-flute player.
There was no fixed number of courses for a medieval banquet. In fact, some banquets went on for two or more days. There is a link below to an article on medieval cuisine which is rather long, but has some more information.
European architecture of the Renaissance marked a departure from the medieval period by emphasizing symmetry, proportion, and the revival of classical elements from Ancient Greece and Rome. While medieval architecture often featured pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and elaborate ornamentation in structures like cathedrals, Renaissance designs embraced a more balanced and harmonious aesthetic with rounded arches, columns, and domes. This shift also involved a greater focus on human scale and the use of perspective in space, leading to more open and airy interiors. Overall, Renaissance architecture reflected a renewed interest in humanism and the natural world, contrasting with the more vertical and ornate styles of the medieval era.
The simple answer is that the medieval period is also called the Middle Ages. There is some complexity, however. The period from the 5th through 10th centuries was called the Dark Ages, but the term Early Middle Ages is more common now. What used to be called the Middle Ages, a time from the 11th to 15th centuries, is now often counted as the High Middle Ages (1000 to 1300) and Late Middle Ages (1300 to some time in the 15th century).
They were pretty similar in that they were both treated as insignificant but in the medieval period they were treated more as evil because they were portrayed as unfaithful in the Canterbury Tales. Hooray for Mrs. Birr.
The piano was not popular during the medieval period, as it did not exist yet. The instrument was developed later, in the early 18th century, during the Baroque period. Instead, the medieval period saw the prominence of instruments like the lute, harp, and various forms of early wind instruments. These instruments were more suitable for the musical styles and cultural practices of that time.
The Catholic Church faced several heresies during the medieval period, including Hussitism. This heresy regarded the scriptures as being more important than church leadership, and also regarded ordinary people as being able to interpret scripture without Church help.
This would take an entire encyclopaedia and more to explain, not the least because it would cover about 1,000 years. However the link below should help as it covers the periods you enquire about. It covers the 'baroque' period and gives links to the 'medieval' period.
Osborn is a medieval English surname but one of truly ancient 'Viking' origins. To find out more about this surname, visit the website below.