Henry VII's Lady chapel at Westminster Abbey was arguably the last great architectural masterpiece of the Middle Ages with many of its components, such as its vaulted ceiling and glass screen windows, singled out for particular praise during the last 500 years. During the 1990s the chapel was restored providing an unprecedented opportunity for survey and analysis, resulting in this important collection of sixteen specialist contributions.
Some objects just cry out to be stolen, and an obliging ring of international thieves stands ready to heed the cry. Their current target is the Gyrth Chalice, a priceless goblet that the Gyrth family has for centuries held in trust for the British Crown. Kept in a windowless chapel, and protected by a fearsome curse, the Chalice should be impervious to thievery. But this is 1930, and the crooks have all the advantages of the modern world.
Rick Steves’ Rome 2009 allows any traveler to enjoy the sights and appreciate the lively culture of Italy’s capital and the center of the ancient world, from the architectural wonder of the Colosseum to a great cappuccino at a local cafe. Rick offers expert advice on all of the must-see destinations, including the Pantheon, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel. With detailed tours of Rome’s best museums and historic sights as well as unique walks through local neighborhoods, Rick Steves’ Rome 2009 is the definitive guide to this world-class city.
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Historical Jesus (24 lectures, 30 minutes/lecture) Course No. 643
Taught by Bart D. Ehrman The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill M.Div., Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary
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