Author Archives: Jack Brooker

 
The Catte, the Ratte and Lovell our Dogge

The Catte, the Ratte and Lovell our Dogge  In London during July 1484, King Richard III was monarch having succeeded following the death of his brother Edward IV. However, as history was to show in dramatic effect, his rule was not universally welcome.  It was William Collingbourne, a landowner from Wiltshire, who was to was …

 
When was the classical era in history

When was the Classical Era in history? When was the Classical Era in history? Broadly speaking the Classical Era (also Classical Period or Classical Age) in the Mediterranean area was between 8th century BC and 6th century AD.  In Europe this period was dominated by the Greeks and then the Romans.  Greek ideas, stories and …

 

What does ‘Panzer Vor’ mean?  Panzer vor is a German phrase meaning ‘All tanks forwards’. The phrase ‘Panzer Vor’ was popularised by the anime series titled ‘Girls und Panzer’, published by Media Factory. The series is based on the concept of high school girls taking part in school sports style competitions using World War II …

 
What Does Amor Fati mean

What does Amor Fati mean? What does ‘Amor Fati’ mean? This is Latin phrase which translates as ‘Love of Fate’ or ‘To Love One’s Fate’. Amor Fati or Love of Fate is an important concept in Stoic Philosophy, a school of thought founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in 301 BC. Famously, this was …

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