Could you clarify what point, if any, you are trying to make?
I'm not sure I follow what you mean....
Are you saying cannibalism is acceptable so long as a priest hands out the body and blood of the ritual sacrifice?
Could you clarify what point, if any, you are trying to make?
in think that in order to foster a better understanding of times long past, it is very important not to judge in comparison with our modern day understanding. everyday life was so different then and the people of that age did not have it so easy as many of us. perception of life and death was far from our current world view.
in a time long ago, things that may seem distasteful to us now may have been considered absolutely vital. who's to say -- we weren't there -- we are striving to understand why -- the best way is to remain open to their point of view.
Fascinating video! Thanks for sharing. My only qualm was how the early steppe tribes from Iran to the Urals were labeled as 'Scythian' from 2000 BCE to 1200 CE then promptly switched to Huns before Attila's reign. In reality, those were very loosely confederated micro-kingdoms that weren't really ethnically related to each other. The same with Finno-Ugric as early as 2000 BCE; that one baffles me a bit. Otherwise, it was really fun to watch, especially when the Romans, Golden Horde, and Ottomans shift the borderlinesA youtube video showing europes history through maps from 3000bc - 2013AD. (watch from about 3 minutes in to see everything relevant to what I just posted, though the borders are a lot less static if you look at some other similar videos)
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Fascinating video! Thanks for sharing. My only qualm was how the early steppe tribes from Iran to the Urals were labeled as 'Scythian' from 2000 BCE to 1200 CE then promptly switched to Huns before Attila's reign. In reality, those were very loosely confederated micro-kingdoms that weren't really ethnically related to each other. The same with Finno-Ugric as early as 2000 BCE; that one baffles me a bit. Otherwise, it was really fun to watch, especially when the Romans, Golden Horde, and Ottomans shift the borderlines
Ever since the Victorian "tartan craze", tartans and "clan tartans" have been an important part of a Scottish clans. Almost all Scottish clans have more than one tartan attributed to their surname. Although there are no rules on who can or cannot wear a particular tartan, and it is possible for anyone to create a tartan and name it almost any name they wish, the only person with the authority to make a clan's tartan "official" is the chief.[SUP][36][/SUP] In some cases, following such recognition from the clan chief, the clan tartan is recorded and registered by the Lord Lyon. Once approved by the Lord Lyon, after recommendation by the Advisory Committee on Tartan, the clan tartan is then recorded in the Lyon Court Books.[SUP][37][/SUP] In at least one instance a clan tartan appears in the heraldry of a clan chief and the Lord Lyon considers it to be the "proper" tartan of the clan.[SUP][note 1]
[/SUP]Originally,there appears to have been no association of tartans with specific clans; instead, highland tartans were produced to various designs by local weavers and any identification was purely regional, but the idea of a clan-specific tartan gained currency in the late 18th century and in 1815 the Highland Society of London began the naming of clan-specific tartans. Many clan tartans derive from a 19th-century hoax known as the Vestiarium Scoticum. The Vestiarium was composed by the "Sobieski Stuarts", who passed it off as a reproduction of an ancient manuscript of clan tartans. It has since been proven a forgery, but despite this, the designs are still highly regarded and they continue to serve their purpose to identify the clan in question.
A sign of allegiance to a certain clan chief is the wearing of a crest badge. The crest badge suitable for a clansman or clanswoman consists of the chief's heraldic crest encircled with a strap and buckle and which contains the chief's heraldic motto or slogan. Although it is common to speak of "clan crests", there is no such thing.[SUP][39][/SUP] In Scotland (and indeed all of UK) only individuals, not clans, possess a heraldic coat of arms.[SUP][40][/SUP] Even though any clansmen and clanswomen may purchase crest badges and wear them to show their allegiance to his or her clan, the heraldic crest and motto always belong to the chief alone.[SUP][10][/SUP] In principle, these badges should only be used with the permission of the clan chief; and the Lyon Court has intervened in cases where permission has been withheld.[SUP][41][/SUP] Scottish crest badges, much like clan-specific tartans, do not have a long history, and owe much to Victorian era romanticism, having only been worn on thebonnet since the 19th century.[SUP][42][/SUP] The concept of a clan badge or form of identification may have some validity, as it is commonly stated that the original markers were merely specific plants worn in bonnets or hung from a pole or spear.[SUP][43][/SUP]
Middle ages- no toalet paper- no tnx
There is so much literature, culture, art, music, architecture, etc. from this era. We also saw a ton of political changes and social development as well. What's the most interesting thing you've learned about this period?
That the victors of the subsequent periods write history in a manner that fits them best.There is so much literature, culture, art, music, architecture, etc. from this era. We also saw a ton of political changes and social development as well. What's the most interesting thing you've learned about this period?