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Collection of Egyptian Art, design by Anand Balaji — 20 Oct 2017

Ostraca: Voices from the Place of Truth—An intimate glimpse into New Kingdom Egypt

*By anand balaji*

*Archaeology & Science*

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Athenians meted out harsh punishments to those who fell afoul of prevalent laws or societal norms. If citizens had done something terrible, they ran the risk of being exiled from the city for up to 10 years. An interesting system was put in place...
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King Shapur of Persia Humiliating Emperor Valerian (Public Domain) Background: court of the emperor Valerian, painting circa 1450. — 14 Aug 2017

What Really Happened to Valerian? Was the Roman Emperor Humiliated and Skinned at the Hands of the Enemy?

*By MartiniF*

*History & Tradition*

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The death of Valerian is traditionally known as one of the most dramatic and unfortunate of all the deaths of the Roman emperors. The widely accepted story is that Valerian wanted to end the war with the Sassanians by offering them money. The...
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Yorkshire Photo Walks (Tom Marsh/CC BY 2.0), and Grey Lady. (CC BY 2.0); Deriv. — 19 May 2017

Staked Through the Heart and Buried at the Crossroads – The Profane Burial of Suicides

*By Charles Christian*

*History & Tradition*

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I uncovered a curious tale about a scrubby patch of land while writing a book on the folklore and history of East Anglia. Marked on modern maps as Lushbush, you pass it heading eastwards out of the South Norfolk town of Harleston, England. A Stake...
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03 Feb 2017

Grisly Tales Marriage and Murder – Who were the Ancient Danites & Danaan? Part II

*By Cam Rea*

*History & Tradition*

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The Danaan and Danites are a mystery people for many historians. Speculated to have been Greek seafarers in the late Bronze Age, they are also closely associated with the Sea Peoples who ravaged the Eastern Mediterranean during the same period....
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11 Nov 2016

The Egyptian Judicial System: Robust Pillar of Empire

*By anand balaji*

*History & Tradition*

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Down the millennia, right from the hoary Narmer Palette to the grand reliefs on the walls of the magnificent temples of Ramesses II and that of later rulers; Egyptian artistic canon depicted the classic and symbolic ‘smiting’ pose in which the...
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30 Sep 2016

The Birth of Arthashastra: Ancient Handbook of Science of Politics in India, and Those Who Wielded It

*By MartiniF*

*History & Tradition*

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In 1904, a copy of an ancient book which had been lost for more than 1400 years was discovered in India. A modest book written on palm leaves, its outward appearance was proven to be deceiving as the book contained surprisingly detailed information...
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Deriv; A lithograph plate showing Japanese Samurai warriors in a variety of different costumes — 21 Apr 2016

A Dark Time for the Samurai and the Trouble with the Feudal Japanese Caste System

*By MartiniF*

*History & Tradition*

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In Japanese jidai-geki (period) films, especially those made under the military government, samurai warriors are presented as the ideal warriors who were motivated solely by honor and loyalty, preferring to fight to the death rather than admit...
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Ostraca: Voices from the Place of Truth—An intimate glimpse into New Kingdom Egypt

What Really Happened to Valerian? Was the Roman Emperor Humiliated and Skinned at the Hands of the Enemy?

Staked Through the Heart and Buried at the Crossroads – The Profane Burial of Suicides

Grisly Tales Marriage and Murder – Who were the Ancient Danites & Danaan? Part II

The Egyptian Judicial System: Robust Pillar of Empire

The Birth of Arthashastra: Ancient Handbook of Science of Politics in India, and Those Who Wielded It

A Dark Time for the Samurai and the Trouble with the Feudal Japanese Caste System