Hair-Free, Sin-Free
The 13th century founder of an Islamic sect of ascetic Sufi monks shaved his head, beard, and eyebrows just to avoid being with a woman and so pleased his deity.
Abstinence is the Best Sustenance
Accounts of people living to extreme old age exist in plenty, but many seem to have a common factor: asceticism.
Rome versus the Germans, Part I – Caesar versus Ariovistus
In dealing with a madmen hellbent on playing invader-king, Julius Caesar decided to go to war to preserve a more favorable peace.
Rome versus the Belgae, Part III
After storming through modern day Belgium, Caesar won his final victory of 57 B.C. not by sword but, rather, by the marvel of invention and Roman engineering.
Rome versus the Belgae, Part II
Ambush! Battle with the Nervii Julius Caesar’s campaign against the Belgae began with impressive success. He defeated and demoralized a great host of enemies nearly 250,000 men strong. As summer […]
Rome versus the Belgae, Part I
Fresh off the heels of a good year full of military victory, surefooted Julius Caesar leads his small Roman army up north to confront a giant war force rumored to be forming against him.
Baby Hermes, God of Mischief
Upon birth, Hermes, child of Zeus, proves himself to be a powerful and formidable god, worthy of inclusion among the Pantheon of Olympus.
Rome versus the Helvetii, Analysis
A series of power moves by the Helvetii do not pan out for them while Julius Caesar keeps his cool and subjugates them.
Rome versus the Helvetii, Part II
Caesar wins his first military conflict in Gaul in 58 B.C. and sends all the belligerents back home with minor punishments.
Rome versus the Helvetii, Part I
For his first trick as governor of Rome’s northern provinces, Julius Caesar will turn defense into offense and sow the seeds of conquest over Gaul.
