Tag Archives: conflict

Human Vulnerability

Posted on July 7, 2017 by borderslynn

There have been three major outbreaks of plague. The Plague of Justinian in the 6th and 7th centuries is the first known attack on record, and marks the first firmly recorded pattern of bubonic plague. From historical descriptions, as much … Continue reading →

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged 13th century, 14 a18th century, Black Death, conflict, disease, gangrene, Jani Beg, Khan, Mongol empire, religion, rodents, Silk Road, trade, war | 1 Comment

Retaking the Iberian Peninsula (Reconquista)

Posted on June 10, 2017 by borderslynn

The MAPS of the 750 AD period to 1492 reveal how the 800 years of Muslim rule as a Caliphate was eventually overthrown by use of mercenaries (Conquistadors) of the Monarchy in 1492. These are fascinating maps, interactive and highly illuminating to … Continue reading →

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged aragon, aristocracy, castile, catholicism, conflict, family, Ferdinand, isabella 1, mental health, mercenaries, nobles, portugal, power, spain, war | Leave a comment

Margaret, ‘Pearl of Scotland’

Posted on October 16, 2016 by borderslynn

I struggle with pyramid style societies. As Lenny Bruce once quipped,”If the Venusians aren’t scufflers we’re screwed.” Placing each other in hierarchies; identifying ourselves along a line from bottom to top; forming friendships, alliances with those ‘at our level’ – … Continue reading →

Posted in anthropocene | Tagged conflict, control, education, humanity, power structures, religion, rhetoric, slavery, written history as a means of control | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: conflict

Human Vulnerability

Retaking the Iberian Peninsula (Reconquista)

Margaret, ‘Pearl of Scotland’

Where did we come from? Where are we going?