by David Tollen | Mar 30, 2023 | Ancient China, For Students, Prehistory, Ancient History, For Teachers, Middle Ages Europe, Roman Empire, The Early Modern Age, Author's Corner, Geography, Linguistics & Philology
I’m pleased to announce something unusual and fun. I’ve written a short booklet on history, and you can get a copy right here — for free. The booklet includes original illustrations by a great artist named Neerajana Deb, as well as artistic maps. I...
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...
