THE FALL OF THE VIKINGS

The Fall of the Vikings

As tempests of change swept across ancient Europe, so too did the fortunes of powerful Northmen begin to fade. unparalleled raids and conquests which previously dominated trade routes gradually became less frequent. A myriad of factors converged to bring about this fall. Internal strife within the Viking clans fractured their unity, while the expa

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A Sticky Disaster: The Molasses Flood

On January 15th, 1919, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive structure containing over 2 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky liquid surged through the streets like a tidal wave, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people perished, and many more suffered wounds. Buildings were reduced to rubble, and the

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