The Lighthouse of Alexandria
In 1994, a French team of archaeological divers conducted a salvage inspection in the eastern harbor of Alexandria in theContinue Reading
Category: History
Vitalogy: An amazing but very amusing medical Encyclopedia
We all have to thank Eddie Vedder for our curiosity in a very interesting home medical encyclopedia first published inContinue Reading
Checkmate! : A brief history of chess.
A few years ago, I sat smirking holding my father over a barrel, while playing a fiercely contested game ofContinue Reading
The Winds of Change, New York City 1945
Every year millions of migrating birds fly over New York City, using it as a stop over while on theirContinue Reading
War Horse Part 2: The Egyptians.
Following the expulsion of the Hyksos during the reign of Ahmose I (1539-1514 BC), the use and exploits of theContinue Reading
A short history of Byzantium: No. 13 Some thoughts on the early Church up to the death of Constantine.
“The contagion of this superstition (Christianity) has spread not only to the cities, but also to the villages and evenContinue Reading
War Horse Part 1
When our descendants first began to work the land as farmers, they tamed or domesticated cattle, donkeys, goats, pigs andContinue Reading
A new Crimean War in the making?
A little over two weeks ago, on March 1st, the Russian parliament authorised Putin to deploy Russian troops in theContinue Reading
Amazing Women Who Inspire Us: Anne Frank
International Women’s Day is held every year around the world on the 8th March. Between now and then in anticipation ofContinue Reading
A short history of Byzantium: No. 8 The first council of Nicaea and its groundbreaking statement on faith.
Just as Constantine had consolidated his power, and the Empire had come together politically, a new deadly heresy threatened to permanentlyContinue Reading
Rearview Mirror 