We all know that the splendid knight Lohengrin was an invention. Created as a minor character for an epic poem written by Wolfram von Eschenbach, he entered as a mainstream hero by means of Richard Wagner's opera of the same name. If he was not a historical figure, what is this article doing on a history blog, you might ask. But there is a real history to tell about Lohengrin. It is all about Norway.
I like history. If it is sometimes weird and wonderful, so much the better.
Showing posts with label Norway. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Norway. Show all posts
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
How Many Monarchies Exist in Europe?
Looking for a good pub quiz question? This one might catch some people out. Europe has a surprising number of monarchies, ranging from the well known to the obscure. They cover the spectrum from constitutional monarch through power sharing to absolute ruler. The youngest monarchy was instituted in 1929 (and that's a clue).
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
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