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Category Archives: history

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…
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October 15, 2015
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Castles and Fortifications, England, Europe, Gina Conkle, history, latest news, Normandy, Viking history
1066, Battle of Hastings, Circular Castles, Domesday Book, Gina Conkle, Motte and Bailey, William the Conqueror and his Viking DNA

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…
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October 08, 2015
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Book of Settlements, Dark Ages, Gina Conkle, history, Iceland, Islendingabok, Landnamabok, latest news, Viking history, Viking women
Dark Ages, Gina Conkle, Iceland, Viking history

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,…
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October 01, 2015
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18th century, Georgian Era, Gina Conkle, history, History Thursday
Georgian Era, Gina Conkle, History Thursday, Peter the Wild Boy

Out With The Old & In With The Older

Q: When did keeping up appearances mean going back in time? A: The 18th century. For the history buffs, today's post is my second on English homes and cottages. We like to feather our nests, reflecting our style and…
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July 25, 2015
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18th century, cottages, England, Gina Conkle, Historical Homes, history
18th century home and garden trends, Gina Conkle, history

Warning! Shocking News Ahead

If you’re a woman… People tend to have preconceived notions of a woman’s place in history. Some true, many not. I challenge you to peel back the layers of time. Take another look at people and…
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October 09, 2014
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Book of Settlements, history, Iceland, Landnamabok, latest news, Norse Jewel, Viking romance
Iceland, NORSE JEWEL, Viking history, Viking women

Doorway to History – August’s Newsletter

View it in your browser.   (Click to Tweet) When you open a book, what do you want to find? Easy to say "entertaining story" or "help me escape," right?  But, we all don't want the same thing…
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August 01, 2013
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Archipelago, Featured Guest Author, Georgian romance, GoodReads, history, latest news, Meet the Earl at Midnight, Norse Fire, Norse Fjord Horse, Norse Jewel, Romance Reader Survey, Sweden, Viking, warrior

Teaser Tuesday

From Norse Fire (click to tweet)               “Doesn’t it matter to you who sits on Svea’s throne?” She pressed. “He who rules Uppsala rules Gotland.”              Why was she pushing him?  Sestra craved peace and security but…
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July 30, 2013
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history, Norse, Norse Fire, Sweden, Viking

Why Do We Love Vikings? Part 2

50 Shades of Democracy...Or Were the Dark Ages Really That Dark?       When you hear about Vikings, terms like "rule followers" or "law abiding citizens" don't jump to mind, right?  You're more apt to picture a raider's rampage with shield…
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May 27, 2013
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Althing, history, Iceland, Norway, Sagas, Viking democracy

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