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Eumenes of Cardia Part 1/2
Eumenes of Cardia nearly beat the Macedonians at their own game after the death of Alexander the Great.
eumenes • cardia • philip • macedon • alexander the great
Eumenes of Cardia nearly beat the Macedonians at their own game after the death of Alexander the Great.
eumenes • cardia • philip • macedon • alexander the great
Warfare:Part 2-advancing weaponry & strategy
This second article under the title of "warfare" describes the more advanced weapons and military strtegies employed in the New Kingdom, with extracts by leading French egyptologist Christian Jacq.
ancient egypt • egypt • history • weapons • fighting
This second article under the title of "warfare" describes the more advanced weapons and military strtegies employed in the New Kingdom, with extracts by leading French egyptologist Christian Jacq.
ancient egypt • egypt • history • weapons • fighting
Catholic Lay Ministers Render Stewardship
The shortage of Catholic priests has forced the hand of Vatican practices; women and married men are welcomed into key roles in the Catholic church.
catholic church • lay ministers • catholic bishops • catholic priests • parish ministry
The shortage of Catholic priests has forced the hand of Vatican practices; women and married men are welcomed into key roles in the Catholic church.
catholic church • lay ministers • catholic bishops • catholic priests • parish ministry
Eumenes of Cardia Part 2/2
Eumenes was a brilliant general but he was betrayed to the enemy by his own men.
eumenes • antigonus • antipater • cappadocia • foot soldiers
Eumenes was a brilliant general but he was betrayed to the enemy by his own men.
eumenes • antigonus • antipater • cappadocia • foot soldiers
Foot Care for Hikers and Multi Sport Athletes
Hikers, wilderness backpackers, alpine climbers and multi sport athletes active in wet environments are susceptible to trench foot which can cause nerve damage.
foot care for hikers • foot care for multi sport athletes • 10 tips for preventing trench foot • nerve damage caused by exposure to wet conditions • foot care for multi day trips
Hikers, wilderness backpackers, alpine climbers and multi sport athletes active in wet environments are susceptible to trench foot which can cause nerve damage.
foot care for hikers • foot care for multi sport athletes • 10 tips for preventing trench foot • nerve damage caused by exposure to wet conditions • foot care for multi day trips
Sertorius: Part 2/2
Sertorius fights a guerrilla war against the Romans in Spain.
lusitanians • sertorius • romans • roman • africa
Sertorius fights a guerrilla war against the Romans in Spain.
lusitanians • sertorius • romans • roman • africa
The Macedonian Phalanx
One of history's finest heavy infantry units, the Macedonian phalanx dominated ancient battlefields from the 350s to 198 B.C.E. Used properly, it was almost unstoppable.
macedonian phalanx • macedonian phalanx development • macedonian phalanx role • macedonian phalanx advantages • heavy infantry units
One of history's finest heavy infantry units, the Macedonian phalanx dominated ancient battlefields from the 350s to 198 B.C.E. Used properly, it was almost unstoppable.
macedonian phalanx • macedonian phalanx development • macedonian phalanx role • macedonian phalanx advantages • heavy infantry units
Spanish Conquistador Armor – Cavalry & Infantry
Spanish Conquistador armor - defensive Conquistador weapons used by Spanish cavalry & infantry in the New World including Conquistador helmets, shields and body armor.
conquistador armor • spanish conquistador armor • conquistador weapons • conquistador weaponry • conquistador helmets
Spanish Conquistador armor - defensive Conquistador weapons used by Spanish cavalry & infantry in the New World including Conquistador helmets, shields and body armor.
conquistador armor • spanish conquistador armor • conquistador weapons • conquistador weaponry • conquistador helmets
TMNT: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled Review
Re-Shelled slavishly remakes the arcade classic for the XBox Live Arcade, but certain changes and omissions threaten to bring the nostalgia train to a halt.
teenage mutant ninja turtles • turtles in time • reshelled • remake • tmnt
Re-Shelled slavishly remakes the arcade classic for the XBox Live Arcade, but certain changes and omissions threaten to bring the nostalgia train to a halt.
teenage mutant ninja turtles • turtles in time • reshelled • remake • tmnt
Weapons of Medieval Europe
Medieval knights had many different weapons in their arsenal, but they were all designed to inflict the most damage possible to their opponents on the battlefield.
weapons of medieval europe • weaponry throughout the middle ages • medival knights • knights of europe • medieval weapons
Medieval knights had many different weapons in their arsenal, but they were all designed to inflict the most damage possible to their opponents on the battlefield.
weapons of medieval europe • weaponry throughout the middle ages • medival knights • knights of europe • medieval weapons
BOOTS
Boots are a minor consideration in warfare, or are they?
war • history • army • marching • soldier
Boots are a minor consideration in warfare, or are they?
war • history • army • marching • soldier
Dare to switch allegiances
An exploration of options for imperial soliders to consider.
peace • democracy • iraq • soldiers • orders
An exploration of options for imperial soliders to consider.
peace • democracy • iraq • soldiers • orders
Leaving Home
A comparison of the creation stories of the Bible and of the Tigris-Euphrates valley. How the stories impact the ability of the community to stir up the energy to move forward.
genesis • creation • entrepreneur • bible • iraq
A comparison of the creation stories of the Bible and of the Tigris-Euphrates valley. How the stories impact the ability of the community to stir up the energy to move forward.
genesis • creation • entrepreneur • bible • iraq
Musings On Viet Nam -- Those Colorful Zippos
The men who fought in our wars certainly had to cope with unimaginable horrors. Humor was one of the best mechanisms that kept men alive and sane. Highly colorful, and sometimes obscene, Zippo lighters were one way the troops were able to laugh, and by laughing, stay alive.
saigon • zippo • grunt • helicopters • tet
The men who fought in our wars certainly had to cope with unimaginable horrors. Humor was one of the best mechanisms that kept men alive and sane. Highly colorful, and sometimes obscene, Zippo lighters were one way the troops were able to laugh, and by laughing, stay alive.
saigon • zippo • grunt • helicopters • tet
Cannes Grand Prix Winner A Prophet Wows at TIFF
French Director Jacques Audiard soars with his 2009 Cannes Grand Prix winner, A Prophet, screening at TIFF 2009.
a prophet • un prophet • jacques audiard • tiff 2009 • cannes 2009 grand prix
French Director Jacques Audiard soars with his 2009 Cannes Grand Prix winner, A Prophet, screening at TIFF 2009.
a prophet • un prophet • jacques audiard • tiff 2009 • cannes 2009 grand prix
Gazpacho a Summer Soup
Gazpacho has a long history being first made during the Roman occupation of the Iberian Peninsula. It is essentially unaltered since and maintains its popularity.
gazpacho • gazpacho soup • chilled gazpacho • how to make gazpacho • gazpacho recipe
Gazpacho has a long history being first made during the Roman occupation of the Iberian Peninsula. It is essentially unaltered since and maintains its popularity.
gazpacho • gazpacho soup • chilled gazpacho • how to make gazpacho • gazpacho recipe
Khmer Rouge Wants to Fight Again
The horror of the killing fields of Cambodia are still relevant to the 21st century, but former soldiers are willing to fight again - against Thailand this time.
thailand-cambodian dispute over preah vihear templ • the killing fields of cambodia • khmer rough military commander ta mok • prime minister hun sen of cambodia • unesco world heritage site of preah vihear
The horror of the killing fields of Cambodia are still relevant to the 21st century, but former soldiers are willing to fight again - against Thailand this time.
thailand-cambodian dispute over preah vihear templ • the killing fields of cambodia • khmer rough military commander ta mok • prime minister hun sen of cambodia • unesco world heritage site of preah vihear
Knights
What exactly was a knight? How were they trained? What did they do? This article deals with these topics.
knights • chivalry • medieval • pages • squires
What exactly was a knight? How were they trained? What did they do? This article deals with these topics.
knights • chivalry • medieval • pages • squires
Shattered Empires Review
Review of Shattered Empires, a free browser based online game.
shattered empires • game • review • games • role-playing
Review of Shattered Empires, a free browser based online game.
shattered empires • game • review • games • role-playing
The Roman Legionary in Britain
The Roman armies that invaded Britain in 55 BC and 43 AD were primarily composed of foot soldiers called Legionaries.
roman legionary • roman weapons • roman armor • roman swords • pilum
The Roman armies that invaded Britain in 55 BC and 43 AD were primarily composed of foot soldiers called Legionaries.
roman legionary • roman weapons • roman armor • roman swords • pilum
A History of the Rotfront Movement
Many a live was lost in the brutal street battles of post WW I Germany. One of the most prolific groups of that era was the Rotfront - The Red Frontline.
third reich • paramilitary organizations • germany communist party • weimar republic • political violence between the wars
Many a live was lost in the brutal street battles of post WW I Germany. One of the most prolific groups of that era was the Rotfront - The Red Frontline.
third reich • paramilitary organizations • germany communist party • weimar republic • political violence between the wars
Alvin York
Alvin York was a peaceful, religious man who in World War I distinguished himself in battle. This article looks at his role in the war.
alvin york • medal of honor • world war i • meuse-argonne • croix de guerre
Alvin York was a peaceful, religious man who in World War I distinguished himself in battle. This article looks at his role in the war.
alvin york • medal of honor • world war i • meuse-argonne • croix de guerre
Beatty Gets Breathless
More than ten years after he stepped into the role as Dick Tracy, Warren Beatty can still capture our attention. Refresh your Dick Tracy memory here, then head to theatres to see his new film, "Town & Country".
warren beatty • masonna • al pacino • dick tracy • comic strip
More than ten years after he stepped into the role as Dick Tracy, Warren Beatty can still capture our attention. Refresh your Dick Tracy memory here, then head to theatres to see his new film, "Town & Country".
warren beatty • masonna • al pacino • dick tracy • comic strip
Bernal Diaz: The Conquest of New Spain
A short analysis of moral perspective, style, and narrative voice in 'The Conquest of New Spain', the account of Bernal Diaz del Castillo.
bernal diaz conquest of new spain • bernal diaz memories ageing conquistador • bernal diaz del castillo true history conquest of • bernal diaz gomara las casas • style bernal diaz
A short analysis of moral perspective, style, and narrative voice in 'The Conquest of New Spain', the account of Bernal Diaz del Castillo.
bernal diaz conquest of new spain • bernal diaz memories ageing conquistador • bernal diaz del castillo true history conquest of • bernal diaz gomara las casas • style bernal diaz
Chinese Warring States Period
The Warring States Period was a time of conflict and as well as growth throughout ancient China. Various states and schools of thought fought for supremacy.
chinese warring states period • era of warring states • warring states period • hundred schools of thought • hundred schools of thought period
The Warring States Period was a time of conflict and as well as growth throughout ancient China. Various states and schools of thought fought for supremacy.
chinese warring states period • era of warring states • warring states period • hundred schools of thought • hundred schools of thought period
Confronting Street Gangs in Canada
Street gangs in Canada use drug trafficking to finance a potential hold on criminal power. They contain many nationalities and are often violent, but they can be stopped.
street gangs in canada • confronting street gangs • canadian street gangs • michael chettleburgh • gun violence
Street gangs in Canada use drug trafficking to finance a potential hold on criminal power. They contain many nationalities and are often violent, but they can be stopped.
street gangs in canada • confronting street gangs • canadian street gangs • michael chettleburgh • gun violence
Crawford Howell Toy
Crawford Howell Toy, a brilliant linguist and theologian, was forced from his position teaching at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary for his progressive views.
crawford howell toy • toy controversy • southern baptist theological seminary • lottie moon • biblical interpretation
Crawford Howell Toy, a brilliant linguist and theologian, was forced from his position teaching at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary for his progressive views.
crawford howell toy • toy controversy • southern baptist theological seminary • lottie moon • biblical interpretation
Following the money and hunting the conspirators
The traumatic events of 11 September 2001 pointed out the vulnerabilities of our technologically-based lifestyle, but information technology (IT) can also help law enforcement agencies identify and track down the parties who helped the perpetrators plan and execute those awful deeds.
terrorism • money laundering • information technology
The traumatic events of 11 September 2001 pointed out the vulnerabilities of our technologically-based lifestyle, but information technology (IT) can also help law enforcement agencies identify and track down the parties who helped the perpetrators plan and execute those awful deeds.
terrorism • money laundering • information technology
Germany's Use of Airships in WWI
During the First World War the German military employed airships with limited material and psychological effect against England.
germany • airships • wwi • german • zeppelins
During the First World War the German military employed airships with limited material and psychological effect against England.
germany • airships • wwi • german • zeppelins
inFamous Review
Sucker Punch Productions have taken everything great about the sandbox genre and created an amazing game that will have players hooked for ages.
infamous • infamous review • infamous ps3 review • playstation 3 • sandbox game
Sucker Punch Productions have taken everything great about the sandbox genre and created an amazing game that will have players hooked for ages.
infamous • infamous review • infamous ps3 review • playstation 3 • sandbox game
Interview with Kevin Zegers
Woodstock, Ontario's Kevin Zegers has certainly grown up fast.. He's making a name for himself in Hollywood with an impressive and diverse body of work.
ira • ireland • kevin zegers • jim sturgess • ben kingsley
Woodstock, Ontario's Kevin Zegers has certainly grown up fast.. He's making a name for himself in Hollywood with an impressive and diverse body of work.
ira • ireland • kevin zegers • jim sturgess • ben kingsley
Landsknechts Colorful mercenaries
In the high Renaissance in Europe (c.e.1500-1600) Landsknechts, were the highest paid mercenary troops of the time. Their ranks included pikemen, swordemen, and gunners
paid soldiers • mercenaries • mercenary • 16th century • holy roman empire
In the high Renaissance in Europe (c.e.1500-1600) Landsknechts, were the highest paid mercenary troops of the time. Their ranks included pikemen, swordemen, and gunners
paid soldiers • mercenaries • mercenary • 16th century • holy roman empire
Manchester's History of War
This walkable trail of anti-slavery monuments, workers' rights sites, and anti-war venues tells a lot about this city and how it changed the world.
uk travel • london tourism • liverpool tourism • york uk tourism • travel manchester uk
This walkable trail of anti-slavery monuments, workers' rights sites, and anti-war venues tells a lot about this city and how it changed the world.
uk travel • london tourism • liverpool tourism • york uk tourism • travel manchester uk
Maria Pita, the Heroine of La Coruna
An astonishing act of bravery by an outraged woman broke the siege and saved La Coruna from defeat.
maria pita • the siege of la coruna 1589 • francis drake in la coruna • defeat of norris in la coruna • statue of maria pita
An astonishing act of bravery by an outraged woman broke the siege and saved La Coruna from defeat.
maria pita • the siege of la coruna 1589 • francis drake in la coruna • defeat of norris in la coruna • statue of maria pita
Obama's Surge Policy for Afghan-Pakistan Border
A haven for Taliban and Al Qaeda fighters, the Pakistan Northwestern Frontier has been the most difficult region for coalition troops and Pakistan Army forces to control.
obama’s afghanistan surge policy • pakistan northwestern frontier • pakistani government • waziristan • border policy
A haven for Taliban and Al Qaeda fighters, the Pakistan Northwestern Frontier has been the most difficult region for coalition troops and Pakistan Army forces to control.
obama’s afghanistan surge policy • pakistan northwestern frontier • pakistani government • waziristan • border policy
Retro Review: Star Wars TIE Fighter
Arriving at a time when PC games were coming into their own, TIE Fighter set the bar for space flight simulators with its stellar graphics and gameplay.
tie fighter game for pc • pc game tie fighter • retro game review tie fighter • tie fighter star wars • tie fighter space battle gameplay
Arriving at a time when PC games were coming into their own, TIE Fighter set the bar for space flight simulators with its stellar graphics and gameplay.
tie fighter game for pc • pc game tie fighter • retro game review tie fighter • tie fighter star wars • tie fighter space battle gameplay
Stop Cluster Bombs
The Cluster Munitions Coalition (CMC) and Mines Action Canada (MAC) fight for a worldwide ban on cluster bombs. You can help to ban cluster munitions.
stop cluster bombs • cluster bombs and landmines • the oslo conference • mines action canada • ottawa treaty
The Cluster Munitions Coalition (CMC) and Mines Action Canada (MAC) fight for a worldwide ban on cluster bombs. You can help to ban cluster munitions.
stop cluster bombs • cluster bombs and landmines • the oslo conference • mines action canada • ottawa treaty
The FN FiveseveN Pistol
Designed to defeat Soviet body armor, the 5.7 came out too late for the Cold War but has found a use with Special Units around the world.
five seven pistol • fn 5 7 • fnh • fn • five-seven
Designed to defeat Soviet body armor, the 5.7 came out too late for the Cold War but has found a use with Special Units around the world.
five seven pistol • fn 5 7 • fnh • fn • five-seven
The Good Shepherd and G-Men
The rise of an American crime-fighting institution through the eyes of a new recruit - sorry, Bob, it's been done before
the good shepherd • robert deniro • g-men • james cagney • cia
The rise of an American crime-fighting institution through the eyes of a new recruit - sorry, Bob, it's been done before
the good shepherd • robert deniro • g-men • james cagney • cia
The history of Kendo -- Part 3 of 5
Kendo has a long history, with its roots buried in the early -- and deadly -- kenjutsu, where duels between students often left the loser dead or crippled.
japan • kendo
Kendo has a long history, with its roots buried in the early -- and deadly -- kenjutsu, where duels between students often left the loser dead or crippled.
japan • kendo
The History of Reflexology
Reflexology has a fascinating history from the tombs of Ancient Egypt to Cleopatra to the rediscovery of this lost art in the 1900's.
reflexology history • modern reflexology • ancient reflexology • how reflexology started • zone therapy discovery
Reflexology has a fascinating history from the tombs of Ancient Egypt to Cleopatra to the rediscovery of this lost art in the 1900's.
reflexology history • modern reflexology • ancient reflexology • how reflexology started • zone therapy discovery
The Horns of Hattin
Fought on the 4th of July 1187, the Battle at the Horns of Hattin was a resounding victory for the Muslim forces of Saladin over the Christian army of the Crusader States
the horns of hattin 1187 • crusaders • crusader army • christian and muslim armies • the battle of hattin
Fought on the 4th of July 1187, the Battle at the Horns of Hattin was a resounding victory for the Muslim forces of Saladin over the Christian army of the Crusader States
the horns of hattin 1187 • crusaders • crusader army • christian and muslim armies • the battle of hattin
The Ruhr Pocket of World War II
The 75th Infantry Division's motto "Always Get There Somehow" showed, as the division moved from the Ardennes Region, to the Colmar Pocket, and into the German Ruhr Area.
75th infantry division • world war ii • us army • ruhr pocket • european theater
The 75th Infantry Division's motto "Always Get There Somehow" showed, as the division moved from the Ardennes Region, to the Colmar Pocket, and into the German Ruhr Area.
75th infantry division • world war ii • us army • ruhr pocket • european theater
Theme of Tim O'Brien "The Things They Carried"
Fear is an underlying theme in "The Things They Carried." Lavendar, Kiowa, Lt. Cross, and the soldiers illustrate different types of fear.
tim o'brien • the things they carried • analysis • theme • motif
Fear is an underlying theme in "The Things They Carried." Lavendar, Kiowa, Lt. Cross, and the soldiers illustrate different types of fear.
tim o'brien • the things they carried • analysis • theme • motif
Top Ten Action Cartoons of All-Time
Actions movies are extremely popular but action cartoons don't get the same kind of recognition.
top ten action cartoons • transformers top cartoons • transformers movie cartoon • tmnt top cartoons • dragon ball z best action cartoons
Actions movies are extremely popular but action cartoons don't get the same kind of recognition.
top ten action cartoons • transformers top cartoons • transformers movie cartoon • tmnt top cartoons • dragon ball z best action cartoons
A Train Through Nowhere
A first person account of a train journey through Sudan's Sahara desert, from Wadi halfa to Khartoum.
sudan • wadi halfa • khartoum • train • journeys
A first person account of a train journey through Sudan's Sahara desert, from Wadi halfa to Khartoum.
sudan • wadi halfa • khartoum • train • journeys
Adelbert Waldron US Sniper Ace
In the first half of 1969, 36-year old Sgt Waldron of the US Army's 9th ID in Vietnam was credited with 109 confirmed kills, making him the highest scoring US sniper ever
adelbert waldron • sniper ace • highest scoring sniper • highest us sniper • sgt waldron
In the first half of 1969, 36-year old Sgt Waldron of the US Army's 9th ID in Vietnam was credited with 109 confirmed kills, making him the highest scoring US sniper ever
adelbert waldron • sniper ace • highest scoring sniper • highest us sniper • sgt waldron
Baby Boy Names That Begin With T
Tyler? Tristan? Trace? Here are some common and uncommon names for little boys that start with the letter T.
baby boy name • letter t • masculine name • trendy name • popular name
Tyler? Tristan? Trace? Here are some common and uncommon names for little boys that start with the letter T.
baby boy name • letter t • masculine name • trendy name • popular name
Birth of the Victoria Cross
The history and mystery of the world's most famous military medal
birth victoria cross • design victoria cross • creation of victoria cross • history victoria cross • metal victoria cross
The history and mystery of the world's most famous military medal
birth victoria cross • design victoria cross • creation of victoria cross • history victoria cross • metal victoria cross
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