21 Oct 2016 The Military Campaigns of Tiglath-pileser III: Priest King and Conqueror – Part 1 By Cam Rea History & Tradition 0 The year is 745 BCE and much of the Middle East is about to be conquered and confiscated by the powerful Assyrian Empire under King Tiglath-pileser III.Tiglath-pileser III, is regarded as the founder of the second Assyrian Empire. Though his... Read More
20 Oct 2016 Herodotus, Cato the Censor and Josephus: Understanding the Life and Times of Historians of the Ancient World By MartiniF History & Tradition 0 For thousands of years, we turned to history to explain the what, why and how an event happened. Although “historian” did not become a professional occupation until the late nineteenth century, the purpose of the investigation and analysis of... Read More
17 Oct 2016 A Dance for Gods, Wars and Beauty: The History of the Elegant and Deadly Ancient Art of Sword Dancing By MartiniF History & Tradition 0 The study and practice of sword wielding has been developing for over 4,000 years and continues to fascinate. Its mastery demands a great deal of a person’s physical and spiritual capacity. Like any sport, mastering the art of wielding the... Read More
14 Oct 2016 The Persian War Machine: The Immortals – Part II By Cam Rea History & Tradition 0 The Persian war machine made empires beforehand look miniature. The Persians were able to take the best from all over the Near East and turn it into a force that could not be defeated for many centuries to come. [Read Part I here]Many Guard... Read More
12 Oct 2016 The Persian War Machine: Organization and Command – Part I By Cam Rea History & Tradition 0 The Persian war machine made empires beforehand look miniature. The Persians were able to take the best from all over the Near East and turn it into a force that could not be defeated for many centuries to come. The article you are about to read... Read More