Some Business in Dyrrachium During I-III Centuries AD

Innovations of Islamic Glasswork in the 5th and 6th Centuries AH/AD 11th and 12th Centuries

Glasswork of the Islamic era in the 5th and 6th centuries AH/AD 11th and 12th centuries in Islamic lands reached its peak of growth and prosperity and was accompanied by innovations in the field of production and decoration. After this period this industry inspired glassmaking of the whole world. Studying the features of Islamic glassmaking in its heyday with the aim of introducing and classify...

The Custom of Marriage Portion among Some Muslims during Both First and Second Centuries AH

As one of the components of marriage, “marriage portion” is an ancient tradition among Muslims which follows particular customs and methods. Although this custom is from those sanctified by Islamic Shari’ah, it underwent some changes. Some changes such as the amount of marriage portion and its being the right of woman herself taken as a substitution for the previous customs. This custom was sub...

Recognition of Lustered Pottery of the 3rd and 4th Centuries AH/AD 9th and 10th Centuries from the Imitated Ones

Luster is an innovative decorative technique applied in the Islamic era. The imitative technique of luster glaze is the result of efforts of some potters to imitate the visual features of the earlier luster. The two techniques differ in their production methods, but have many similarities in terms of physical characteristics of the works, including color, pattern, and in some cases, form. Such ...

„ALEXANDRU IOAN CUZA” UNIVERSITY OF IAȘI FACULTY OF HISTORY DOCTORAL SCHOOL LIFE EXPECTANCY, AGE STRUCTURE AND MORTALITY IN THE ROMAN PROVINCES RAETIA AND NORICUM. I – III Centuries AD

In the light of evolution III: two centuries of Darwin.

C harles Darwin’s enthusiasm and expertise in natural history contributed hugely to his elucidation of evolution by natural selection, which stands as one of the grandest intellectual achievements in the history of science. Darwin was a lifelong observer of nature, stating in correspondence that some of his happiest times in youth were spent fishing on rainy days and ‘‘entomologizing’’ when Eng...