Tastes Of History
Mithras versus Christ: a Centuries Old Dispute?
Introduction The background to the eastern mystery cult of Mithras was outlined in 'Mithras Sol Invicti: an Initiates Guide'. With the...
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Tastes Of History
- Feb 15, 2021
- 12 min
Mithras Sol Invictus: an Initiate’s Guide
This article was first produced for the newsletter of the Roman Military Research Society (The RMRS) in 2008. Introduction An often well...
Tastes Of History
- Sep 7, 2020
- 7 min
Dispelling Some Myths: The Wicker Man
The Wicker Man is a giant effigy supposedly used by the Druids to perform human sacrifice, according to the writings of Gaius Julius...
Tastes Of History
- Aug 25, 2020
- 21 min
Constantine the Godfather
Constantine I, known as the Great, was the first Roman Emperor to openly profess Christianity. He began the empire's evolution into a...
Tastes Of History
- Jun 18, 2020
- 2 min
Christmas?
Ever wondered where Christmas comes from? After all we have been celebrating a mid-winter festival for millennia. According to the latest...
Tastes Of History
- Jun 16, 2020
- 9 min
George the "Saintly" pork salesman?
Cry "God for Harry! England and Saint George!" Shakespeare, Henry V, Act 3, Scene 1. April 23rd, Saint George's Day Depending on who you...