19 Apr 2016 Suttee: Deadly Ancient Lessons on How to be a ‘Good Wife’ and a ‘Redeemed Widow’ By MartiniF History & Tradition 2 A poor, 60-year-old barber in rural India, who had been ill for some time, died in his simple mud hut in 2002. The next morning, his widow announced her intention to commit suttee (or sati) —the ancient practice in which a widow burns herself to... Read More
15 Apr 2016 Subutai: Dog of War — Silent, Insatiable and Remorseless, Part II By Cam Rea History & Tradition 0 For some great leaders and conquerors, names and actions have gone largely unnoticed through the annals of history. One such man of great influence but little renown, went by the name of Subutai.(Read Part I: Subutai: Dog of War — Sophisticated... Read More
14 Apr 2016 Subutai: Dog of War - Sophisticated Military Strategist Behind Genghis Khan’s Conquering Empire - Part I By Cam Rea History & Tradition 0 There have been many renowned and infamous conquerors and generals such as Sargon of Akkad, Tiglath-Pileser III of Assyria, Cyrus the Great of Persia, Alexander the Great of Macedonia, Hannibal of Carthage, Julius Caesar of Rome, Attila the Hun,... Read More
13 Apr 2016 Legendary Riches: Commercial Gains, Trade and Tragedy During the Reign of King Solomon By Cam Rea History & Tradition 1 During the reign of King Solomon, it is said Israel for the first time was at peace with most of its neighbors, according to the Bible. Moreover, peace allowed the United Kingdom of Israel to flourish in commercial activity as well as exploration.... Read More
30 Mar 2016 Age of the Gods: Japanese Creation Stories and the Descendants of Deities By tedloukes History & Tradition 0 Nihon or Nippon is a Chinese pronunciation for the country that was originally called Yamato. As the islands lie to the east of the Asiatic continent, the Chinese called the land sun-origin. This name was further changed by Marco Polo who gave it... Read More