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What's In A Name?, Jan 15, 2011 - 12:21
Social Article 1 Featured February 1 , 2012
by Brigha Brigantes, Posted Jan 15, 2011 - 12:21 , Last Edited: Feb 1, 2012 - 02:27
The name Brigha from brigh, meaning "power, vigour, virtue," epitomizes the Celtic genius for layering old and new.
Seleukos IV, the Romans and the Temple of Jerusalem, Mar 31, 2011 - 16:00
General Article 1 Featured January 6 , 2012
by Mauricius Fabius, Posted Mar 31, 2011 - 16:00 , Last Edited: Jan 6, 2012 - 15:23
In 70 C.E. Titus Flavius Vespasianus captured the beseiged city of Jerusalem, putting an end to four years of Jewish revolt. That uprising was one of a series of conflicts of Jews between themselves and with the Greek- and Latin-speaking worlds. One of the longest conflicts began after the reign of Seleukos IV Philopator (187 - 175 B.C.E.) and is narrated from the point of view of strict, pious Jews in the Jewish Bible (2nd Maccabees 3.1 - 4.6). Though relations between Seleukos IV and his subjects in Judaea had been excellent at the start of his rule, inter-Jewish rivalry and a desperate financial situation disrupted their entente. A recent archaeological discovery sheds further light on the genesis of the souring relationship.
Theramenes Part II, Jul 5, 2011 - 14:27
General Article 1 Featured January 6 , 2012
by Demetrios Xanthippos, Posted Jul 5, 2011 - 14:27 , Last Edited: Jan 6, 2012 - 15:13
Theramenes, Jul 5, 2011 - 14:13
General Article 1 Featured January 6 , 2012
by Demetrios Xanthippos, Posted Jul 5, 2011 - 14:13 , Last Edited: Jan 6, 2012 - 15:12
An examination of the controversial Athenian politician, based primarily on ancient sources.
Roman Africa: Exploration and Emigration, Sep 14, 2011 - 18:05
Historical Article 1 Featured January 6 , 2012
by Senex Caecilius, Posted Sep 14, 2011 - 18:05 , Last Edited: Jan 6, 2012 - 15:08
By 146 BC, the end of the Third Punic War, Rome had conquered the African coasts and started to explore and settle the region.
WERE THE WOODVILLES GUILTY?, Oct 25, 2011 - 17:16
General Article 1 Featured January 6 , 2012
by Elizabeth Burgundian, Posted Oct 25, 2011 - 17:16 , Last Edited: Jan 6, 2012 - 15:04
A Trip Down the Hudson River, Nov 4, 2011 - 18:35
Historical Article 1 Featured December 28 , 2011
by Dame Van Winkle, Posted Nov 4, 2011 - 18:35 , Last Edited: Dec 28, 2011 - 12:55
Ur-Nammu & his gods tend the sacred palm, Nov 20, 2011 - 19:16
Historical Article 1 Featured December 12 , 2011
by DIonysia Xanthippos, Posted Nov 20, 2011 - 19:16 , Last Edited: Dec 12, 2011 - 10:22
From Lemuralia to All Saints Day, Oct 26, 2011 - 00:03
Role Play Article 1 Featured November 11 , 2011
by Maria Marius, Posted Oct 26, 2011 - 00:03 , Last Edited: Nov 11, 2011 - 22:30
EDWARD IV ENGLAND'S FIRST RENAISSANCE KING, Oct 25, 2011 - 17:04
General Article 1 Featured November 1 , 2011
by Elizabeth Burgundian, Posted Oct 25, 2011 - 17:04 , Last Edited: Nov 3, 2011 - 19:54
Lost Lambs, Sep 26, 2011 - 17:54
Historical Article 1 Featured October 3 , 2011
by Helena Victoria Austen, Posted Sep 26, 2011 - 17:54 , Last Edited: Oct 3, 2011 - 01:10
The Great Encyclopedia of Nicomedian History, May 15, 2011 - 17:02
General Article 1 Featured July 22 , 2011
by Titus Flavius Ictinus, Posted May 15, 2011 - 17:02 , Last Edited: Jul 22, 2011 - 04:01
A major collection of historical documents
Gobekli Tepe, Turkey: Site of the World's Oldest Temples?, Jun 8, 2011 - 21:26
Historical Article 1 Featured June 16 , 2011
by DIonysia Xanthippos, Posted Jun 8, 2011 - 21:26 , Last Edited: Jun 17, 2011 - 22:52
Hannibal’s Use of Elephants, May 7, 2011 - 15:18
Historical Article 1 Featured May 18 , 2011
by Mauricius Fabius, Posted May 7, 2011 - 15:18 , Last Edited: May 18, 2011 - 00:42
Perhaps the most-repeated anecdote concerning Hannibal is his crossing the Alps from Gaul into Italy with thirty-seven elephants. That feat made a profound impression on ancient writers such as Livy and Polybius. Ultimately, however, the famous general of Carthage had a relationship with these animals that resulted in tragedy rather than triumph. Why ?
Why Inanna sent Dumuzi to rot in Hell, Apr 9, 2011 - 00:28
Historical Article 1 Featured April 20 , 2011
by DIonysia Xanthippos, Posted Apr 9, 2011 - 00:28 , Last Edited: Apr 20, 2011 - 06:58
Inanna/Ishtar's Descent into the Underworld, Apr 7, 2011 - 23:55
Historical Article 1 Featured April 20 , 2011
by DIonysia Xanthippos, Posted Apr 7, 2011 - 23:55 , Last Edited: Apr 20, 2011 - 21:16
Cornelius Sulla, Aug 19, 2006 - 08:09
Social Article 1 Featured March 31 , 2011
by Sextus Crassus, Posted Aug 19, 2006 - 08:09 , Last Edited: Mar 31, 2011 - 18:35
Sulla, half fox, half lion, all Roman. Triumphant General, and Dictator, Sulla goes down in the annuls of history as one of the engineers that brought about the demise of the Republic.
Have You Been Counted, Romans?, Jan 9, 2011 - 01:05
General Article 1 Featured January 16 , 2011
by M. Fabius Furius, Posted Jan 9, 2011 - 01:05 , Last Edited: Jan 16, 2011 - 12:57
Third and Fourth Quarters, 2011
Is There Always a Silver Lining?, Jan 3, 2011 - 13:46
General Article 1 Featured January 16 , 2011
by M. Fabius Furius, Posted Jan 3, 2011 - 13:46 , Last Edited: Jan 16, 2011 - 12:57
Annual Report 2010
Under The Mistletoe, Nov 19, 2007 - 13:38
Historical Article 1 Featured December 18 , 2010
by Xtreemli Curius, Posted Nov 19, 2007 - 13:38 , Last Edited: Dec 18, 2010 - 21:03
Known far and wide as the Yule kissing plant, mistletoe also happens to have an extremely interesting past.
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