‘In the navy’, is a song of village people. Of the small villages along the southern coast of the North Sea. A water people once united in the mythical Seven Sealands. And, a people who laid the foundations of two of history’s most impressive navies. That of England, and that of the Republic of theContinue reading “♪ They want you as a new recruit ♪”
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Make way for the dead!
High up in the Swiss Alps, in the region of Bernese Oberland, many men, women, and children have experienced the great horror of dead Frisians marching back to their homeland under the cover of darkness. The path the walkers follow is called ‘The Frisians Way,’ which connects the Haslital (‘Hasli valley’) in the Bernese OberlandContinue reading “Make way for the dead!”
Magnus’ Choice. The Origins of the Frisian Freedom
According to medieval legends, around the year 800, Charlemagne and Pope Leo came into conflict with the citizens of Rome. The Pope was being attacked and fled the city. It was an army of ‘naked’ Frisians headed by Magnus that retook the citadel and the eternal city. In return, Charlemagne offered wealth, weapons, treasure, andContinue reading “Magnus’ Choice. The Origins of the Frisian Freedom”
The United Frisian Emirates and Black Peat
In this post we’ll explain that the Frisian lands might as well be named the United Frisian Emirates. Of course, there are some differences with the modern United Arab Emirates. The Emirate Arabs have camels and goats, whilst the Frisians have cows and sheep. It’s hot and dry, instead of wet and cold, albeit thingsContinue reading “The United Frisian Emirates and Black Peat”
We’ll drive our ships to new land
In the series Myths of Nations, we disclose to you this time that the Frisians, in fact, didn’t come from India, as the old legends tell us. A bummer, we know. And, what’s proven yet again in this post, we should listen more often to Led Zeppelin. In particular, to their Immigrant Song. Install yourself,Continue reading “We’ll drive our ships to new land”
The Treaty of the Upstalsboom. And why solidarity is not the core of a collective
So many supranational organizations, whether governmental or juridical, are struggling with their legitimacy and survival, it’s almost becoming tedious. Take for example the European Union with a humiliating Brexit and their seemingly, or actual, endless debates on urgent monetary and migration policy reforms. Take for example the International Criminal Court (ICC), accused of being biasedContinue reading “The Treaty of the Upstalsboom. And why solidarity is not the core of a collective”
PRESS STATEMENT: Consensus on Frisia Tribunal
It is a well known fact the Frisians fought in foreign armies. Whether as foreign fighter in the Mediterranean and the Levant, or as mercenary of the Roman army in Britannia. Also their medieval kings committed war crimes. Early Frisian merchants were heavily involved in the profitable slave trade on the British Isles. Furthermore, individualsContinue reading “PRESS STATEMENT: Consensus on Frisia Tribunal”
Lodging etiquette in Ostfriesland
Before the owner of the house agrees to give you lodging for the night, it might be you have to show him your silver. Like a computer ‘safe button’ avant la lettre probably a child gets sore ears as well. These were the ways of the first legally blondes. Be prepared that you might encounterContinue reading “Lodging etiquette in Ostfriesland”
Medieval Migration Law
Hwasa thene vthemeda husath ieftha howath ieftha oppa sinne werf set, sa skel hi thes wachtia, hwetsa hi deth. Who receives a foreigner in his house or in his court or seats on his yard, shall be responsible for all that he does. This is codified law of ca. 1250, the so-called Brookmerbrief. The Brookmerbrief,Continue reading “Medieval Migration Law”
Frisia Coast Trail 