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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: And THIS is why these guys and gals wear a safety harness. All this electrician could do was hold on as he saw a big rig headed his way while working on a traffic signal. This happened in Denham Springs, LA. He only suffered minor injuries - but will likely be starring in a new training video, soon.
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: And THIS is why these guys and gals wear a safety harness. All this electrician could do was hold on as he saw a big rig headed his way while working on a traffic signal. This happened in Denham Springs, LA. He only suffered minor injuries - but will likely be starring in a new training video, soon.
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    Thursday, August 21 · 3:58 PM ·  

    Edgar the Peaceful: The Young King Who Shaped a Kingdom

    In 959 A.D., at just 16 years old, Edgar took the throne of England after his brother's death—and ushered in one of the calmest periods in Anglo-Saxon history. But don't let the nickname fool you: his reign wasn't quiet behind the scenes.


    One of his first bold moves? Bringing back Dunstan, the fiery Abbot who once dragged Edgar's brother out of a scandalous scene involving a noblewoman and her mother. Dunstan had fled for his life—only to return under Edgar, rise to power, and eventually become Archbishop of Canterbury and a saint.


    With Dunstan as his advisor, Edgar strengthened the kingdom, expanded its navy, and kept Viking threats at bay.


    Meanwhile, his love life was anything but peaceful. With multiple wives, mistresses, and at least one alleged abduction, Edgar's romantic record reads like medieval tabloid drama. One tale claims a trusted nobleman stole his would-be bride Ælfthryth—so Edgar hunted him down and married her himself. Their son? The infamous Æthelred the Unready.


    In 973, Edgar and Ælfthryth were crowned in Bath—the first official crowning of an English king and queen together. That ceremony became the blueprint for all royal coronations since.


    On July 8, 975—1,050 years ago today—King Edgar the Peaceful died at just 33 in Winchester. Though short-lived, his reign left a lasting legacy etched into English history. See less     ...read more

    Edgar the Peaceful: The Young King Who Shaped a Kingdom In 959 A.D., at just 16 years old, Edgar took the throne of England after his brother’s death—and ushered in one of the calmest periods in Anglo-Saxon history. But don’t let the nickname fool you: his reign wasn’t quiet behind the scenes. One of his first bold moves? Bringing back Dunstan, the fiery Abbot who once dragged Edgar’s brother out of a scandalous scene involving a noblewoman and her mother. Dunstan had fled for his life—only to return under Edgar, rise to power, and eventually become Archbishop of Canterbury and a saint. With Dunstan as his advisor, Edgar strengthened the kingdom, expanded its navy, and kept Viking threats at bay. Meanwhile, his love life was anything but peaceful. With multiple wives, mistresses, and at least one alleged abduction, Edgar’s romantic record reads like medieval tabloid drama. One tale claims a trusted nobleman stole his would-be bride Ælfthryth—so Edgar hunted him down and married her himself. Their son? The infamous Æthelred the Unready. In 973, Edgar and Ælfthryth were crowned in Bath—the first official crowning of an English king and queen together. That ceremony became the blueprint for all royal coronations since. On July 8, 975—1,050 years ago today—King Edgar the Peaceful died at just 33 in Winchester. Though short-lived, his reign left a lasting legacy etched into English history. See less
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    Edgar the Peaceful: The Young King Who Shaped a Kingdom In 959 A.D., at just 16 years old, Edgar took the throne of England after his brother’s death—and ushered in one of the calmest periods in Anglo-Saxon history. But don’t let the nickname fool you: his reign wasn’t quiet behind the scenes. One of his first bold moves? Bringing back Dunstan, the fiery Abbot who once dragged Edgar’s brother out of a scandalous scene involving a noblewoman and her mother. Dunstan had fled for his life—only to return under Edgar, rise to power, and eventually become Archbishop of Canterbury and a saint. With Dunstan as his advisor, Edgar strengthened the kingdom, expanded its navy, and kept Viking threats at bay. Meanwhile, his love life was anything but peaceful. With multiple wives, mistresses, and at least one alleged abduction, Edgar’s romantic record reads like medieval tabloid drama. One tale claims a trusted nobleman stole his would-be bride Ælfthryth—so Edgar hunted him down and married her himself. Their son? The infamous Æthelred the Unready. In 973, Edgar and Ælfthryth were crowned in Bath—the first official crowning of an English king and queen together. That ceremony became the blueprint for all royal coronations since. On July 8, 975—1,050 years ago today—King Edgar the Peaceful died at just 33 in Winchester. Though short-lived, his reign left a lasting legacy etched into English history. See less ...read more
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