This post is mostly a photographic presentation of monuments from Cobá, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Continue reading “Monuments from Cobá, Quintana Roo, Mexico”
Monuments from Cobá, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Rome’s original constitution
The basis of the Roman constitution was the family, and the constitution of the state was but an expansion of that of the family. Continue reading “Rome’s original constitution”
Saint John Chrysostom: The Triumph of the Church – How can it be proved that Christ is God?
How can it be proved that Christ is God?
Let’s not try to answer this basic question with the argument of the creation of Heaven and earth, because the unbeliever will not accept it. If we tell him that He resurrected from the dead, healed the blind, chased out demons, neither then will he agree. If we tell him that He promised the resurrection of the dead, the kingdom of Heaven and inexpressible goods, then not only will he not agree, but he will laugh as well. Continue reading “Saint John Chrysostom: The Triumph of the Church – How can it be proved that Christ is God?”
The Trade-Routes between Rome and India – Egypt and the sea-route to India
The great Nile river in a manner unites Egypt to that region of the world which we have called a “waist” of land, and, by way of the Red Sea, the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean are placed geographically close to each other. Continue reading “The Trade-Routes between Rome and India – Egypt and the sea-route to India”
The “New Scipio”; Emperor Heraclius leads his troops further east than any Roman general had ever penetrated – The Nemesis of Chosroes’ blasphemous vanity
Heraclius took over the empire in a state of disorder and confusion. It seemed almost impossible to get things into better order, for resources were wanting. Save Africa and Egypt and the district immediately around the capital, all the provinces were overrun by the the Persian, the Avar, and the Slav. The treasury was empty, and the army had almost disappeared owing to repeated and bloody defeats in Asia Minor. Continue reading “The “New Scipio”; Emperor Heraclius leads his troops further east than any Roman general had ever penetrated – The Nemesis of Chosroes’ blasphemous vanity”
The end of ‘Mare Nostrum’ – The Mediterranean ceases to be a Roman lake
During the years 425-429, the right-hand minister of Galla Placidia, the Master of Both Services, was Felix. Continue reading “The end of ‘Mare Nostrum’ – The Mediterranean ceases to be a Roman lake”
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