Clontarf: The battle for Ireland
One thousand and three years ago, on Good Friday, 1014, the people of Ireland fought against the Vikings of Iceland in one of the most...
Ships of the Vikings: An example of ancient artistry
Despite their reputation as crude barbarians, the Vikings of Scandinavia are recognized as some of the best ship builders of the Dark...
The Story of Cannons
Cannons are a fun subject. (Anything that explodes usually is.) Even the history behind them is interesting. To fire a cannon you need...
How Much Does History Cost?
Traveling to historic sites is a major part of our family's vacations, and we have often bought memberships to various museums so that we...