Supernatural
God Put to the Test
“The next morning he ordered a bar of iron of great weight to be heated with fire, and then bade the cleric, in defense of the Catholic faith, to carry the glowing iron.” […]
Articles by Saxo
Britons and Celts
An Assassin in the Family
“As she passed in front of Brian, he immediately recognized her. He called to her in a low voice, bursting into tears as he did so.” […]
Supernatural
Blood Brings Wisdom and Death
“Then a third spoke: “He should strike Regin’s head off; then he alone would control the huge store of gold.”” […]
Humor
A Scoundrel of the Highest Order
“He nervously toiled and schemed how he might enter the castle, taking various disguises as sometimes on horse, sometimes on foot, he pretended to be a jongleur or prostitute.” […]
Human Affairs
A Way With (Sexy) Words
“He asked if she would harden it again, and she said that she would like that very much, if it seemed necessary to him.” […]
Eastern Europe
A Secret Weapon in Action
“They related that the Greeks had in their possession the lightning from heaven, and had set them on fire by pouring it forth.” […]
History
Warring Feasts at Yule
“I shall reward you with some joyful news: your father is dead now, and you must return home.” […]
Britons and Celts
Standing Between a Zombie and its Grave
“He sank into the grave, the earth closed over him, the cross was laid upon it and he remained quiet.” […]
Greek and Roman
Roman Discipline Wins the Day
“With their left arms thus encumbered it was impossible for them to fight properly, and many, after repeated attempts to jerk their arms free, preferred to drop the shields and fight unprotected.” […]
History
The Revenge of a Doomed Man
“Rightly am I made odious to all men”, replied Iring, “because I have obeyed your treachery, but before I take my departure I will wipe out this guilt of mind by avenging my lord”. […]