THE TWILIGHT OF THE NORTHMEN

As storms of change swept across medieval Europe, so too did the destiny of fearsome Northmen begin to fade. Their vast raids and conquests that once dominated the seas gradually lost their momentum. A myriad of influences converged to bring about this fall. Factional disputes within the Viking clans divided their unity, while the growing strength

On January 15th, 1918, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive structure containing nearly 2.3 million gallons of molasses ruptured. The sticky substance surged through the streets like a tsunami, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people were killed, and many more suffered wounds. Buildings were crushed, and the ste