Articles related to "Macedonian"
Macedonian Indigenous Rights
"Macedonia" is the oldest surviving indigenous European nation by name, originating from 7000 BC. Today, they struggle for autonomy against Greek colonists.
greek invasion • macedonian independence • macedonian indigenous • macedonian autonomy • indigenous sovereignty
"Macedonia" is the oldest surviving indigenous European nation by name, originating from 7000 BC. Today, they struggle for autonomy against Greek colonists.
greek invasion • macedonian independence • macedonian indigenous • macedonian autonomy • indigenous sovereignty
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
Downfall of the Macedonian Phalanx
Often credited solely to the strength of the Roman Legion, the Macedonian phalanx lost its mastery of the ancient battlefields through poor leadership, unwise changes to
macedonian phalanx leadership • macedonian phalanx defeat • macedonian phalanx roman legion • macedon rome 198 b.c.e. • macedonian phalanx changes
Often credited solely to the strength of the Roman Legion, the Macedonian phalanx lost its mastery of the ancient battlefields through poor leadership, unwise changes to
macedonian phalanx leadership • macedonian phalanx defeat • macedonian phalanx roman legion • macedon rome 198 b.c.e. • macedonian phalanx changes
The Battle of Issus
As told by Arrian from a pro-Macedonian point of view, the Battle of Issus was a swift, violent attack from which the Persian leader ran like a coward once defeated.
battle of issus • alexander the great • macedonian • arrian • darius
As told by Arrian from a pro-Macedonian point of view, the Battle of Issus was a swift, violent attack from which the Persian leader ran like a coward once defeated.
battle of issus • alexander the great • macedonian • arrian • darius
USS United States Outsmarted British Captain
Captain Stephen Decatur used his long-range guns to keep his ship out of harms way while blasting the British ship while earning an important victory in War of 1812.
uss united states • stephen decatur • war of 1812 • naval battles of 1812 • hms macedonian
Captain Stephen Decatur used his long-range guns to keep his ship out of harms way while blasting the British ship while earning an important victory in War of 1812.
uss united states • stephen decatur • war of 1812 • naval battles of 1812 • hms macedonian
1812 at Sea
In 1812, the small American navy, led by the ships USS Constitution and USS United States would shock the Royal Navy.
uss constitution • old ironsides • hms guerriere • uss united states • hms macedonian
In 1812, the small American navy, led by the ships USS Constitution and USS United States would shock the Royal Navy.
uss constitution • old ironsides • hms guerriere • uss united states • hms macedonian
What is Macedon?
Definition of the glossary term Macedon
macedon • philip ii • alexander the great • macedonian • romans
Definition of the glossary term Macedon
macedon • philip ii • alexander the great • macedonian • romans
Orthodox Christmas: Conflicts and celebrations
In the Western world we often neglect that there is a vibrant church in the East. In 1954 AD the Eastern and Western churches separated. One book reviewed on BookIdeas.com advanced that Christianity was unified until the Reformation--betraying a lack of knowledge of this schism on the author's part. Anyway, today sections of this Eastern Orthodox Church celebrate Christmas. I thought I would share with you this explanation of the Orthodox traditions and how groups are trying to re-identify with their spiritual past. Many thanks to Brian J Požun for providing this insight.
christmas • orthodox • struggles • identity • faith
In the Western world we often neglect that there is a vibrant church in the East. In 1954 AD the Eastern and Western churches separated. One book reviewed on BookIdeas.com advanced that Christianity was unified until the Reformation--betraying a lack of knowledge of this schism on the author's part. Anyway, today sections of this Eastern Orthodox Church celebrate Christmas. I thought I would share with you this explanation of the Orthodox traditions and how groups are trying to re-identify with their spiritual past. Many thanks to Brian J Požun for providing this insight.
christmas • orthodox • struggles • identity • faith
The Army of Alexander the Great
With the assassination of his father King Philip II, Alexander of Macedon inherited the most effective military machine of the ancient world.
philip ii macedon • army alexander the great • philip ii military innovations political reforms • assasination philip ii macedon • alexander the great companian cavalry foot compani
With the assassination of his father King Philip II, Alexander of Macedon inherited the most effective military machine of the ancient world.
philip ii macedon • army alexander the great • philip ii military innovations political reforms • assasination philip ii macedon • alexander the great companian cavalry foot compani
Why send reporters when you can make the whole thing up?
Is the "news" being manufactured by the media to support a hidden agenda of the power elites? Talk about conspiracy!
media issues • balkans • macedonia • nato • war
Is the "news" being manufactured by the media to support a hidden agenda of the power elites? Talk about conspiracy!
media issues • balkans • macedonia • nato • war
Aristotle
The Ancient Greek Aristotle was a highly accomplished academic, philosopher, and scientist
aristotle • athens • plato • alexander the great • greece
The Ancient Greek Aristotle was a highly accomplished academic, philosopher, and scientist
aristotle • athens • plato • alexander the great • greece
The History of the Ptolemaic Period
The Ptolemaic Period was started by the invasion of Alexander the Great and finished by Mark Anthony's defeat at the Battle of Activum.
the history of the ptolemaic period • macedonian conquest • ptolemy i and the construction of alexandria • the hellenisation of society • and eventual collapse
The Ptolemaic Period was started by the invasion of Alexander the Great and finished by Mark Anthony's defeat at the Battle of Activum.
the history of the ptolemaic period • macedonian conquest • ptolemy i and the construction of alexandria • the hellenisation of society • and eventual collapse
Beginning Research in Eastrern Europe 2 (Hungary to the Ukraine)
This article will contain sites that are good places to orientate yourself to the first encounter with your ancestors' countries of origin.
eastern european genealogy • hungarian genealogy • macedonian genealogy • moldovan genealogy • montenegro genealogy
This article will contain sites that are good places to orientate yourself to the first encounter with your ancestors' countries of origin.
eastern european genealogy • hungarian genealogy • macedonian genealogy • moldovan genealogy • montenegro genealogy
The Hellenistic Agora
While Athens loses its independence in the Hellenistic period, it is able to retain some of its dignity.
hellenistic • ancient history • classical • macedon • macedonian
While Athens loses its independence in the Hellenistic period, it is able to retain some of its dignity.
hellenistic • ancient history • classical • macedon • macedonian
Thessaloniki Celebrates Greek Heritage
On October 28, Thessaloniki, in northern Greece, celebrates Ochi Day with an extensive parade featuring colorful Greek costumes and a massive modern military display.
thessaloniki • greece • greek costumes • macedonian region • military parade
On October 28, Thessaloniki, in northern Greece, celebrates Ochi Day with an extensive parade featuring colorful Greek costumes and a massive modern military display.
thessaloniki • greece • greek costumes • macedonian region • military parade
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
Olympic Airlines: Higher, Faster, Stronger?
With the Olympic Games winding down, this article looks at the airline that shares a common name with the games and a somewhat close resemblance in logos. This oft-troubled airline has had a colorful history.
olympic • aristotle onassis • jacqueline lee bouvier kennedy • olympic airways group of companies • olympic airways
With the Olympic Games winding down, this article looks at the airline that shares a common name with the games and a somewhat close resemblance in logos. This oft-troubled airline has had a colorful history.
olympic • aristotle onassis • jacqueline lee bouvier kennedy • olympic airways group of companies • olympic airways
Lake Ohrid, Macedonia Offers History and Beauty
Macedonian monasteries and mosques, 11th century Byzantine art , bargain shopping and Lake Ohrid, the oldest in Europe, are reasons to visit this world heritage site.
lake ohrid • world heritage site • oldest lake in europe • macedonian monasteries and mosques • icons
Macedonian monasteries and mosques, 11th century Byzantine art , bargain shopping and Lake Ohrid, the oldest in Europe, are reasons to visit this world heritage site.
lake ohrid • world heritage site • oldest lake in europe • macedonian monasteries and mosques • icons
Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great as one of the greatest warrior/statesmen in history.
alexander the great • army • military • history • statesman
Alexander the Great as one of the greatest warrior/statesmen in history.
alexander the great • army • military • history • statesman
Feeling betrayed by "journalists"
"Journalists" aren't what they used to be--they're more advocates than journalists.
media issues • journalism • advocates • television • freedom of speech
"Journalists" aren't what they used to be--they're more advocates than journalists.
media issues • journalism • advocates • television • freedom of speech
Cleopatra VII
Cleopatra VII was actually the last independent ruler of Ancient Egypt, yet there have been arguments about whether or not she contributed to the society that she ruled.
cleopatra vii • how did she contribute to ancient egyptian society • the last ruler of ancient egypt • a queen unable to reverse decline • mistakes that led to disaster
Cleopatra VII was actually the last independent ruler of Ancient Egypt, yet there have been arguments about whether or not she contributed to the society that she ruled.
cleopatra vii • how did she contribute to ancient egyptian society • the last ruler of ancient egypt • a queen unable to reverse decline • mistakes that led to disaster
Potpouri: SirCam, Macedonia, Condit and the media
Media issues on SirCam virus, Macedonia and the Condit issues.
media issues • e-mail viruses • computer viruses • e-mail virus • computer virus
Media issues on SirCam virus, Macedonia and the Condit issues.
media issues • e-mail viruses • computer viruses • e-mail virus • computer virus
Queen Candace of Antiquity
Alexander the Great acquired his name after conquering Kemet, but he would have lost his reputation to a female military tactician general had he decided to fight her.
queencandace • kemet/egypt • alexanderthegreat • akhnaton • akenten
Alexander the Great acquired his name after conquering Kemet, but he would have lost his reputation to a female military tactician general had he decided to fight her.
queencandace • kemet/egypt • alexanderthegreat • akhnaton • akenten
The Colossus of Rhodes
The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue dedicated to the Greek god Helios on the island of Rhodes.
the colossus of rhodes • sixth wonder of the world • seven wonders of the world • temple of artemis • mausoleum of mausollos
The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue dedicated to the Greek god Helios on the island of Rhodes.
the colossus of rhodes • sixth wonder of the world • seven wonders of the world • temple of artemis • mausoleum of mausollos
2009 Nobel Peace Prize – 205 Names Submitted
Every year around October there is much speculation about Nobel Prize winners, especially who the winner of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize will be.
2009 nobel peace prize • norwegian nobel institute • norwegian nobel committee 2007 • 2008 • former us vice-president al gore
Every year around October there is much speculation about Nobel Prize winners, especially who the winner of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize will be.
2009 nobel peace prize • norwegian nobel institute • norwegian nobel committee 2007 • 2008 • former us vice-president al gore
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
Gadara a Greco-Roman City of the Decapolis
The Jordanian city of Umm Qays formally known as Gadara, one of the Greco-Roman cities of the Decapolis, is today a place for quiet contemplation and exploration.
gadara • umm qays • decapolis cities • flavius josephus • herod the great
The Jordanian city of Umm Qays formally known as Gadara, one of the Greco-Roman cities of the Decapolis, is today a place for quiet contemplation and exploration.
gadara • umm qays • decapolis cities • flavius josephus • herod the great
Church and State - The Byzantine Legacy
Trends into the Church and State relationship in the Byzantine Empire, and a reflection for the modern time.
church • state • byzantine • orthodox • hesychasm
Trends into the Church and State relationship in the Byzantine Empire, and a reflection for the modern time.
church • state • byzantine • orthodox • hesychasm
Alexander the Great Conquers Persia
Frequently out-numbered, Alexander demonstrated risk-taking as well as strategy against the forces of Darius III, ultimately conquering the empire of Cyrus.
alexander the great conquers persia • alexander and darius iii • significant battles of alexander the great • battle of granicus • battle of issus
Frequently out-numbered, Alexander demonstrated risk-taking as well as strategy against the forces of Darius III, ultimately conquering the empire of Cyrus.
alexander the great conquers persia • alexander and darius iii • significant battles of alexander the great • battle of granicus • battle of issus
Roxane, The First Wife Of Alexander The Great
Hidden by her father in a remote fortress, a girl whose name means "little star" would come to marry the most powerful man in the world.
roxane • alexander the great • afghanistan • persian empire • oxyartes
Hidden by her father in a remote fortress, a girl whose name means "little star" would come to marry the most powerful man in the world.
roxane • alexander the great • afghanistan • persian empire • oxyartes
Ulica Magazine Fighting Poverty In Macedonia
The Ulica magazine, published in Macedonia, aims to tackle poverty. Homeless people and the unemployed sell the magazine on the streets.
ulica magazine • homelessnes in macedonia • poverty in macedonia • unemployment in macedonia • homelessness in bilota
The Ulica magazine, published in Macedonia, aims to tackle poverty. Homeless people and the unemployed sell the magazine on the streets.
ulica magazine • homelessnes in macedonia • poverty in macedonia • unemployment in macedonia • homelessness in bilota
Tolkien's Middle-earth doesn't look like Medieval Europe
A refutation of the medievalist interpretation of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth.
middle-earth • peter jackson • j.r.r. tolkien • medieval • feudalism
A refutation of the medievalist interpretation of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth.
middle-earth • peter jackson • j.r.r. tolkien • medieval • feudalism
Assaults on press freedom
The Committee to Protect Journalists recently released its annual report on press freedom and the number of journalists killed, injured or jailed in the past year.
journalism • freedom of speech • committee to protect journalists • chian • russia
The Committee to Protect Journalists recently released its annual report on press freedom and the number of journalists killed, injured or jailed in the past year.
journalism • freedom of speech • committee to protect journalists • chian • russia
Myth-Making
Have a look at what some of the great thinkers of our culture have had to say about Myth-Making.
myth-making • euhemerus • freud • jung • levi-strauss
Have a look at what some of the great thinkers of our culture have had to say about Myth-Making.
myth-making • euhemerus • freud • jung • levi-strauss
Overview of Ancient Persian City of Persepolis
Around five hundred and eighteen years before the birth of Jesus, Darius I, perhaps the greatest of all the Achaemenid kings, founded the Persian city of Persepolis.
persepolis • unesco world heritage site • darius i • alexander the great • xerxes
Around five hundred and eighteen years before the birth of Jesus, Darius I, perhaps the greatest of all the Achaemenid kings, founded the Persian city of Persepolis.
persepolis • unesco world heritage site • darius i • alexander the great • xerxes
Alexander the Great Died of Typhoid Fever
Alexander the Great died of Typhoid fever.
alexander the great • typhoid fever • cause of death
Alexander the Great died of Typhoid fever.
alexander the great • typhoid fever • cause of death
Ancient Bosra a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Bosra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and once ancient capital of the Roman province of Arabia, lies 120 kilometres south of the Syrian city of Damascus.
bosra syria • roman emperor trajan • roman empire • byzantine period • basilica of bahira
Bosra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and once ancient capital of the Roman province of Arabia, lies 120 kilometres south of the Syrian city of Damascus.
bosra syria • roman emperor trajan • roman empire • byzantine period • basilica of bahira
Gaza Strip - its Early History
Today the Gaza Strip is an isolated, overcrowded enclave bordered by Egypt to the south, Mediterranean Sea to the west and a hostile Israel to the north and east.
gaza strip • gaza city • palestine • philistines • canaan
Today the Gaza Strip is an isolated, overcrowded enclave bordered by Egypt to the south, Mediterranean Sea to the west and a hostile Israel to the north and east.
gaza strip • gaza city • palestine • philistines • canaan
The World's Safest Airline
Which airline is the world's safest? Based on passenger fatalities this is an alphabetical list of the safest airlines in the world.
the safest airline world australia • safety record qantas virgin jetstar • alphabetical list • air crash fatalities • airlines easyjet emirates estonian air finnair ha
Which airline is the world's safest? Based on passenger fatalities this is an alphabetical list of the safest airlines in the world.
the safest airline world australia • safety record qantas virgin jetstar • alphabetical list • air crash fatalities • airlines easyjet emirates estonian air finnair ha
A break in the action: media shorts (Part 1)
There's more news out there than 9-11, but even that's hard to disconnect from that singular event which accelerates us all toward the most perilous times of all.
media issues • macedonia • cia • hollywood • emmy awards
There's more news out there than 9-11, but even that's hard to disconnect from that singular event which accelerates us all toward the most perilous times of all.
media issues • macedonia • cia • hollywood • emmy awards
More media shorts (Part 2)
More news you may have missed in the media's 24/7 "war" on terrorism
media issues • media criticism • michael jackson • abc • cbs
More news you may have missed in the media's 24/7 "war" on terrorism
media issues • media criticism • michael jackson • abc • cbs
Rome and Carthage Compared
Rome and Carthage differed in many ways including social, cultural, religious, and military aspects yet the final Punic War determined which power would survive.
rome and carthage compared • causes of the punic wars • why rome fought carthage • trade competition in the ancient mediterranean wor • religious differences between rome and carthage
Rome and Carthage differed in many ways including social, cultural, religious, and military aspects yet the final Punic War determined which power would survive.
rome and carthage compared • causes of the punic wars • why rome fought carthage • trade competition in the ancient mediterranean wor • religious differences between rome and carthage
Save Money on Asparagus in the Vegetable Garden
Asparagus, of the lily family, is high in folic acid and has no fat or cholesterol. It's the star of the family vegetable garden since it requires little maintenance.
save money on asparagus • raised bed vegetable garden • thomas jefferson • organic food crop • soil composition
Asparagus, of the lily family, is high in folic acid and has no fat or cholesterol. It's the star of the family vegetable garden since it requires little maintenance.
save money on asparagus • raised bed vegetable garden • thomas jefferson • organic food crop • soil composition
The Ghurid Sultanate, 1009-1215
The history of the Ghurid Sultanate, their liberation from the Ghaznavid Dynasty and eventual defeat by the Khwarizm Shah.
afghanisatan • ghaznavid dynasty • herat • helmand valley • iran
The history of the Ghurid Sultanate, their liberation from the Ghaznavid Dynasty and eventual defeat by the Khwarizm Shah.
afghanisatan • ghaznavid dynasty • herat • helmand valley • iran
The Mutiny of Alexander's Army in India
In 326 BC, on the banks of the Hyphasis River in India, Alexander the Great's quest for Empire ground to a halt.
the mutiny of alexander's army in india • the limits of alexanders empire • the empire of alexander • mutiny at the hyphasis river • alexanders return to susa
In 326 BC, on the banks of the Hyphasis River in India, Alexander the Great's quest for Empire ground to a halt.
the mutiny of alexander's army in india • the limits of alexanders empire • the empire of alexander • mutiny at the hyphasis river • alexanders return to susa
What is the Athenian Democracy
Democracy was established and at work in Athens as early as Solon period in 590 BC. The democratic system helped ancient Athens achieved unmatched economic success.
athenian democracy • democratic system • bronze age • ancient greeks • oligarchic revolution
Democracy was established and at work in Athens as early as Solon period in 590 BC. The democratic system helped ancient Athens achieved unmatched economic success.
athenian democracy • democratic system • bronze age • ancient greeks • oligarchic revolution
A USA Led Invasion of Iran
Iran is Arizona on steroids. 5.6 times larger than the Grand Canyon State, she has a sprinkling of CA beaches and Louisiana rain forests. Any fight would be tough.
us invasion of iran • iraqi invasion • persian gulf • mining of the straights of hormuz • iranian topography
Iran is Arizona on steroids. 5.6 times larger than the Grand Canyon State, she has a sprinkling of CA beaches and Louisiana rain forests. Any fight would be tough.
us invasion of iran • iraqi invasion • persian gulf • mining of the straights of hormuz • iranian topography
Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome Compared
The temptation to compare and contrast two great ancient civilizations must be tempered with the fact that Greece and Rome were uniquely different communities.
comparing ancient greece and rome • ancient greece and rome compared • the roman republic and greece • greek city states and empire • roman centralized power
The temptation to compare and contrast two great ancient civilizations must be tempered with the fact that Greece and Rome were uniquely different communities.
comparing ancient greece and rome • ancient greece and rome compared • the roman republic and greece • greek city states and empire • roman centralized power
Arak - Aniseed Liqueur
This aniseed flavored liqueur is a favorite accompaniment to Meze, a cooling refreshment on a hot day, and a drink steeped in ancient history.
arak • ouzo • raki • zibib • pastis
This aniseed flavored liqueur is a favorite accompaniment to Meze, a cooling refreshment on a hot day, and a drink steeped in ancient history.
arak • ouzo • raki • zibib • pastis
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