Those Medieval Monks Could Draw

NYTimes ^ | June 18, 2009

[afraidfortherepublic]

So many people forget the thousand year run of the Byzantine world. I find it fascinating.

This is off-topic, but your comment made me think: Will the US run 1000 years, considering the strain put upon our civilization by those in charge right now?

[DieHard the Hunter]

> The distinction is important because in the true Medieval Period (1000 to 1300) EuropeansFreemasons built the great Cathedrals, using techniques the Romans never knew.

Whence came this knowledge? One thing is certain: it came from somewhere.

[colorado tanker]

I’m afraid our run won’t be 1000 years. Not that we won’t be around, but I think once China and India reach a certain level of development their sheer size will shift power from the U.S. and Western Europe to Asia.