Khaled al-Asaad, Historian, Scholar and Defender of Civilization
Khaled al-Asaad spent his life preserving the historic ruins at Palmyra and was willing to defend civilization with his life from the barbarism of ISIS
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Medieval/Renaissance History
A Secret Message for the Warrior Pope in the Sistine Chapel Ceiling
After being treated badly by his patron, Pope Julius II, the Warrior Pope, Michelngelo exacted revenge with a secret message in his Sistine Chapel painting
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The Legend of the Dannebrog: the World’s Oldest National Flag Turns 800
The Danish celebrate the 800th anniversary of their national flag, aka Dannebrog. The legendary story behind its creation reveals much about the Medieval Age and modern national pride.
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The Fall of Constantinople
New cannon technology deployed in the 1453 Ottoman siege of Constantinople ended the Byzantine Empire ushering in The Age of Gunpowder
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Ancient History Hollywood Style and Other Influences from the Past
Western art has had a significant influence on Hollywood movies
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Who Are the Franks?
How a barbarian tribe returned order to Europe after the fall of Rome
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The Protestant Reformation, Natural Law and America
The 500th Anniversary of a fundamental change in the course of Western society and politics
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Currents in the River of History
Though all nations follow the river of history, the currents affect each differently
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Who Cares About the 80 Years War for Dutch Independence?
Who Cares About the 80 Years War for Dutch Independence? I have an internet acquaintance from Holland who frequently
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