As the Roman empire crumbled in the fifth century CE, everyone wanted a piece.
The Barbarian Conquest of Rome, 400-500 CE. (Map by Joshua Kemble. Click for larger version.)
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The Barbarian Conquest of Rome, 400-500 CE
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Yaks (But Were Afraid to Ask)
Tuesday, October 4th, 2011As Genghis Khan famously declared, “Nothing comes between a barbarian and his yak.” Or, as Charles Manson put it, “A barbarian without a yak is like a basketball full of lymph.” I’m not sure what he meant, but the sentiment is clear. So if you don’t already own one, it’s time for you to sell your kids and a buy a yak. Here are some tips for selecting a good one.
1. Different breeds have different specialties. Know why you’re getting a yak: as a working animal, for food, or for love?
The Striped Yak (also known as the Mandrill Yak) is popular with children and Muppets.