Category Archives: History

A Modern Exodus of Ethiopian Jews

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Ron Pavellas

For the most of us who have not heard of the Jews who lived for thousands of years in Ethiopia, much less of their recent exodus to Israel, here is a story starting around 950 BC that you may find … Continue reading →

Posted in Church & Religion, History | Tagged Ark of the Covenant, Axum dynasty, Bengt Nilsson, Church of St. Mary of Zion in Axum, Ethiopia, Falash Mura, James Bruce, King Solomon of Israel, Menilek I, Queen of Sheba | 6 Comments

Cicero and Cato vs. Caesar; Caesar vs. Pompey; Caesar Wins All, Then is Murdered

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Ron Pavellas

Conspirata: A Novel of Ancient Rome by Robert Harris is amply reviewed, under this link, in the New York Times. My contribution in this article is to bring the book and the times to your attention and to offer a … Continue reading →

Posted in Government & Politics, History | Tagged Cato the Younger, Gaius Julius Caesar, Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, Marcius Porcius Cato Utensis, Marcus Licinius Crassus Divas, Marcus Tullius Cicero, Pompey, quaestor, Roman Senate, Spartacus | 3 Comments

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A Modern Exodus of Ethiopian Jews

Cicero and Cato vs. Caesar; Caesar vs. Pompey; Caesar Wins All, Then is Murdered

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