Whine about History.

A brief analysis of the 1960 novel, Butchers Crossing by John Williams. I examine the historical accuracy and over plot. I do not spoil the later half of the novel.

The Battle that nearly finished Rome and changed the world.

When King Athelstan defeated joint forces of scots and vikings, it became known as the Battle of Brunaburgh. A poem was commented for the victory. This is a translation of that Anglo Saxon Poem. We hope you enjoy it!  more details about the battle https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/Battle-of-Brunanburh/ [https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/Battle-of-Brunanburh/] Our Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/Whineabouthistory [https://www.patreon.com/Whineabouthistory] Twitter: https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1 [https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1]

What do you think happened? comment on https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1 [https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1]  What ancient warfare may have looked like : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmaYtNW_wR8 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmaYtNW_wR8] A quality summary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faSrRHw6eZ8 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faSrRHw6eZ8]

In this episode we cover the an introduction to the bronze age. The technology changes, rise of civilizations, and how human nature can be found in every period.  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1 [https://twitter.com/Whineabouthis1] The Amarna letters: https://www.ancient.eu/Amarna_Letters/ [https://www.ancient.eu/Amarna_Letters/]