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Kristi Keller 🇨🇦's avatar

Interesting history lesson. Probably nobody thinks of Vienna when they think of epic historical battles!

Enjoy your cookies and your holidays Erik. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

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Erik Hogan's avatar

Very true! Merry Christmas to you, too!

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Charlie Borland's avatar

That was enjoyable Erik. Happy Holidays!

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Erik Hogan's avatar

Thanks, Charlie! Same to you!!

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Owl Green's avatar

Oh, I loved this. This is one of my favorite types of things to read, and why I love Substack so much. Personal narrative intermixed with a big-picture lesson or explanation, opening my mind to a new layer of meaning: such fun for a slow Sunday read!

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Erik Hogan's avatar

Hey, thanks for the positive feedback! This kind of historical dive and the research involved was new to me (at least since my college days). I'm glad to hear it's well received!

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James Hider's avatar

Thanks Eric - history and food always make for good stories. Merry Christmas

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Erik Hogan's avatar

Thank you! Merry Christmas to you, too!

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