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Trinity Westlake
Jan 22, 202312 min read
The French Revolution, the Church and the Reign of Terror
The French Revolution was a chaotic, bloody, and incredibly complicated mess—for both the Church and the people of France.
Caleb Shaw
Nov 26, 20227 min read
The Battle of Kadesh: Egypt versus the Hittite Empire
A cloud of dust rose upon the horizon, filling the air. In the distance could be heard the thundering of hooves and clanking of chariots....
Amelia Mitchell
Jun 1, 20223 min read
Alexander the Great, the Conquest of Gordium and the Loosing of the Gordian Knot
Surprisingly, Gordian did not put up much of a fight. Whether the troops were daunted by Alexander's prestige, intimidated by his immense...
Gabriel Shaw
Mar 4, 20228 min read
A Short Biography of King David of Israel
There came the cry of a baby as a woman brought forth a new life. A small hand stretched skyward. The hand belonged to the future King...
Cody Mitchell
Nov 12, 20214 min read
"How many are my foes!" Absalom's Revolt and the Battle of the Wood of Ephraim
In the early part of the tenth century B.C., a significant poem was penned by the second king of Israel, Dawid (דָּוִד or David in English).
Eilish McCormick
Nov 8, 20214 min read
Russia vs America: The Space Race
Beginning during the Cold War, the Space Race was a technological competition between the United States of America (USA) and the United Stat
Ladine
Aug 20, 20213 min read
Absalom and his family problems!
Absalom was the son of the well known King David of Israel. He was involved in a large uprising that caused his father to flee Jerusalem.
Caleb Shaw
Jul 2, 20193 min read
The Forgotten Hero of Trafalgar
On October 21, 1805, off Cape Trafalgar, the greatest naval battle in history ran its course. Vice-Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson led His...
Ladine
Mar 22, 20192 min read
Simpson’s Impact
The following story is historical fiction. During the First World War, Anzacs, consisting of Australian and New Zealand troops, had been...
Caleb Shaw
Feb 16, 20194 min read
War on Australia's Shores - 1940
The Pinguin and Passat On October 7, 1940, lookouts on the German auxiliary raider Pinguin, under the command of Kapitän Ernst-Felix...
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