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Why is Njáls saga the best Icelandic saga?
Brennu-Njáls saga can—and most often is—be translated to The Story of Burnt Njal. But another way of translating it is The Story of Njáll the Burner. And I believe it is exactly this duality of the sa...
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Today in 1780...in the Moonlight Battle off Cape St Vincent, a British fleet under the command of Admiral Rodney defeats a Spanish squadron and relieves Gibraltar.
The Battle of Cape St. Vincent - Historic UK
“Death or glory!” cried Horatio Nelson as he rammed the Captain into the Spanish ship San Nicolas. It was the first time since 1513 that an officer of such a high rank had personally led a boarding pa...
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The Medieval Queens Whose Daring, Murderous Reigns Were Quickly Forgotten
Over the centuries, Brunhild and Fredegund were dismissed and even parodied. But a new book shows how they outwitted their enemies like few in history
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Explore this Fascinating Map of Medieval Europe
What did Europe look like in the Middle Ages? This map is a snapshot of medieval Europe back in 1444, during the rise of the Ottoman Empire.
William Dampier
William Dampier (1651-1715) was an English explorer, navigator, and naturalist, who was the first person to circumnavigate the world three times. He was also among the first Englishmen to step foot...
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Cleitus the Black, who saved Alexander the Great's life at the River Granicus, was one of Alexander's most senior subordinates. A grizzled veteran whose sister had been Alexander's wet nurse. Alexande... View More
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Storming of Bristol
The storming of Bristol, a port then second only in importance to London, on 26 July 1643 by Royalist forces led by Prince Rupert (1619-1682) was a major coup against the Parliamentarians during the.....
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How the Patriarchy Stole Friday the 13th from Women and Made It Evil
“Before patriarchal times, Friday the 13th was considered the day of the Goddess. It was considered a day to worship the Divine Feminine that lives in us all and to honor the cycles of creation and de...
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The couple was pleased with one another. Maria Amalia was still quite young and had not had her period yet. However, the marriage was consummated on 8 July 1738 with her husband writing to his parents... View More
Maria Amalia of Saxony – Queen of two nations
Maria Amalia of Saxony was born on 24 November 1724 as the daughter of Augustus III of Poland, Elector of Saxony and Maria Josepha of Austria.
