03 Jun 2019 Synodus Horrenda: The Macabre Trial of the Corpse of Pope Formoso By Roberto Volterri History & Tradition 0 In AD 897 the holy space of the Basilica of St John of Lateran, Rome, was violated by a truly sinister event inside the dark walls of the house of God. In the august presence of the Emperor Lamberto of Spoleto, Pope Stephen VI and the judicial... Read More
29 May 2019 The Twisted Phenomena and Strange Features of Medieval Art By ashley cowie History & Tradition 0 Why would knights be fighting snails? Medieval art is a complex weave of surreal, bizarre and sometimes disturbing imagery and artists took creative license to a whole new experimental level. With increased global traveling, reports of bizarre... Read More
20 May 2019 The Tomb of Archimedes, Genius of Syracuse, Concealed by a Naiad By Roberto Volterri History & Tradition 0 First century AD Roman statesman and orator, Cicero’s claim that he had found Archimedes’ tomb may be refuted. In Greek mythology Ciane is a freshwater nymph, who tried to save Persephone from being abducted by Hades, god of the underworld.... Read More
06 May 2019 Hunting Hamilcar: The Battle of the Saw Uncovered By Ricky D Phillips History & Tradition 0 Hamilcar Barca, the father of the battlefield genius, Hannibal, is considered even today as one of the greatest military commanders of all time, yet so little is known about the man and his battles, that it inspired Ricky D Phillips, military... Read More
01 May 2019 The Fate of English Witches: From Water Torture to Divine Retribution By Charles Christian History & Tradition 0 During the Early Modern period of European history – from the Renaissance (1500) to the French Revolution (1800), hundreds of thousands of witches suffered the terrible fate of being burned at the stake for their beliefs during the so-called... Read More