As the winds of change swept across historic Europe, so too did the fortunes of the mighty Northmen begin to diminish. Their vast raids and conquests which previously dominated oceanic realms gradually became less frequent. A myriad of reasons converged to precipitate this twilight. Factional disputes within the Viking clans weakened their unity,
A River of Ruin: The Molasses Flood
On January 15th, 1919, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive structure containing over 2 million gallons of molasses ruptured. The sticky substance surged through the streets like a tidal wave, obliterating everything in its path. Hundreds of people were killed, and many more sustained injuries. Buildings were destroyed, and t