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A Mongolian Cavalry recreation, from Genghis Khan: The Exhibition — 14 Apr 2016

Subutai: Dog of War - Sophisticated Military Strategist Behind Genghis Khan’s Conquering Empire - Part I

By Cam Rea

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There have been many renowned and infamous conquerors and generals such as Sargon of Akkad, Tiglath-Pileser III of Assyria, Cyrus the Great of Persia, Alexander the Great of Macedonia, Hannibal of Carthage, Julius Caesar of Rome, Attila the Hun,...
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A Mongolian Cavalry recreation, from Genghis Khan: The Exhibition — 14 Apr 2016

Subutai: Dog of War - Sophisticated Military Strategist Behind Genghis Khan’s Conquering Empire - Part I

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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There have been many renowned and infamous conquerors and generals such as Sargon of Akkad, Tiglath-Pileser III of Assyria, Cyrus the Great of Persia, Alexander the Great of Macedonia, Hannibal of Carthage, Julius Caesar of Rome, Attila the Hun,...
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The Visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon — 13 Apr 2016

Legendary Riches: Commercial Gains, Trade and Tragedy During the Reign of King Solomon

By Cam Rea

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During the reign of King Solomon, it is said Israel for the first time was at peace with most of its neighbors, according to the Bible. Moreover, peace allowed the United Kingdom of Israel to flourish in commercial activity as well as exploration....
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The Visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon — 13 Apr 2016

Legendary Riches: Commercial Gains, Trade and Tragedy During the Reign of King Solomon

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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During the reign of King Solomon, it is said Israel for the first time was at peace with most of its neighbors, according to the Bible. Moreover, peace allowed the United Kingdom of Israel to flourish in commercial activity as well as exploration....
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Susanoo slaying the Yamata no Orochi, 1870s. — 30 Mar 2016

Age of the Gods: Japanese Creation Stories and the Descendants of Deities

By tedloukes

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Nihon or Nippon is a Chinese pronunciation for the country that was originally called Yamato. As the islands lie to the east of the Asiatic continent, the Chinese called the land sun-origin. This name was further changed by Marco Polo who gave it...
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Susanoo slaying the Yamata no Orochi, 1870s. — 30 Mar 2016

Age of the Gods: Japanese Creation Stories and the Descendants of Deities

By tedloukes

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Nihon or Nippon is a Chinese pronunciation for the country that was originally called Yamato. As the islands lie to the east of the Asiatic continent, the Chinese called the land sun-origin. This name was further changed by Marco Polo who gave it...
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Medieval depiction of “royal justice” and the ruthless approach to dealing with dissent — 29 Mar 2016

The Violent Life and Times of Roger Bigod – A Medieval Player of the Game of Thrones?

By Charles Christian

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For almost 250 years, from the time of the Norman Conquest of England in AD 1066, one of the most important families in the Eastern Counties were the Bigods. In later years they would become the Earls of Norfolk and so powerful they could defy the...
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Medieval depiction of “royal justice” and the ruthless approach to dealing with dissent — 29 Mar 2016

The Violent Life and Times of Roger Bigod – A Medieval Player of the Game of Thrones?

By Charles Christian

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For almost 250 years, from the time of the Norman Conquest of England in AD 1066, one of the most important families in the Eastern Counties were the Bigods. In later years they would become the Earls of Norfolk and so powerful they could defy the...
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Two grandmasters of the Shaolin Temple Shi DeRu — 26 Mar 2016

Ng Mui - The Nun Who Invented the Martial Arts Wing Chun

By MartiniF

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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...
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Two grandmasters of the Shaolin Temple Shi DeRu — 26 Mar 2016

Ng Mui - The Nun Who Invented the Martial Arts Wing Chun

By MartiniF

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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...
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