Human Affairs
Choosing Greed Over Victory
“You would have gazed stupefied at the loathsome nature of their greed, this extravagant exhibition of rapacity.” […]
Viking
Human Affairs
King Before Concubine
“Can we guess what affection for his monarch burned in this soldier, who reckoned it better to risk his safety in obvious danger rather than save himself for pleasure.” […]
Viking
Hard Fighting Aboard Ship
“Herraud seized a large beam from the deck and smashed him in the nose, so that his helmet visor was driven into his face, his nose broken and all his teeth knocked out.” […]
History
All Hail King Doggy
“Now the dog was, by witchcraft, gifted with three men’s wisdom; and when he barked, he spoke one word and barked two.” […]
Human Affairs
A Premium Sacrifice
“Sometimes it occurred that even kings were chosen by lot in similar fashion to be sacrificed, and since this was considered to be an offering most favourable for the kingdom.” […]
Human Affairs
Beware Vikings at Play
“They kept pushing the other players around, hitting out at some and knocking them flat. In the evening three had broken arms, and a good many others were bruised and maimed. The Earl’s men felt they’d been given a rough time of it.” […]
Viking
A Regretful Do-Gooder
“He tied their dead bodies to planks and stretched them upright in such a way that they seemed to be standing.” […]
History
Loki Would Have Been Proud
“Yet all at once there was a mighty flame, caused by so many birds carrying fire with them and spreading it widely among the house roofs.” […]
Human Affairs
Skiers of the Medieval World
“Therefore the women join the chase with the same swiftness as the men, perhaps even greater.” […]
History
Too Much of A Good Thing
“An exceedingly strong drink had been prepared.” […]