History

Passages whose primary purpose is to describe major moments in the story of humankind, whether these moments are historical, legendary, or mythical.

Greek and Roman

The Song of the Manuel the Armenian

January 23, 2021 Saxo

“Manuel set off, but the emperor was too afraid and did not flow, so he was obliged to turn back again. When the emperor missed his chance again, he came back a third time and threatened him with death if he did not follow. It was thus that, very late in the day and with great difficulty, the emperor was saved.” […]

History

The Age of Eleanor

January 12, 2021 Saxo

“When the king had returned home, together with his wife, branded with the ignominy of not having accomplished his design, their former affection began, by degrees, to grow cold; and causes of dissension arose between them. The queen was highly offended at the behavior of the king, and asserted that she had married a monk, and not a monarch.” […]

History

One Dog to Rule Them All

December 6, 2020 Saxo

“hat else are we to imagine his aim was other than to make the populace, bursting with pride, clearly understand that he was punishing their haughtiness, when they had to bow their heads in deference to a yapping animal?” […]

Eastern Europe

A Chronicle of Revenge

November 24, 2020 Saxo

“Olga bent over and inquired whether they found the honor to their taste. They answered that it was worse than the death of [her husband] Igor.” She then commanded that they should be buried alive, and they were thus buried.” […]