THE FALL OF THE VIKINGS

The Fall of the Vikings

As storms of change swept across medieval Europe, so too did the destiny of fearsome Northmen begin to diminish. unparalleled raids and conquests that once dominated trade routes gradually became less frequent. A myriad of influences converged to bring about this fall. Factional disputes within the Viking clans divided their unity, while the growi

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A River of Ruin: The Molasses Flood

On January 15th, 1920, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive structure containing nearly 2.3 million gallons of molasses ruptured. The sticky liquid surged through the streets like a raging river, obliterating everything in its path. Dozens of people lost their lives, and many more suffered wounds. Buildings were crushed, and

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