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Gregory the Great: An Overview
Western Rome in the 6th century was in disarray. The once unified and powerful Roman Empire was no more, as Italy saw itself beset by invading barbarian tribes and isolated from Eastern Rome’s center of power, Constantinople. After 476, the...
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The Family Sarnath: H.P. Lovecraft meets Family Circus!
A comedic, yet horrific story of the complications that can occur when a middle-class, suburban family finds itself in league with an underwater demigod named Dagon and his numerous fish-like cohorts.
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Information, Research, and Utter Insanity: The Madness of the Internet and How to Avoid it!
They might be be holding a Satanic ritual now, but rest assured, they can't wait to get back to their laptops! At thirty-five, I can recall a time when information was not readily available. Trivial, but unanswered questions posed at the dinner...
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Alexander the Great and the Spanking of Tyre
Uh oh. Here comes the mole! In the winter of 332 B.C., Alexander the Great and his army approached the island city of Tyre. After decisively defeating the Persian king Darius III in the battle of Issus, it was imperative for Alexander to...
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The Harem: Enslavement and Luxury within the Sultan's Palace
Prior to the period of reform know as the Tanzimat (1839-1876), slavery was alive and well within the Ottoman Empire, and in fact, was necessary to ensure the inner machinations of the Ottoman government, administration, and military for nearly...
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The Pursuit of Wisdom in Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Israel
In ancient Israel, Egypt, and Mesopotamia, few virtues were more respected and revered than wisdom. While its exact definition varied from culture to culture, it was nevertheless an ideal to aspire to.
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The Book of Esther: Its Canonization, Historicity, and Relevance
The book of Esther stands as unique among not only the historical books but the entire Old Testament as well.
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Top 10 Must-See Locations in Greece
Want to visit the best places in Greece? See my top 10 locations and get useful info for planning your trip from Olympia to Santorini and from Delphi to Athens.
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5 Ways to Effectively Annoy Your Cat
The five methods listed here have, after extensive research and field tests, been found to be extremely effective in getting under a cat's skin. Read on for creative suggestions for annoying your cat!
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The Salem Witch Trials and the Creepy George Burroughs
The trial of George Burroughs in Salem during 1692 was unique in that Burroughs was the only minister accused, tried and convicted of witchcraft in the Salem witch trials. Though speculation exists as to Burroughs' actual relationship to the...
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The Augustus of Prima Porta
Augustus of Prima Porta Discovered in 1863 in a villa purportedly belonging to Augustus's wife Livia at Prima Porta, the statue of the emperor Augustus is one of the most well-known, as well as enigmatic, works of art from the Augustan era. At...
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Magical Petra: Backpacking the Middle East (A Photographic Guide)
You may recognize this site from "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade." It was the Temple of the Holy Grail. But there's more to Petra than Al-Khazneh. Read on to hear about my two perfect days in Petra.
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Alexander the Great's Absolute Thrashing of Darius at the Battle of Gaugamela
334 years before Christ, Alexander of Macedon stormed into Asia Minor and began a series of conquests that would result in the defeat of the mighty Persian Empire, the integration of Greek thought and language throughout the Middle-East and India...
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Healing a Broken Heart: How Men Can Deal With Separation
Dealing with a broken heart? Here are tips for men who need help dealing with the separation and healing their hearts.