Genealogical Relations of Manx Manx is a Celtic Language, a member of the Goidelic branch of the Insular group of the Celtic language family, which in turn is a member of the wider Indo-European language family. Languages related to it include Irish from Ulster and Scottish Gaelic of Galloway, however it has different spelling protocols.... Continue Reading →
The Crusades in the Middle East are very well known in our culture, as they have been featured in video games such as Assassin's Creed and movies such as the Kingdom of Heaven. However, the Reconquista in Spain is less known, although it took place for far longer, exactly 781 years from 711 to 1492... Continue Reading →
One of the most important Norse myths is Ragnarok, which tells of a terrible battle at the end of the world. In this myth, the gods Odin, Thor, Freyr, Tyr, and Heimdalr battle against Loki and Fenrir the Wolf, who have burst free, aided by Jormungand the Serpent, Hrim the Giant and Surt in the... Continue Reading →
Generally, Charlemagne’s campaigns against the Saracens in the Iberian Peninsula have been understood as secular due to the general lack of evidence showing their religiosity as opposed to Charlemagne’s other religious wars. However, the author argues against this using primary and secondary sources from the Carolingian period. His thesis is that the observers of Charlemagne’s... Continue Reading →
In the myth of Proitos, Stheneboia, and Bellerophon, Bellerophon is the Hero, while Pegasus is his Ally. Proitos and Iobates both serve as the Heralds, while Polyeidos and Athena serve as Mentors. The Threshold Guardians include the Chimera, the Solymi tribe, the Amazons, and Iobates’ army. The Shadow is Stheneboia. All these characters possess qualities... Continue Reading →
Original Bible quotes: And Satan said unto Cain: Swear unto me and the by thy throat, and if thou tell it thou shalt die. And all these things were done in secret. And Cain said: Truly I am Mahan, the Master of this great secret. Wherefore Cain was called Master Mahan, and he gloried in... Continue Reading →
Ideas and insight on Star Wars 8 and 9: Characters, as well as some insight on the story. Jagged Fel was a New Republic colonel. He is the ancestor of future Galactic Emperor and Knight of Fel Roan Fel. Born in Corellia to Syal Antilles and Soontir Fel(a prominent former Imperial pilot who defected to... Continue Reading →
James Pereira Submitted to: Mr. McCarthy, Athletic Department Head at George Custer High School April 9, 2015 Let’s End Cuts in Sports I think we should end tryouts and cuts in sports teams, because it has way too many problems. It shatters dreams of young athletes, and when a player is cut, it’s like telling them... Continue Reading →
Assassin's Creed and Star Wars are 2 of my most favourite series. They are very interesting and cool. They also have more similarities and parallels than most people think. For example, in Assassin's Creed there is an eternal war between Assassin's (good guys) and Templars(bad guys), and this war has gone on through various periods... Continue Reading →
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