Earth Science Week

— What is Earth Science Week? Since October 1998, the American Geological Institute (AGI) has organized this national and international event to help the public gain a better understanding and appreciation for the Earth Sciences and to encourage… …



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Art, Antiques, and Collections

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2003 Introduction In 2002 major exhibitions such as Documenta 11 reflected the diverse nature of contemporary art: artists from a variety of cultures received widespread recognition for work ranging from installation to video to painting …



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Christian views on poverty and wealth

— Jesus casting out the money changers from the Temple by Giotto, 14th century Since the inception of Christianity, there have been a variety of Christian attitudes towards materialism and wealth. John Cobb, Jr. argues that the economism that rules …



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2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami

— 2011 Miyagi earthquake redirects here. For the aftershock that occurred on 7 April, see April 2011 Miyagi earthquake. 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami 東日本大震災 An aerial view of damage in the Tōhoku region with black smoke coming from the Nippon… …



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Libraries and Museums

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2007 Introduction Libraries and museums grappled with ways to attract more patrons during the year, introducing innovative software (Library 2.0), technological wizardry (iPods as museum aides), and even “bib dating.” Efforts continued to… …



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Anthropology and Archaeology

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2009 Introduction Anthropology Among the key developments in 2008 in the field of physical anthropology was the discovery by a large interdisciplinary team of Spanish and American scientists in northern Spain of a partial mandible (lower… …



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Cain and Abel

— This article is about the first and second sons of Adam and Eve. For other uses, see Cain and Abel (disambiguation). Abel , Cain , and My Brother s Keeper redirect here. For other uses, see Abel (disambiguation), Cain (disambiguation), and My… …



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Syrian and Palestinian religion

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ancient religion Introduction beliefs of Syria and Palestine between 3000 and 300 BC. These religions are usually defined by the languages of those who practiced them: e.g., Amorite, Hurrian, Ugaritic, Phoenician, Aramaic, and Moabite.… …



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Timeline of Islamic science and engineering

— This timeline of Islamic science and engineering covers the general development of science and technology in the Islamic world during the Islamic Golden Age, usually dated from the 7th to 16th centuries.From the 17th century onwards, the advances …



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List of apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction

— This is a list of apocalyptic and post apocalyptic fiction works, sorted by the nature of the catastrophe portrayed.World War III and other apocalyptic wars (between humans)Films1930s*1936. Things to Come , in which an extended future second… …



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Please Save My Earth

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Bronze and Iron Age Poland

— The Bronze and Iron Age cultures in Poland are known mainly from archeological research. Early Bronze Age cultures in Poland begin around 2400/2300 BC [ U źródeł Polski , p. 55, Sławomir Kadrow] . In the region the Iron Age commences ca. 750/700… …



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List of Middle-earth objects

— Arkenstone redirects here. For the composer of electronic and new age music, see David Arkenstone. J. R. R. Tolkien s Middle earth fantasy legendarium includes several noteworthy objects. The following list includes weapons, armour, jewellery,… …



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Architecture and Civil Engineering

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2009 Introduction Architecture For Notable Civil Engineering Projects in work or completed in 2008, see Table (Notable Civil Engineering Projects (in work or completed, 2008)). Beijing was the centre of the world of architecture… …



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Geography and the Church

— • Explains the nature of this science and the course of its evolution Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Geography and the Church Geography and the Church …



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RELIGIOUS LIFE AND COMMUNITIES

— Jews UNDER OTTOMAN RULE The Jews of the pre Zionist old yishuv, both sephardim (from the Orient) and ashkenazim (of European origin), dedicated their lives to the fulfillment of religious precepts: the study of the torah and the meticulous… …



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