Germanic History ROLL Reunion Ancient Customs of the Germans - Victory feast after a battle. Germanic Tribes. Nowadays a less simplistic view is taken. Much of what is known about the Germanic people comes from historical accounts written by two Roman authors: Commentaries (51 BC) by Julius Caesar and Germania (98 AD) by Cornelius Tacitus. The first clash between the Germanic peoples and the neighboring Romans was in the 2nd century BC, when the Cimbri and Teutons invaded Gaul and were defeated in present-day Provence, France. Historic German trivia: In the year 402 the Roman Emperor fled to Ravenna, which was a sea-port and strongly fortified, and there, in the year 475, Odoacer, commander of a regiment of the German mercenaries, who wanted the farms of Italy to be divided among themselves, gently but effectively pushed Romulus Augustulus, the last of the emperors who ruled the western division, from his throne, and proclaimed himself Patriarch or ruler of Rome. Germany on-line map High Middle Ages.
lisztonian EyeWitness To The Middle Ages and Renaissance Life in a Christian Monastery, ca. 585"When he was dead his body was not placed with the bodies of the brethren, but a grave was dug in the dung pit, and his body was flung down into it. . . " Crime and punishment in a medieval monastery: the monastery's Abbott provides insight into the monastic life. The Vikings Discover America, ca. 1000"There was no want of salmon either in the river or in the lake." Five hundred years before Columbus, the Vikings discover a New World. Invasion of England, 1066The Norman conquest of Anglo-Saxon England described through the images of the 900 year-old Bayeux Tapestry. Anarchy in 12th Century EnglandThe Anglo-Saxon Chronicle paints a sobering picture of life in 12th century England that contrasts strikingly with Hollywood's image of the Middle Ages. The Murder Of Thomas Becket, 1170The killing of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Crusaders Capture Jerusalem, 1099The assault and capture of the Christian "Navel of the World"
limelight - streaming concert hall You no longer have to be an international jetsetter in order to enjoy what’s on at the most prestigious concert halls across Europe. Armed with the latest technological innovations, orchestras and opera companies around the world have joined the crusade to diversify and broaden classical music audiences, offering live and on-demand access to their concerts through online video streaming. Paid e-ticket and subscription models exist alongside free services to allow music-loving armchair travellers to turn up to some of the world’s most anticipated classical music events - in their pyjamas if they wish - without having to squeeze past a row of seated patrons to find their place. Why not enjoy breakfast in bed or some microwave popcorn with your transcendent Mahler experience at the Berliner Philharmonie? Page 2: The Berlin Philharmonic's Digital Concert Hall Page 3: New York Metropolitan Opera - Metplayer Page 4: Sydney Symphony free live webcasts Page 7: WASO free webcasts
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Western Music History Western Music History can be traced back to Medieval times, with the Introduction of Chanting (later termed Gregorian Chanting) into the Catholic church services. Western Music then started becoming more of an art form with the advances in music notation and more focus on secular themes that occurred in the Renaissance period. We then have expansions of range and complexity as we move into the Baroque era. The Classical era gives us the emotional power associated with such composers as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Table of contents[edit] Medieval Music (476 A.D. to 1400 A.D.)Renaissance Music (1400 A.D. to 1600 A.D.)Baroque Music (1600 A.D. to 1750 A.D.)Classical Music (1750 A.D. to 1820 A.D.)Romantic Music (1820 A.D. to 1900 A.D.)Modern Music (1900 A.D. to 1960 A.D.)Contemporary Music (1945 A.D. to present) A Note Time Periods[edit] There is no clear line when the Renaissance began and the Middle Ages ended. About this book[edit] Authors
A Medieval Atlas By Melissa Snell Nothing helps bring the past into focus quite like a well-executed map. Here at the Medieval History site, I've provided some maps depicting parts of the world as it was during the Middle Ages. There are also many more maps available on the web. Our atlas is designed to help you find the map you need in the manner you find most convenient, and to offer you some intriguing documents of the past to explore. The time frame for the Medieval Atlas is from the late fifth century to the year 1700. For everything you could possibly want to know about geography and maps in general, don't miss Matt Rosenberg's super Geography site here at About.com. Types of Map There are several different types of medieval map available on the Internet. continue reading below our video Loaded: 0% Progress: 0% A period or antique map is one that was drawn during the middle ages of the world as it was at that time. In addition to maps that depict political boundaries, some topic maps are available.
classical music download sites Classical music can be an ambiguous term. It is widely used to identify the Classical period, which approximately covers the years from 1750 to 1820. On the other hand, Western art music from 1000 CE to the present is also called classical music. The following is a list of the best classical music download sites that provide a mix of both, i.e. classical music ranging from Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods and via the 20th century to Contemporary classical music of our time. All tracks and albums are legal to download. They are either copyleft / public domain or available under a Creative Commons license. Classical.com Classical.com is the classical pendant to iTunes. Every week, however, an entire album is available to download for free. As I write this article, the free download is an album of famous Strauss waltzes, available as mp3’s in 128 and 192 kbps. This is a fantastic resource to discover classical music as such. Wikipedia:Sound/list All downloads are in .ogg format.
Middle Ages 10 sites for mood music Usually, there will be some happy music when the film scenario is happy, and there will be some sad music when the film scenario is sad. When I am happy, I will like to play some happy music, and when I am sad, I will also like to play some happy music, in order to cheer up. So, how to find the right music for your mood? You can try below 10 websites, which will let you play music according to your mood, and what is more, you can listen to all the music free and don’t need to sign up. The AUPEO! music is divided into 10 moods, such as Happy, Fun, Relaxing, and so on. Go to AUPEO! 2. As a matter of fact, it is Google China Music, since it is only workable in China. Go to Google Music 3. There are 11 kinds of moods for your choice on MeraMood, they are 70s, 80s, 90s, Dance, Ghazal, Light Music, Party, Patriotic, Religious, Romantic and Sad/Feeling Low. Go to MeraMood (Try Muzikool instead) 4. Go to Moodstream 5. There are totally 16 kinds of moods, all of them are represented by colors. 6. 7.
Anglorum - A Brief History of Anglo-Saxon England The Anglo-Saxon settlement of England was no overnight affair. The late-Roman army had many Germanic elements and from the fourth century they and their families had settled in Britain. It is, therefore, not surprising that after the withdrawal of the legions at the beginning of the fifth century individual towns looked to Germanic mercenaries to maintain their security. Vortigern, the post-Roman Kentish king, is often left to take the blame, but he was no doubt only one of several leaders who took this course. The fifth and sixth centuries saw increased Germanic settlement although the balance of local power fluctuated between Britons and Saxons. The end of the sixth century saw another major new influence on the Germanic invaders - Christianity. The four kingdoms soon relapsed into paganism, and initially only Kent was reconverted. The eighth century saw the rise of Mercia who pushed back the Northumbrians and West Saxons and took control of East Anglia and Kent.
musical taste Q: Why do we like some music and not others? A: Our musical tastes begin to form in the womb. By 12 weeks, the fetus has a completely functioning auditory system and is able to hear music through the amniotic fluid (it sounds something like listening under water). One-year olds show clear preferences for music that they heard in utero. Until roughly the age of eight, children absorb whatever music they hear, during the time when the brain is working hard to make billions of new connections. Just as there are "critical periods" for language acquisition, there appear to be critical periods for the acquisition of music listening. Daniel Levitin, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology and the McGill Program in Behavioural Neuroscience, holds the Bell Chair in the Psychology of Electronic Communication.