T H E W O R D H O R D E
Who knows, maybe you’ll learn something
As Time Passes, you’ll Learn about the things I think about. Whether that be Beówulf along with Anglo-Saxon and Old Norse Culture. The Past, Present and Future of Warfare. The Works of Robert Greene (War, Mastery, Seduction, Human Nature, & The 48 Laws). Philosophy, notably Stoicism, Critical Thinking & Logic. Criminal Psychology, Body Language, Deduction & Observation. And lastly, every once in a while, I’ll post a short story of some insight into William Scott, PI.
Beowulf: Not as Old as Your Grandma Thinks?
Kevin Kiernan's book, "Beowulf and the Beowulf Manuscript," challenges the traditional dating of the Beowulf poem, suggesting it may be contemporary to the Cotton Vitellius A XV manuscript (late 10th/early 11th century) rather than originating in the 8th century. Kiernan's argument is based on detailed analysis of the manuscript itself, including paleography, codicology, and the use of technology to uncover hidden details. This re-dating has significant implications for understanding Beowulf's historical and cultural context, emphasizing the importance of studying the physical manuscript itself.