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Star Wars and History: Father vs. Son in Myth

Star Wars and History: Father vs. Son in Myth

by David Tollen | Jan 22, 2016 | Classical Civilization, The Postclassical Age, History General

~ This is the fourth of a six-post series called Star Wars and History. (See below for the six posts’ titles.) ~ In The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, Luke Skywalker fights his father, Darth Vader. Revenge of the Sith repeats this father vs. son theme...
Why Did so Many of History’s Kings Marry their Sisters?

Why Did so Many of History’s Kings Marry their Sisters?

by David Tollen | Oct 4, 2011 | History General

Why did kings marry their sisters in so many historic societies, like ancient Egypt, Hawaii, the Inca kingdoms, pre-industrial Thailand, and several African realms? Why is royal incest so common? Incest sets the king above society. If a king can break society’s...
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