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The Fate of Nations and the Fall of Kingdoms: History’s Epic Theories of What Causes the Aurora
H2: Introduction to a Sky of Consequences The Northern Lights, or the aurora borealis, have long fascinated humanity. From poetic legends to geopolitical myths, societies have tied these shimmering skies to the fate of empires and the destiny of nations. This article traces how cultures across time have interpreted the aurora as a sign—sometimes ominous,…
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Aurora and the Fate of Nations: History’s Theories of the Northern Lights
Introduction: When the Sky Turns Political The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, are a natural spectacle born of solar wind and Earth’s atmosphere. Across cultures and centuries, their shimmering curtains have been interpreted through the lens of politics, religion, and fate. Instead of a neutral phenomenon, the aurora has often been read as a symbolic…