Between a Rock and Some Hard Men

Recently my thoughts have been returning to a (potentially apocryphal*) episode from a Scandinavian saga. In similar—but unabridged—resonance as the Norwegian warrior holding the bridge during the rout from Stamford Bridge (or Horatius defending the Pons Sublicius), a Norseman is facing many enemies alone, so sets his foot back foot against a rock and stands … Continue reading Between a Rock and Some Hard Men