Today is New Years Eve. As 2015 Recedes Into History by Jack Le Moine Dumbest Politics of 2015: Donald Trump's various (and many)
Archives for December 2015
New Code Relates Inheritance and Slavery
Justinian respected the rights of patrons, but his indulgence removed the badge of disgrace from the two inferior orders of freedmen: whoever ceased
Cartier Explores Upper St. Lawrence River
Cartier saw a different scene. East, west, and south, the mantling forest was over all, and the broad blue ribbon of the great river glistened amid a
Manuscript Sources of the New Code
Three hundred and sixty years of disorder and decay accelerated the progress of oblivion; and it may fairly be presumed that of the [Roman] writings
Tribonian Put in Charge
The science of the laws is the slow growth of time and experience, and the advantage both of method and materials is naturally assumed by the most
Latest News About Jesus
by Jack Le MoineFrom the latest happenings in things historical. This article What did Jesus Look Like? was published 12 days ago in
Christmas, 2015
Merry Christmas to all our faithful readers! Here is a nice, short video to set the mood for this holiday.More information on Christmas
Christmas Eve, 2015
by Jack Le MoineSince we are in the midst of Justinian's great project, I want to share with you a special idea for history: the Twitter Feed
Justinian Code Published
This series has sixteen easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Necessary Legal Reform.IntroductionJustinian's rule within the first