I have just finished Victor Hanson’s The Western Way of War (1989). It provides a visceral depiction of what it was like to be a hoplite. It is a very unromantic portrayal that emphasizes the communal aspects of ancient warfare; the necessity of group action where doing your role in the phalanx was far moreContinue reading “HOPLITES and PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS”
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Dracula as Historian
I admit to being a fan of the vampire genre: books and movies. Most recently, the BBC produced Dracula released in 2020 on Netflix.[1] It starts as a smart retelling of Bram Stoker’s novel with visual homages to classic movies along the way, but quickly takes new narrative turns. Unfortunately the series had a veryContinue reading “Dracula as Historian”
Inclusivity is My Trigger Word
in·clu·siv·i·ty/ˌinklo͞oˈsivədē/ The practice or policy of including people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized, such as those who have physical or mental disabilities and members of minority groups. A paean to exclusivity. In this milquetoast world we now parade limitations not as obstacles to overcome, but rather as badges of honor that everyone elseContinue reading “Inclusivity is My Trigger Word”
Protective Arts 