Norman Knights: The Sword Arm of Western Europe
The resplendent image of a medieval “knight in shining armor” is even a trope of popular culture. But beyond visual magnificence and social elitism, the foremost…
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10 Roman Military Innovations You Should Know About
While military innovations did play a crucial role in the armies of ancient civilizations, it was undoubtedly the Romans (among few) who pushed the scope…
10 of the Greatest Ancient Warrior Cultures You Should Know About
The episodes of war and human conflicts are persistent when it comes to the rich tapestry of history. And in such a vast ambit of…
Animation Showcases the Roman Maniple Army Formation ‘Triplex Acies’ in Action
The historical successes of the ancient Roman army had always intrinsically pertained to their ability to adapt and ‘learn’ from their enemies. One of these…
The English Longbowman: 10 Things You Should Know
Though the extended weapon of the longbow precedes the medieval Englishman by over 3,500 years (with the first known specimen dating from 2665 BC), it…
Hypatia: The Great Philosopher Who Was Also A Mathematician Extraordinaire
Introduction Was not Hypatia the greatest philosopher of Alexandria, and a true martyr to the old values of learning? She was torn to pieces by…
Assyrians: The ‘Ruthless’ Superpower of the Ancient World
Introduction – The Ancient War Machine In a conventional sense, when we talk about the ancient Assyrians, our notions pertain mostly to what is known…