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Boniface VIII declares a Jubilee or Holy Year, with plenary indulgences for pilgrims who make their way to Rome. Go to Boniface VIII (c.1234–1303) in The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church (2 rev ed.) See this event in other timelines: 13th century. Religion.
Jul 16, 2019 · Article. Daily life in medieval Japan (1185-1606 CE) was, for most people, the age-old struggle to put food on the table, build a family, stay healthy, and try to enjoy the finer things in life whenever possible. The upper classes had better and more colourful clothes, used expensive foreign porcelain, were entertained by Noh theatre and could ...
The 19th century witnessed notable changes in marriage customs compared to previous centuries. Love and personal compatibility became increasingly important, women fought for greater rights within marriage, courtship became more independent, and legal and societal reforms aimed to improve the institution of marriage.
The History of Romance. The giving and receiving of valentines or love tokens dates to medieval times, but the origins of the modern celebration lie in the 18 th century with the rise of romantic marriage. During the 18 th century, society encouraged young people to select their marriage partners based on their romantic attachments.
Gender roles in 19th century America were deeply rooted in traditional expectations. Society expected men to be the primary breadwinners and providers, while women were expected to be wives and mothers, primarily focused on domestic duties. These traditional gender roles were reinforced by cultural norms and religious beliefs that emphasized ...
The first paper was given by Roisin Cossar (U of Manitoba), “Clerical Concubines in 14th Century Italy”. The paper looked into the lives of clerical concubines and explored the complex relationships they shared with priests. Long term, stable relationships were common even after the Lateran Council decreed against clerical marriage.
Dec 2, 2019 · Marriage was a pivotal issue for a variety of nineteenth-century social movements. Women’s rights activists, utopians, spiritualists, abolitionists, and free lovers all perceived legal marriage as hierarchical (the power of the husband) and coercive (the power of the law). Advocating new, more egalitarian forms of marriage, they redefined ...
