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The Sistine Chapel is located in Vatican City where it serves as a combined place of worship and papal activity, and is the official residence of the Pope. It was originally known as the Capella Magna before its restoration in 1477 by Pope Sixtus IV, for whom it was named. Following its completion, in 1483 the Apostolic Palace was consecrated and dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption (“Sistine Chapel”). The measurements of its simplistic rectangular design repeat those given in the Old…

Joan of Arc some called her a heretic others, herself included, believed she heard voices from God. Joan of Arc had humble beginnings and her beliefs inspired her to do great things. She would help Charles VII become king. However, at the end of her life she would be burned at the stake for heresy. Joan has an incredible story that takes her from her humble beginnings, to completing incredible feats of victory during the hundred year war till she met her untimely demise. To begin with, Joan of…

Alexander Tonico Apocalypse Now is director Francis Ford Coppola's film based on Heart of Darkness but set in the jungles of Vietnam. While some critics found the film mostly muddled, most agreed that it was a powerful and important examination not only of America's military involvement in Vietnam, but like Conrad's novel, a disturbing treatment of the darkness potentially inherent in all human hearts. "Apocalypse" means the end of the world, as when the earth is destroyed by fire in the Bible.…

Islam and Christianity are more similar than they are dissimilar In a climate of fear and distrust between Muslims and Christians and in particular between Americans and Middle Eastern Muslims, I believe that it is critical to keep an open mind, stay objective and not allow fear and those who promote hate for the sake of hate, dictate how we think and feel about one another. Islam and Christianity are more alike than they are dissimilar. In the last few years and especially since 2001, there has…

In both Paradise Lost and Macbeth, characters are forced to face temptation. The temptation comes from some of the least expected circumstances leading the characters to give in, only to eventually regret their choice. Temptation is something that people face everyday in some form, making it something that will not go away anytime soon. While characters from both Paradise Lost and Macbeth are tempted to do exactly what they know they are not supposed to do, the characters are both affected…

up on the Dodecanese Island of Rhodes, Greece, in the town called ‘Palia Poli’ which translates to the ‘Old Town’. Her Mother, Sarah, was from an upscale family on the nearby island of Symi. Symi is very famous for its beautiful monastery of the Archangel Michael and is only a twenty-five minute boat ride from the island of Rhodes. Her father, Nick, was from another nearby island called ‘Kastelorizo’. The couple decided to move away from their families and start their own, in the city of Rhodes,…

When Julius Caesar was challenged by the Roman Senate to lay down his arms and return to Rome unarmed and alone to face a trial for multiple charges for crimes his political opponents thought appropriate, he had to make a choice, go to Rome as asked and most certainly be tried, convicted and exiled, maybe executed, or he could march on Rome at the head of his Army. This scenario is one which countless individuals over every century have faced, not the part about leading an Army necessarily, no,…

his free time he turned to meditation and reflected on the meaning of life. He came to the declaration that Allah was the one and only true god. Midway through his life he began to have revelations, which were allegedly sent from God through the archangel Gabriel. The Koran is the scripture of Islam; it is partly written by Mohammed and the rest is composed of his revelations and oral teachings that his followers recorded in the Koran after his death. Mohammed became both king and prophet of the…

We might think that Christianity is the most popular religion at this point, which is true. Scholars believe that in the mid-21st century Islam will be the largest in the world. Today the numbers are to an astounding 6 million Muslims that believe in Islam religion. Looking ahead to important figures, the geographic stand point, and important timeline events will help us better understand why Islam religion is growing relatively fast. This religion is a monotheistic tradition, which means…

“Great leaders are born, not made” (Tomas Carlyle). True leaders are born with a passion, with a drive; they know their purpose and they will never stop until they reach their goals. No matter what obstacle faces them, they will rise to the challenge and thrive. According to Carlyle, effective leaders are those gifted with divine inspiration and the right characteristics. Saint Joan of Arc was just a young girl when she realized the greatness in her. She was blessed by God at the young age…