The legend of King Arthur and his knights is one of the most enduring and captivating stories in Western culture. For centuries, tales of chivalry, magic, heroism, and tragedy have woven together to form a rich tapestry of myth and history. Yet, beneath the layers of romance and fantasy, there are hints of real historical events and figures that in
Catholic Counter-Reformation and Global Expansion
Council of Trent In response, the Catholic Church initiated reforms—affirming doctrine, correcting abuses, and revitalizing spiritual life. Missionary Activity Christianity expanded worldwide through missionary efforts in the Americas, Africa, and Asia, leading to cultural adaptations and syncretism. Enlightenment, Modernity, and Furthe
The Great Schism: East-West Division (1054)
Causes of the Schism Cultural, linguistic, political, and theological differences grew between the Western (Latin) Church centered in Rome and the Eastern (Greek) Church centered in Constantinople. Disputes over papal authority, the wording of the Nicene Creed (Filioque clause), and liturgical practices intensified tensions. The Formal S
Early Doctrinal Formations and Church Organization
The New Testament and Canon Formation Between the 1st and 4th centuries, texts such as the Gospels, Pauline Epistles, and other writings were composed and gradually canonized into the New Testament. Theological Debates and Councils Early Christianity faced internal debates on the nature of Christ and the Trinity. The Arian controversy qu