30 Dec 2016 The Man who Assyria Feared: Demon Gallu and King of the Universe By Cam Rea History & Tradition 0 In 660 BCE, mighty Assyria was about to be shaken. A Scythian named Dugdammi united many nomadic tribes into a confederation. This nomadic confederation pushed at the borders of Assyria which so frightened King Ashurbanipal that they felt Assyria... Read More
28 Dec 2016 Dazzling Nebmaatre: Amenhotep III and the Age of Opulence—Part I By anand balaji History & Tradition 0 The long and glorious history of ancient Egypt gave the world an array of pharaohs whose qualities spanned the entire spectrum of human emotions and achievements: the builders, the warriors, the pious, the ruthless—even a monotheist—yet, few... Read More
21 Dec 2016 A Star in the Imperial Shadows, and Dutiful Son of a Roman Emperor: Castor, or Drusus the Younger By MartiniF History & Tradition 0 The people of ancient Rome knew of a tragic hero Drusus (Drusus the Elder), the younger brother of Tiberius who died in a campaign. But there was another, younger and lesser known, Drusus in Tiberius’ family. He was Nero Claudius Drusus (Drusus... Read More
16 Dec 2016 What Star is This? The Pagan Origins of Christmas Symbols By Marie and Larry History & Tradition 1 The Christmas holiday is celebrated all over the world in various traditions. But few people realize it has an origin steeped in paganism and sun worship. In fact, the day itself and all it represents can be whittled down to one word: light.Rooted... Read More
14 Dec 2016 Hunting the Lions: The Last King of Assyria, and the Death of the Empire – Part II By Cam Rea History & Tradition, Politics & Social Structure 0 [Read Part I]The Assyrian empire, with the death of King Ashurbanipal, was collapsing under the weight of politics and war. Kingdoms and leaders previously held in Assyria’s great grasp fell upon the vulnerable empire, retaking land and gaining... Read More