Following Alexander the Great’s death in 323 BCE, his former generals and governors fought for control of his empire. Almost two decades later, the Antigonid family, headed by Antigonus Monophthalmus and his son Demetrius, had just declared themselves kings and looked best placed to come out on top. When they turned their attention to […]

Situated in the Andaman Islands chain between India and Myanmar, this small island has a fearsome reputation, made so by its inhabitants, who have proven more than willing to take up arms against any intruder.   Owing to the inhospitable nature of the locals, not much is known of North Sentinel Island, yet some […]

The Phoenicians, renowned for their trading and maritime skills, originated in what’s modern Lebanon. They called themselves Canaanites, related to similar peoples in the region. The term Phoenician derived from the Greek word “phoinix” meaning purple, referencing the famous purple dye produced in Tyre.      The Phoenician era spanned some 2,500 years, encompassing […]

Long before the arrival of British traders, explorers, and surveyors, the First Nations of the Canadian Plains developed rich and complex cultures, deeply connected to the rhythms of their lands and the seasonal migrations of bison herds. The Blackfoot, for instance, were skilled hunters who used to drive bison over cliffs (the practice is […]

Vasily Rozanov is a little-known name outside of Russia. However, his influence on Russian philosophy is undeniable, despite his often controversial views. Rozanov was a family man who was always on the side of the oppressed. Although he strove to help others and to be what he called “a small man,” he expressed some […]