THE FALL OF THE VIKINGS

The Fall of the Vikings

As storms of change swept across historic Europe, so too did the fortunes of powerful Northmen begin to fade. unparalleled raids and conquests that once dominated the seas gradually became less frequent. A myriad of influences converged to bring about this fall. Power struggles within the Viking clans divided their unity, while the expansion of Eu

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A Sticky Disaster: The Molasses Flood

On January 15th, 1920, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive reservoir containing nearly 2.3 million gallons of molasses ruptured. The sticky liquid surged through the streets like a tidal wave, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people perished, and many more sustained injuries. Buildings were crushed, and the ste

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