World History: Alexander the Great: God-King or Mere Mortal?

My father will get ahead of me in everything, and will leave nothing great for me to do.” Alexander the Great said these words when he heard of his father's conquests. Clearly, Alexander the Great was not a prophet. But he does hold a place in history as being one of the most exceptional political and military leaders.

Alexander the Great also said, "Sex and sleep alone make me conscious that I am mortal."

He was right about that! 

Alexander the Great: God-King or Mere Mortal?

Image credit: Henryk Siemiradzki "Alexander the Great and Physician Philip of Arcarnania" 1870 - Flickr.com

Does It Always Take a Revolution to Change the World?

Excerpt: "The world stage has become very crowded and America, France, Russia, and China would be foolish to believe that they can dominate. They need to work diligently to maintain good relations with these various countries who also have a prominent role to play in shaping the history of humankind."

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Does It Always Take a Revolution to Change the World?

Religion: Father Abraham Had Many Sons

The name Abraham means "father of a multitude". Ishmael and Isaac were the sons of the Hebrew patriarch Abraham. 

• Ishmael was the first son. His mother was Hagar, Sarah’s Egyptian maidservant. 
• Isaac’s mother was Sarah, Abraham’s wife. 

Both sons buried their father and then separated from each other – on peaceful terms (we think) - to live their own lives. Ishmael and his offspring lived as nomads in northern Arabia. 

• Should we also mention the children of Keturah?

Abraham's physical descendants are innumerable. When you add in those who claim to be his spiritual offspring, he is indeed the "father of a multitude".

Father Abraham Had Many Sons

Genealogy of Abraham

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Ancient History: People and Places: Did Alexander the Great Think He Was Great?

Alexander the Great, a historical figure that many people like to write or talk about. Name written in history or not, every human being is just an A-O-P (“another ordinary person.”) Most ordinary people and extraordinary people usually want the same thing. To be happy.

Ancient History: People and Places: Did Alexander the Great Think He Was Great?

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Interesting Tweets About Alexander the Great

Thessaloníkē named after princess Thessalonike of Macedon, half sister of Alexander the Great, whose name means "Thessalian victory", from 'Thessalos', & Νίκη 'victory' (Nike), honoring the Macedonia|n victory at the Battle of Crocus Field (353-352 BC).#archaeohistories pic.twitter.com/I6H9QCjiX8

— Archaeo - Histories (@archeohistories) August 12, 2021

Within the Philippeion were statues of King Philip II, his son Alexander the Great, his wife Olympias, his father Amyntas III and mother Eurydice I. The statues were supposedly made of chryselephantine, the same material used to construct the monumental Statue of Zeus pic.twitter.com/6YhthYEBAV

— Ancient History Hit (@HistoryHitRome) August 13, 2021

Multan is one of the oldest cities of the subcontinent, known for its rich religious, cultural & artistic heritage. It was taken by Alexander the Great in 326 B.C., Mehmud of Ghazna in 1005 AD. and Timur in 1398.
However, it enjoyed peace & prosperity under earlier Mughal rule. pic.twitter.com/Ln66rKV4PZ

— Punjab Tourism (@PunjabTourismPK) August 10, 2021

I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by...- Alexander the Great pic.twitter.com/2aN36SI0dQ

— Cathy Turney (@CathyTurneyLafs) August 12, 2021

History: Witchcraft: Past and Present

Science? Philosophy? Religion? Exploring your religious options? Some say witchcraft is a religion. Let's explore this. We'll start with the witch-hunting madness that began in The Middle Ages and work our way up to the present day.  

   Witchcraft: Past and Present | HUBPages

Interesting Related Reading:

• Are Witches Real? | Time ~ Yes, says Pam Grossman, author of 'Waking the Witch' and self-described witch. "The witch is a notorious shape-shifter, and she comes in many guises," she writes.
• An account of the Salem witchcraft investigations, trials, andaftermath. ~ An account of the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692. A Commentary by Douglas Linder - An account of the Salem witchcraft investigations, trials, and aftermath. One-page account, but a fascinating read!
• Eighteen years of being a victim of witchcraft ~ My brother's story on being a victim of witchcraft is hard to believe. I'm still thinking if those symptoms that happened on me, too, seemed so surreal. Bizarre things are happening these days. Films, writings and personal accounts on demonic possess
• The 18th Century Vampire Controversy ~ Throughout the 1700s, a vampire epidemic overtook Europe. Clerics, monarchs and even the cynical philosopher Voltaire had their say, before the panic finally abated.
• Nicolas Flamel The Immortal Alchemist ~ Nicolas Flamel the true story of the Alchemist who achieved Immortality. Did Nicolas turn base metal into gold? And what is the story behind the secret books that reveal how he lived forever?
  

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