Ancient

Unveiling the Medieval Origins: How Ancient Christian Ideals Shape Women’s Beauty Standards Today, Cambridge Scholar Reveals

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Cambridge, UK – Scholars at the University of Cambridge are shedding light on the origins of the idea that true beauty lies within and its impact on the control of women’s dress. According to a recent talk at the university, influential male writers in the third century used this Christian concept to manipulate and regulate how women presented themselves. Alexandra Zhirnova, a Cambridge scholar, highlighted the misogynistic views held by medieval Christian men towards women’s appearance as part of her research. She explained that as Christianity became integrated into patriarchal societies during the Middle Ages, … Read more

The Ancient Athenian Lesson: Law as the Guardian of Democracy in the Battle for American Politics

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Austin, Texas – As the legal battle over former President Donald Trump’s eligibility to run for office again reaches the US Supreme Court, many are expressing concern over the increasing role courts play in determining the democratic process. However, one law professor argues that the history of law itself demonstrates that it is not in conflict with democracy, but rather a crucial safeguard against tyranny. Examining the ancient democracy of Athens, the law professor highlights the connection between law and democracy as laid down by its notable lawgivers – Draco, Solon, and Cleisthenes. The democratic … Read more

Trump Plans to Invoke Ancient Wartime Law for Mass Deportations, Despite Legal Hurdles

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Hialeah, FL – Former President Donald Trump has expressed his intention to invoke an 18th-century wartime law to support his aggressive stance on immigration. However, legal experts argue that using the Alien Enemies Act in this manner would likely face significant court challenges. The law, passed in 1798, empowers presidents to remove foreign nationals over the age of 14 from countries engaged in wartime activities or subject to invasion or predatory incursion. Trump and his allies believe that cartels, gangs, and drug dealers in Latin America have corrupted their governments to the extent that they … Read more

Tree Thief’s Claim of Ancient Forest Rights Denied, Guilty Verdicts Upheld by Judge

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ROLFE, Iowa – A district court judge has denied a repeated effort by a man accused of stealing trees from the state to negate his guilty verdicts. Jason Levant Ferguson, 41, of Rolfe, was convicted in November of felony theft and 50 timber violations. His attorney, Kevin Fors of Harcourt, argued that the jury made an error in the conviction, insisting that Ferguson had the right to cut firewood and timber from public land for survival purposes. Fors has invoked England’s Charter of the Forest, a document from 800 years ago that established the rights … Read more