As tempests of change swept across historic Europe, so too did the destiny of the mighty Northmen begin to wane. extensive raids and conquests had long dominated the seas gradually faltered. A myriad of reasons converged to precipitate this fall. Factional disputes within the Viking clans fractured their unity, while the expansion of European king

On January 15th, 1919, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive structure containing over 2 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky liquid surged through the streets like a tsunami, obliterating everything in its path. Dozens of people perished, and many more were injured. Buildings were destroyed, and the stench of mol