Intense Colors and a Simple Broom: Early Soviet Propaganda Actions in the 1920s – Editorâs Commentary
Since Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, the rulers always tried to find new ways to communicate their message to their âtarget audience.â But, until the 20th century, this propaganda wasnât used in a measure like it was used by the totalitarian governments of the 20th century.
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Eric Bloodaxe (2): The Last King of Northumbriaâs Ouster from Norway
In the spring of 935 Haakon amassed a large force at Trondheim to battle Eric, and Eric attempted to do the same but realized âthe leading men left himâ to support his younger brother.
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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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