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Deriv; Julius Caesar Drusus (13 BC–23 CE). Procession on the Ara Pacis in background — 21 Dec 2016

A Star in the Imperial Shadows, and Dutiful Son of a Roman Emperor: Castor, or Drusus the Younger

By MartiniF

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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...
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Deriv; Julius Caesar Drusus (13 BC–23 CE). Procession on the Ara Pacis in background — 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

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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...
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What Star is This? The Pagan Origins of Christmas Symbols — 16 Dec 2016

What Star is This? The Pagan Origins of Christmas Symbols

By Marie and Larry

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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...
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What Star is This? The Pagan Origins of Christmas Symbols — 16 Dec 2016

What Star is This? The Pagan Origins of Christmas Symbols

By Marie and Larry

History & Tradition

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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...
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Hunting the Lions: The Last King of Assyria, and the Death of the Empire – Part II — 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

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[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...
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Hunting the Lions: The Last King of Assyria, and the Death of the Empire – Part II — 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

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[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

Hunting the Lions: A Dead King, and a Collapsing Assyrian Empire – Part I — 12 Dec 2016

Hunting the Lions: A Dead King, and a Collapsing Assyrian Empire – Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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The fall of Assyria was with a whimper and in no way ended with a bang. Instead, it ended in a slow, agonizing death. Ashurbanipal, Assyria's last great king, ascended the throne only to inherit a storm forming on the horizon. From the time he...
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Hunting the Lions: A Dead King, and a Collapsing Assyrian Empire – Part I — 12 Dec 2016

Hunting the Lions: A Dead King, and a Collapsing Assyrian Empire – Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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The fall of Assyria was with a whimper and in no way ended with a bang. Instead, it ended in a slow, agonizing death. Ashurbanipal, Assyria's last great king, ascended the throne only to inherit a storm forming on the horizon. From the time he...
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“Lion of the North” Gustavus Adolphus and the Thirty Years’ War: Victories and Downfall – Part II — 02 Dec 2016

“Lion of the North” Gustavus Adolphus and the Thirty Years’ War: Victories and Downfall – Part II

By Cam Rea

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[Read Part I]This is the recounting of the dramatic life of the “The Golden King” and “The Lion of the North” Gustav Adolf, and the Swedish Empire during stormaktstiden – “the Great Power era”.As Gustav II Adolf (King Gustavus...
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“Lion of the North” Gustavus Adolphus and the Thirty Years’ War: Victories and Downfall – Part II — 02 Dec 2016

“Lion of the North” Gustavus Adolphus and the Thirty Years’ War: Victories and Downfall – Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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[Read Part I]This is the recounting of the dramatic life of the “The Golden King” and “The Lion of the North” Gustav Adolf, and the Swedish Empire during stormaktstiden – “the Great Power era”.As Gustav II Adolf (King Gustavus...
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