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The history of European art places humanity at its center. In the hierarchical world order that replaced the anthropomorphic worldview of antiquity, the depiction of human figures emphasized distinguishing traits rather than individuality. The aim was to indicate the position of the depicted figure within the hierarchy.

Russian communism is both an international phenomenon with global influence and a uniquely Russian, national formation shaped by Russian history. Russian history has always been a battleground for Eastern and Western elements, resulting in the contradictions within the Russian soul. The Russian national psyche is a product of the Orthodox Church,...

The Book of Ecclesiastes is one of the most challenging reads in the Bible. Its genre is a blend of wisdom literature and poetry. Its structure is built on recurring phrases: "I saw," "vanity," "to eat, drink, rejoice, take joy in life, do good." In essence, it describes a journey: I tried everything, found it all to be meaningless, and...

Researchers agree that the greatest and most decisive turning point in the history of the Carpathian Basin was the foundation of the Hungarian state. King Stephen succeeded in attaching his country to Europe, making his people accept Christianity, and integrating them into the Christian community of Europe.