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Category Archives: Western Culture
What’s the History Behind Patriotic Funeral Orations?
In the History of the Peloponnesian War, the disgraced Athenian General, Thucydides, described Athens’ efforts to defend the honor and security of the empire. Athens, a democracy, manned an unparalleled naval force which dominated the island and coastal city-states along … Continue reading
Awesome Interactive 3D Tour of the Sistine Chapel
It’s probably not as good as the real thing, but it certainly helps with anyone’s curiosity. I had a chance to visit the Sistine Chapel during the time I lived in Europe. How can you describe it in words? Not … Continue reading
Multiculturalism has Failed for the West
This video revolves around the failures of multiculturalism in Europe, but strong similarities can be found in the US. “The civilization of Europe, America, and Australia exists today at all only because of the victories of civilized man over the … Continue reading
The Political Philosophy of Augustine
By Jack Kerwick Augustine (354 A.D.—430 A.D.), a one-time bishop of Hippo, is undoubtedly the most distinguished clergyman to which the Roman Catholic Church—or any church, for that matter—can lay claim. He was also one of the most prolific and … Continue reading
Tony Blair Offers Political Realism to US
The Blaze Sometimes being the world‘s greatest power and most beloved country don’t go together. It’s the mark of a true leader to be able to pursue the distinction best for his country. This is a lesson former British Prime … Continue reading
Manufactured Effrontery and Violence in the Middle East
If you need further evidence which demonstrates the gulf that lies between contemporary Middle Eastern and Western thought than you need look no further than a comment made by a 22-year-old “religious student” in the ME to a Daily Beast correspondent. … Continue reading
Was Napoleon Murdered Or Just A Bored ‘Junkie?’
From time to time, I post different things about Napoleon. I like to read and study about his life. Presently, I am reading a book about his second exile on St. Helena. The name of the book is “Napoleon’s St. … Continue reading
Ancient Bronze Helmet Is Found in the Waters of Haifa Bay, in Israel.
News Discovery A Greek bronze helmet, covered with gold leaf and decorated with snakes, lions and a peacock’s tail (or palmette), has been discovered in the waters of Haifa Bay in Israel. But how this helmet ended up at the … Continue reading
Posted in History, Western Culture
Tagged Ancient Greece, Biblical history, Greek, Haifa, Haifa Bay, Israel, Mediterranean history, Necho II
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Bin Laden Tells Children To Enjoy the Comforts of the West; Just Say No to Jihad
Anyone who isn’t too indoctrinated to say so; third world critics and Islamic terrorists alike are a hypocritical bunch. It’s not that they don’t like the west. They do. In fact, very much so as evident from the emigration trends … Continue reading
French Parents are Superior to American Parents, cont’d: American Dad
After I posted that French parenting skills might be surperior to those displayed by present day American parents I got some mildly provocative commentary. This wasn’t that surprising though since readers here range from center-right to fairly ardent conservatives, so any … Continue reading
Posted in American Politics, American Society, Current Events, Western Culture, Western Society
Tagged American Dad, Entitled Kids, France, Parent, United States, Yanks
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French Parents are Superior to American Parents? Maybe.
When my lovely wife was a smidge younger, she was fortunate enough to have been part of a college student exchange program which took her to the wild and wooly world of France. While there not only did she develop … Continue reading
Posted in American Society, Current Events, Opinion, Western Culture, Western Society
Tagged Child, family, France, Parent, United States
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Irish Constitution Celebrated on 75th Anniversary
Irish Times THIS YEAR marks the 75th anniversary of our Constitution and events are being held to commemorate the occasion. However, many people do not realise that this year is also the 90th anniversary of our first constitution – the … Continue reading
Posted in Western Culture, Western Society
Tagged Ireland, Irish Constitution, Irish independence
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A hsitorical perspective of negative campaigning.
Every single solitary campaign season there is a plethora of mealy-mouthed pundits decrying how awful the negative side of campaigning has become and we need to return to the long forgotten era of civility. Now, if you listened to these … Continue reading
PM Cameron: ‘We are a Christian country. And we should not be afraid to say so.’
Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron earlier this month delivered a keynote on the role of Christianity in society to the Church of England. Cameron is continuing his strong stance towards English culture and heritage. Last year Cameron made splash when … Continue reading
