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Wayang kulit figure, representing Semar (CC BY-SA 3.0) and Mask of Semar for traditional Javanese theater performance (CC BY-SA 3.0), and sarong from Java, c. 1880. — 27 Jul 2016

Semar: The Fallen God and Divine Jester of Indonesian Mythology

By MartiniF

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Semar is probably one of the oldest characters in Indonesian mythology who was said to not have been derived from Hindu mythology. He was made famous by performances of Wayang (Shadow Puppets) in the islands of Java and Bali as a rather...
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Wayang kulit figure, representing Semar (CC BY-SA 3.0) and Mask of Semar for traditional Javanese theater performance (CC BY-SA 3.0), and sarong from Java, c. 1880. — 27 Jul 2016

Semar: The Fallen God and Divine Jester of Indonesian Mythology

By MartiniF

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Semar is probably one of the oldest characters in Indonesian mythology who was said to not have been derived from Hindu mythology. He was made famous by performances of Wayang (Shadow Puppets) in the islands of Java and Bali as a rather...
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Mural of siege warfare, Genghis Khan Exhibit in San Jose, California, US — 11 Jul 2016

Palms Over Baghdad: Tumbling to Dust during the Mongol Invasion – Part II

By Cam Rea

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[Read Part 1]The Fall of BagdadHulegu sent messages to his commanders informing them to muster their forces and move on Baghdad.Baiju moved his forces from Rum via Mosul to cover the western side. Ked-Buka advanced from Luristan, a province of...
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Mural of siege warfare, Genghis Khan Exhibit in San Jose, California, US — 11 Jul 2016

Palms Over Baghdad: Tumbling to Dust during the Mongol Invasion – Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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[Read Part 1]The Fall of BagdadHulegu sent messages to his commanders informing them to muster their forces and move on Baghdad.Baiju moved his forces from Rum via Mosul to cover the western side. Ked-Buka advanced from Luristan, a province of...
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Conquest of Baghdad by the Mongols in 1258. — 08 Jul 2016

Palms Over Baghdad: Riches and Fear during the Mongol Invasion – Part I

By Cam Rea

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In 1253 CE, a breeze began to blow into Baghdad from the east. Unbeknownst to Al-Musta'sim, the Abbasid Caliph, this breeze would soon turn into a violent shamal (wind). This shamal was gaining energy from Karakorum, the Mongol capital of the most...
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Conquest of Baghdad by the Mongols in 1258. — 08 Jul 2016

Palms Over Baghdad: Riches and Fear during the Mongol Invasion – Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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In 1253 CE, a breeze began to blow into Baghdad from the east. Unbeknownst to Al-Musta'sim, the Abbasid Caliph, this breeze would soon turn into a violent shamal (wind). This shamal was gaining energy from Karakorum, the Mongol capital of the most...
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Detail of a Moche Sacrifice Ceremony depicted on a bottle. — 06 Jul 2016

When it Rained Blood in Northern Peru: The Mystical, Macabre, and Mysterious Moche Sacrifice Ceremony

By AliciaMcDermott2

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The Moche culture existed in northern Peru from about 100-800 AD. No written records have been found from them, thus their story is filled with mystery. What is known, however, largely comes from their art. One of the most fascinating set of images...
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Detail of a Moche Sacrifice Ceremony depicted on a bottle. — 06 Jul 2016

When it Rained Blood in Northern Peru: The Mystical, Macabre, and Mysterious Moche Sacrifice Ceremony

By AliciaMcDermott2

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The Moche culture existed in northern Peru from about 100-800 AD. No written records have been found from them, thus their story is filled with mystery. What is known, however, largely comes from their art. One of the most fascinating set of images...
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Reenactment of Mongol battle — 04 Jul 2016

From Temujin to Genghis Khan: Battling Friends and Enemies in Life of Conquest – Part II

By Cam Rea

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[Read Part I]After his young wife, Borte, and family members were kidnapped by a rival clan, Temujin quickly used his new ally, Ong Khan. After entering Ong’s yurt, Temujin said, “We have come to ask you, Qan my father, whether you can restore...
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Reenactment of Mongol battle — 04 Jul 2016

From Temujin to Genghis Khan: Battling Friends and Enemies in Life of Conquest – Part II

By Cam Rea

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[Read Part I]After his young wife, Borte, and family members were kidnapped by a rival clan, Temujin quickly used his new ally, Ong Khan. After entering Ong’s yurt, Temujin said, “We have come to ask you, Qan my father, whether you can restore...
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