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Sultan Mahmud II (Public Domain), and ornament from a Janissary's Cap, 17th century Turkey — 21 Jul 2017

Ultimatum from the Sultan to the Powerful Janissary Military - Change… Or Die! Guess what they Chose? The Auspicious Event—Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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A force of disciplined, elite royal guards of the 15th and 16th century Ottoman Empire grew in size by seizing Christian children and raising them as civil servants and dangerous soldiers. The Janissaries, renowned warriors, soon spiraled beyond...
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Sultan Mahmud II (Public Domain), and ornament from a Janissary's Cap, 17th century Turkey — 21 Jul 2017

Ultimatum from the Sultan to the Powerful Janissary Military - Change… Or Die! Guess what they Chose? The Auspicious Event—Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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A force of disciplined, elite royal guards of the 15th and 16th century Ottoman Empire grew in size by seizing Christian children and raising them as civil servants and dangerous soldiers. The Janissaries, renowned warriors, soon spiraled beyond...
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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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To Plunder, Destroy and Kill: Atrocity and Terror as Tamerlane Sacks Delhi— Part II — 30 Jun 2017

To Plunder, Destroy and Kill: Atrocity and Terror as Tamerlane Sacks Delhi— Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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Timur, historically known as Tamerlane (1336 - 1405), was a Turco-Mongol conqueror and the founder of the Timurid Empire in Persia and Central Asia. After having conquered much of the Near East, Timur decided to on a massive invasion of India. As...
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To Plunder, Destroy and Kill: Atrocity and Terror as Tamerlane Sacks Delhi— Part II — 30 Jun 2017

To Plunder, Destroy and Kill: Atrocity and Terror as Tamerlane Sacks Delhi— Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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Timur, historically known as Tamerlane (1336 - 1405), was a Turco-Mongol conqueror and the founder of the Timurid Empire in Persia and Central Asia. After having conquered much of the Near East, Timur decided to on a massive invasion of India. As...
Read More

Bust of Timur ( CC BY-SA 3.0 ), and Timur standing with cane (Public Domain) — 28 Jun 2017

When I rise, the world shall tremble! Tamerlane’s Deadly Drive into India—Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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Timur, historically known as Tamerlane (1336 - 1405), was a Turco-Mongol conqueror and the founder of the Timurid Empire in Persia and Central Asia. Timur rose through the ranks by gaining the respect of local chieftains due to his personal valor...
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Bust of Timur ( CC BY-SA 3.0 ), and Timur standing with cane (Public Domain) — 28 Jun 2017

When I rise, the world shall tremble! Tamerlane’s Deadly Drive into India—Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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Timur, historically known as Tamerlane (1336 - 1405), was a Turco-Mongol conqueror and the founder of the Timurid Empire in Persia and Central Asia. Timur rose through the ranks by gaining the respect of local chieftains due to his personal valor...
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Model of the Ark of the Covenant — 16 Jun 2017

Ark of the Covenant: Destruction, War & Plague – Part II

By Cam Rea

Mythology & Mystery

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One of history’s most intriguing ancient mysteries remains the elusive and legendary Ark of the Covenant, also known as the Ark of the Testimony. According to Biblical sources, it was constructed after Moses had freed the Israelites from Egypt in...
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Model of the Ark of the Covenant — 16 Jun 2017

Ark of the Covenant: Destruction, War & Plague – Part II

By Cam Rea

Mythology & Mystery

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One of history’s most intriguing ancient mysteries remains the elusive and legendary Ark of the Covenant, also known as the Ark of the Testimony. According to Biblical sources, it was constructed after Moses had freed the Israelites from Egypt in...
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‘The Ark Passes Over the Jordan’ — 14 Jun 2017

Ark of the Covenant: A Weapon, A Throne, A Temple – Part I

By Cam Rea

Mythology & Mystery

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The Ark of the Covenant, also known as the Ark of the Testimony, is one of history’s most intriguing ancient mysteries. According to Biblical sources, it was constructed after Moses had freed the Israelites from Egypt in the wilderness, and items...
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‘The Ark Passes Over the Jordan’ — 14 Jun 2017

Ark of the Covenant: A Weapon, A Throne, A Temple – Part I

By Cam Rea

Mythology & Mystery

1

The Ark of the Covenant, also known as the Ark of the Testimony, is one of history’s most intriguing ancient mysteries. According to Biblical sources, it was constructed after Moses had freed the Israelites from Egypt in the wilderness, and items...
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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

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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

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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,...
Read More

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

0

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...
Read More

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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