
Articles by Ryan Watson

One of the seven Ecumenical Councils in early Christianity, the Second Council of Constantinople involved major discussions on the nature of Biblical thought and scripture.

The exploration and settlement of the territory east of the Mississippi River in the United States is filled with stories which range from the unbelievable to the fantastic.
The exploration and settlement of the territory east of the Mississippi River in the United States is filled with stories which range from the unbelievable to the fantastic.

In the New Testament, the Pharisees were the main opposition to Jesus Christ.
In the New Testament, the Pharisees were the main opposition to Jesus Christ.

As the third in the seven ecumenical councils, the Council of Ephesus played a key role in determining the nature of Christianity.
As the third in the seven ecumenical councils, the Council of Ephesus played a key role in determining the nature of Christianity.

Four of the earliest historians emerged during the classical period, and established the foundations of history as we know it.
Four of the earliest historians emerged during the classical period, and established the foundations of history as we know it.

The Alexandrians and the Antiochians were two distinct factions of Christianity that emerged during the early 300s CE.

The final of the seven Ecumenical councils, the Second Council of Nicaea finalized the core decisions raised in the six earlier councils.
The final of the seven Ecumenical councils, the Second Council of Nicaea finalized the core decisions raised in the six earlier councils.

An important signifier of the Roman Empire’s might and power, Roman Legions were vast armies of Roman soldiers who protected the boundaries of the Empire.

Roman Emperor Constantine played an instrumental role on the Council of Nicaea, a pivotal event in the history of Christianity.
Roman Emperor Constantine played an instrumental role on the Council of Nicaea, a pivotal event in the history of Christianity.

Hadrian’s Wall played a significant role in securing the civilizations of England and Scotland.

Much of history, even in societies which maintained written records, is still a mystery. While there is much we know about the Roman Empire, many unsolved matters remain.
Much of history, even in societies which maintained written records, is still a mystery. While there is much we know about the Roman Empire, many unsolved matters remain.

King James I of England – also known as King James VI of Scotland – was a powerful personality, brilliant and strong political force, and sometimes a controversial figure.
King James I of England – also known as King James VI of Scotland – was a powerful personality, brilliant and strong political force, and sometimes a controversial figure.