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  1. Why is Europe's Historical Heritage So Much More Impressive?

    Sep 13, 2014 · The Cathedrals of Europe are objectively a more remarkable achievement than any of the Forbidden City, Angkor Wat, The Borobudur Temple Compounds, Attuthaya or Prambana, which …

  2. How did gothic architecture increase the power of the Catholic church ...

    Oct 28, 2007 · The construction of Gothic cathedrals in particular also helped the church keep the productive assets of society organized around its interests. The cooperation of so many trades and …

  3. Why is Europe's Historical Heritage So Much More Impressive?

    Sep 13, 2014 · Europeans like Marco Polo loved writing about what impressed them about cities in East Asia (such as canals and bridges in Hangzhou) even when the folks back home were building …

  4. Why were the huge gothic Cathedrals so cheaper in a comparison with ...

    Feb 5, 2018 · Huge baroque cathedrals were extremly expensive to build. One of the best example is the St Paul's Cathedral of London. What did the Gothic cathedrals make so cheaper in a comparison …

  5. Cathedrals built in the 1500s? | History Forum - historum.com

    Jan 22, 2020 · Cathedrals were mostly city building , paid for by the city the great expansion of the 12th 13th and 14th centuries had slowed down a lot the low countries , the Rhine corridor and Italy were …

  6. Stone vs Brick - Castles and Cathedrals - History Forum

    Am I correct in saying most European Castles and Cathederals are made of stone - most likely limestone? Brick seems to have been a perfectly viable...

  7. On this Day in Music (TWO) | Page 33 | History Forum

    10 September Page 2 of 4 in 1920 - Luke Wills, is born in Hall County, Texas. WESTERN SWING bandleader, musician, and vocalist Luther J. Wills was the next-to-youngest brother of BOB WILLS. …

  8. Charlemagne Essay Questions? | History Forum

    May 21, 2017 · Hello, I'm new to the site, and was just wondering whether any of you could come up with a essay title question that could be used regarding Charlemagne. It has to be within the context …

  9. Spain and the Philippines - History Forum

    Mar 5, 2017 · Practically everywhere you go you will see big Catholic cathedrals. In many homes, you’ll see pictures of the virgin Mary or the last supper, and many people carry around rosaries with them. …

  10. Why was Africa so underdeveloped before colonization?

    Feb 4, 2019 · Hi. I was wondering why sub- saharan Africa was underdeveloped compared to the rest of the world before colonization. I know about civilizations such as Mali, Nubia, and Great Zimbabwe, …