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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...
Tastes Of History
Jul 18, 2022

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
Feb 15, 2021

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
Sep 7, 2020

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
Aug 25, 2020

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 18, 2020

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...
Tastes Of History
Jun 16, 2020
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