Fall Out Boy will celebrate the twentieth anniversary of their 5x-platinum breakthrough album, “From Under The Cork Tree,” with an Anniversary Edition out October 17th. The new package has remastered versions of the original album’s 13 songs, along with previously unreleased alternate and acoustic versions as well as remixes, live recordings and B-sides. One of those B-sides is “Start Today.” Fall Out Boy originally recorded the Gorilla Biscuits cover for inclusion on Tony Hawk’s “American Wasteland” soundtrack in 2005. From Under The Cork Tree Start Today “From Under The Cork Tree” dropped in May, ’05. It reached #9 on the Billboard 200 on the strength of singles “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” (#8 on the Billboard Hot 100) and “Dance, Dance” (#9). ### The post Fall Out Boy Celebrates Anniversary appeared first on RockinTown.

by Jim Hoft, The Gateway Pundit: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth declared a full-scale investigation into Microsoft for its reliance on Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-linked engineers in highly sensitive Department of Defense (DoD) cloud contracts. Hegseth revealed that the scandal traces back nearly a decade to an Obama-Biden era program called “Digital Escorts” — U.S. citizens […]

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by JD Rucker, The Liberty Daily: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates made his way to the White House this week for a sit-down with President Donald Trump, focusing on U.S.-backed international health initiatives. The move has many in both the MAGA and MAHA movements fuming that Gates has President Trump’s ear on any topic, let alone […]

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  The ancient world was full of incredible marvels and religious sites. Many of these have been lost to time, but plenty of them still stand, and with your passport and visa in hand, you can visit them all. These ancient sites don’t just give us a window into our ancestors’ belief system; they are also tremendous feats of engineering. It’s difficult to imagine how those who preceded us were able to create these masterpieces without modern technology.   These eight sites should undoubtedly be on your travel bucket list.   1. Petra, Jordan The Treasury, Al-Khazneh, Petra, Jordan. Source: Reiseuhu/Unsplash   Petra, Jordan, is sometimes called the “rose city” because of its pinkish, sandstone hue, located in southern Jordan. It dates back to the fourth century BCE and was an important trading city in the ancient world. One of Petra’s major claims to fame is its notable appearance in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, where its treasury was prominently featured as the holy grail’s resting place. Petra is excellent to visit by day, but utterly magical at night when you can take a candlelight tour.   2. Chichen Itza, Mexico Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico. Source: Flickr   The Mayan temple of Chichen Itza is one of the region’s most iconic symbols, a Central American pyramid that was a prominent political and cultural site in its day. Chichen Itza was built somewhere between the ninth and twelfth centuries and honors Kukulcán, a famous serpent god. This temple is especially stunning in the very early morning, when the crowds are thinner and you can get exceptional photographs of the pyramid against the morning sky.   3. Machu Picchu, Peru Machu Picchu. Source: Wikimedia Commons   Peru’s Machu Picchu is one of the most well-known ancient wonders of South America. Located high in the Andes Mountains, it’s a popular trekking destination. Still, you can also take a train from nearby Cusco to Aguas Calientes, the town at the base of Machu Picchu. It was built sometime in the 15th century and is a marvel of Incan architecture and stonework. See it for yourself, but be advised that the altitude can be tricky to navigate. Stay hydrated, and take it slow while you’re exploring.   4. Stonehenge, England Stonehenge. Source: Wikimedia Commons   Stonehenge was built between 3,000 and 2,000 BCE and is one of the most recognizable symbols of the United Kingdom. It’s in Wiltshire, south of London. Although it’s hard to say precisely what Stonehenge’s purpose was, it likely pertained to astronomical events and ceremonial rites. Visiting Stonehenge in the early morning is a transformative experience because you’ll contend with fewer crowds. You can also visit on the summer solstice, when the sun aligns with Stonehenge, but that time of year is busier.   5. Angkor Wat, Cambodia Angkor Wat, Cambodia. Source: Pexels   The ancient Khmer temple of Angkor Wat is one of Cambodia’s most incredible ancient places. It’s also close to several other temples as part of the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap, so you can combine your trip with several other ancient sites. This temple was built sometime in the 12th century as a Hindu temple in the ancient capital of Angkor of the Khmer Empire, but was later repurposed as a Buddhist temple. Today, you can see remnants of both faiths in Angkor Wat. This temple is massive, so it’s a good idea to wear decent shoes, bring water, and arrive early to avoid the crowds.   6. Giza, Egypt The Great Giza Pyramids, Egypt. Source: Wikimedia Commons   When you picture the ancient world, the pyramids of Giza likely pop into your mind. These iconic structures were created around 2500 BCE and contain familiar elements like the Sphinx. Structurally, these pyramids are wonders in and of themselves, comprised of large stone pieces. Highlights of this site include the Great Sphinx and the Pyramid of Khufu (the Great Pyramid), which is almost 500 feet tall. Tours are recommended, and it’s good to go early or in the late afternoon to avoid the hottest part of the day.   7. Colosseum, Italy Photograph of the Colosseum in 2020. Source: Wikimedia Commons   Italy’s Colosseum dates back to 80 CE and was once home to fierce gladiator battles in ancient Rome. This massive structure is the ancient world’s equivalent of a major league sports arena, with room for 80,000 people. Today, it’s a fantastic example of Roman architecture and design. You can sit where the ancient spectators sat or tour the underground area where gladiators prepared for their epic battles.   8. Acropolis, Greece Ruins of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. Source: Pexels   Greece’s Acropolis contains several important structures, including the Parthenon, and towers over Athens. It was built in the fifth century BCE and is a monument to Athena, the goddess of wisdom and warfare. Since a lot of the Acropolis is exposed, it’s best to visit during the morning or evening to avoid intense heat and wear shoes with tread to navigate the uneven terrain.   These eight sites are excellent examples of the ingenuity of the ancient world and are well worth a visit.

  The Phoenicians, renowned for their trading and maritime skills, originated in what’s modern Lebanon. They called themselves Canaanites, related to similar peoples in the region. The term Phoenician derived from the Greek word “phoinix” meaning purple, referencing the famous purple dye produced in Tyre.    Phoenician Traders. Source: University of Toronto   The Phoenician era spanned some 2,500 years, encompassing both the Bronze and Iron Ages. Their first cities began trading about then. Three Phoenician cities—Tyre, Sidon, and Byblos — appeared during the Bronze Age. As the Phoenicians sailed across the Mediterranean Sea, they established settlements at strategic locations for economic or maritime control. Each ruled independently with a king or oligarchy, competed against the others. The greatest of Phoenicia’s cities would be Carthage.   The Big Three of the Phoenician Heartland   Phoenician settlements and trade networks. Source: Wikimedia Commons   The original city-states started in what’s now Lebanon, called Canaan by the Phoenicians. These cities, nominally grouped under Phoenicia, in fact acted more like a loose network, often rivals but banded together when needed. Canaan’s big three, while not always the biggest, reigned perhaps the most important. From these economic and cultural centers, the Phoenicians spread across the Mediterranean. This expansion chased economics, not politics. However, these traders made political alliances as needed.   Byblos: The First The Ahiram Epitaph at Byblos in Phoenicia, 11th century BC, in the National Museum of Beirut   First settled circa 8800, with the city forming around 3300 BCE, making Byblos one of the world’s oldest continually inhabited cities. Called Gebal by the Phoenicians, Byblos emerged as the Phoenician cultural and spiritual center. The temple of Baalat Gebal or “Lady of Byblos”, one of Phoenicia’s celebrated deities, was built around 2800 BCE. Byblos’s religious reputation even spread to the Egyptians. The slain Egyptian god Osiris’s boat drifted to Byblos, where the people reportedly entombed him in a temple dedicated to Isis.   Byblos’s greatest cultural innovation was the Phoenician alphabet. This script revolutionized writing with just twenty-two characters. A simplified system allowed for fast transactions and record-keeping, spreading quickly as the Phoenicians traveled around the Mediterranean. As one of Phoenicia’s trading powerhouses, Byblos traded papyrus, cedar, and goods to Egypt and further.   Sidon: The Seat Shroud of Charlemagne, Tyrian purple and gold silk shroud of Byzantine manufacture, 8th century. Source: The Musée National du Moyen Âge, Paris   Sidon, a second of Phoenicia’s three great city-states, is thought to mean “fishery” in the local Semitic languages. Located only twenty-five miles north of modern Beirut, and founded around 4000 BCE, Sidon initially served as the Phoenician political center. With two harbors, the location quickly became one of the Phoenician powerhouses.   Sidon’s fame resided in its cosmopolitan nature and robust manufacturing. Sidon’s most significant benefit stemmed from the production of Tyrian purple, made from locally available murex snail shells.   This luxury dye became sought after across the ancient world, and demand only increased for use by royalty for centuries. The city’s reputation for glassmaking also gained worldwide fame, including the invention of glass. Tyre eventually eclipsed Sidon’s fame (and Tyrian purple production). Later civilizations, such as the Romans, also absorbed the city into their constantly expanding empires.   Tyre: The City of the Royal Dye A Naval Action during the Siege of Tyre by Andre Castaigne, 1898-99   Founded circa 2750 BCE and the youngest of the original three, Tyre quickly rose in prominence. With two harbors, like Sidon, but first built on an island, Tyre became Phoenicia’s great maritime base. Their traders sailed west, colonizing strategic points, including the future Carthage.    Economically, Tyre prospered greatly from its Tyrian purple dye monopoly. Often worth more than gold, Tyre deliberately controlled production. Its merchants traded high-value goods like ivory carvings, spices, and perfumes, all highly valued in the mercantile empire.    Besides trade, Tyre served as another cultural ambassador of the Phoenicians. Its religions blended with local traditions (Egyptian, Mesopotamian) and craftsmanship skills. The city itself passed Near Eastern ideas to the West. Tyre’s independence and influence would end in 332 BCE with Alexander the Great’s siege.   Carthage: Superpower, Rival, and Greatest Foe Carthage, by Jean Claude Golvin. Source: jeanclaudegolvin.com   Carthage began as a colony of Tyre around 814 BCE and eventually rose to become Phoenicia’s most important city. And, later, a Mediterranean superpower. Like its parent, Carthage’s superb circular harbor housed merchants and naval fleets. The Carthaginian navy controlled the western Mediterranean, helping to protect its colonies on Sardinia, North Africa, and Sicily. The Carthaginian army, although strong, primarily employed mercenaries. These fickle soldiers for hire would cost the city-state dearly. But this same system produced the fabled Hannibal, Rome’s bane.   Carthage’s government consisted of a republican system with elected magistrates. Success meant, by the 4th century BCE, that the population dwarfed that of the other Phoenician cities.    Carthage traded Tyrian dyes, crafted goods, and exotic goods (ostrich eggs!). Agriculture exports became important, adapted by these transplanted Phoenicians for arid conditions. Carthaginian ships ventured into previously unexplored areas, like West Africa.    Carthage maintained economic and naval dominance for nearly 500 years, until 264 BCE. Prior to this, Carthage had fought wars and usually emerged victorious. The Punic Wars, a series of conflicts with Rome, witnessed Carthage’s destruction in 146 BCE. Rome would break and destroy Carthage as an independent power.   FAQ: Why Is Damascus Not One of the Three Important Phoenician Cities?  Siege of Damascus, from Chronique d’Ernoul et de Bernard le Trésorier, 1148. Source: Newrepublic.com Damascus was primarily an Aramean city. Phoenicians traded inland with Damascus, and goods from Mesopotamia flowed through, but politically and culturally, Damascus belonged to a different world than the core Phoenician city-states.

  It goes without saying that medieval Europe produced some of the world’s most famous warriors, many of whom still hold their reputations today. Think Henry V, King of England who was victorious at Agincourt, or perhaps William Marshal, the legendary knight. But have you heard of the Eagle of Brittany before? Arguably a more important figure than his English counterpart, the Black Prince, the Eagle gained himself a fierce reputation throughout his military career in the Hundred Years’ War. Read on to find out all about him.   The Eagle of Britanny: His Early Life Du Guesclin at the Battle of Cocherel, by Charles-Philippe Larivière, 1839. Source: Images d’Art   The Eagle of Brittany—whose real name was Bertrand du Guesclin—was born in Broons, Brittany in northwest France, circa 1320. As with many medieval figures who were not immediate members of the royal family or monarchy, very little is known about du Guesclin’s early life.   His parents were Robert du Guesclin and Jeanne de Malmaines—and as a result, he was a member of the minor nobility, although he would go on to achieve greatness in his later years.   Early Military Career The Battle of Auray, from Froissart’s Chronicles, c. 1450. Source: BnF   Interestingly, du Guesclin’s first military engagement was not actually in the Hundred Years’ War—which he became so famed for in his later years—but was actually during the Breton War of Succession (1341-65).   Du Guesclin supported the Duke of Brittany, Charles of Blois-Châtillon, and his claim during the conflict. Charles was also known as “the Saint” during his military career, and it could certainly be suggested that Charles’s antics both on and off the battlefield helped to shape the young Bertrand du Guesclin into the man he would become in his later military career.   For example, Charles was supported by the French crown, while his rival claimant, Jean de Montfort (sometimes known as Jean IV of Brittany) was supported by the English crown. This was an early example of du Guesclin’s patriotism and something that would associate him with French national identity for years to come, making him a French hero following his death.   Knighthood and Rise Battle of La Rochelle during the Hundred Years’ War, from Froissart’s Chronicles, c. 1450. Source: BnF   One of du Guesclin’s crowning moments came with his knighthood in 1354. This came while he was serving a Marshal of France, a man called Arnoul d’Audrehem, during the Hundred Years’ War.   In this particular instance, du Guesclin had successfully countered a raid by the English knight Hugh Calveley at the Castle of Montmuran in Brittany. This was the first major battle that du Guesclin had fought in, which made his knighthood even more impressive. And it is also worth noting that he would have only been in his early 30s at this point.   Following his knighthood, du Guesclin seemed to be on a never-ending increase in popularity and ability on the battlefield. From 1356-57, he successfully helped to defend Rennes against an English-Breton siege, led by Henry of Grosmont, the Duke of Lancaster. Grosmont was also a second cousin of the English king, Edward III, and a great-grandson of King Henry III of England (r. 1216-72).   It was during this siege that du Guesclin was challenged to a duel by an English knight named William Bamborough. Du Guesclin survived, and he managed to kill his English adversary.   Du Guesclin’s actions at Rennes helped to hugely improve French morale in the Hundred Years’ War, following their embarrassing defeat at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356, but aside from that, it also raised du Guesclin’s reputation even higher—eventually leading him to be noticed by the Dauphin of France, who would eventually go on to rule as King Charles V.   From Victory to Defeat: The Turbulence of 1364 Charles V, aged 27, Saint-Denis. Source: Wikimedia Commons   Upon the death of his father, John II “the Good” of France, Charles V became king in 1364. And with his coronation, du Guesclin was employed into Charles’s service.   One of the new king’s first actions was to send du Guesclin to deal with Charles II of Navarre, who wished to take the Duchy of Burgundy. Charles V of France had other ideas and wished instead to give the Duchy of Burgundy to his brother, Philip.   On May 16, 1364, du Guesclin met an Anglo-Navarrese army under the command of Jean de Grailly at the Battle of Cocherel. It was during this battle that du Guesclin once again proved his military prowess against an equally strong—if not stronger—enemy force.   He successfully routed the enemy in just one day on the battlefield, and as a result, Charles II of Navarre was forced into signing a peace treaty with Charles V of France, and Philip was given Burgundy.   However, while du Guesclin’s military career had so far been a glimmering highlight during a dark period of French history, all of this was soon to change, just four months later at the Battle of Auray on September 29 of the very same year.   Charles of Blois’s army was subject to a heavy defeat by a combination of English forces and those of John IV, Duke of Brittany. Charles himself was actually killed in the battle, but after a bout of chivalric resistance, du Guesclin broke his weapons in a manner that signified his surrender. He was captured by the Breton and English forces and eventually ransomed back to King Charles V for 100,000 francs.   Castile Campaigns Du Guesclin assisting in Pedro I’s death, by Arturo Montero y Calvo, 1883. Source: Wikimedia Commons   It was not just France and the Hundred Years’ War that du Guesclin was involved with—he was also active in Castile, in modern-day Spain.   In 1366, du Guesclin persuaded the leaders of the so-called “Free Companies” (who were actually bands of mercenaries) to join him in an expedition to Castile to aid Count Henry of Trastámara against King Pedro I “the Cruel” of Castile.   This was a successful mission thanks to the assistance of the Free Companies and du Guesclin’s military prowess and tactics, and Henry was eventually crowned later the same year. Du Guesclin was rewarded by being named Henry’s successor as Count of Trástamara, and Henry also had him crowned as King of Granada, although the Kingdom of Granada was still under the control of the Nasrids at the time.   However, Pedro the Cruel was still to have his revenge—and this time he was successful. In 1367, under forces commanded by Edward the Black Prince, du Guesclin was captured again, and once more ransomed back to Charles V.   Pedro was later defeated by Henry and du Guesclin at the Battle of Montiel in 1369 and came to a gruesome end on March 23 of the same year when he was stabbed to death in Henry’s tent, aided by du Guesclin. Du Guesclin was naturally rewarded by Henry and was made Duke of Molina, and the Franco-Castilian alliance was formally sealed.   The Eagle of Brittany Becomes the Constable of France Du Guesclin being made Constable of France by Charles V, from Chronique de Bertrand du Guesclin, 15th century. Source: Wikimedia Commons   The war with England (the Hundred Years’ War) had once again resumed in France, so in 1370 du Guesclin was recalled from Castile back to France by Charles V. Charles decided to make du Guesclin Constable of France, which was the highest military rank in France at the time.   What made this interesting was that this rank was generally reserved for members of the high nobility, sometimes even members of the French king’s immediate family, not a low-born noble such as Bertrand du Guesclin. Again, this showed how highly valued he was by the French nobility.   Du Guesclin’s first military involvement in his new role was at the Battle of Pontvallain on December 4, 1370, where he defeated the remnants of an English force. He also successfully recovered Poitou and Saintonge for the French Crown, the latter of which forced the Black Prince to leave France—demonstrating just how powerful du Guesclin’s reputation had become.   One of the most famous naval battles of the Hundred Years’ War, perhaps only shadowed by the Battle of Sluys in 1340, was the Battle of La Rochelle, which took place from June 22-23, 1372. This was a huge victory for the French and a stark contrast to their defeat at Sluys 32 years earlier. Over 400 English knights were captured, along with over 8,000 English soldiers, and this was one of the biggest turning points in the Hundred Years’ War in favor of the French.   The following year, on March 21, 1373, du Guesclin once again defeated an English force, this time at the Battle of Chiset.   Death and Legacy Tomb effigy of Bertrand du Guesclin in the Basilica of Saint-Denis, c. 1380-99, commissioned by Charles V. Source: Wikimedia Commons   For someone who led such an action-packed life, it probably comes as quite a surprise that du Guesclin lived until he was approximately 60 years old.   He eventually died of an illness at Châteauneuf-de-Randon while on a military campaign in the south of France. His death has been dated to July 13, 1380.   Because of his military reputation, and how he was deemed invaluable to King Charles V, he was buried in the Tomb of the Kings of France in Saint-Denis, Paris. Unfortunately, the Tomb was destroyed during the French Revolution, but du Guesclin’s heart was interred—and is kept to this day—at the Basilica of Saint-Sauveur in Dinan, Brittany.   As for his later legacy, being known as the Eagle of Brittany is no doubt a key factor in explaining his patriotic value and why he was—and still is—deemed as a symbol of French nationalism.   However, not all French people agreed with this. For instance, during the Second World War, the pro-Nazi Breton Nationalists deemed du Guesclin to be too pro-France and anti-Breton, so they destroyed a statue of him in Rennes. Similarly, in 1977, the Breton Liberation Front also destroyed a statue of him at Broons, where he was born.   Nevertheless, these are no more than instances of a noisy minority, and for the majority of French people today, Bertrand du Guesclin, the Eagle of Brittany, is regarded as one of France’s greatest-ever military heroes.