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On Christmas Day in 800 AD, Charlemagne was crowned Emperor of the Romans by Pope Leo III in St. Peter's Basilica. This event marked the revival of the Western Roman Empire and solidified Charlemagne's role as a central figure in European history.

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Dans un Café Edgar Degas, 1875-1876, Oil On Canvas The painting is also known by the name "L'Absinthe". The café where they are taking their refreshment is the Café de la Nouvelle-Athènes in Paris. Unfortunately it doesn't exist anymore.

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Woman in Green Jacket August Macke, 1913. Oil on Canvas August Macke, a key member of the German Expressionist movement, is celebrated for his vibrant and dynamic paintings that capture early 20th-century life with vivid color and emotion.

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Alexander the Great's siege of Tyre in 332 BCE was a brutal and relentless campaign. After a seven-month siege, his forces captured the city, killing thousands and enslaving many more. The fall of Tyre showcased Alexander's military prowess and determination, leaving a lasting mark on history.

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Mansa Musa, the 14th-century emperor of Mali, is famed for his legendary wealth and his extravagant pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324. His journey, marked by lavish spending and generous donations, was so impactful that it caused inflation in the regions he traveled, highlighting the immense prosperity of the Mali Empire.

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Portrait of the Publisher Eduard Kosmack Egon Schiele 1910. Oil on canvas. Kosmack, publisher of avant-garde design magazines, was apparently introduced to Schiele by Arthur Roessler, an editor of one of these, Das Interieur.

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The University of al-Qarawiyyin, founded in 859 AD in Fez, Morocco, is recognized as the world's first university. Established by Fatima al-Fihri, it has been a continuous center of learning for over a millennium, shaping the academic and cultural heritage of the Islamic world and beyond.

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Australian Aborigine. 18th-century artwork of a male Australian Aborigine decorated for a funeral and carrying a club over his shoulder. Recorded by a Port Jackson painter in the period 1788 to 1797, this portrait is drawing 44 from the Natural History Museum's Watling Collection.

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Eight Views of Autumn Moods-1 Dong Qichang, 1620

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Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China (221-210 BCE), unified the warring states and established the Qin Dynasty. His legacy includes the Great Wall's construction, the standardization of currency, weights, and measures, and the iconic Terracotta Army, symbolizing his enduring impact on Chinese history.

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Hannibal Barca, the brilliant Carthaginian general, is renowned for his audacious tactics during the Second Punic War (218-201 BCE), particularly his legendary crossing of the Alps to invade Italy. His strategic genius and formidable campaigns against Rome left an indelible mark on military history.

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The Intrigue, 1890. Oil on canvas. James Ensor (1860-1949)

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The Principality of Antioch, established as a Crusader state in 1098, played a key role during the Crusades. It served as a vital Christian stronghold in the Levant until its fall to the Mamluks in 1268. Today, this historic region is part of modern-day Turkey.

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During the Reformation, Europe was gripped by religious upheaval and the lingering fear of Ottoman conquest. Many feared the Ottomans would overrun Europe and destroy Christianity, adding a layer of anxiety and urgency to the period's profound transformations and conflicts.

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Theodosius II, Byzantine Emperor, played a crucial role in shaping Christianity. His reign saw the enforcement of the Edict of Thessalonica (380 AD), which declared Nicene Christianity the state religion of the Roman Empire, solidifying the church's influence and guiding the future of Christian doctrine and practice.

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Michael Psellos, a Byzantine polymath, significantly influenced the intellectual landscape with his works on philosophy, history, and theology. His revival of classical Greek thought and scholarly methods laid foundational ideas that would later permeate the European Renaissance, bridging Eastern & Western traditions.

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The Card Players Paul Cézanne, 1895

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The Sea Peoples, mysterious invaders possibly from the Aegean or Mediterranean regions, played a crucial role in the collapse of the Bronze Age civilizations around 1200 BCE. Their raids and migrations contributed to the fall of empires such as the Hittites, Mycenaeans, and the decline of the Egyptian New Kingdom.

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"Robespierre, a key figure of the French Revolution, championed radical reforms and the Reign of Terror. Known for his unwavering dedication to the Revolution's ideals, his influence ended abruptly with his execution in 1794, marking a turning point in revolutionary France."

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The Potato Eaters Vincent van Gogh (1853 - 1890), Nuenen, April-May 1885

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