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Silk Road

Silk Road | Human Interest | Scoop.it

The Silk Road, or Silk Route, is a series of trade and cultural transmission routes that were central to cultural interaction through regions of the Asian continent connecting the West and East by linking traders, merchants, pilgrims, monks, soldiers, nomads, and urban dwellers from China to the Mediterranean Sea during various periods of time.

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Mr. Richey: The Northern Renaissance

http://www.tomrichey.net/euro Mr. Richey explains the Northern Renaissance, contrasting its religious and social spirit with the comparatively secular and in...
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History 101: Western Civilization I

History 101: Western Civilization I | Human Interest | Scoop.it

Explore 'prehistory,' including the last Ice Age and population migrations, as you start History 101: Western Civilization I, an online course from Education Portal. Successive video lessons address the history of ancient civilizations, including Greece and Rome, and introduce numerous historical figures, from Homer and Plato to William the Conqueror and Henry the VIII. You'll examine various myths and religions and see how art and technology influenced different societies. With so much information to absorb, the self-assessment quizzes that accompany each video will prove a valuable way to measure your mastery of each topic.

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Weeds and wisdom in the Middle Ages - Telegraph

Weeds and wisdom in the Middle Ages - Telegraph | Human Interest | Scoop.it

diMany plants that we call weeds today were essential food in medieval times and they can still offer important benefits – nectar for helpful insects and protection for crops


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Joy Kinley's curator insight, May 1, 2014 3:01 PM

What is a weed?  Technically it is any plant that we don't want or desire in our garden.  Many of these so-called weeds don't fit with the manicured lawns and perfect gardens however if one wants a more natural or a cottage garden all of these weeds now become attractive. I also really love a plant generally considered a weed, the dandelion.

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Charlemagne and the Carolingian revival (part 2 of 2) @KhanAcademy

A brief introduction to Charlemagne's military campaigns and the cultural revival that he supported.

Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
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Dental Plaque of Medieval Germans Provides 'Microbial Pompeii' of Bacteria

Dental Plaque of Medieval Germans Provides 'Microbial Pompeii' of Bacteria | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Ancient preserved dental plaque gives insight into diseases of Medieval Germany.
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