07 Aug 2024 The Medical Practices and Treatments in Ancient Civilizations By Aleksa Vučković History & Tradition 0 The worn-out pages of human history are replete with fascinating insights into the medical practices and treatments of ancient civilizations. From the rudimentary healing methods of prehistoric peoples to the sophisticated medical systems of the... Read More
05 Aug 2024 The Anarchy: The Darkest Days of Medieval England By Teresa Cole History & Tradition 0 On a calm, clear night towards the end of November 1120, the White Ship set sail from Barfleur in Normandy, bound for England. Crowding aboard the little vessel, a riotous party of some three hundred passengers and crew were all royally drunk –... Read More
02 Aug 2024 The Carthaginian Military and the Punic Wars By Aleksa Vučković History & Tradition 0 The Carthaginian military, renowned for its strategic ingenuity and formidable prowess, played a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of ancient Mediterranean history. Central to this historical narrative are the Punic Wars, a series of three... Read More
31 Jul 2024 Cornelia Africana and the Stories of Ancient Roman Womanhood By MartiniF History & Tradition 0 One of the many celebrated paintings by Swiss painter Angelica Kauffman (1741-1807) is titled “Cornelia, Mother of the Gracchi”. Conveying the message of the importance of family above all else, the painting depicts a Roman woman and her three... Read More
29 Jul 2024 Struggles in Ancient Religious Reform: The Rise and Fall of the Cult of Elagabalus By Jessica Nadeau History & Tradition 0 In the ancient chronicles of Rome, few figures evoke as much intrigue and controversy as Elagabalus, the teenage youthful emperor whose rule in the early 3rd century AD was defined by ambitious religious reforms centered on the Syrian deity,... Read More