Arts & Humanities - 20 July 2006

I know, from many sources, that Europeans rediscovered Greek and Roman texts because they had been translated and copied by the Arabs, who brought the Arabic versions to Europe. What I am wondering is, how did the Arabs get these texts in the first place? Greece was conquered by Rome in 338 BC (?) and Rome fell in the 5th century, yet Islam arose in the 7th century, and the Muslims conquered all other cultures in the region.

Also, why didn't the Byzantine Empire have the Roman texts? After all, they were once part of Rome, and they survived all the way up to the fall of Constantinople in 1453.

2006-07-20 09:16:15 · 7 answers · asked by galactonerd 2 in History

i have reas all her books several times. now i am trying to find a new author to read...any suggestions?

2006-07-20 09:13:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

my dream career is to shoot model portfolios, fashion, glamour. my background is in portraits, I am used to studio lighting and am practicing and experimenting with outdoor photography. I would love any feedback and constructive critique. also any critique on edgy verses portrait improvements
thank you
http://nicksmom.myphotoalbum.com
click main pic then slideshow

2006-07-20 09:09:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Photography

let`s do all what we want!! doesn`t it sound tempting?

2006-07-20 09:05:17 · 10 answers · asked by MissRussia 4 in Philosophy

I have also just finished reading the Journey East by Herman Hesse and the more modern, but still quite good, life of pi. I was thinking about Catch 22, Siddhartha, or the Satanic Verses as my next read, but does anyone have any suggestions for a guy who has greatly enjoyed the works listed above?

2006-07-20 09:02:09 · 12 answers · asked by Walty 4 in Books & Authors

2006-07-20 08:53:13 · 8 answers · asked by sassy 3 in Dancing

2006-07-20 08:53:04 · 6 answers · asked by james m 1 in Photography

I've heard that nicotine stays in your mouth for 30 days from some friends i was curious if that was true

2006-07-20 08:50:30 · 2 answers · asked by lilbrat932012 1 in Other - Arts & Humanities

2006-07-20 08:49:40 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Visual Arts

2006-07-20 08:49:30 · 34 answers · asked by Blissbug 2 in Philosophy

2006-07-20 08:46:02 · 8 answers · asked by max adams 1 in Other - Arts & Humanities

I have about 6-8 kids. I have already thought of singing a song or doing hand movements to a song..

2006-07-20 08:45:22 · 3 answers · asked by elephantsrcool 1 in Performing Arts

2006-07-20 08:45:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

I have downloaded the brushes I want to use but I don't know how to put them onto my pictures

2006-07-20 08:44:21 · 1 answers · asked by lil_kris_1988 1 in Photography

2006-07-20 08:38:49 · 16 answers · asked by Curious 1 in Genealogy

not for magazines, or strangers. but for like your boyfriend. just for him only.

2006-07-20 08:38:18 · 5 answers · asked by kittedoutbean 2 in Photography

2006-07-20 08:35:30 · 10 answers · asked by NavyBoat 1 in Books & Authors

2006-07-20 08:27:31 · 11 answers · asked by freezer_bunky 1 in Books & Authors

they are so hot they r my age about 16...i'm attractive but i can't seem to get their attention..wut do i do?

2006-07-20 08:25:12 · 5 answers · asked by blah 1 in Other - Arts & Humanities

I used to be a dancer for many many years, however I quit 5 years ago and am still interested in all types of dance. Does anyone know if they offer beginner adult lessons. Is it too late to return I am about 20 and have been away from it for almost 6 years. I also found my old pointe shoes and wanted to do that. Any suggestions on self teaching myself to go up on pointe again, on strengthing my ankles and what not? Thank you.

2006-07-20 08:24:45 · 5 answers · asked by Heather N 2 in Dancing

Not clogging as in plumbing, clogging as in dancing. if so, Email me!
photogal600@yahoo.com

2006-07-20 08:22:02 · 3 answers · asked by yeehawyall72 2 in Dancing

Yesterday I overheard my son saying he likes to smoke "Big Cox." I've never heard of this brand of cigarette. Is he maybe doing drugs?

2006-07-20 08:18:45 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2006-07-20 08:15:28 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

i kno u shouldnt but im half balc and white but i tend to go for white guys but there are some racist ppl out there...i'm not so sure what 3 do

2006-07-20 08:12:05 · 6 answers · asked by blah 1 in Other - Arts & Humanities

This was a puzzle set by that great Chinese philospher Confusion.
It caused over a million domestic fights and eventually the Emperor of the time had Confusion burned on the wheel.
A little Chinese boy called Bo Bo eventually solved the puzzle.

2006-07-20 08:08:41 · 18 answers · asked by toooldtolivetooyoungtoshoot 1 in Philosophy

2006-07-20 08:06:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Theater & Acting

what changes do you notice in yourself that makes you say you are really in-love?

2006-07-20 08:06:13 · 7 answers · asked by babytalk 4 in Philosophy

Write a quick poem, right now. 10 points to the best one. Try to keep it 4 lines or less, please. They don't have to rhyme, just go with it.

2006-07-20 08:05:41 · 12 answers · asked by ? 5 in Other - Arts & Humanities

there was this guy at school (hischool) that i liked alot..im still in highschool but he didn't like me back even though i was the only girl he flirted with ..now he has some gf in some other city ..what went wrong?

2006-07-20 08:02:58 · 18 answers · asked by blah 1 in Other - Arts & Humanities

2006-07-20 07:59:48 · 13 answers · asked by xjojox 1 in Other - Arts & Humanities