05 Sep 2022 Amazonomachy - Annihilation Of The Amazons By Mary Naples History & Tradition 0 It was love at first sight when Achilles locked eyes with the famed Amazon warrior queen, Penthesilea. Romance, however, was the last thing on his mind. Alas, poor Penthesilea—Achilles would realize his love for her only after driving a bronze... Read More
31 Aug 2022 The Shadowy Reign of Vortigern, The King Who Gave Away Britain By Jake Leigh-Howarth History & Tradition 0 Vortigern was a semi-mythical fifth century king most famous for inviting the Saxons to Britain to help him vanquish the invading Picts of Scotland. A disagreement compelled the Saxons to break their promise to Vortigern, opening up Britain to... Read More
29 Aug 2022 Gods, Goats And Cheesemakers In Ancient Times By MartiniF History & Tradition 0 During a trip to France, cheesy pasta dishes were served to America’s President Thomas Jefferson. Enthralled by the dish, the president went on to have both the pasta and Parmesan cheese imported to his plantation, and served the very first... Read More
26 Aug 2022 Coveted Imperial Titulature, Emperors and Empresses: Don’t Blame Queen Victoria By Dr Michael Arnheim History & Tradition 0 The title of “emperor” is commonly seen as superior to that of “king”. But that has not always been the case. Ironically, what is now translated as “emperor” started out not as a title at all but as an attempt to avoid a monarchical... Read More
24 Aug 2022 Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca: The Extraordinary Adventure of a Compassionate Conquistador By Jake Leigh-Howarth History & Tradition 2 Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca was a Spanish explorer, born in 1490 in the town of Jerez, a place famed for its sweet wines. Although his name, which meant ‘Cow’s Head,’ was amusing to some, it placed him firmly within the aristocrat class of... Read More