History
Charlemagne the Father
“He was so concerned for the education of his sons and daughters that he never dined without them when at home, and he never journeyed without them.” […]
Family
Humor
Family Over Everything
“I have already invited him to stay overnight,” said Vigdis, “and I have no intention of going back on my word, even though he isn’t everybody’s friend.” […]
History
The Age of Eleanor
“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.” […]
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.” […]
Human Affairs
Managing the Threat of Marriage
“When he heard that people were talking thus, he was very sad and disturbed, and began to consider how he could prevent anyone seeking his daughter’s hand.” […]
Supernatural
Unholy Magic Sustains a Kingship
“Then he performed a great sacrifice, sacrificing him a son every tenth year; and also, that he was to name some district after the number of sons he had sacrificed to Othin.” […]
Britons and Celts
Natural Predators Make Tough Parents
“Bird of this kind “that live by prey, throw their weak young offspring out of their nests, lest they should accustom themselves to soft living.” […]
Humor
Medieval Sex-Ed
“Yet he had often held her tight
And naked in his arms at night,
And it only increased her ardor
To feel his parsnip growing harder” […]
Supernatural
High-Stakes World of Smith Apprenticeship
“If the dwarfs want to murder you before I come back, take the sword and defend yourself with it, and let me find out that I have a son and not a daughter.” […]