Barbarians and Infidels: a question of perspective?
“Pax romana” lasted for a few centuries, saw Christianity become… Read More »Barbarians and Infidels: a question of perspective?
Lectures on Europe
Dalmatia, the last bastion of the West
One would tend to think of countries such as Croatia… Read More »Dalmatia, the last bastion of the West
Mare Nostrum, was it inevitable?
The Romans had called the Mediterranean “Mare Nostrum / Our… Read More »Mare Nostrum, was it inevitable?
The many lives of Saint Sophy
One of the iconic monuments of Istanbul, Saint Sophy reflects… Read More »The many lives of Saint Sophy
When is a Celt not a Celt?
Controversy is raging between “Celtomaniacs” and “Celtosceptics” as to who… Read More »When is a Celt not a Celt?
Cyprus, the petri dish of History
Cyprus has always been coveted for its copper, from which… Read More »Cyprus, the petri dish of History
Tales of Alexandria
Alexander, Cleopatra, Hypatia and others Founded by the charismatic Alexander… Read More »Tales of Alexandria
The Iberian Peninsula and “Convivencia”
The word “Convivencia” describes the cohabitation of the three monotheistic… Read More »The Iberian Peninsula and “Convivencia”
« Stronger than lions, gentler than lambs »: the Military Orders
This is how Saint Bernard described the Hospitallers of Saint… Read More »« Stronger than lions, gentler than lambs »: the Military Orders
Portuguese Discoveries
In the 15th century, a young Portuguese prince, known as… Read More »Portuguese Discoveries
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