Archives for July 2014

Beginning of Herodotus – Book III

So Amasis, who was vexed by the power of the Persians and afraid of it, knew neither how to give nor how to refuse: for he was well assured that

I therefore decline your tribunal, and refer my quarrel to the decision of the Pope.Continuing Becket's Murder,our selection from History of

Last part of the Constitutions of Clarendon explained. Becket's subsequent actions.Continuing Becket's Murder,our selection from History of

Modern Farmer posted an interesting title, "Today We’re Eating the Winners of the 1948 Chicken of Tomorrow Contest". Now how did that happen?

The Governor immediately ordered the cavalry to charge the enemy, and the wild bulls to be at the same time let loose upon them.Continuing

In 2005 as Secretary of State"Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate and doubt to offer a solution

The Constitutions of Clarendon explained. Seperation of church and state -- importance of Becket's story thereto.Continuing Becket's Murder,our

Conflict between church courts and state courts begins.Continuing Becket's Murder,our selection from History of England, From the First Invasion

A review of a history of church law and civil law from Constantine's time to Becket's.Continuing Becket's Murder,our selection from History of