Introduction The City of London, often referred to as the “Square Mile,” is a place steeped in history, tradition, and symbolism. One of its most iconic symbols is the Temple Bar dragon, which stands proudly… The Temple Bar Dragon and the City of London’s Independence
Chapter 1: The Bennu Bird and the Dawn of Time Long before the pyramids pierced Egypt’s horizon, the universe was a swirling abyss of dark, formless waters called Nun. From this chaos emerged Ra, the… The Phoenix Queen and the Birth of an Empire
The City of London’s subterranean landscape is not merely a network of tunnels and relics—it is a living archive of human ingenuity, spiritual belief, and technological ambition. From Mesolithic riverbank settlements to Churchill’s wartime bunkers,… The Layered History of London’s Underground World
The Pure Waters of Early England In the early days of Anglo-Saxon England, the economy was based on simple barter and gift-giving. The Thames flowed clear and unpolluted by complex financial instruments. The Anglo-Saxons operated… When The Thames Met the Rivers of Babylon: The Convergence of Ancient and Medieval Finance
In the advent of Bitcoin and blockchain technology, we find ourselves at the cusp of a monetary revolution. This pivotal moment invites us to reconsider the fundamental nature of money and its role in complex… Money: A Natural Phenomenon in Complex Systems and it’s Emergence in the Digital Age
The Function and Evolution of Law: From Ancient Codes to Modern Systems The English legal system, a cornerstone of global common law traditions, represents a unique synthesis of ancient legal principles and pragmatic innovation. This… The Fine Balancing Act of English Law: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
Nestled in the heart of London’s bustling Fleet Street, St Bride’s Church stands as a testament to over 2,000 years of spiritual significance. This iconic location, a favorite stop on my London Dragon tour, its… St Bride’s Church: A Nexus of Ancient and Christian Traditions
Imagine William Blake, the visionary poet and artist of the 18th century, transported to the streets of modern London, confronted with the ubiquitous presence of artificial intelligence. As he wanders through each “charter’d street,” his… William Blake’s Vision of AI in Modern London
The concept of zero, a seemingly simple mathematical notion, played a pivotal role in shaping the modern world, transforming ancient Babylon into a “New Babylon” of advanced mathematics, commerce, and scientific thought. This journey of… How Zero Made New Babylon
What’s in a Name, O Thou Christian? From Runnymede to the Digital Realm On the eve of a digital revolution, as we craft myriad online identities—many untethered from our given names—we find ourselves at a… From Christian Names to Usernames: The Evolution of Legal Identity
