PinnedFrank IsakssonThe Adventures of Erik the RedToday we deep dive into the life of a truly astonishing individual, something which will be a recurring series on the website. These…9 min read·May 20, 2022----
Frank Isaksson6 WEIRD Old Newspaper TitlesHistory is an incredibly broad subject, and one of the most interesting sources in my opinion is newspapers. One never knows what to expect…4 min read·May 28, 2022----
Frank IsakssonHow a Bear Became a Corporal in the ArmyWhen we think of bears, most of us probably imagine a wild animal living in the woods, catching fish by the stream. But Wojtek had…4 min read·May 25, 2022----
Frank IsakssonThe Horse That Became a PriestFrom racing horse to pampered pet to priest to almost becoming the next consul, this horse truly had it all!2 min read·May 25, 2022----
Frank IsakssonThe Kraken — A Ferocious… Starfish?Below the thunders of the upper deep, Far, far beneath in the abysmal sea, His ancient, dreamless, uninvaded sleep The Kraken sleepeth…5 min read·May 24, 2022----
Frank IsakssonThe Adventures of Leif EriksonThe year is 1492. The greatly renowned Italian explorer Christopher Columbus reportedly sets foot on North American soil, the first time…7 min read·May 23, 2022----
Frank IsakssonVikings on the Battlefield: A MindsetThe first thing most people think of when they hear the word “Viking”, they imagine rough northerners in constant battle with foreign…4 min read·May 22, 2022----
Frank IsakssonThe Norse Creation Myth — The Poetic EddaThe Norse creation myth is an interesting topic to tackle, as the primary sources we have on it are separate from a lot of the other…8 min read·May 20, 2022----
Frank IsakssonThe Vikings to the EastVikings are known for their seafaring adventures, bloody battles, raiding, and even their complicated trade routes. Films, tv-series…8 min read·May 20, 2022----
Frank IsakssonWhy were the Viking raids so terrifying?In 793 AD, the western catholic world experienced a true shock that would send a shockwave of fear and consternation throughout Europe…3 min read·May 20, 2022----