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1 day ago · Pythagorean tuning is a system of musical tuning in which the frequency ratios of all intervals are based on the ratio 3:2. [38] This ratio, also known as the "pure" perfect fifth, is chosen because it is one of the most consonant and easiest to tune by ear and because of importance attributed to the integer 3.
1 day ago · e. The Parthian Empire ( / ˈpɑːrθiən / ), also known as the Arsacid Empire ( / ˈɑːrsəsɪd / ), [12] was a major Iranian political and cultural power centered in ancient Iran from 247 BC to 224 AD. [13] Its latter name comes from its founder, Arsaces I, [14] who led the Parni tribe in conquering the region of Parthia [15] in Iran 's ...
1 day ago · An image of a Manichaean temple with stars and seven firmaments. Line drawing copy of two frescoes from cave 38B at Bezeklik Grottoes. Manichaeism ( / ˌmænɪˈkiːɪzəm /; [4] in New Persian آیینِ مانی Āyīn-e Mānī; Chinese: 摩尼教; pinyin: Móníjiào) is a former major world religion, [5] founded in the 3rd century CE by the ...
5 hours ago · Ali Al-Kourani, 79, Lebanese Islamic cleric, heart attack. [47] Christian Malanga, 41, Congolese politician and military officer, leader of the 2024 Democratic Republic of the Congo coup attempt, shot. [48] Jim Otto, 86, American Hall of Fame football player ( Oakland Raiders ). [49]
5 hours ago · Religion in pre-Islamic Arabia included indigenous Arabian polytheism, ancient Semitic religions, Christianity, Judaism, Mandaeism, and Zoroastrianism . Arabian polytheism, the dominant form of religion in pre-Islamic Arabia, was based on veneration of deities and spirits. Worship was directed to various gods and goddesses, including Hubal and ...
5 hours ago · Ramesseum king list (19th Dynasty); carved on limestone. Contains most of the New Kingdom pharaohs up to Ramesses II. Saqqara Tablet (19th Dynasty), carved on limestone. Very detailed, but omitting most kings of the 1st Dynasty for unknown reasons. Turin King List (19th Dynasty); written with red and black ink on papyrus.
1 day ago · Prevalence. About 0.17% to 0.89% (pre-pandemic) [9] Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome ( ME/CFS) is a serious long-term illness. People with ME/CFS experience a profound fatigue that does not go away with rest, sleep issues and problems with memory or concentration. They are able to do much less than before they became ill.
