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Episode 1: “The Siege of Fort Herkimer”
We open with Hans Wilder, Adam Helmer, and several Oneida warriors on the outskirts of Fort Herkimer, a colonial fortification in the Mohawk Valley. The British and their Mohawk allies have the fort under siege, and the defenders are running low on supplies. Hans, Adam, and the Oneida have been tasked…Read More
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Es war einmal in der Mohawk-Thal von Tyrone County eine wunderschöne und abenteuerlustige junge Dame namens Gretchen. Gretchen hatte dickes lockiges blondes Haar und funkelnde blaue Augen, die wie Diamanten in der Sonne glänzten. Sie liebte nichts mehr als das Erkunden der Hügel und Wälder rund um ihr Dorf und war immer darauf aus, neue und auf…Read More
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Wald Gheist, a Diamond NY-based company, is excited to announce the launch of their new product line – small, sturdy shelters for the woods. Located on the Tug Hill Plateau, Wald Gheist is inspired by the beauty of the surrounding forest and aims to provide hikers, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts with a safe and comfortable place to rest and…Read More
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In 85 AD, the Vikings were a seafaring people who inhabited the lands around the Baltic and North Seas. Their cities were vastly different from the Roman cities of the time, and the sounds, sights, tastes, and smells of their cities would have been quite distinct.
As you approached a Viking city, you would have seen a cluster of wooden buildings,…Read More
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Jerusalem during the same period as 85 AD was a bustling city at the crossroads of many different cultures and religions. The city was surrounded by high walls and fortified gates, and the sounds, sights, tastes, and smells of the city would have been a reflection of the diverse groups of people who called it home.
As you entered Jerusalem, you…Read More
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As you walked through the streets of Rome in 85 AD, you would have been assaulted by a cacophony of smells and tastes. The air was heavy with the scent of spices, herbs, and cooking food. Street vendors sold their wares, offering everything from roasted nuts to spiced wine. The aroma of freshly baked bread wafted out of the bakeries, and the smell…Read More
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The modern system of timekeeping with hours, minutes, and seconds was developed during the medieval period in Europe. In the 14th century, mechanical clocks were developed that had an hour hand and minute hand, which allowed for more accurate timekeeping.
The development of accurate clocks and watches continued through the Renaissance and into…Read More
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