22 Mar 2024 The Battle of Cymenshore, AD 477 By Murray Dahm History & Tradition 1 In the aftermath of the Romans’ departure from Britain in the fifth century AD, the coast of the former Roman province was left vulnerable to various invaders who sought to establish kingdoms of their own. These men are usually grouped under term... Read More
20 Mar 2024 The Severan Emperors and the Demise of the Roman Senate By Mario Bartolini History & Tradition 0 By 190 AD, the debauched life of emperor Commodus had reached a sinister summit. Never had the Roman Empire been led by such a disgraceful character. Probably mad, he identified himself with the god Hercules and tried to imitate him in every way... Read More
18 Mar 2024 Cahokia: The Rise and Fall of an Indigenous Empire By Taylor Keen History & Tradition 0 Cahokia City Center, Spring of 1054A young Indigenous man, a Pilgrim, has been walking all day carrying a large bundle basket on his back. His long black hair is tied up in a bun at the back of his head, and he has new, round, purplish, flint clay... Read More
15 Mar 2024 The Antonine Dynasty: The Good Roman Emperors By Mario Bartolini History & Tradition 0 While much appreciated by the plebeians and especially by the army, Emperor Domitian was hated by the aristocracy and the Senate, which he himself despised. His absolutist attitude, his austere financial measures and his persecuting actions... Read More
08 Mar 2024 Aristocratic Athenian Hero Pericles Versus Demagogue Villain Cleon By MartiniF History & Tradition 0 The founding of the Delian League in 478 BC moved the Athenians closer to the idea of democracy. However, although the Athenians believed that all men were created equal in political power and the notion of “the people” should ideally refer to... Read More