Ergebnis für "character" in Welt

What does it take to reinvent a language? After a meteoric rise, China today is one of the world’s most powerful nations. Just a century ago, it was a crumbling empire with literacy reserved for the elite few, as the world underwent a massive technological transformation that threatened to...

The Sumerians, the pragmatic and gifted people who preceded the Semites in the land first known as Sumer and later as Babylonia, created what was probably the first high civilization in the history of man, spanning the fifth to the second millenniums BC. This book is an unparalleled compendium of what is known about them.

The day after Jesus' death, whatever small mark he made on the world seemed destined to disappear. Instead, his impact on human history has been unparalleled, leading believers and nonbelievers alike to ask, Who Is This Man? In Who Is This Man, bestselling author John Ortberg explores the...

In this captivating collection of lectures, renowned Italian historian and journalist Guglielmo Ferrero takes us on a journey through the complexities of Roman history as presented in his 1908 Lowell Lectures at the Lowell Institute in Boston. Ferrero delves into the moral and cultural decline of Rome, drawing poignant parallels to the societal issues faced by America and Europe during his time. He explores the lives and legacies of iconic figures from Julius Caesar to Nero, while also reflecting on the enduring lessons Rome offers for education today. Employing psychological, sociological, ...

It's all about character! In this quiz show, co-hosts Alice and Hallie have to guess a character from history or literature using yes or no questions. Are they weird nerds? Yes. Do they know historical characters? That's for you to find out!

Prince Demetrius de Gallitzin (1770-1840), affectionately known as Father Smith, was a remarkable figure in the early days of Catholicism in America. Born a prince, he chose to live humbly among the courageous pioneers of the Allegheny Mountains in central Pennsylvania, dedicating over forty years to their spiritual care. His commitment to his adopted community earned him the endearing title, The Apostle of the Alleghenies. This poignant memoir by his missionary colleague and protégé, Father Thomas Heyden, draws from a rich collection of documents entrusted to him after Father ...

Archives of the weekly Character in Context radio program. Historical Bible context and character. Updated Friday afternoon.

Muchas veces leemos libros de historia y solamente nos quedamos con lo que cuentan superficialmente, siempre con los típicos detalles de su vida política o inventiva y algo de su vida familiar, pero nunca dan detalles de cómo fue su vida íntima, sus secretos y sus pasiones. En este libro te muestro la vida sexual de los personajes más influyentes de todos los tiempos, con datos verídicos recientes y datos históricos que han quedado y que muy poco saben.

La Navidad es la fiesta más importante del año. Después de los días correspondientes que exaltan el orgullo nacional de cada país, como el Día de la Independencia en Estados Unidos, el Día de la Victoria en rusia o el Día de la Bastilla en Francia, es el 25 de diciembre el que articula la vida, el trabajo y la economía en buena parte del mundo, incluidos muchos países no cristianos. Desde tiempos antiguos, el comienzo del invierno ha sido la ocasión para que la mayoría de la gente coma, beba, baile y se reúna para tocar el tambor y tomar un descanso.

Mahabharata Ke Paatra (Characters of Mahabharat), a free Hindi podcast by Audio Pitara, is a great way to dive deep into the lives and stories of the characters of the Mahabharat. It covers their struggles, decisions, life events and other details that have shaped the lives of these characters. The podcast takes you through each character's journey with great detail and understanding. From Shantanu, the king of Hastinapur to Bhishma, Chitrangada, Vichitravirya, Dhritarashtra, Pandu, Gandhari and Kunti - each episode covers the life of a different character. It also explores the question of who...