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Rice University

Galileo Project: Historical Overview of the Inquisition

For Students 9th - 10th
This article defines an inquisition, which is a legal proceeding of the Catholic Church and not restricted to a particular institution such as the Spanish Inquisition.
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Curated OER

Unesco: France: Episcopal City of Albi

For Students 9th - 10th
On the banks of the Tarn river in south-west France, the old city of Albi reflects the culmination of a medieval architectural and urban ensemble. Today the Old Bridge (Pont-Vieux), the Saint-Salvi quarter and its church are testimony to...
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Unesco: Italy: Longobards in Italy. Places of the Power (568 774 a.d.)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Longobards in Italy, Places of Power, 568 - 774 A.D. comprises seven groups of important buildings (including fortresses, churches, and monasteries) throughout the Italian Peninsula. They testify to the high achievement of the...