Mount Athos as a monastic community was formally founded in 963, when St. Athanasius (not to be confused with the 4th century St. Athanasius the Great) established the monastery of Great Lavra, still the largest and most prominent of the 20 monasteries. It enjoyed the protection of the emperors of the Eastern Roman Empire during the following centuries and its wealth and possessions grew considerably. The Fourth Crusade in the 13th century brought new Roman Catholic overlords which forced the monks to seek protection from Pope Innocent III, until the restoration of the Byzantine Empire. It was raided by Catalan mercenaries in the 14th century, a century that also saw the theological conflict over the hesychasm practised on Mount Athos and defended by Gregory Palamas. The Byzantine Empire collapsed in the 15th century and the newly established Islamic Ottoman Empire took over. They heavily taxed the monasteries, but for the most part left them alone. The population of monks and their wealth declined over the next centuries, but was revitalised around the 19th century by the donations and new arrivals from other Orthodox countries, such as Russia, Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia, while each country came to exert its influence on individual monasteries. In 1912, during the First Balkan War, the Ottomans were forced out and after a brief conflict between Greece and Russia over sovereignty, the peninsula formally came under Greek sovereignty after World War I. Politically the ...
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
The Holy Mountain Athos • 1
The Holy Mountain Athos • 1 Video Clips. Duration : 13.02 Mins.
Mount Athos as a monastic community was formally founded in 963, when St. Athanasius (not to be confused with the 4th century St. Athanasius the Great) established the monastery of Great Lavra, still the largest and most prominent of the 20 monasteries. It enjoyed the protection of the emperors of the Eastern Roman Empire during the following centuries and its wealth and possessions grew considerably. The Fourth Crusade in the 13th century brought new Roman Catholic overlords which forced the monks to seek protection from Pope Innocent III, until the restoration of the Byzantine Empire. It was raided by Catalan mercenaries in the 14th century, a century that also saw the theological conflict over the hesychasm practised on Mount Athos and defended by Gregory Palamas. The Byzantine Empire collapsed in the 15th century and the newly established Islamic Ottoman Empire took over. They heavily taxed the monasteries, but for the most part left them alone. The population of monks and their wealth declined over the next centuries, but was revitalised around the 19th century by the donations and new arrivals from other Orthodox countries, such as Russia, Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia, while each country came to exert its influence on individual monasteries. In 1912, during the First Balkan War, the Ottomans were forced out and after a brief conflict between Greece and Russia over sovereignty, the peninsula formally came under Greek sovereignty after World War I. Politically the ...
Mount Athos as a monastic community was formally founded in 963, when St. Athanasius (not to be confused with the 4th century St. Athanasius the Great) established the monastery of Great Lavra, still the largest and most prominent of the 20 monasteries. It enjoyed the protection of the emperors of the Eastern Roman Empire during the following centuries and its wealth and possessions grew considerably. The Fourth Crusade in the 13th century brought new Roman Catholic overlords which forced the monks to seek protection from Pope Innocent III, until the restoration of the Byzantine Empire. It was raided by Catalan mercenaries in the 14th century, a century that also saw the theological conflict over the hesychasm practised on Mount Athos and defended by Gregory Palamas. The Byzantine Empire collapsed in the 15th century and the newly established Islamic Ottoman Empire took over. They heavily taxed the monasteries, but for the most part left them alone. The population of monks and their wealth declined over the next centuries, but was revitalised around the 19th century by the donations and new arrivals from other Orthodox countries, such as Russia, Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia, while each country came to exert its influence on individual monasteries. In 1912, during the First Balkan War, the Ottomans were forced out and after a brief conflict between Greece and Russia over sovereignty, the peninsula formally came under Greek sovereignty after World War I. Politically the ...
NTW battle commentary - Prussia vs Ottomans pt. 1
NTW battle commentary - Prussia vs Ottomans pt. 1 Video Clips. Duration : 9.55 Mins.
Napoleon Total War battle commentary. The Prussian army meets the Ottomans to fight a brutal battle in the marshlands of the mighty Amazon. Much blood is shed and only one army will rise as victor. Part 1 of a two-part battle.
Napoleon Total War battle commentary. The Prussian army meets the Ottomans to fight a brutal battle in the marshlands of the mighty Amazon. Much blood is shed and only one army will rise as victor. Part 1 of a two-part battle.
Let's Play Europa Universalis 3: Divine Wind - Byzantium - Episode 55
Let's Play Europa Universalis 3: Divine Wind - Byzantium - Episode 55 Tube. Duration : 17.97 Mins.
Hey Viewers! Welcome to my newest Let's Play. I will try to restore Byzantium to Its former glory! In this campaign, allot of tears and blood will be shed before the end. Join me in my quest for a New World Order! Rebirth Of Rome! "In hoc signo vinces"
Hey Viewers! Welcome to my newest Let's Play. I will try to restore Byzantium to Its former glory! In this campaign, allot of tears and blood will be shed before the end. Join me in my quest for a New World Order! Rebirth Of Rome! "In hoc signo vinces"
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Sen Cok Yasa Osman Pasa
Sen Cok Yasa Osman Pasa Tube. Duration : 2.93 Mins.
The Ottoman Empire was one of the longest running and largest empires in existence, at it's height it had encompassed much of the known world yet throughout it's history it gave respect to the subjects of the empire, allowing them to practice their culture, religion and identity. The rise of mass nationalism early in the 20th century sealed the fate of the empire and some 50 plus nations were created out of the what was known as the sick man of Europe. In retrospect it's greatest strength being equal treatment for all people within the empire also become it's greatest weakness as the Ottomans did not naturalize the people that it had conquered unlike many other empires that did or attempted to do. Contrary to popular western belief the Ottomans did not force the non Muslim subjects to fight in it's wars. It did however in the exchange of its Christian subjects not having to serve military service (which usually consisted of years long end military service) charge an additional war time tax known as Jizra which supported financially the empire's war efforts. Christian subjects that did however fight in the name of the Ottomans against the myriad of the Ottomans enemies were not required to pay this tax. The most well known Christian warriors of the Ottoman empire were the famous Janissaries who were fanatically loyal to the Sultan. They were Christian children brought in from the Balkans who's Christian parents often competed with each other in order to gain the attention ...
The Ottoman Empire was one of the longest running and largest empires in existence, at it's height it had encompassed much of the known world yet throughout it's history it gave respect to the subjects of the empire, allowing them to practice their culture, religion and identity. The rise of mass nationalism early in the 20th century sealed the fate of the empire and some 50 plus nations were created out of the what was known as the sick man of Europe. In retrospect it's greatest strength being equal treatment for all people within the empire also become it's greatest weakness as the Ottomans did not naturalize the people that it had conquered unlike many other empires that did or attempted to do. Contrary to popular western belief the Ottomans did not force the non Muslim subjects to fight in it's wars. It did however in the exchange of its Christian subjects not having to serve military service (which usually consisted of years long end military service) charge an additional war time tax known as Jizra which supported financially the empire's war efforts. Christian subjects that did however fight in the name of the Ottomans against the myriad of the Ottomans enemies were not required to pay this tax. The most well known Christian warriors of the Ottoman empire were the famous Janissaries who were fanatically loyal to the Sultan. They were Christian children brought in from the Balkans who's Christian parents often competed with each other in order to gain the attention ...
Age Of Empires III (Commentary#1)Skirmish#1 Part 1
Age Of Empires III (Commentary#1)Skirmish#1 Part 1 Video Clips. Duration : 8.50 Mins.
I play as the Portuguese and the Cpu plays as the Ottomans.Im playin on hard and the map is sonora and game type is surpremecy. I can play the game on full graphics but i turned them down on the game so it didnt lag but it still did lol so ill turn the graphics more down if i do another next time.Please watch part 2 and Subscribe,Rate and feel free to comment.And thanks to HeirofCarthage for getting me back into the game :)
I play as the Portuguese and the Cpu plays as the Ottomans.Im playin on hard and the map is sonora and game type is surpremecy. I can play the game on full graphics but i turned them down on the game so it didnt lag but it still did lol so ill turn the graphics more down if i do another next time.Please watch part 2 and Subscribe,Rate and feel free to comment.And thanks to HeirofCarthage for getting me back into the game :)
Let's Play Europa Universalis 3 Divine Wind - Part 16 (Ottoman Empire)
Let's Play Europa Universalis 3 Divine Wind - Part 16 (Ottoman Empire) Tube. Duration : 9.67 Mins.
Things go from bad, to worse.
Things go from bad, to worse.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Bir Osmanlı Savaşı-Ottoman Empire-Medial Total War
Bir Osmanlı Savaşı-Ottoman Empire-Medial Total War Tube. Duration : 3.68 Mins.
Bir Osmanlı Savaşı-Ottoman Empire-Medial Total War
Bir Osmanlı Savaşı-Ottoman Empire-Medial Total War