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Mercenaries, Supermen, and Paranoia
A short discussion of current television and movie writing and the apparent paranoia about the U. S. Government.
cnn • conspiracy • the x-files • chris carter • james cameron
A short discussion of current television and movie writing and the apparent paranoia about the U. S. Government.
cnn • conspiracy • the x-files • chris carter • james cameron
The Deserters - Hessian Mercenaries
A number of the early settlers that arrived in the Colonies did so as mercenaries hired by King George to fight the rebelious bunch. And some of them never went home!
mercenary • hessian • genealogy • family history • swarthout
A number of the early settlers that arrived in the Colonies did so as mercenaries hired by King George to fight the rebelious bunch. And some of them never went home!
mercenary • hessian • genealogy • family history • swarthout
Paris In Springtime
Storyline centered in Paris, cast members having new dimensions to their characters, upcoming story, predictions.
paris • mercenary • hope • bo • john
Storyline centered in Paris, cast members having new dimensions to their characters, upcoming story, predictions.
paris • mercenary • hope • bo • john
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
The Swiss Guard Guardia Svizzera
The elite bodyguards of the Pope are the last of the old-school mercenaries and have been the army of the Vatican for the past 500 years
oldest military corps in the world • pontifical swiss guards • guardia svizzera • protecting the pope • military mercenaries
The elite bodyguards of the Pope are the last of the old-school mercenaries and have been the army of the Vatican for the past 500 years
oldest military corps in the world • pontifical swiss guards • guardia svizzera • protecting the pope • military mercenaries
Agesilaus II, King of Sparta: Part 3/3
Agesilaus and Sparta from Leuctra to Agesilaus' death on the way home from Egypt
agesilaus • sparta • leuctra • lame king • arcardia
Agesilaus and Sparta from Leuctra to Agesilaus' death on the way home from Egypt
agesilaus • sparta • leuctra • lame king • arcardia
Blogging for Money
There is a growing trend to pay bloggers for posting on specific topics. However, only the best bloggers can blog for money. Is your blog good enough to be a paid blog?
paid blogging • blog for money • mercenary blog • paid blog post • online money making opportunities
There is a growing trend to pay bloggers for posting on specific topics. However, only the best bloggers can blog for money. Is your blog good enough to be a paid blog?
paid blogging • blog for money • mercenary blog • paid blog post • online money making opportunities
The Long sword or Two handed sword
Growing from the knights sword of the early middle ages, these huge monster blades were king of the Western European battlefields for two hundred years
the long sword • plated armor • longsword • two hander • two handed sword
Growing from the knights sword of the early middle ages, these huge monster blades were king of the Western European battlefields for two hundred years
the long sword • plated armor • longsword • two hander • two handed sword
A Conversation with Jeremy Roberts
Where we talk about sex, violence, acting, football, and painful head colds (we mention Xena once or twice as well).
xena • hercules • lucy lawless • jeremy roberts • renee o'connor
Where we talk about sex, violence, acting, football, and painful head colds (we mention Xena once or twice as well).
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Shakespeare's Coriolanus and Plutarch: Part 1/3
Shakespeare's play "Coriolanus" was based on Sir Thomas North's translation of a French translation of Plutarch's Life of Coriolanus. We start a detailed comparison of Shakespeare's play and the North translation.
plutarch • shakespeare • roman • jacques amyot • thomas north
Shakespeare's play "Coriolanus" was based on Sir Thomas North's translation of a French translation of Plutarch's Life of Coriolanus. We start a detailed comparison of Shakespeare's play and the North translation.
plutarch • shakespeare • roman • jacques amyot • thomas north
Steven Seagal - A Man of Action
Looking for martial arts action packed movies? You can’t go wrong with Steven Seagal’s hard hitting titles that are entertaining.
steven seagal • out for justice 1991 • under siege 1992 • on deadly ground 1994 • under siege 2 dark territory 1995
Looking for martial arts action packed movies? You can’t go wrong with Steven Seagal’s hard hitting titles that are entertaining.
steven seagal • out for justice 1991 • under siege 1992 • on deadly ground 1994 • under siege 2 dark territory 1995
The Scar by China Mieville
A return to Bas-Lang by the winner of the 2001 Arthur C. Clarke and British Fantasy Awards introduces the pirate city of Armada, The Lovers and the mercenary Uther Doul.
the scar • china mieville • new crobuzon • perdido street station • bas-lang
A return to Bas-Lang by the winner of the 2001 Arthur C. Clarke and British Fantasy Awards introduces the pirate city of Armada, The Lovers and the mercenary Uther Doul.
the scar • china mieville • new crobuzon • perdido street station • bas-lang
The Anglo-Saxon Warrior
From the fall of Roman Britain, to the coming of the Normans, the warrior culture of the Anglo-Saxons ruled Britain.
anglo-saxon warrior • anglo-saxon armor • anglo-saxon weapons • anglo-saxon sword • anglo-saxon spear
From the fall of Roman Britain, to the coming of the Normans, the warrior culture of the Anglo-Saxons ruled Britain.
anglo-saxon warrior • anglo-saxon armor • anglo-saxon weapons • anglo-saxon sword • anglo-saxon spear
The Top 5 GTA Tribute Video Games
The Grand Theft Auto games have a great formula, and no shortage of imitators; but which ones are actually worth playing?
gta games • grand theft auto games • similar video games to gta • best gta clones • video games
The Grand Theft Auto games have a great formula, and no shortage of imitators; but which ones are actually worth playing?
gta games • grand theft auto games • similar video games to gta • best gta clones • video games
Review: Robin Hood Season 2 Finale
A review, summary, and brief epsiode description of the final feature length episode of season two of the BBC serial Robin Hood, starring Richard Armitage
robin hood • robin hood epsiode description • season 2 finale • richard armitage • jonas armstrong
A review, summary, and brief epsiode description of the final feature length episode of season two of the BBC serial Robin Hood, starring Richard Armitage
robin hood • robin hood epsiode description • season 2 finale • richard armitage • jonas armstrong
The Emperor Carausius
The rebel emperor of Britain and Gaul for eight years, Carausius's story is one of piracy, betrayal and political intrigue during the third century AD.
carausius • emperor carausius • carausius ruler of britain and gaul • carausius emperor of britain and gaul • emperor of britain and gaul
The rebel emperor of Britain and Gaul for eight years, Carausius's story is one of piracy, betrayal and political intrigue during the third century AD.
carausius • emperor carausius • carausius ruler of britain and gaul • carausius emperor of britain and gaul • emperor of britain and gaul
Hollywood and Those "Special" Guys (and Gals)
A short discussion of Hollywood's attraction to the ex - Special Forces/ex - SEAL type.
seal • special forces • sylvester stallone • robert marcinko • military movies
A short discussion of Hollywood's attraction to the ex - Special Forces/ex - SEAL type.
seal • special forces • sylvester stallone • robert marcinko • military movies
King Arthur
King Arthur is the best known name in English History, which is strange, because you would be hard pressed to find a historical figure with less historical evidence.
king arthur • ambrosius aurelianus • romano-british • vortigern • badon
King Arthur is the best known name in English History, which is strange, because you would be hard pressed to find a historical figure with less historical evidence.
king arthur • ambrosius aurelianus • romano-british • vortigern • badon
More Manga for Grownups
Manga, Japan's new cultural export, caters for grownups as much as the little ones. Here's a selection to explore this relatively new medium by.
manga • japanese comics • manga japanese comic medium • recommended manga • manga for grownups
Manga, Japan's new cultural export, caters for grownups as much as the little ones. Here's a selection to explore this relatively new medium by.
manga • japanese comics • manga japanese comic medium • recommended manga • manga for grownups
The Pike as a Weapon in History
From the 1300s to as late as the 20th Century the Pike was a simple concept that revolutionized tactics and maneuver warfare.
pike • pikeman • pikesquare • swiss army • battle of bannockburn
From the 1300s to as late as the 20th Century the Pike was a simple concept that revolutionized tactics and maneuver warfare.
pike • pikeman • pikesquare • swiss army • battle of bannockburn
Unseen Evil: Should've Remained Unseen
The evil isn't the only thing that should be unseen....
dvd • video • unseen evil
The evil isn't the only thing that should be unseen....
dvd • video • unseen evil
Elucid Press.. one self-publisher's story
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comic books • small press • independent publisher • elucid press • gibbons
comic book small press independent publisher Elucid Press Gibbons
comic books • small press • independent publisher • elucid press • gibbons
Islands in a far away sea – Sao Tome and Principe
Update on a little known African island state and hints at bigger things to come.
sao tome and principe • africa • oil • cocoa • tourism
Update on a little known African island state and hints at bigger things to come.
sao tome and principe • africa • oil • cocoa • tourism
Book Review: The Devil's Feather
What would you do if you discovered a killer, one who was "getting away with murder" in the midst of the world's many war zones?
the devil's feather by minette walters • minette walters • devil's feather • new mystery novels • british mystery novels
What would you do if you discovered a killer, one who was "getting away with murder" in the midst of the world's many war zones?
the devil's feather by minette walters • minette walters • devil's feather • new mystery novels • british mystery novels
Criminals in Our Past
Prior to the American Revolution, many of the early settlers were criminals sentenced to exile or servitude in the New World. Other sources included deserters from military units and ships.
criminal • penal • genealogy • north america • canada
Prior to the American Revolution, many of the early settlers were criminals sentenced to exile or servitude in the New World. Other sources included deserters from military units and ships.
criminal • penal • genealogy • north america • canada
Scary Days
Halloween in Salem is truly scary.
halloween • days of our lives • soap operas • storyline • days of our lives
Halloween in Salem is truly scary.
halloween • days of our lives • soap operas • storyline • days of our lives
Amelia Earhart (part 1)
This young lady showed amazing courage, fortitude, and talent. She goes down in history with a long list of avition firsts to her credit.
amelia earhart • early life • marriage • flight • solo
This young lady showed amazing courage, fortitude, and talent. She goes down in history with a long list of avition firsts to her credit.
amelia earhart • early life • marriage • flight • solo
Byzantium, the Lost Empire
Many people remember how Rome fell in 476 C.E. But fewer know that the Roman Empire survived until 1453 as the Byzantine Empire.
byzantium • byzantine • roman empire • constantine • justinian
Many people remember how Rome fell in 476 C.E. But fewer know that the Roman Empire survived until 1453 as the Byzantine Empire.
byzantium • byzantine • roman empire • constantine • justinian
Chaturangbala
Following the Aryan Invasions, ancient Indian armies were composed of the four limbs: chariots; elephants; cavalry and infantry.
elephants • chariots • infantry • cavalry • dagger-axes
Following the Aryan Invasions, ancient Indian armies were composed of the four limbs: chariots; elephants; cavalry and infantry.
elephants • chariots • infantry • cavalry • dagger-axes
Harald Hardrada
Harald Hardrada was the last of the great Viking Kings. He would meet his end in England.
harald hardrada • fulford gate • stamford bridge • tostig godwinson • varangian guard
Harald Hardrada was the last of the great Viking Kings. He would meet his end in England.
harald hardrada • fulford gate • stamford bridge • tostig godwinson • varangian guard
Michael Caine
A brief biog of the British actor
michael caine • alfie • zulu • ipcress files • get carter
A brief biog of the British actor
michael caine • alfie • zulu • ipcress files • get carter
The Assassination of Sultan Mahmud
The assassination of Sultan Mahmud of Johor in 1699 led to a century of anarchy and disconnection.
malaysia • bugis • disembowelling • piracy • treason
The assassination of Sultan Mahmud of Johor in 1699 led to a century of anarchy and disconnection.
malaysia • bugis • disembowelling • piracy • treason
US Horse Marines
The US Marine Corps used horses often over the course of their service. The golden age of these Horse Marines was 1909-1938.
horse marines • china marines • china horse marines • 4th marines • united states marine corps
The US Marine Corps used horses often over the course of their service. The golden age of these Horse Marines was 1909-1938.
horse marines • china marines • china horse marines • 4th marines • united states marine corps
Charles II
Charles II fought for the English throne during the English Civil War, fighting Oliver Cromwell and his roundheads. His reign marks the Restoration period in England.
charles ii • merry monarch • nell gwyn • restoration • english civil war
Charles II fought for the English throne during the English Civil War, fighting Oliver Cromwell and his roundheads. His reign marks the Restoration period in England.
charles ii • merry monarch • nell gwyn • restoration • english civil war
DVD Peeks: Anthology, Burn-Up Scramble, Cybuster, Hanauyko Maid Team
Here's some info on new releases from anime distributor Geneon Entertainment. They are almost guaranteeably not family entertainment (even if they're only "7 up"), but their plot summaries are here in my column anyway, because they sent me screeners.
Here's some info on new releases from anime distributor Geneon Entertainment. They are almost guaranteeably not family entertainment (even if they're only "7 up"), but their plot summaries are here in my column anyway, because they sent me screeners.
Early Renaissance Painters
What are the subjects doing in the paintings of these 15th-century Dutch and Italian masters and where can art enthusiasts see these paintings today?
st. louis of toulouse • simone martini • museo di capodimonte in naples • robert campin • merode altarpiece
What are the subjects doing in the paintings of these 15th-century Dutch and Italian masters and where can art enthusiasts see these paintings today?
st. louis of toulouse • simone martini • museo di capodimonte in naples • robert campin • merode altarpiece
European Immigration to America
Migration patterns show that war and economic hardship led an influx of immigrants outside of England to make contributions to social causes of the American Revolution.
social causes of the american revolution • european immigration • migration patterns • economic hardship • immigrant social contributions
Migration patterns show that war and economic hardship led an influx of immigrants outside of England to make contributions to social causes of the American Revolution.
social causes of the american revolution • european immigration • migration patterns • economic hardship • immigrant social contributions
Explore London - Marble Arch - A City Landmark
Marble Arch is a well-known London landmark which stands on a dark, distressing part of the capital's history. The gallows were here for nearly four hundred years.
explore london - marble arch • designed by regency architect john nash • infamous tyburn prison was nearby • marble arch based on triumphal arch of constantine • originally en route to the gallows
Marble Arch is a well-known London landmark which stands on a dark, distressing part of the capital's history. The gallows were here for nearly four hundred years.
explore london - marble arch • designed by regency architect john nash • infamous tyburn prison was nearby • marble arch based on triumphal arch of constantine • originally en route to the gallows
Foreign Contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan
Among the torture, death and carnage of war ravaged Iraq and Afghanistan, there lies a foul tinge of profiteering; acutely responsible for America's Middle East crisis.
afghanistan • iraq • coalition governments • foreign contractors • contract workers
Among the torture, death and carnage of war ravaged Iraq and Afghanistan, there lies a foul tinge of profiteering; acutely responsible for America's Middle East crisis.
afghanistan • iraq • coalition governments • foreign contractors • contract workers
General Charles Gordon
One of the best known figures in the Victorian military during life, he would become even more famous after his death at the fall of Khartoum during the first Sudan War.
charles gordon • chinese gordon • the early life of charles gordon • charles gordon's kings • charles gordon and the fall of khartoum 1885
One of the best known figures in the Victorian military during life, he would become even more famous after his death at the fall of Khartoum during the first Sudan War.
charles gordon • chinese gordon • the early life of charles gordon • charles gordon's kings • charles gordon and the fall of khartoum 1885
George Washington's Christmas 1776
General Washington and Colonel John Glover beat the Hessians in the Battle of Trenton, giving the best Christmas gift ever to the 13 brand new United States of America.
george washington • crossing the delaware • battle of trenton • hessians • john glover
General Washington and Colonel John Glover beat the Hessians in the Battle of Trenton, giving the best Christmas gift ever to the 13 brand new United States of America.
george washington • crossing the delaware • battle of trenton • hessians • john glover
Guy Fawkes Night
Guy Fawkes Night is celebrated on November 5. Why did he intend to blow up Parliament? How did he get caught? This article answers these questions.
guy fawkes • gunpowder plotelizabeth 1 • tudor era • repression of catholics • tudor england
Guy Fawkes Night is celebrated on November 5. Why did he intend to blow up Parliament? How did he get caught? This article answers these questions.
guy fawkes • gunpowder plotelizabeth 1 • tudor era • repression of catholics • tudor england
Hereward the Wake
Hereward the Wake was the leader of the last organized Saxon resistance to William the Conqueror.
hereward the wake • william the conqueror • 1066 • ely • peterborough
Hereward the Wake was the leader of the last organized Saxon resistance to William the Conqueror.
hereward the wake • william the conqueror • 1066 • ely • peterborough
Nathan Hale is Hanged for Spying - 1776
This Patriot and Yale graduate risked death penalty to do surveillance for George Washington. Did he say "I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country?"
famous spy • nathan hale • nathan hale and cato • roman republic • washington's spies
This Patriot and Yale graduate risked death penalty to do surveillance for George Washington. Did he say "I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country?"
famous spy • nathan hale • nathan hale and cato • roman republic • washington's spies
Piano Work about the Environment
Jazz pianist and environmentalist Marian McPartland has written a tribute based on eco-pioneer Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring.
a portrait of rachel carson • marian mcpartland • environmental symphonies • earth day music • silent spring
Jazz pianist and environmentalist Marian McPartland has written a tribute based on eco-pioneer Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring.
a portrait of rachel carson • marian mcpartland • environmental symphonies • earth day music • silent spring
Poison and Catholicism
A look at the poison plots in Renaissance revenge drama shows their involvement with anti-Catholic thought.
revenge tragedy • revenge drama • catholicism • anti-catholicism • the white devil
A look at the poison plots in Renaissance revenge drama shows their involvement with anti-Catholic thought.
revenge tragedy • revenge drama • catholicism • anti-catholicism • the white devil
Renaissance Women Who Ruled
A brief overview of several notable Renaissance women who ruled, either directly or indirectly, as wives, mistresses, sisters and mothers of the king.
renaissance • european renaissance • renaissance women • female rulers of europe • diane de poitiers
A brief overview of several notable Renaissance women who ruled, either directly or indirectly, as wives, mistresses, sisters and mothers of the king.
renaissance • european renaissance • renaissance women • female rulers of europe • diane de poitiers
Resident Evil 5 Review
Resident Evil 5 may have taken the best gameplay mechanics from its predecessor, but it also has too many faults to live up to its hype.
resident evil 5 review for playstation 3 • capcom's biggest franchise • resident evil 5 review • online co-op gameplay • chris redfield and sheva alomar
Resident Evil 5 may have taken the best gameplay mechanics from its predecessor, but it also has too many faults to live up to its hype.
resident evil 5 review for playstation 3 • capcom's biggest franchise • resident evil 5 review • online co-op gameplay • chris redfield and sheva alomar
Review: Book of Enchantments by Patricia Wrede
This week's article is a review of collection <u>Book of Enchantments</u> by Patricia Wrede.
This week's article is a review of collection <u>Book of Enchantments</u> by Patricia Wrede.
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