Category Archives: Gina Conkle
History Thursday: A Woman’s Wisdom on How to Conquer
We've all heard, "Behind every great man stands a woman." I'd push the adage further.
Beside every great man stands a great woman.
Especially when it comes to Vikings.
Archaeologists have lately declared Viking women fought alongside Viking…
The Battle of Hastings: The Long Viking Reach
October 14th marks the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. History lists battle after battle, so what's the big deal? William the Conqueror changed the face of Europe on that fateful day, moving England...the world…
How ‘Dark’ were the Dark Ages for Women?
The Dark Ages.
Those times conjure bad images. Disease. Famine. Poverty.
When barbarians trounced Rome, a power vacuum hung over Europe. The vast connection of roads once protected by Roman soldiers gave way to outlaws. By the…
History Thursday: Peter the Wild Boy, a Georgian Oddity
Welcome to 'History Thursday' where you get quick historical flashbacks
"Peter the Wild Boy" --- a Georgian era oddity
Do you love Rudyard Kipling's 'Jungle Book'? Disney's much loved movie is based on Kipling's tales of Mowgli,…
What’s in a Rune?
Viking runes combine mysticism and practicality. What are they? The Vendel and Viking Age alphabet. As Viking peoples changed, so did the runes.
When you hear "Viking" you think of raiders, those hot giant blonde men from the north, right?…