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21embalming — Introduction the treatment of a dead body so as to sterilize it or to protect it from decay. For practical as well as theological reasons a well preserved body has long been a chief mortuary concern. The ancient Greeks, who demanded… …
22Midnight in Paris — Theatrical release poster Directed by Woody Allen Produced by …
23harvest customs — Numerous customs and traditions clustered around harvest time, the vital climax of the agricultural year in arable areas. Many were extremely localized, and much could depend on the character of the farmer, the type of crop, and other… …
24PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE — CIVIL Court Sessions The courts of three (judges) exercising jurisdiction in civil matters (see bet din ) held their sessions during the day, but – following Jethro s advice to Moses that judges should be available at all times (Ex. 18:22) – they …
25Battles of Saratoga — Part of the American Revolutionary War …
26Tammuz (deity) — For other uses, see Tammuz. Fertile Crescent myth series …
27Ranulf Flambard — Infobox bishopbiog name =Ranulf Flambard religion =Catholic See =Diocese of Durham Title = Bishop of Durham Period = 1099 ndash;1128 Predecessor = William de St Calais Successor =Geoffrey Rufus ordination = bishops = post = date of birth = place… …
28Jacopo della Quercia — Birth name Jacopo di Pietro d Agnolo di Guarnieri Born 1374 Quercia Grossa (Siena) …
29Nicias — For the Indo Greek king, see King Nicias. Nicias expeditions, before the Sicilian campaign. Nicias or Nikias (Νικίας) (c. 470 BC – 413 BC) was an Athenian politician and general during the period of the Peloponnesian War. Nicias was a member of… …
30Scandza — was the name given to Scandinavia by Jordanes, in his work Getica. He described the area to set the stage for his treatment of the Goths migration from Scandinavia to Gothiscandza. His account contains several accurate descriptions of Scandinavia …
