Category: History
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Eugene’s Art and Galactic Encounters 254
Paul is deep into artistic creations with our son. Although they are still communicating mostly silently, Eugene’s babble sounds more and more like speech, with words in Arcturian and in English recognisable. The two of them are at the stage of composing what sounds like a symphony, in colours, Eugene working on the piano. In…
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Reflecting on the Winter Solstice: A Journey Through Time 248
The winter solstice may be a good time to reflect on the past, and, not solely, the nearly past year. I have been reading, and editing, my old blog‘s entries for 2014 and 2013. Those were productive years for me, when most of the ideas I worked on since then were developed. I admired, still…
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14th dimensional Court, my Trial/3 231
I woke up early. My friend had spent the night watching over me, at the foot of the bed. I showered, made some coffee, fed Paul’s friend, and got dressed, in the sober and professional garb I wore for work at the university. Then the two of us started walking toward the Court’s building. I…
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14th Dimensional Court, my Trial/1 229
The narrator, a historian from the year 3065, faces trial on a picturesque planet concerning his relationship with Melissa, an Arcturian. His attorney, Inga, explains the court process, emphasizing the emotional and legal complexities of their union. Melissa’s decision to live as human poses significant implications for her identity and their future together.
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The Last Knight 183
The text explores the potential historical ramifications if Richard III had triumphed at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485. It posits that his victory could have solidified the Yorkist dynasty, delayed Tudor reforms, and altered the English Reformation. Additionally, Richard’s legacy might have shifted from villainy to a more favorable view as a just ruler,…
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Berlin’s Transformation: A Personal Account of Change and Resilience 167
“Before the law stands a doorkeeper. A man from the country comes up to this doorkeeper and begs for entry into the law. But the doorkeeper says he cannot grant entry now. The man considers, and then asks whether this means that he might be allowed entry later. “It is possible”, says the doorkeeper, “but…
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‘Q’: A Historical Lens on Modern Change and Identity 162
The novel “Q” by Luther Blissett explores the societal upheavals of the Reformation, paralleling current global changes in politics, technology, and spirituality. It emphasizes disruptions of power, ideological conflicts, and the quest for meaning, illustrating how historical narratives resonate with today’s challenges of rapid transformation and identity dynamics.
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The Pact: A Soldier’s Survival with Wolves 161
Diary What Inga knew, she had learnt from Ewa, whose sister, Sonja, Inga’s mother, had inherited a diary from her own grand mother, Marlene, Hans’ wife. Hans had come back from the war, a near miracle, given that a majority of his comrades had died in the fighting, or were made prisoners and disappeared in…
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Of Wolves and an old Cemetery 156
The narrator and Inga accept the facts of their lives, and themselves.
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Understanding Historical Multipolarity: Europe and the Americas 154
Multipolarity is a power distribution system where multiple states possess significant influence, contrasting with unipolarity and bipolarity. Historically, Europe exhibited multipolarity before the Thirty Years’ War, after the Peace of Westphalia, and during the Concert of Europe, but faced challenges from nationalism and wars. Today, a global shift towards multipolarity is emerging.
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Survival and Love in the Heart of the Forest 144
Part 8 of the Owl story. Part 7 is there: Preparations We had lengthy preparations. Inga chose our clothes carefully, for a long ride in the night and a long day afterwards, she got me to check our bikes thoroughly, to grease our walking shoes. She showed me on the detailed map where she wanted…
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From Mongol Invaders to Ming Restorers: A Historical Overview 142
The Mongols, under Genghis Khan, began their conquest of China in the early 13th century, culminating in the establishment of the Yuan Dynasty by Kublai Khan in 1279. Their rule lasted until 1368 when Zhu Yuanzhang’s Ming Dynasty emerged after successful resistance, driven by internal strife, economic decline, and social discontent.
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