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Why Are Vikings Such a Big Deal?
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In the last few years, Vikings have become the hottest medieval trend in pop culture. Live-action TV shows, films, books, games, and even documentaries on the fierce blond-haired northmen are everywhere. This article dives into why, and if they are worth all the hype.

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The Evolution of Knights and the Knightly Code of Chivalry
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This article gives a brief history of the European Knight as well as asking the question, "Was the code of chivalry all that it is romanticized to be?"

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Strong Men in Fiction
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It seems like a no-brainer, but this might be one of the hardest characters to successfully write about. Find out what you can do to make the hero of your story truly heroic.

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The Decline of Reading Books Among Men
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Today in America, men, especially young men, do not read books nearly as much as women. There are a lot of theories, but what is the real reason?

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