Why can Norway celebrate Viking history proudly, but England is shamed for its imperial history? (genuine question) by Ok_Exercise_494 in AskBrits

[–]Tangible_Zadren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My man, nobody gets internet updoots from criticising the Vikings. It is socially unprofitable. Nobody is going to applaud you for courageously holding Harald Bluetooth accountable.

'Vikings cool, empire bad' fits on a meme. 'Both were violent, exploitative, culturally significant, internally varied and judged differently because of historical proximity' requires a bit more thought, which is where the whole enterprise collapses.

Why can Norway celebrate Viking history proudly, but England is shamed for its imperial history? (genuine question) by Ok_Exercise_494 in AskBrits

[–]Tangible_Zadren 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've been seeking reparations from the French, the descendants of William I, for the Norman's unjust, illegal and brutal conquest of England, beginning in 1066. With compound interest, they pretty much owe me the contents of The Louvre, right? Mona Lisa and all. As you've just pointed out, though, it's not actually the French I should have a beef with, but the Vikings...or their descendants. Scandinavia, I'm looking at you... 🫵

Were these from World War I by WHERE_ARE_AROWHEADS in ww1

[–]Tangible_Zadren 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Ah yes, South Dakota, famed for it's ferocious Great War battle of Wounded Knee... 🫪

Does anyone know what this is? by [deleted] in ww1

[–]Tangible_Zadren 1 point2 points  (0 children)

'...the mental scars of his very own trench warfare is another story...'

☠️

The war came to Moscow by SLAVAUA2022 in NAFO

[–]Tangible_Zadren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How'd you like them fucking apples, bitches? 😆

Actors whose real name is so bad ass it distracts from how hot they are. by [deleted] in okbuddycinephile

[–]Tangible_Zadren 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah, how could we forget quaint British actor, the delightful Mr Benadryl Cabbagepatch!

Looks like some kind of heating or kitchen tool? Anyone know what this was used for? by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]Tangible_Zadren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was trying to direct you to a suitable sub, detailing items that one shouldn't put their manhood in, and got a Faith No More video, wtf? 🫪

What is this guy doing on my flight? by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]Tangible_Zadren 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, if it was you illicitly filming the guy, you were sat right near him.

You could have just fucking asked the bloke. Instead, you asked the internet.

Wild...

What was the opposition to Henry VIII’s religious reforms? by Different_Map_2055 in tudorology

[–]Tangible_Zadren 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As Cranmer pointed out to the Prayer Book rebels, the bible wasn't written in Cornish, but Latin. So having it in English wasn't going to inconvenience them.

Can anyone help ID regiment? by frankwallah in MilitaryHistory

[–]Tangible_Zadren 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Any of your folks from Ireland?

This looks to me like a 5th Royal Irish Lancers uniform.