26 Mar 2016 Ng Mui - The Nun Who Invented the Martial Arts Wing Chun By MartiniF History & Tradition 0 Although they are rarely mentioned, accounts of female warriors in history are increasingly researched and studied. Among the most well-known historical figures are Hua Mulan of 6th century China, Itagaki of 13th century Japan, the Celtic queen... Read More
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... Read More
19 Mar 2016 Alexander and the Scythians: The Great Hammer and Anvil of the Battle of Jaxartes, 329 BC By admin History & Tradition 0 In what is said to be Alexander the Great’s most spectacular battle, the Macedonian master and his army tested their most daring tactics against the fierce Central-Asian mounted Scythian nomads on the banks of the Jaxartes River.Before charging... Read More
17 Mar 2016 Primordial Giants and the Lord of Immortality: The Hindu Creation of the World By tedloukes History & Tradition 0 In a striking difference to other major religions, Hinduism is carried by a mixture of intellectual and philosophical viewpoints rather than a fixed set of beliefs. Because of this there are various creation myths that sometimes appear to be at... Read More
16 Mar 2016 The Four Great Beauties, and the Arts of the Courtesans in Ancient China By MartiniF History & Tradition 0 The Four Great Beauties are four ancient Chinese women renowned for their beauty which they skillfully exercised to influence Chinese history. Although each of the Four Great Beauties frequently appear as the subjects or objects of arts, one seldom... Read More