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51Novus homo — Homo novus (or: novus homo, Latin for new man ; plural homines novi) was the term in ancient Rome for a man who was the first in his family to serve in the Roman Senate or, more specifically, to be elected as consul. When a man entered public… …
521978 Revelation on Priesthood — The 1978 Revelation on Priesthood was a revelation to the leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints (LDS Church) which reversed a long standing policy excluding men of black African descent from the priesthood. Contents 1… …
53Manuel I Komnenos — This article is about the 12th century Byzantine Emperor. For the eldest son of Andronikos I Komnenos and father of Alexios I of Trebizond, see Manuel Komnenos (born 1145). Manuel I Komnenos Emp …
54John Mandeville — Full page portrait of Sir John Mandeville. Created 1459. Jehan de Mandeville , translated as Sir John Mandeville , is the name claimed by the compiler of The Travels of Sir John Mandeville, a book account of his supposed travels, written in Anglo …
55Largesse — An essential virtue of both knights and nobles, best expressed by Chrиtien de Troyes in his 12th century romance Cligиs: Dear son, he said, believe me when I tell you that largesse is the queen and lady who brightens all virtues, and this is not… …
56Peter Williamson — (1730 ndash;1799), or Indian Peter as he became known, was one of the more colourful personalities of 18th century Scotland. He was kidnapped and sold into slavery in America. He was captured by Indians, but eventually escaped and joined the… …
57SEMIKHAH — (Heb. סְמִיכָה; laying, lit. leaning of the hands). The word is used in two senses. Of Sacrifices The act of semikhah constituted the dedication by the owner of animals sacrificed on the altar. The act, which was obligatory whenever sacrifices… …
58List of magical weapons — This is a list of magical weapons from fiction and folklore. A magical weapon is one that is directly described as such in the work; or one that has obvious fantastic or supernatural qualities. Contents 1 In folklore 1.1 Norse mythology 1.2 Irish …
59Chaucer coming in contact with Petrarch or Boccaccio — Petrarch s Arquà house near Padua in 1831 (artist s depiction with a tourist) …
60china — /chuy neuh/, n. 1. a translucent ceramic material, biscuit fired at a high temperature, its glaze fired at a low temperature. 2. any porcelain ware. 3. plates, cups, saucers, etc., collectively. 4. figurines made of porcelain or ceramic material …
