Eric Bloodaxe (1): The Last King of Northumbriaâs Ouster from Norway
Eric âBloodaxeâ Haraldsson (c. 885-954), the last king of Northumbria â a realm the Vikings usurped after the invasion and conquest of much of England by the Great Heathen Army between the years 867 and 872AD, was one of Norwegian king Harald Fairhairâs many sons sired from nine wives.
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âChallenging but Fulfillingâ: Past, Present, and Future of Peacekeeping Missions – Interview with Dr. Antonio Garcia
We talked with Dr. Garcia about his book âSouth Africa and United Nations Offensive Peacekeeping Operationsâ, history of peacekeeping missions during the Cold War, actual and future challengesâŚ
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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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Small Details Make Christmas Merrier: 19th Century Seasonal Holidays – Editorâs Comment
Wooden ornaments, classical music, hot drinks, good company⌠Sounds simply perfect! And reminds so much of these old times when people enjoyed holidays in a different way. So, here is some vintage seasonal holidays aestheticsâŚ
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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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