25 May 2016 The Life and Times of Rumi: Sufism and the Golden Age of Islam By MartiniF History & Tradition 0 In this modern age, the poems of the 13th century Persian poet Muhammad Jalal ad-Din Rumi have sold millions of copies, making him one of the most popular poets in the world. Considered a provocative figure, Rumi continued the long tradition of... Read More
19 May 2016 Eadric Streona: One of the Worst Britons Ever? By Charles Christian History & Tradition 1 – or how one greedy, treacherous Saxon earl weakened the English monarchy and paved the way for the Norman Conquest.According to an article that appeared in the BBC History Magazine in 2005, a relatively obscure Saxon nobleman called Eadric... Read More
11 May 2016 The Rise of the Arsacid Dynasty: Shifting Politics and Military Maneuvers – Part 2 By Cam Rea History & Tradition, Politics & Social Structure 0 In order to understand why Arsaces I, King and founder of the Arsacid dynasty raided and eventually conquered Parthia, we must first look to Bactria.It is no question that Arsaces made his living by pillaging. But, according to Strabo, the... Read More
11 May 2016 The Rise of the Arsacid Dynasty: Medical Mysteries and Rightful Heirs – Part I By Cam Rea History & Tradition, Politics & Social Structure 0 Arsaces’ historic invasion of Parthia was a process.Before Arsaces I, King and founder of the Arsacid dynasty, and his brother, Tiridates captured Parthia, they appeared to be residing in the province previous to the appointment of Andragoras as... Read More
07 May 2016 Stilicho, Alaric, Attila, and the Changing World of the Ancient Roman Empire By Cam Rea History & Tradition, Politics & Social Structure 2 In the late fourth century, a man born of a Roman noblewoman and an East-Germanic Vandal father served as a Roman cavalry officer. Stilicho served Rome with distinction by embracing the Empire and all it stood for, and would go on to become the... Read More