Aviva Directory
Aviva Directory
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| Copernicus |
| Nicolaus Copernicus (February 19, 1473 - May 24, 1543) was a polymath: an expert in astronomy, mathematics, medicine, law, economics, and diplomacy. The accomplishment for which he is famous, astronomy, was an avocation. He presented the first modern theory of of a heliocentric solar system. |
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| Sports & Recreation |
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| The I Ching – A History |
| The I Ching, also called the Book of Changes, originated during an important time in Chinese history – the overthrow of the Shang dynasty by the Chou dynasty, which also collapsed. It was a time of much social unrest and confusion. |
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| The Fascinating Story of the Middle Ages |
| The Middle Ages have long held a great fascination for both historians and laypeople alike, and it is certainly easy to understand why. Many of our most cherished myths and folktales can be traced directly to this unique period of history. |
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| Faith & Spirituality |
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| Who Were The Ante-Nicene Fathers & Why Were They Important? |
| The New Testament that we read today is based on the original Greek text, based on a large number of ancient manuscripts. None of these manuscripts were originals, and the large majority of them are copies of copies. While they were derived from the originals, errors are sure to occur in the process |
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