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Stilicho, Alaric, Attila, and the Changing World of the Ancient Roman Empire — 07 May 2016

Stilicho, Alaric, Attila, and the Changing World of the Ancient Roman Empire

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition, Politics & Social Structure

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In the late fourth century, a man born of a Roman noblewoman and an East-Germanic Vandal father served as a Roman cavalry officer. Stilicho served Rome with distinction by embracing the Empire and all it stood for, and would go on to become the...
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Stilicho, Alaric, Attila, and the Changing World of the Ancient Roman Empire — 07 May 2016

Stilicho, Alaric, Attila, and the Changing World of the Ancient Roman Empire

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition, Politics & Social Structure

2

In the late fourth century, a man born of a Roman noblewoman and an East-Germanic Vandal father served as a Roman cavalry officer. Stilicho served Rome with distinction by embracing the Empire and all it stood for, and would go on to become the...
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Soldier of Fortune: Glory Days for Sir John Hawkwood, King of Mercenaries — 04 May 2016

Soldier of Fortune: Glory Days for Sir John Hawkwood, King of Mercenaries

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

2

Sir John Hawkwood was born into a life on the English countryside that was business and rebellion. From an early age, he sought power and influence outside of England’s borders. He showed off his battle skills in the Hundred Years War and won a...
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Soldier of Fortune: Glory Days for Sir John Hawkwood, King of Mercenaries — 04 May 2016

Soldier of Fortune: Glory Days for Sir John Hawkwood, King of Mercenaries

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

2

Sir John Hawkwood was born into a life on the English countryside that was business and rebellion. From an early age, he sought power and influence outside of England’s borders. He showed off his battle skills in the Hundred Years War and won a...
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Subutai: Dog of War — Silent, Insatiable and Remorseless, Part II — 15 Apr 2016

Subutai: Dog of War — Silent, Insatiable and Remorseless, Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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For some great leaders and conquerors, names and actions have gone largely unnoticed through the annals of history. One such man of great influence but little renown, went by the name of Subutai.(Read Part I: Subutai: Dog of War — Sophisticated...
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Subutai: Dog of War — Silent, Insatiable and Remorseless, Part II — 15 Apr 2016

Subutai: Dog of War — Silent, Insatiable and Remorseless, Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

0

For some great leaders and conquerors, names and actions have gone largely unnoticed through the annals of history. One such man of great influence but little renown, went by the name of Subutai.(Read Part I: Subutai: Dog of War — Sophisticated...
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A Mongolian Cavalry recreation, from Genghis Khan: The Exhibition — 14 Apr 2016

Subutai: Dog of War - Sophisticated Military Strategist Behind Genghis Khan’s Conquering Empire - Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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There have been many renowned and infamous conquerors and generals such as Sargon of Akkad, Tiglath-Pileser III of Assyria, Cyrus the Great of Persia, Alexander the Great of Macedonia, Hannibal of Carthage, Julius Caesar of Rome, Attila the Hun,...
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A Mongolian Cavalry recreation, from Genghis Khan: The Exhibition — 14 Apr 2016

Subutai: Dog of War - Sophisticated Military Strategist Behind Genghis Khan’s Conquering Empire - Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

0

There have been many renowned and infamous conquerors and generals such as Sargon of Akkad, Tiglath-Pileser III of Assyria, Cyrus the Great of Persia, Alexander the Great of Macedonia, Hannibal of Carthage, Julius Caesar of Rome, Attila the Hun,...
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The Visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon — 13 Apr 2016

Legendary Riches: Commercial Gains, Trade and Tragedy During the Reign of King Solomon

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

1

During the reign of King Solomon, it is said Israel for the first time was at peace with most of its neighbors, according to the Bible. Moreover, peace allowed the United Kingdom of Israel to flourish in commercial activity as well as exploration....
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The Visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon — 13 Apr 2016

Legendary Riches: Commercial Gains, Trade and Tragedy During the Reign of King Solomon

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

1

During the reign of King Solomon, it is said Israel for the first time was at peace with most of its neighbors, according to the Bible. Moreover, peace allowed the United Kingdom of Israel to flourish in commercial activity as well as exploration....
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Assyrian relief of a horseman from Nimrud, now in the British Museum. — 06 Apr 2016

A Tale of Pestilence: Did Egypt Wield a Secret Weapon against the Assyrians?

By Cam Rea

Archaeology & Science

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In 700 BCE, The Assyrian army commanded by King Sennacherib invaded Egypt.Before the Assyrians pushed any further into Egypt, the Assyrian army made camp at Pelusium, which is located on the salt flats and flax fields of northeastern Egypt. It was...
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Assyrian relief of a horseman from Nimrud, now in the British Museum. — 06 Apr 2016

A Tale of Pestilence: Did Egypt Wield a Secret Weapon against the Assyrians?

By Cam Rea

Archaeology & Science

0

In 700 BCE, The Assyrian army commanded by King Sennacherib invaded Egypt.Before the Assyrians pushed any further into Egypt, the Assyrian army made camp at Pelusium, which is located on the salt flats and flax fields of northeastern Egypt. It was...
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Detail; Joan of Arc at the Siege of Orléans by Jules Lenepveu — 22 Mar 2016

The Maiden of France: Joan of Arc and the Siege of Orléans

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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France, embroiled in a war with England in a struggle over the French throne during the Hundred Years' War, would find a savior who in turn was a heretic to the English. This sinner and saint was a woman by the name of Joan of Arc. While most...
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Detail; Joan of Arc at the Siege of Orléans by Jules Lenepveu — 22 Mar 2016

The Maiden of France: Joan of Arc and the Siege of Orléans

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

0

France, embroiled in a war with England in a struggle over the French throne during the Hundred Years' War, would find a savior who in turn was a heretic to the English. This sinner and saint was a woman by the name of Joan of Arc. While most...
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The Battle of Carrhae: A crushing defeat of the unstoppable Roman juggernaut by the Parthian Empire

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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Ancient Roman invasion forces were considered to be unstoppable juggernauts, but the tables were turned by a formidable Parthian Empire general and devastating tactics. This clash led to one of the most crushing defeats in Roman history.Leading the...
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The Battle of Carrhae: A crushing defeat of the unstoppable Roman juggernaut by the Parthian Empire

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

2

Ancient Roman invasion forces were considered to be unstoppable juggernauts, but the tables were turned by a formidable Parthian Empire general and devastating tactics. This clash led to one of the most crushing defeats in Roman history.Leading the...
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Deriv; face mask for Roman cavalry helmet, first century AD and battle scene featuring Parthian horsemen in armor, and Roman riders. — 21 Nov 2015

Antony's Parthian War: Politics and Bloodshed between Empires of the Ancient World

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition, Politics & Social Structure

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After the crushing defeat of Marcus Licinius Crassus and the Roman army at the Battle of Carrhae, a campaign was planned by Roman leaders such as statesman Julius Caesar and General Marcus Antonius (Mark Antony) to drive east, conquer, and secure...
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Deriv; face mask for Roman cavalry helmet, first century AD and battle scene featuring Parthian horsemen in armor, and Roman riders. — 21 Nov 2015

Antony's Parthian War: Politics and Bloodshed between Empires of the Ancient World

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition, Politics & Social Structure

0

After the crushing defeat of Marcus Licinius Crassus and the Roman army at the Battle of Carrhae, a campaign was planned by Roman leaders such as statesman Julius Caesar and General Marcus Antonius (Mark Antony) to drive east, conquer, and secure...
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