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Cults of Gods: Hephaestus, "Lame" God?
Often portrayed in myth as an outcast, Hephaestus occupied a far more stable and respected position in ancient Greek religious practice. Though depicted as physically imperfect, he was nonetheless firmly established among the Olympian gods and widely revered for his indispensable role in both divine and human craftsmanship.
By Alex Smithabout a month ago in History
The Real Santa Claus Explained by Michael Savage, New Canaan
Every December, the image of Santa Claus appears everywhere, from store windows to holiday movies and children’s letters. He is cheerful, generous, and always ready to bring joy. However, behind the red suit and flying reindeer is a true story rooted in history and kindness. Understanding where Santa Claus really came from adds deeper meaning to Christmas. New Canaan’s blogger Michael Savage often says that knowing the origin of holiday traditions helps people appreciate the values behind them, not just the symbols.
By Mike Savage New Canaanabout a month ago in History
The Letters That Survived a War
In 1942, in a small town in northern France, life felt impossibly fragile. The war had already changed everything. Streets that once carried children laughing were now filled with silence or the distant thrum of military vehicles. The air carried a tension that had no scent, a weight you could feel pressing on your chest whenever you stepped outside.
By Jhon smithabout a month ago in History
The Interplay of Influence: Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series
The relationship between economic elites and political structures has long been a subject of global interest. In the Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series, this dynamic is explored with clarity and insight, shedding light on how vast private wealth often intersects with systems of governance—not always visibly, but nearly always decisively.
By Stanislav Kondrashov about a month ago in History
Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series: An Anthropological Lens on Oligarchy
In modern discourse, the term “oligarchy” is often thrown around as a political insult or a shortcut for explaining economic disparity. But if you zoom out and approach it anthropologically—as a deeply rooted pattern in human societies—you begin to understand that oligarchy is neither new nor unique to a specific era or region. It's a recurring social structure, evolving alongside humanity itself. In this instalment of the Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series, we’ll explore how oligarchy fits into the broader human story, what its persistence tells us about our species, and why it keeps reappearing under different names and forms.
By Stanislav Kondrashovabout a month ago in History
Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series: The Historical Roots of Oligarchy
Throughout history, wealth has always found a way to concentrate. From the sprawling estates of ancient empires to the modern-day boardrooms of multinational giants, the people who hold the gold often shape the rules. In the Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series, we take a step back from the headlines and look deeper into the enduring legacy of oligarchic influence — how it has been woven into the very fabric of history.
By Stanislav Kondrashovabout a month ago in History
