14 Jun 2024 Nephthys, Egyptian Goddess of the Night and Protectress of the Dead By Jessica Nadeau Mythology & Mystery 0 Perhaps one of the most mysterious and elusive deities of the ancient Egyptian pantheon, Nephthys was known as the shadowy goddess of the night, of death and decay. She was the dark sister of Isis, wife of Seth, mother to Anubis, and a member of... Read More
09 Jun 2024 Hera and Her Pre-Hellenic Roots By Mary Naples History & Tradition 0 As queen to Zeus’s king, it is ironic that, Hera, the Olympian goddess of marriage, should herself be a miserable one. With a predilection for inciting vengeance against her husband’s innumerable paramours and their hapless offspring, a... Read More
09 Jun 2024 The Spread of Buddhism from India to East Asia - A Tale of How Peace Won By Aleksa Vučković History & Tradition 0 Buddhism, a spiritual and philosophical tradition founded by Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, in the 5th century BC, originated in the Indian subcontinent. Over the centuries, however, it transcended geographical, cultural, and linguistic... Read More
06 Jun 2024 Forgotten Ancient Peoples of New Zealand - an Enduring Mystery of the Past By Aleksa Vučković History & Tradition 0 New Zealand, a land known for its dramatic landscapes, rich biodiversity, and vibrant Maori heritage, also harbors enigmatic hints of ancient peoples who are less well known in mainstream history. These are the forgotten ancient peoples of New... Read More
05 Jun 2024 The Machlyes and Auses: Fierce Female Tribes of Ancient Libya, North Africa By Jessica Nadeau History & Tradition 0 Nestled between the Atlas Mountains and the Nile River, amidst wild beast and unforgiving terrain, Libya was a place of wonder and uniqueness in the ancient world. Many associate this land with the great Amazons, female warriors who proved... Read More
02 Jun 2024 The Grand Strategy of Defense of the Roman Empire By Mario Bartolini History & Tradition 0 If one was to briefly define the expression of ‘grand strategy’, it would likely be described as the integration of a state's overall political, economic, and military aims to preserve its long-term interests. Within the current historiography... Read More
27 May 2024 Beyond the Cut: The Historical and Cultural Significance of Hairstyles and Barbershops By MartiniF History & Tradition 0 The pandemic in 2020, which shuttered hairdressers for most of the year, led to numerous unexpected hair trends such as buzzcuts and fringes. The much-derided mullet also made an appearance. This historical haircut, worn by both men and women, is... Read More
24 May 2024 The Giza-Tesla Connection Explored By Christopher Dunn Archaeology & Science 0 With no, or slim, evidence, Egyptologists claim that all of Egypt’s pyramids were built to be tombs. With an abundance of robust evidence, I will theorize that all of Egypt’s pyramids were built to serve a more practical purpose, that is to... Read More
21 May 2024 Imperium Sine Fine, Frontiers, and City Walls: Early Rome to the Emperor Aurelian By Patricia Southern History & Tradition 0 The Latin word imperium originally meant power, specifically the power to command armies, and also civilians. Such power was conferred by law on a Roman official, such as a consul, a praetor, or any appointed military commander. Later, when Roman... Read More
20 May 2024 The Hot Trod: A History of the Anglo-Scottish Border By John Sadler History & Tradition 0 Here are two peoples almost identical in blood – the same language and religion; and yet a few years of quarrelsome isolation – in comparison with the great historical cycles – have so separated their thoughts and ways, that not unions nor... Read More