September 4 476: The German general Odoacer defeated Orestes and deposed the child emperor Romulus Augustus marking the “official end of the Roman Empire.” Actually, this was the end of the Empire in the West. The Eastern Empire continued to rul... »
August 23 634: Umar began his reign as the second Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate. Umar overturned the ban on Jews worshipping in Jerusalem. Not only did he clean the Temple Mount of Filth, he encouraged the formation of Sanhedrin when he invited “70... »
August 19 43 BCE: Octavian. later known as Augustus compels the senate to elect him Consul. As the first Emperor of Rome (in fact, if not in name) Augustus would follow the policies of “moderation and accommodation” towards Judea begun by his uncle, J... »
🎓✨ Join us in celebrating the Lee University Summer Class of 2024 with a powerful and inspiring commencement address by the renowned artist and motivational speaker, Mitchell Tolle. 🌟🎨 In his speech, Mitchell Tolle takes us on a journey from his humble beginnings in Eastern Kentucky to becoming a world-renowned artist. He reminds us of the importance of gratitude for the people who have shaped our... »