14 Feb 2022 The Romance of Hurrem, The Slave Empress And Suleiman The Magnificent By Dr Marion Dolan History & Tradition 0 During the 16th century a Christian slave, captured when only 15-years-old, shattered the traditional rules of the Ottoman Empire and through her intelligence and charm became its first Empress, Hurrem Sultan. Known throughout history in both the... Read More
11 Feb 2022 The Ghost Of Marco Polo Haunting The Fictional Realm By Ken Jeremiah History & Tradition 0 In 2016, Ancient Origins published an article entitled Is Marco Polo a Fictional Character? and it led to hate-mail and overall outrage among some readers. It was blown so out-of-proportion that the author decided to give $2,000 to the first... Read More
09 Feb 2022 The Bloodless Sixth Crusade Led By The Excommunicated ‘Son Of Satan’ Frederick II By Dr Marion Dolan History & Tradition 2 The conquest to free the Holy Land was a vital component of the late Middle Ages. Sacred to all three major religions, Christians, Jews and Muslims, control of Jerusalem was significant to each. The Holy Land had been won from the Saracens by the... Read More
05 Feb 2022 Baal And Moloch, Did The Ancient Gods Of The Levant Demand Child Sacrifices? By Ken Jeremiah History & Tradition 0 In the Valley of Hinnom near Jerusalem stood a giant statue of the god Moloch. The valley and the deity are infamous for their historical association with child sacrifice. According to some historical accounts, the statue had its arms outstretched,... Read More
02 Feb 2022 Hindu Gods And Their Counterparts: Ubiquitous In A Global Sphere By Stephen Martin History & Tradition 0 Modern Hinduism is likely the most difficult modern religious schemata in the world to define, due to its countless number of sects and influences, and its philosophical additions and interpretations. New allegorical fictions are constantly being... Read More