Brad's Battle Maps

Tsushima (1905) On 27-28 May 1905, the Battle of Tsushima was fought between the Japanese under Togo Heihachiro and the Russians under...

Liegnitz (1241) On 9 April 1241, the Battle of Liegnitz was fought between the Mongols under Prince Kadan and Baidar and Poland under...

What Dreams May Come (left) & I Remember Choosing My Life (right). The 1998 film What Dreams May Come  is a beautiful love story inspired by the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. It is also a visually stunning depiction of the afterlife dimension that won an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. Indeed, its conceptions of heaven, hell, and reincarnation have parallels with those described by people who have had Near-Death Experiences. This essay will examine these ideas an

Nile (47 BCE) On 27 March 47 BCE, the Battle of the Nile was fought between the Romans under Julius Caesar and the Ptolemies under...

Born:  15 August 1769. Died:  5 May 1821. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) Napoleon Bonaparte is undoubtedly one of the greatest and most...

Joker (left) & Man and His Symbols (right). The 2019 film Joker  and its 2024 sequel, Joker: Folie a Deux , are unique examples of Jungian Psychology. Joaquin Phoenix’s character, Arthur Fleck, suffers from mental illness caused by traumatic events in his childhood and his interactions with those around him. In many ways, they capture the spirit of this age, with both films outlining the problem and the solution to the current epidemic of mental illness in society. This essay

Christopher Robin (left) & The Tao of Pooh (right). The 2018 film Christopher Robin  is a wonderful expression of Taoist philosophy...

Rhodes (305-04 BCE) In 305-304 BCE, the Siege of Rhodes was fought between the Antigonids under Demetrius I against the Rhodians under...

The Lion King (left) & The Ancient Religion of the Sun (right). The 1994 film The Lion King  is one of Walt Disney’s most beloved stories. Although set on the African savannah, the film incorporates symbolism from the mythology and religion of Ancient Egypt. In addition to solar symbolism, the story of Mufasa being betrayed by his brother Scar before being avenged by his son Simba resembles the myth of Osiris, Seth and Horus. This essay will examine these similarities and det

The Day the Earth Stood Still (left) & Unacknowledged (right). The 1951 film The Day the Earth Stood Still  is widely regarded as one of...

The Alchemical Marriage by Emily Balivet. In his book Melchizedek and the Mystery of Fire , Manly P. Hall wrote, “When the human race...

Midway (1942) On 4 June 1942, the Battle of Midway was fought between the United States under Frank Fletcher and Raymond A. Spruance...

2001: A Space Odyssey (left) & The Dark Crystal (right). In the annals of cinema, 2001: A Space Odyssey and The Dark Crystal  stand out...

Gallipoli (1915) On 25 April-21 August 1915, the Battle of Gallipoli was fought between the Allies under Ian Hamilton and the Turks under...

Wairau (1843) On 17 June 1843, the Battle of Wairau, or Wairau Affray, was fought between the British under Arthur Wakefield and Henry...

God Speed! by Edmund Leighton. War has always expressed two conflicting emotions within every human being: fascination and repulsion....

Agincourt (1415) On 25 October 1415, the Battle of Agincourt was fought between the English under Henry V and the French under Charles...

Hastings (1066) On 14 October 1066, the Battle of Hastings was fought between the Normans under William the Conqueror against the...

Alesia (52 BCE) On 30 September-3 October 52 BCE, the Battle of Alesia was fought between the Romans under Julius Caesar and the Gauls...

Gaugamela (331 BCE) On 1 October 331 BCE, the Battle of Gaugamela was fought between the Macedonians under Alexander the Great and the...