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Category: General
Posted by: an okie gardener
On this day in 878 Alfred the Saxon defeated the Vikings to preserve an independent Britain. This victory also preserved Christian culture in England. After the battle, instead of putting the Viking leader to death, Alfred baptized him and catechized him before releasing him. I urge you to read the story, a small band of men eventually preserving the liberty of their people against foreign invaders. A fine hour for Britain. Official history site.
Category: General
Posted by: an okie gardener
This is cool. Exploring in Nepal and finding lost Buddhist cave murals. Story here from The Times of India.