For the Vikings, reputation was the most important thing in life. In their eyes, a person’s deeds were the only thing that…
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Following the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia in 1917, the sociopolitical doctrine of communism claimed its first state. Despite a massive military intervention…
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History is littered with the exploits of tough, durable, and seemingly unkillable men. Ivor Thord-Gray paid tribute to his Swedish Viking forebears…
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We expect clean streets and long lives in the developed Western world, where health care programs and disease prevention comprise a thriving…
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Most nations use the Gregorian calendar as their official calendar. Several centuries ago, however, the Julian calendar was in charge. However, it…
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Most of us can name a couple of British kings off the tops of our heads. Interested in English history? William the…
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Laughter is a universal language that transcends cultural boundaries. It’s a joyous expression that can transform a dull day into a vibrant…
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Whether we love it or not, the dominant form of government across the world today is the representative democracy, in which the…
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By modern standards, life in ancient Rome was awful. Slavery was rampant, health care was very basic, and if you were poor,…
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We all know Mother Nature likes to put us in our place. Earthquakes, tornadoes, and other assorted calamities all serve to keep…