THE END OF AN ERA

The End of an Era

As the winds of change swept across historic Europe, so too did the fortunes of the mighty Northmen begin to fade. Their vast raids and conquests which previously dominated trade routes gradually faltered. A myriad of reasons converged to contribute to this decline. Internal strife within the Viking clans click here fractured their unity, while th

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A Sticky Disaster: The Molasses Flood

On January 15th, 1919, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive reservoir containing over 2 million gallons of molasses ruptured. The sticky substance surged through the streets like a tidal wave, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people lost their lives, and many more sustained injuries. Buildings were reduced to ru

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