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The Byzantine Woman of the Crusades53

The Byzantine Woman of the Crusades

This is a fictional account of what it was like for a Byzantine (Greek) woman during the Crusades. Little known and little studied by Historians, I have used factual history to develop Simonis' story. Of course, the end, with Vlad Tepes, Count Dracula and PBS are not true. Inspired by a fellow hubber today, I found this story I had written long ago in my files and share with you. Enjoy!

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Influence of Greek Life on College Experience58

Influence of Greek Life on College Experience

I am a Junior, Biomedical Engineering major, at The Georgia Institute of Technology. I have been a part of a social Greek Fraternity since my second semester (Spring 2011). I believe I have both an interesting and valuable perspective. At the same...

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Baklava (Pakhlava) Recipe65

Baklava (Pakhlava) Recipe

Baklava is a sweet layered pastry with chopped walnuts, syrup or honey. It is very popular in many countries including Turkey, Iran, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and even Greece. There are several variations of baklava preparation depending on the country, and I will post the Armenian variant of this dessert.

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Women of History: Aspasia76

Women of History: Aspasia

Aspasia of Miletus was the most famous woman of her day, consort to the leading man in Athens and renowned in her own right for her intelligence, wit, and beauty.

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The Mythological Fates70

The Mythological Fates

The Fates were three mythological Greek goddesses who decided the course, or threads, of a person’s life. These goddesses, Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos, often depicted as old women spinning, were believed to determine the events in and duration...

5 comments    mythology greek roman
Search for the Source of the Sacred KJV - 375

Search for the Source of the Sacred KJV - 3

Dr A Lee Black concludes a three part series addressing controversy over the source and required use of the King James Bible.

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Search for the Source of the Sacred KJV - 273

Search for the Source of the Sacred KJV - 2

Dr A Lee Black continues a three part series addressing controversy over the source and required use of the King James Bible.

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The Health Benefits Of Greek Yogurt80

The Health Benefits Of Greek Yogurt

Greek yogurt is the current craze and is a healthier option than regular yogurt. To find out the how and why of it, read on...

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Where to begin with gourmet cuisine68

Where to begin with gourmet cuisine

For those who are eager to make their meal times a little bit more interesting, it can be difficult to know where to begin, and more importantly, where to shop. Supermarkets are not known for their great selection of gourmet ingredients, and finding...

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The best resources for learning languages which are free to use65

The best resources for learning languages which are free to use

Is there any good websites available to learn languages for free ? When it comes to learning languages there is a minefield of information to learn which can sometimes seem overwhelming however there are many resources available out there to...

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