Viking mythology, otherwise known as Norse mythology, is a belief system that originated in Scandinavia. Viking is a term that is commonly used to describe the people who are original inhabitants of the Scandinavian countries. The exact moment of the origination of Viking mythology remains unclear, but it could have begun as early as the […]
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Everyone loves a chance to dance. Even mob dance parties that just pop up on the streets are seen as fun and entertaining. But what if you were struck with a disease that left you dancing unwillingly for days? That is what happened in 1518. Let’s dive into the dancing plague of 1518 and what
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History has it that no king was ruling over England after the death of King Uther Pendragon, the legendary king of the Briton and also the father of King Arthur. After Uther’s death, the nobles of Britain disputed the right of succession for their next king. Merlin, the mythical character, orchestrated and foretold the future
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The story of Thorvald Eiriksson is incomplete without talking about the Icelandic Saga. Written in the 13th and 14th centuries, the saga is a collection of histories describing Norsemen’s settlement of Iceland and Greenland in the 10th and 11th centuries. Although many historians have claimed that the sagas are unreliable. Eirik Thorvaldsson, commonly known as
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The toilet is one of the most useful innovations in history. Its history goes back to the 18th century when Alexander Cumming received the first patent for the flush toilet, an exciting innovation at the time. But the history of the toilet isn’t tied to only Cumming; Sir John Harrington and Ismail al-Jazari are also
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Crime and punishment in the Middle Ages were often harsh and unforgiving. Unlike today’s criminal justice system, there was no legitimate police force and the local community was responsible for establishing law and order. The Christian church also had a large part in determining the punishments for those found guilty. But, they also gave the
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The Capitol in Washington, the Pyramids of Gaza, and the Great Wall of China. What if someone were to tell you that everything you’ve been taught about them is wrong and that these structures were built by an ancient civilization long before our time? Naturally, you would be inclined to roll your eyes. As crazy
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During the thousand years of the Middle Ages, the Church held considerable power all over Medieval Europe. Their influence was so great that they made laws and had a major say in how the monarchs ran their kingdoms. As it was a separate entity from the government at the time, they weren’t taxed even though
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Queen Mary I was known by many names during her reign as Queen of England by her many critics. She was called Bloody Mary for her harsh treatment of Protestants, which earned her a reputation as a cruel and heartless ruler. But why did she deserve this nickname? Let’s look at the events that led
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There are many tales of people who have lived to be very old, but the story of Old Tom Parr is perhaps one of the most interesting; some claim that he lived to be 152 years old! Obviously, this cannot be confirmed, but some evidence suggests he may have been quite elderly when he died.
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