Mythology, Mead, and Mirth: Thorâs Drinking Bout with Loki in JĂśtunheim
According to the Edda, Thor and his companions came upon the massive castle one day with âa great hallâ and entered it. Once inside, Loki âlooked slowly on them, and smiled scornfullyâ before telling the travelers it was ââlate to ask tidings of a long wayââ but that if they could perform some skillful feats, they would be allowed to stay the night
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Grant vs. Napoleon III: Reflections on Mexicoâs Emperor, the British, and North American Civil War
Although a retrospective Grant offered his views on international aspects of the American Civil War, one figure appearing to elicit passion and vindictiveness not apparent to Young was the former presidentâs dislike of Napoleon III (1808-1873).
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El Empecinado of Spain: The Undaunted Guerrilla Who Eluded Napoleon
The most prominent guerrilla chieftain to emerge in central Spain during the War of Independence against Napoleon (1808-1814) was Juan MartĂn DĂez, better known as El Empecinado
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LevĂŠe en masse: Napoleonâs Senate and Power to Raise Armies
Following the bloodless Coup of 18 Brumaire (November 9, 1799) and the overthrow of the Directory, General Napoleon consolidated his grip on France through a series of political maneuvers neutering checks and balances upon his authority.
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Escape from Perote: The âHellholeâ where Texans were Imprisoned  Â
One prisoner intent on escaping Perote was Thomas Jefferson Green. Green was one of a couple hundred Texans who became prisoners after a failed effort in late 1842 to assault the Rio Grande town of Ciudad Mier.
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