It takes an endless amount of history to make even a little tradition. -Henry James There is a lot of tradition in the Republic of Georgia and the country can be better understood if we look at the history that created those traditions. If you are reading this blog for the first time I want you to be able to have a better grasp of the history so that all future posts are framed with an eye towards the progress and "living history" I will experience and share with you over the coming weeks. Georgia is actually not the term Georgians use to refer to themselves - rather - they prefer the designation used Kartvelebi or "Kartvelians". The territory of Georgia has been inhabited by humans since the Paelolithic Era., but Georgia pro... read more