auron

auron last signed in Nov 11 2009 and has been on Bukisa since Jan 05, 2009.

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I enjoy reading and writing about history, ranging from ancient times through to modern day, conspiracies, alternative histories and myths and legends from around the world. You will also find articles on the martial arts and plenty of inspirational Zen Buddhism. You can find plenty more on these and other topics on my blog, Master Jack and my web site The History of the Samurai.

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Martin Luther and his Ninety-Five Theses

Published October 31, 2009 /

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Martin Luther. Image source At the time, Pope Leo X had authorised a major fund raising campaign in Germany to renovate St Peter’s Basilica in Rome. When Luther learned that many priests were now purchasing indulgences from the Popes men, he was furious, prompting him to write the

Soviet female fighter pilots of the Second World War

by auron | in Culture & Society > History

During the Second World War, nearly a million women fought alongside their male counterparts and in October 1941, women’s aviation regiments began to be formed.
New research claims Battle of Agincourt may have been an even contest

by auron | in Culture & Society > History

According to traditional believe, the Battle of Agincourt was one of the finest military victories in history. Henry V and, as Shakespeare called them, his ‘Band of Brothers’, beat a French army that was up to five times larger than the English force.
Temperance and Prohibition

by auron | in Culture & Society > History

Temperance societies began in the 19th century as many Americans were concerned about the negative effects alcohol consumption was having on the nation.
Dig uncovers possible Byzantine clay lamps and glass kohl jars at temple of Mithras

by auron | in Culture & Society > History

A number of clay lamps and glass kohl jars, possibly dating to the Byzantine era have been uncovered at a site at Horta, Syria, 15 kilometres north of the ancient city of Apamea.
The Battle of Agincourt

by auron | in Culture & Society > History

During the One Hundred Years War, King Henry V, the young king of England led his troops to victory against the French in the Battle of Agincourt on October 25th 1415.
Possible cult ritual site of early Viking kings discovered

by auron | in Culture & Society > History

A large mud building has been found in Lejre, near Roskilde in Denmark and is believed by archaeologists to be ether a cult place or a beer hall of Viking kings.
The Battle of Trafalgar

by auron | in Culture & Society > History

On 21st of October 1805, history was made when Admiral Lord Nelson defeated Napoleon Bonaparte in the Battle of Trafalgar.
101 Zen Koans ~ Numbers, 56 & 57.

by auron | in Culture & Society > History

For hundreds of years, the secret doctrines of Zen have been transmitted from master to student in the form of seemingly absurd riddles or parables called koans. Intense meditation upon these is said to lead to enlightenment.
Christopher Columbus and the Genocide of the Taino Nation.

by auron | in Culture & Society > History

Christopher Columbus is well known for discovering the New World and is seen as a hero of medieval exploration by many scholars today. However, what many text books fail to mention is the fact that he set in motion what would become probably the worst case of genocide imposed on one nation of human beings by another.