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Where is the Holy Lance?
The spear that pierced Jesus Christ is one of the holiest relics in Christendom. So where is it located today?
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James
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Evan Amato
The Rogue Crusader
The First Crusade rallied many souls to common cause. Few, however, were quite like the rakish Bohemond, Prince of Taranto and Antioch...
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James
How to Build (and Destroy) a Dynasty
Lessons from the making of the Medici…
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Evan Amato
The Throne Room of the Pope
The overlooked wonder of Rome that hides in plain sight...
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James
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Evan Amato

May 2025

When Napoleon Became King of Italy
The little-known event that forever changed the course of the Italian nation...
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James
How to Bullsh*t Your Way Out of Anything
The time Napoleon (almost) got captured...
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Evan Amato
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The Heroism of Humility - Jean de La Valette
The hero of the Great Siege of Malta was a man formed by humbling experiences and selfless service...
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James
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Evan Amato
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The Great Siege of Malta - Victory Despite All Odds
As one of the greatest triumphs against the odds in all history, the Great Siege of Malta is a beacon of inspiration for any who face a seemingly…
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James
How to Save Civilization
Knightly lessons from the greatest siege in history...
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Evan Amato
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The Forgotten Capital of the Roman Empire
The fame of Rome is global, and that of Constantinople not far behind. But a third city is the little-known wonder that hides in plain sight...
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James
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Evan Amato
Constantinople & The Birth of a Christian Empire
How Emperor Constantine the Great founded the only city in the world to ever rival Rome herself, the seat of a Christian empire...
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James
Promises Made, Promises Kept
How a vow made on the eve of battle changed the course of history...
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Evan Amato
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