30 Dec 2022 The Life Of A Celebrity Roman Chariot Horse By Caroline Freema... History & Tradition 0 “The horses burst through the sky and with swift-hooved feet cut a dash through the clouds, which blocked their way as borne on wings they passed the east wind.” (Ovid, Metamorphoses II.157–60) The Formula One of the Roman world was the... Read More
12 Dec 2022 The Slaveholding City-State Of Sparta’s Liberated Women By Mary Naples History & Tradition 0 On the face of it, Spartans might have felt right at home living under the iron fist of the Third Reich given that this city-state—more than any other in the Greek world—- sacrificed individuality on the altar of authoritarianism. In addition... Read More
09 Dec 2022 The Zanj Rebellion, Revolt Of African Slaves Against The Abbasid Caliphate By Jake Leigh-Howarth History & Tradition 1 Tucked away in an obscure chapter of medieval history, the Zanj rebellion, which raged between 869 to 883 AD, originating in the city of Basra in present-day Iraq, remains relatively unknown to the West. The rebellion pitted African slaves against... Read More
05 Dec 2022 Historical Overview Of Chinese Women Warriors By MartiniF History & Tradition 1 It comes as no surprise that stories about women's involvement in wars pique people's interest all over the world. Apart from challenging fundamental gender norms through their daring deeds and dramatic actions, the mere image of a woman killing... Read More
30 Nov 2022 The Recognition Of Monarchy Through History By Dr Michael Arnheim History & Tradition 0 The well-known story of the Roman Emperor Hadrian’s rebuke at the hands of the petitioner whom he had rebuffed is significant. “Then, don’t be king!” was her taunt, illustrating the general expectation in a strong popular monarchy that the... Read More