The Celtic identity of Scotland had been taken from them by such rules as the Dress Act. The repeal of the Act and some famous literary works led to the revival of Scottish identity and traditions. […]
In the late 16th century, a scholarly tradition began to study the Celtic past. Those investigations led to renewed fascinations with the Celtic culture. It is the origin of the modern notions of Celtic nationalism that re-appropriates the Celtic heritage. […]
The scholarly research on the Celtic heritage conducted by George Buchanan in the late 16th century mostly regarded linguistic connections between the Celtic languages. The linguistic investigations led to findings of the relationships between the Celtic peoples. But not all of them were based on reliable evidence. […]
The Green Dragon Society has featured prominently in several novels, and even non-fiction books have been written about this secret society. But what are the cold, hard facts that we know about this illusive secret society from Japan? And is there a connection between the Green Dragons and the Black Dragons? […]
Secret societies are mysterious entities that pique our interests. We want to know more about the incredible stories behind the origin of secret societies. One of the most fascinating secret society is the Black Dragon Society of Japan. How did this secret society come into existence, and how did it influence the politics and foreign policy of Japan? […]
In ancient Greece, different poets and philosophers portrayed the elderly people of their society in their works. However, not all portraits of the old people are amicable. […]
Old age can be difficult for all. Compared to the present times, surviving old age in ancient times was a big hurdle, especially if one did not have wealth or children. […]
Life expectancy in the ancient times was very different from today. There were very few people who lived beyond 60 years. However, people in ancient Greece regarded old-age as a sign of wisdom and took pride in their age. […]
The Magna Carta and the establishment of the Parliament were helpful in keeping a check on the monarchs of medieval England. Some of these rules are still in use, or the basis of, many current laws in the kingdom. […]
When his brother, Richard Lionheart, died in 1199, John Lackland was supported by England and Normandy. But his reign was beset by trouble. […]
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