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The Ordinary Men of the Holocaust
A Jewish Boy surrenders. Unknown photographer. Source: United States Holocaust Museum. What would you do if you lived during the...


Norse Paganism & the world of the Vikings
In order for us to understand the world of the Vikings, we must first understand the mythologies that governed them. How did a Viking...


Colossus of History: Constantine the Great
Rarely do we come across a figure whose life itself changed the tectonic plates of history, but this is the case with Constantine the...


Rediscovering Christmas
In this modern age, Christmas is mostly associated with Santa Claus, decorative trees, gift-giving, and a time for relaxation. But where...


Skanderbeg - the Albanian Strategic Genius
Centuries ago, Albania was one of the main battlegrounds between Europe and the armies of the Ottoman Empire. Despite a tiny population,...


The Fall of Constantinople, 1453
The Fall of Constantinople marks the beginning of a new era in history. It was the end of the ancient Roman Empire, and the dawn of a new...


Life of Constantinople - the Ancient Metropolis
Constantinople is one of history's most remarkable cities. It was the bridge between East and West, a melting pot of cultures from...


The Sack of Constantinople: 1204
Constantinople is one of history's most famous and remarkable cities. For centuries, it was a beacon of innovation, wealth, academia,...


The Mongols & the Rise of Russia
On May 31st, 1223, by the banks of Kalka river, a united Rus army of 60,000 men faced a Mongol force of about 40,000. Despite their...


The Christianization of the Vikings
The Vikings were once the sworn enemies of Christendom. Within two centuries, however, most Vikings had adopted the religion they once...


Rollo - Founder of the British Monarchy
This article is based on a story from the new book Kingdom of Vikings - the Rise and Fall of Norway. Click here for more info: Kingdom of...


Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great is is a historical icon celebrated for his courage, leadership and limitless ambition. He is an embodiment of the...


The Crusades - a history
The Crusades are often viewed in isolation - as a sudden rise of European armies to attack Muslim lands in the name of religion. They are...


Kingdom of Vikings - Introduction
This is the exclusive free-read of the new book Kingdom of Vikings - the Rise and Fall of Norway. ORDER THE BOOK ON AMAZON (USA, UK and...


How the Vikings made the West
This article is based on a theme in the brand new book by Simon Vincent - KINGDOM OF VIKINGS: The Rise and Fall of Norway. More info:...


The Varangian Guard - Constantinople's Vikings
This article is based on a theme in the brand new book by Simon Vincent: KINGDOM OF VIKINGS - the Rise and Fall of Norway. Now available...


The Exodus - Finding Mt. Sinai (3/3)
Knowing that the Exodus happened in 1446/5 B.C, under the reign of Pharaoh Thutmosis III, there is just one last riddle on the...


The Exodus - Finding the Pharaoh (2/3)
We have arrived at 1445/6 B.C as the date of the Exodus. This allows us to insert the event into Egyptian history. What we will now...


The Exodus - Finding the Date (1/3)
The Exodus is a famous Biblical event where the ancient Jewish people, after centuries of enslavement and oppression under ancient Egypt,...


The Vikings who discovered America
This article is based on a theme from the brand new book by Simon Vincent: KINGDOM OF VIKINGS - The Rise and Fall of Norway. It is now...
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