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And the banalisation of Evil.

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And its consequences.

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After "Victory."

How much is enough?

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The Ego will not save us now.

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Did Sparta Exist in the Mycenaean Period (Bronze Age)?

In studies of the Iliad, composed by Homer in the 7th century BCE, there is one obvious peculiarity about its presentation of the Greek kings. One of the most powerful kings, Menelaus—the brother of the mighty Agamemnon—is presented as the king of Sparta. The reason that this is so peculiar is that the Iliad […]

19 hours ago 1 votes
From Dusk Til Dawn: 29 Found Photos Taken In Changing Light

We grow accustomed to the Dark — When Light is put away — As when the Neighbor holds the Lamp To witness her Good bye — Emily Dickinson  They say that the glow of the sky you see at night isn’t starlight but leftover light from the Big Bang. Light is ancient and magical. Away … Continue reading "From Dusk Til Dawn: 29 Found Photos Taken In Changing Light" The post From Dusk Til Dawn: 29 Found Photos Taken In Changing Light appeared first on Flashbak.

10 hours ago 1 votes
Who Were King Arthur’s Legendary Wives?

In the Arthurian legends, the wife of King Arthur is famously named Guinevere. However, the idea that King Arthur only had a single wife is not something that is seen in Welsh tradition. In fact, even some Latin texts refer to him having multiple wives. In any case, Welsh tradition tends to preserve the […]

13 hours ago 1 votes
Volcanoes in the Ancient World

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2 days ago 2 votes