Monthly Archives: October 2011

      What Is An Empire?     Head of Augustus, British Museum, London.     Candace of Meroe It was an insult, a humiliation, and that is how it was intended. When the African kingdom of Meroe captured … Continue reading →

  War: What is it Good For? (Absolutely Nothing?)           The Jet Li Movie “Hero,” set in the China of the Warring States Period (403-221BC), is loosely based on the story of Jing Ke’s assassination attempt … Continue reading →