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Christmas Traditions in the Ancient Rus
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Oleg: the Prince Who Was Killed by His Favorite Horse
The boundary between history and legend used to be malleable. People were not always so in love with facts. And, frankly, that…
7 “Hygge” Moments in Fantasy Novels
I’m sure you’ve heard about “hygge.” Variously pronounced as ““hyue-gar,” “hoog-jar” but most commonly “hoo-gah,” it’s a Scandinavian concept that embraces the…