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Padua, Italy (1543).
Professor Vesalius will talk about his new book Concerning the Fabric of the Human Body. It is the first complete description of the human body and has earned for the author the nickname "father of anatomy". Vesalius first began his studies of anatomy by dissecting the bodies of dead criminals. Once, in the middle of the night, he took from the gallows the decaying body of a man who had been hung. LUTHER con't from page 1 This movement has spread from Germany to other countries in Europe and threatens to split the Church and reduce the power and influence it has had during the last thousand years.
Frombork, Poland (1543).
We continue to support the centuries-old theory of Ptolemy which holds that he earth is the center of the universe. The sun, the planets, and the stars all revolve around the earth. The earth does not move. If the earth moved, as Copernicus claims, we would all be thrown off into space. Most churchmen and university professors do not agree with this new theory by Copernicus. We call upon others with common sense to reject it, also. |
Rouen, France (1431).
Joan was a French peasant girl who friends described as gentle, helpful, and holy. At age 17 she had a vision from heaven that made her think she had been chosen to drive English armies from her homeland of France. Considerable French territory had fallen to the English in the Hundred Year's War. Joan convinced King Charles VII of France to put her in command of his armies. She led the French to victory in five battles and established herself as a military genius. Finally, however, Joan was captured by the English and put in prison. She was tried as a witch and a heretic and burned at the stake.
London, England (1599).
"Romeo and Juliet" can be added to a growing list of successful Shakespearean plays which now includes such favorites as "The Taming of the Shrew", "The Two Gentlemen of Verona", and "A Midsummer Night's Dream". "Romeo and Juliet" is certain to be a favorite among young theater goers. It is the story of two teenage lovers whose lives are affected by a bitter quarrel between their families. A memorable scene occurs near the end of this tragedy when Romeo takes poison and Juliet stabs herself. This act convinces their families that it is time to end their feud. |
Florence, Italy (1573).
Michelangelo's greatest fame comes from painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. This project included nine scenes from the Old Testament painted over a 1,000 yard area. Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" - the most famous portrait of all times - and "The Last Supper" are on display. Visitors have also been attracted to Raphael's "Sistine Madonna" and "The School of Athens".
Paris, France (1581).
The first recorded case of kissing dates back to 2000 B.C. in India. The Egyptians, Persians, Assyrians, and Greeks paid no attention to this pastime but the Romans found it much to their liking. Roman conquerors took the idea everywhere they went. |
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