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The Holy Roman Empire Strikes Back But Loses

Edict of Worms (May 25, 1521) It seems that the schism that happened between the Roman Catholic Church and Protestantism can actually be charted to this event, which saw Martin Luther be branded a heretic. Now, I have a birth … Continue reading

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Is This the GOP’s “Deep State”?

Opus Dei (October 2, 1928) We know about this Catholic organization from the writings by Dan Brown. The Da Vinci Code has it as the unseen hand of the Church attempting to rid the world of any potential descendant(s) of … Continue reading

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The Historical Bookends of Europe in Time and Space

Alexander the Great and Charlemagne When I do a birth chart for a famous/notorious person in history, I tend to think of them in terms of their era, alone. Only later do I realize that they connect with others who … Continue reading

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The Man who Would be Emperor

Napoléon Bonaparte (August 15, 1769 – May 5, 1821) Today in history, Napoléon escaped from exile on Elba in 1815. We think we know all about the man, but do we really? I cannot confirm the accuracy of his birth … Continue reading

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The Failure of Diplomacy

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Charlemagne: Europe’s King Arthur?

The Last Time France and Germany were United The European Union (created by the Treaty of Rome in 1957) is not a new concept. Charlemagne got there first. But he achieved the union through timely alliances, actual battles, and some very astute … Continue reading

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