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Monthly Archives: October 2009
Falling Heroes – Vanuatu's Famous Land Divers
There’s something almost suicidal about Vanuatu’s famous land divers. Bungy jumpers have the benefit of an elastic cord to cushion their fall, but not so the legendary N’Gol (land-diving) natives of Pentecost Island. The origin of this dangerous ritual is … Continue reading
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By the Hammer of Thor – A Viking Trail through the North Atlantic
If you were a Viking in the Middle Ages of European history, chances are you were not much of a diplomat or humanitarian. Roderick Eime reflects on the Nordic influence. The fearsome Viking reputation is not without substance. Beginning around … Continue reading
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