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Mustafa Kemal Atatürk wearing the traditional Janissary uniform (Public Domain), and ornament from a Janissary's Cap, 17th century Turkey — 19 Jul 2017

The Powerful & Dangerous Janissaries and the Secret Plan to Destroy Them: The Auspicious Event—Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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The Janissaries (yeni-cheri, or “new troops”) were a small elite branch established by the Ottoman military sometime around the 14th century by Orhan Ghazi, second bey (chieftain), of the Ottoman Beylik or Emirate. The Janissaries corps was...
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Mustafa Kemal Atatürk wearing the traditional Janissary uniform (Public Domain), and ornament from a Janissary's Cap, 17th century Turkey — 19 Jul 2017

The Powerful & Dangerous Janissaries and the Secret Plan to Destroy Them: The Auspicious Event—Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

0

The Janissaries (yeni-cheri, or “new troops”) were a small elite branch established by the Ottoman military sometime around the 14th century by Orhan Ghazi, second bey (chieftain), of the Ottoman Beylik or Emirate. The Janissaries corps was...
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Sultan Bayezid is defeated by Timur at Ankara — 31 May 2017

Empires Clash with Fire and War Elephants! Changing the World, and the Battle of Ankara – Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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What happens when two great conquerors of the ancient world and their mighty forces go head to head? A successful but unpredictable Ottoman Sultan was matched against a charismatic Mongol leader of an empire – leading to the Battle of Ankara,...
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Sultan Bayezid is defeated by Timur at Ankara — 31 May 2017

Empires Clash with Fire and War Elephants! Changing the World, and the Battle of Ankara – Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

0

What happens when two great conquerors of the ancient world and their mighty forces go head to head? A successful but unpredictable Ottoman Sultan was matched against a charismatic Mongol leader of an empire – leading to the Battle of Ankara,...
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Painting of the Battle of Nicopolis – or the Crusade of Nicopolis; detail — 29 May 2017

Thunder Clap and Lightning Strike! Conquering the World, and the Battle of Ankara – Part 1

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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What happens when two great conquerors of the ancient world and their mighty forces go head to head? A successful but unpredictable Ottoman Sultan was matched against a charismatic Mongol leader of an empire – leading to the Battle of Ankara,...
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Painting of the Battle of Nicopolis – or the Crusade of Nicopolis; detail — 29 May 2017

Thunder Clap and Lightning Strike! Conquering the World, and the Battle of Ankara – Part 1

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

0

What happens when two great conquerors of the ancient world and their mighty forces go head to head? A successful but unpredictable Ottoman Sultan was matched against a charismatic Mongol leader of an empire – leading to the Battle of Ankara,...
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The entry of Sultan Mehmed II into Constantinople, painting by Fausto Zonaro — 15 May 2017

Orban’s Colossal Cannon: Holding a Tiger by the Tail – Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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For 53 days, the forces of the Ottoman Empire shook what was left of the Eastern Roman Empire (known as Byzantium, or the Byzantine Empire) until they were able to breach the massive walls of Constantinople, conquering the last standing remnants of...
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The entry of Sultan Mehmed II into Constantinople, painting by Fausto Zonaro — 15 May 2017

Orban’s Colossal Cannon: Holding a Tiger by the Tail – Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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For 53 days, the forces of the Ottoman Empire shook what was left of the Eastern Roman Empire (known as Byzantium, or the Byzantine Empire) until they were able to breach the massive walls of Constantinople, conquering the last standing remnants of...
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Modern painting of Mehmed and the Ottoman Army approaching Constantinople with a giant bombard, by Fausto Zonaro — 12 May 2017

Orban: The Man Whose Cannon Brought Down the Walls of Constantinople – Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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For 53 days, starting on Friday, 6 April, the forces of the Ottoman Empire shook what was left of the Eastern Roman Empire (known as Byzantium, or the Byzantine Empire) until they were able to breach the massive walls of Constantinople on Tuesday...
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Modern painting of Mehmed and the Ottoman Army approaching Constantinople with a giant bombard, by Fausto Zonaro — 12 May 2017

Orban: The Man Whose Cannon Brought Down the Walls of Constantinople – Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

0

For 53 days, starting on Friday, 6 April, the forces of the Ottoman Empire shook what was left of the Eastern Roman Empire (known as Byzantium, or the Byzantine Empire) until they were able to breach the massive walls of Constantinople on Tuesday...
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Warrior Model (CC BY-SA 2.0), and an ominous Dark Sky — 24 Apr 2017

Ignoring Omens and Seeking Vengeance: The Greco-Persian ‘War of the Ages’ Was a Disaster for All

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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The Greco-Persian wars lasted for more than half a century in some respects. Some date the war as being from 499-448 BCE while others date the conflict from 492-448 BCE. Either or, the war itself was a disaster for both sides. The Greeks, during...
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Warrior Model (CC BY-SA 2.0), and an ominous Dark Sky — 24 Apr 2017

Ignoring Omens and Seeking Vengeance: The Greco-Persian ‘War of the Ages’ Was a Disaster for All

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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The Greco-Persian wars lasted for more than half a century in some respects. Some date the war as being from 499-448 BCE while others date the conflict from 492-448 BCE. Either or, the war itself was a disaster for both sides. The Greeks, during...
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Sculpture of Athena, 1915 and painting ‘Fire of Troy’ — 10 Mar 2017

Battle of the War Gods: Ares versus Athena! Understanding Ancient Greek War Deities

By MartiniF

Mythology & Mystery

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The ancient Greeks had two different gods of war — the wise goddess Athena and the bloodthirsty god Ares. The mere fact that, out of twelve Olympian gods, two deities were devoted to armed conflict indicates the important role warfare played in...
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Sculpture of Athena, 1915 and painting ‘Fire of Troy’ — 10 Mar 2017

Battle of the War Gods: Ares versus Athena! Understanding Ancient Greek War Deities

By MartiniF

Mythology & Mystery

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The ancient Greeks had two different gods of war — the wise goddess Athena and the bloodthirsty god Ares. The mere fact that, out of twelve Olympian gods, two deities were devoted to armed conflict indicates the important role warfare played in...
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The Man Who Wished to Own the World – Eannatum: The First Conqueror? Part II — 08 Mar 2017

The Man Who Wished to Own the World – Eannatum: The First Conqueror? Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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The city of Lagash was located northwest of the junction of the Euphrates and Tigris rivers and east of the city Uruk. Lagash was a fertile area, with irrigation canals feeding its crops via the Shatt al-Gharraf channel that filtered in water from...
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The Man Who Wished to Own the World – Eannatum: The First Conqueror? Part II — 08 Mar 2017

The Man Who Wished to Own the World – Eannatum: The First Conqueror? Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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The city of Lagash was located northwest of the junction of the Euphrates and Tigris rivers and east of the city Uruk. Lagash was a fertile area, with irrigation canals feeding its crops via the Shatt al-Gharraf channel that filtered in water from...
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Statue of Gudea, prince of Lagash (long after King Eannatum) neo-Sumerian period, 2120 BC (Public Domain) and a fragment of the Stele of the Vultures (CC BY-SA 3.0);Deriv. — 06 Mar 2017

King Destroys Those on his Hit List, One by One – Eannatum: The First Conqueror? Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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Between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, lies a land known as Mesopotamia. It was here that men found suitable land, which they pierced, ripped, and seeded. Once the seeds took root, civilization was born. Lagash, like other city-states of its...
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Statue of Gudea, prince of Lagash (long after King Eannatum) neo-Sumerian period, 2120 BC (Public Domain) and a fragment of the Stele of the Vultures (CC BY-SA 3.0);Deriv. — 06 Mar 2017

King Destroys Those on his Hit List, One by One – Eannatum: The First Conqueror? Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

0

Between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, lies a land known as Mesopotamia. It was here that men found suitable land, which they pierced, ripped, and seeded. Once the seeds took root, civilization was born. Lagash, like other city-states of its...
Read More

Thutmosis III statue and Ancient Egyptian military in battle — 24 Feb 2017

What Was in Store for the Citizens of the Besieged City? The Battle of Megiddo—Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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Pharaoh Thutmose III pushed his 12,000-strong army towards the banks of the Orontes River. His scribe, Tjaneni, kept a daily journal in order to have the Pharaoh’s military exploits inscribed by his artisans on the walls of Amun-Re's temple at...
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Thutmosis III statue and Ancient Egyptian military in battle — 24 Feb 2017

What Was in Store for the Citizens of the Besieged City? The Battle of Megiddo—Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

2

Pharaoh Thutmose III pushed his 12,000-strong army towards the banks of the Orontes River. His scribe, Tjaneni, kept a daily journal in order to have the Pharaoh’s military exploits inscribed by his artisans on the walls of Amun-Re's temple at...
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