17 Jan 2024 The Constantinian Dynasty - Five Successors, One Victorious Emperor By Mario Bartolini History & Tradition 0 The Tetrarchy, inaugurated in 285 AD by Emperor Diocletian, had been instituted mainly with the intent of mitigating successions tribulations such as those that had plagued the third century. But the system began to breakdown in 306 when Emperor... Read More
15 Jan 2024 The Anarchy: England’s War Of The Two Matildas By Sharon Bennett ... History & Tradition 0 Few periods in history have brought women to the fore, to the centre of events, as the Anarchy did in England. From 1135 to 1154, conflict raged when Stephen of Blois usurped the throne that rightfully belonged to his cousin Empress Matilda, widow... Read More
12 Jan 2024 Changing England’s History: Sudden Death Of The Heirs Apparent By Ashley Mantle History & Tradition, Family & Relationships 0 The English crown is hereditary. Over the centuries, the succession has been largely determined by both blood and the accidents of birth. This has given rise to some glorious reigns, such as that of the war-like Henry V, hero of the Battle of... Read More
08 Jan 2024 Legacy Of Vespasian Founder Of The Roman Flavian Dynasty By Mario Bartolini History & Tradition 0 The death of Emperor Nero in 68 AD ended the Julio-Claudian dynasty of Roman Emperors. It also initiated a succession crisis which degenerated into a short but deadly civil war. This was the first such event to occur in the imperial period of the... Read More
06 Jan 2024 Twelfth Night Revelries: Myrrh, Mirth And Making Merry, 5 – 6 January By Lucinda Hawksley History & Tradition 0 In the Christian church, January 6 is commemorated as the feast of Epiphany, the day on which the three wise men, or three kings, arrived at the stable in Bethlehem to visit the newborn baby Jesus. In 1756, during the reign of King George II, The... Read More