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The Burning Galley — 29 Nov 2017

“Never Before Has Such a Terror Appeared”: Viking Raids into Ireland – Part I

*By Cam Rea*

*History & Tradition*

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Vikings struck terror into the hearts of many in Europeans—and their reputation still lingers today when you ask a person to describe them. The answers given are that they were violent, hairy brutes, blood thirsty, and a cool people. But who were...
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Detail of the Alexander Sarcophagus located in the Istanbul Archaeology Museum. Gold coins — 15 Feb 2017

Alexander the Great Destroyer: Ancient Revenge or War for Profit? – Part II

*By Cam Rea*

*History & Tradition*

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“As Persepolis had exceeded all other cities in prosperity, so in the same measure it now exceeded all others in misery.” Miseries along with poverty, for the people were raped of their land and their self. However, with such great turmoil...
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Detail of the Alexander Sarcophagus located in the Istanbul Archaeology Museum. Here Alexander fights the Persians at the Battle of Issus. — 13 Feb 2017

Alexander the Great Destroyer? The Sacking of Persepolis and The Business of War – Part I

*By Cam Rea*

*History & Tradition*

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Alexander the Great has gained an immortality in his strong presence in our minds as well as in the history books. Known for a greatness of military genius and diplomatic skills, he conquered most of the known world of his time and brought on a new...
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“Never Before Has Such a Terror Appeared”: Viking Raids into Ireland – Part I

Alexander the Great Destroyer: Ancient Revenge or War for Profit? – Part II

Alexander the Great Destroyer? The Sacking of Persepolis and The Business of War – Part I