Lastly, another important myth tells of Odin’s theft of the “mead of poetry”. This substance was created by two dwarves from ...

The Truth About Vikings And Mead Might Disappoint Modern Enthusiasts. A group of friends sit around a table sharing stories ...

But to do so, international affairs cannot be dismissed as a mere afterthought. All too often, international portfolios are granted as consolation prizes to scorned political allies—or worse, as in the ...

Heretic, debater, wife-snatcher, subject of a posthumous cult: Pico della Mirandola certainly had a wild career. In this smart and rangy book, Wilson-Lee, a Cambridge don, paints a glorious portrait ...

A Janus word or phrase has two meanings, each the opposite of the other. Janus words are named after the two-faced Roman god of archways and doors, Janus. There are many such words in English, the ...

Forget scrambling for a quick look at Stonehenge down in Wiltshire and instead enjoy a relaxing trip to this Anglo-Viking ...

Readers discuss Reform UK's flaws, Alex Jones' need for a history lesson and possible tax rises in the upcoming Budget ...