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The envoys of the Roman Pope attend Alexander Nevsky by Henryk Siemiradzki (1870) (Public Domain) — 16 Sep 2022

Alexander Nevsky – Medieval King Turned Russian Propaganda Tool

By Jake Leigh-Howarth

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Nestled deep within an obscure crevice of Russian history, the tale of Prince Alexander Nevsky and his battle against Western crusaders at first appears as a highly interesting if half-forgotten turn of events, tracing the resilience and mettle of...
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The envoys of the Roman Pope attend Alexander Nevsky by Henryk Siemiradzki (1870) (Public Domain) — 16 Sep 2022

Alexander Nevsky – Medieval King Turned Russian Propaganda Tool

By Jake Leigh-Howarth

History & Tradition

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Nestled deep within an obscure crevice of Russian history, the tale of Prince Alexander Nevsky and his battle against Western crusaders at first appears as a highly interesting if half-forgotten turn of events, tracing the resilience and mettle of...
Read More

Battle of Cape Finisterre October 1747 by Pierre-Julien Gilbert - Palais du Luxembourg, Paris (Public Domain) — 14 Sep 2022

Battle Stations – Acceleration Of Naval Design In The 18th to 19th Centuries

By Aaronne Colagrossi

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Modern naval history is considered to have commenced in 1616, but the ensuing century between 1715 and 1820 marked an era not only of geopolitical change, but also a time when oceans were turned into battlefields and navies were required to...
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Battle of Cape Finisterre October 1747 by Pierre-Julien Gilbert - Palais du Luxembourg, Paris (Public Domain) — 14 Sep 2022

Battle Stations – Acceleration Of Naval Design In The 18th to 19th Centuries

By Aaronne Colagrossi

History & Tradition

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Modern naval history is considered to have commenced in 1616, but the ensuing century between 1715 and 1820 marked an era not only of geopolitical change, but also a time when oceans were turned into battlefields and navies were required to...
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Shaman inhaling psychoactive substance ( Adobe Stock / Ammit) — 09 Sep 2022

Hallucinogenic Trip Of The 1000-Year-Old Shamanic Pouch Into Another Galaxy

By ashley cowie

History & Tradition, Philosophy & Spirituality, Health & Well-being

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Since the mid-1950s, experimentalists, scientists, artists, musicians and psychonauts have been indulging in the “jungle alchemy” that is the ayahuasca, or DMT, experience. From 2008 – 2010 archaeological excavations revealed a collection of...
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Shaman inhaling psychoactive substance ( Adobe Stock / Ammit) — 09 Sep 2022

Hallucinogenic Trip Of The 1000-Year-Old Shamanic Pouch Into Another Galaxy

By ashley cowie

History & Tradition, Philosophy & Spirituality, Health & Well-being

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Since the mid-1950s, experimentalists, scientists, artists, musicians and psychonauts have been indulging in the “jungle alchemy” that is the ayahuasca, or DMT, experience. From 2008 – 2010 archaeological excavations revealed a collection of...
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A Greek fighting an Amazon. Detail from painted sarcophagus found in Italy, 350-325 BC (Sailko/CC BY-SA 3.0) — 05 Sep 2022

Amazonomachy - Annihilation Of The Amazons

By Mary Naples

History & Tradition

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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...
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A Greek fighting an Amazon. Detail from painted sarcophagus found in Italy, 350-325 BC (Sailko/CC BY-SA 3.0) — 05 Sep 2022

Amazonomachy - Annihilation Of The Amazons

By Mary Naples

History & Tradition

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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

The Shadowy Reign of Vortigern, The King Who Gave Away Britain — 31 Aug 2022

The Shadowy Reign of Vortigern, The King Who Gave Away Britain

By Jake Leigh-Howarth

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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...
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The Shadowy Reign of Vortigern, The King Who Gave Away Britain — 31 Aug 2022

The Shadowy Reign of Vortigern, The King Who Gave Away Britain

By Jake Leigh-Howarth

History & Tradition

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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...
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