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South Church of Subeita (Felix Tchvertkin / Adobe Stock) — 19 Jul 2023

Excavating Subeita, Byzantine City In The Negev Desert

By Dr Kenneth C Gutwein

Archaeology & Science

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The Byzantine town of Subeita (Shivta) in the Negev Desert, was an integral part of the Byzantine province of Third Palestine. The Romans had first incorporated it into their Empire in 106 AD, and the Byzantine or Eastern Roman Empire divided all...
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South Church of Subeita (Felix Tchvertkin / Adobe Stock) — 19 Jul 2023

Excavating Subeita, Byzantine City In The Negev Desert

By Dr Kenneth C Gutwein

Archaeology & Science

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The Byzantine town of Subeita (Shivta) in the Negev Desert, was an integral part of the Byzantine province of Third Palestine. The Romans had first incorporated it into their Empire in 106 AD, and the Byzantine or Eastern Roman Empire divided all...
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A Tale of Silk and Faraway Lands: Did the Romans Meet the Chinese? — 11 May 2022

A Tale of Silk and Faraway Lands: Did the Romans Meet the Chinese?

By Jake Leigh-Howarth

History & Tradition

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Although located on opposite ends of the globe, ancient Rome and China were remarkably similar in their stature, as both commanded respect from the weaker kingdoms enveloped in their spheres of influence through the twin forces of military might...
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A Tale of Silk and Faraway Lands: Did the Romans Meet the Chinese? — 11 May 2022

A Tale of Silk and Faraway Lands: Did the Romans Meet the Chinese?

By Jake Leigh-Howarth

History & Tradition

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Although located on opposite ends of the globe, ancient Rome and China were remarkably similar in their stature, as both commanded respect from the weaker kingdoms enveloped in their spheres of influence through the twin forces of military might...
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The Ghost Of Marco Polo Haunting The Fictional Realm — 11 Feb 2022

The Ghost Of Marco Polo Haunting The Fictional Realm

By Ken Jeremiah

History & Tradition

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In 2016, Ancient Origins published an article entitled Is Marco Polo a Fictional Character? and it led to hate-mail and overall outrage among some readers. It was blown so out-of-proportion that the author decided to give $2,000 to the first...
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The Ghost Of Marco Polo Haunting The Fictional Realm — 11 Feb 2022

The Ghost Of Marco Polo Haunting The Fictional Realm

By Ken Jeremiah

History & Tradition

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In 2016, Ancient Origins published an article entitled Is Marco Polo a Fictional Character? and it led to hate-mail and overall outrage among some readers. It was blown so out-of-proportion that the author decided to give $2,000 to the first...
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Alexander the Great Refuses to Take Water by Giuseppe Cades (1792) — 16 Apr 2018

Alexander the Great: Veterans and Settlers – Part III

By david grant

History & Tradition

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Watching the fast-evolving state of affairs following Alexander’s death, the Athenian demagogue Demades compared the Macedonian army to the: “Cyclops after his one eye had been burned out, seeing its many disorderly and unsteady motions.” The...
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Alexander the Great Refuses to Take Water by Giuseppe Cades (1792) — 16 Apr 2018

Alexander the Great: Veterans and Settlers – Part III

By david grant

History & Tradition

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Watching the fast-evolving state of affairs following Alexander’s death, the Athenian demagogue Demades compared the Macedonian army to the: “Cyclops after his one eye had been burned out, seeing its many disorderly and unsteady motions.” The...
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Is Marco Polo a Fictional Character? Challenging the Historical Tale of the Merchant Traveler — 04 Nov 2016

Is Marco Polo a Fictional Character? Challenging the Historical Tale of the Merchant Traveler

By Ken Jeremiah

History & Tradition

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Based upon historical analyses, it is unlikely that a person named Marco Polo who visited China in the 1200’s existed. Before presenting this argument, here is an analogy: if people do not know that Stephen King is an author of fictitious works,...
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Is Marco Polo a Fictional Character? Challenging the Historical Tale of the Merchant Traveler — 04 Nov 2016

Is Marco Polo a Fictional Character? Challenging the Historical Tale of the Merchant Traveler

By Ken Jeremiah

History & Tradition

1

Based upon historical analyses, it is unlikely that a person named Marco Polo who visited China in the 1200’s existed. Before presenting this argument, here is an analogy: if people do not know that Stephen King is an author of fictitious works,...
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A painting depicting a scene from the Chinese classic, Journey to the West. The painting shows the four heros of the story, left to right: Sun Wukong, Xuanzang, Zhu Wuneng, and Sha Wujing. The painting is a decoration on the Long Corridor in the Summer Palace in Beijing, China. — 26 Aug 2016

The Monk and the Poet: Meet the Rebels behind the Legendary “Journey to the West”

By MartiniF

History & Tradition

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Hsi-yu chi, or Journey to the West, is a Chinese novel published in the 16th century, during the Ming Dynasty. The novel adds elements from a bewildering array of Asian cultural lore, as well as from the three major religious traditions of China...
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A painting depicting a scene from the Chinese classic, Journey to the West. The painting shows the four heros of the story, left to right: Sun Wukong, Xuanzang, Zhu Wuneng, and Sha Wujing. The painting is a decoration on the Long Corridor in the Summer Palace in Beijing, China. — 26 Aug 2016

The Monk and the Poet: Meet the Rebels behind the Legendary “Journey to the West”

By MartiniF

History & Tradition

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Hsi-yu chi, or Journey to the West, is a Chinese novel published in the 16th century, during the Ming Dynasty. The novel adds elements from a bewildering array of Asian cultural lore, as well as from the three major religious traditions of China...
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