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11,000 Years Of Ancient Culture In Belize — 19 Apr 2023

11,000 Years Of Ancient Culture In Belize

By ashley cowie

Archaeology & Science, Politics & Social Structure

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Not even 50 years ago, Belize, in Central America, gained independence on September 21, 1981, but its history dates back to 9,000 years. In prehistory the territory was home to several ancient civilizations, including the Maya from around 1500 BC,...
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11,000 Years Of Ancient Culture In Belize — 19 Apr 2023

11,000 Years Of Ancient Culture In Belize

By ashley cowie

Archaeology & Science, Politics & Social Structure

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Not even 50 years ago, Belize, in Central America, gained independence on September 21, 1981, but its history dates back to 9,000 years. In prehistory the territory was home to several ancient civilizations, including the Maya from around 1500 BC,...
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Bloody gladiator sports at the Colosseum ( Gasi/ Adobe Stock) — 13 Feb 2023

Are You Not Entertained? A Take On Professional Sports, Philosophy and Wargames In Ancient Rome

By Scott Williams

History & Tradition, Politics & Social Structure, Philosophy & Spirituality, Health & Well-being

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The poet Juvenal berated the Roman people for allowing themselves to be seduced by slimy politicians who bought their votes with free wheat and expensive circus games: “Already long ago, from when we sold our vote to no man, the People have...
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Bloody gladiator sports at the Colosseum ( Gasi/ Adobe Stock) — 13 Feb 2023

Are You Not Entertained? A Take On Professional Sports, Philosophy and Wargames In Ancient Rome

By Scott Williams

History & Tradition, Politics & Social Structure, Philosophy & Spirituality, Health & Well-being

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The poet Juvenal berated the Roman people for allowing themselves to be seduced by slimy politicians who bought their votes with free wheat and expensive circus games: “Already long ago, from when we sold our vote to no man, the People have...
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Trung sisters riding elephants. Đông Hồ painting. (Public Domain) — 11 Nov 2022

The Trung Sisters – Venerated First-Century Freedom Fighters Of Vietnam

By MartiniF

History & Tradition, Politics & Social Structure

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Trần Lệ Xuân, or Madame Ngo Dinh Nhu, the First Lady of the Republic of Vietnam from 1955 to 1963, once celebrated the holiday to commemorate the Trung sisters by riding an elephant in honour of their service and sacrifice. To this day, the...
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Trung sisters riding elephants. Đông Hồ painting. (Public Domain) — 11 Nov 2022

The Trung Sisters – Venerated First-Century Freedom Fighters Of Vietnam

By MartiniF

History & Tradition, Politics & Social Structure

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Trần Lệ Xuân, or Madame Ngo Dinh Nhu, the First Lady of the Republic of Vietnam from 1955 to 1963, once celebrated the holiday to commemorate the Trung sisters by riding an elephant in honour of their service and sacrifice. To this day, the...
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Rainbow over Sophievsky Cathedral in Kiev, Ukraine (panaramka / Adobe Stock) — 03 Aug 2022

Triumph, Rebellion And The Ancient History Of Ukraine

By Jake Leigh-Howarth

History & Tradition, Politics & Social Structure

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Ukraine has always been a complicated place, with one foot in the West and the other in the East, resulting in a unique tension as a constantly contested borderland, a battleground, pitting the tribes of Europe against the expansionist dynasties of...
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Rainbow over Sophievsky Cathedral in Kiev, Ukraine (panaramka / Adobe Stock) — 03 Aug 2022

Triumph, Rebellion And The Ancient History Of Ukraine

By Jake Leigh-Howarth

History & Tradition, Politics & Social Structure

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Ukraine has always been a complicated place, with one foot in the West and the other in the East, resulting in a unique tension as a constantly contested borderland, a battleground, pitting the tribes of Europe against the expansionist dynasties of...
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The House of Borgia is depicted here as “A glass of wine with Cesare Borgia,” a painting that clearly shows the wealth and power (church power) of this illustrious and infamous family. Photo source: John Collier / Public domain — 27 Nov 2021

The Classical Influences Behind The Works Of Niccolo Machiavelli

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition, Politics & Social Structure

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Niccolo Machiavelli, a 16th-century man, is today still feared and yet revered. Machiavelli has come to represent the archetype of a scheming and conniving mastermind and even modern psychology refers to Machiavellianism as one of the Dark Triad...
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The House of Borgia is depicted here as “A glass of wine with Cesare Borgia,” a painting that clearly shows the wealth and power (church power) of this illustrious and infamous family. Photo source: John Collier / Public domain — 27 Nov 2021

The Classical Influences Behind The Works Of Niccolo Machiavelli

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition, Politics & Social Structure

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Niccolo Machiavelli, a 16th-century man, is today still feared and yet revered. Machiavelli has come to represent the archetype of a scheming and conniving mastermind and even modern psychology refers to Machiavellianism as one of the Dark Triad...
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Roman Triumphal arch panel copy from Beth Hatefutsoth, showing spoils of Jerusalem temple. — 02 Apr 2021

Politics Behind The Jewish-Roman War: Vespasian Versus Izates Manu

By ralph ellis

History & Tradition, Politics & Social Structure

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A few years ago, the world of biblical archaeology was treated to a spectacular mosaic find from the ancient Huqoq synagogue, an archaeological site just north of Tiberias. The image-exclusive was published by National Geographic, and it depicts a...
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Roman Triumphal arch panel copy from Beth Hatefutsoth, showing spoils of Jerusalem temple. — 02 Apr 2021

Politics Behind The Jewish-Roman War: Vespasian Versus Izates Manu

By ralph ellis

History & Tradition, Politics & Social Structure

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A few years ago, the world of biblical archaeology was treated to a spectacular mosaic find from the ancient Huqoq synagogue, an archaeological site just north of Tiberias. The image-exclusive was published by National Geographic, and it depicts a...
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Cicero Denounces Catiline by Cesare Maccari (1888) (Public Domain) — 09 Nov 2020

Roman Elections: The Rise and Fall Of Eccentric Roman Politicians

By MartiniF

History & Tradition, Politics & Social Structure

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In the ancient world, the early distribution of political power was dictated by the availability of fresh water, fertile soil and a temperate climate, all of which were important for the development of organized societies. This greatly clarified...
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Cicero Denounces Catiline by Cesare Maccari (1888) (Public Domain) — 09 Nov 2020

Roman Elections: The Rise and Fall Of Eccentric Roman Politicians

By MartiniF

History & Tradition, Politics & Social Structure

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In the ancient world, the early distribution of political power was dictated by the availability of fresh water, fertile soil and a temperate climate, all of which were important for the development of organized societies. This greatly clarified...
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Depiction of Rasputin in the Basement of the Jusupov Palace on the Moika in St. Petersburg. (Allan Fetherolf / adobe stock) — 24 Apr 2020

Rasputin: The Rise And Fall Of The Charismatic Thaumaturge

By Alessandra Filiaci

History & Tradition, Politics & Social Structure

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Gregory Efimovich Rasputin was a country man with course manners and an immoderate passion for women and wine, a charismatic personality, a mystic with healing abilities and the scapegoat for the Russian empire. He is a legend. He was born in...
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Depiction of Rasputin in the Basement of the Jusupov Palace on the Moika in St. Petersburg. (Allan Fetherolf / adobe stock) — 24 Apr 2020

Rasputin: The Rise And Fall Of The Charismatic Thaumaturge

By Alessandra Filiaci

History & Tradition, Politics & Social Structure

0

Gregory Efimovich Rasputin was a country man with course manners and an immoderate passion for women and wine, a charismatic personality, a mystic with healing abilities and the scapegoat for the Russian empire. He is a legend. He was born in...
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Trio of musicians playing an aulos, cymbala, and tympanum (mosaic from Pompeii) (CC BY-SA 3.0) — 09 Sep 2019

Orchestral Offerings on the Winds to the Gods

By ashley cowie

History & Tradition, Politics & Social Structure

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Ever since humans have been able to pull a blade of grass between their thumbs and blow into it, or tap two sticks on a third, our species has attempted to recreate the sounds of nature and over time these musical skills developed and orchestral...
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Trio of musicians playing an aulos, cymbala, and tympanum (mosaic from Pompeii) (CC BY-SA 3.0) — 09 Sep 2019

Orchestral Offerings on the Winds to the Gods

By ashley cowie

History & Tradition, Politics & Social Structure

0

Ever since humans have been able to pull a blade of grass between their thumbs and blow into it, or tap two sticks on a third, our species has attempted to recreate the sounds of nature and over time these musical skills developed and orchestral...
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Druid greets the dawn at Stonehenge (heywoody / adobe stock) — 10 May 2019

Who Kept the Ancient Wisdom of Stonehenge?

By graham phillips

Archaeology & Science, Politics & Social Structure

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Stonehenge is one of the most famous monuments in the world. Although it stands in isolated countryside in south-central England, miles from any major town, it is one of Britain’s most popular tourist sites, attracting more than a million...
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Druid greets the dawn at Stonehenge (heywoody / adobe stock) — 10 May 2019

Who Kept the Ancient Wisdom of Stonehenge?

By graham phillips

Archaeology & Science, Politics & Social Structure

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Stonehenge is one of the most famous monuments in the world. Although it stands in isolated countryside in south-central England, miles from any major town, it is one of Britain’s most popular tourist sites, attracting more than a million...
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