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10 Medieval Siege Weapons

1) Ballista: The ballista was made in antiquity appearing in historic Greek as well as Judean sources, but it rose in popularity as it became...

10 Elite Units in Medieval Ages

1) Housecarl: Huskarls were the bodyguards of leaders in Medieval Scandinavia and England. This elite unit was the last defense for the powerful individual that...

Top 8 Ways Game of Thrones is Based on History

1) The War of the Five Kings is based on War of the Roses: George R.R Martin has based his books that tell the tale...

The Rise to Power and Conquests of Trajan

Marcus Ulpius Traianus also known as Caesar Nerva Traianus Germanicus, but mostly known as Trajan, was a Roman Emperor from 98 to 117 AD....

10 Type of Gladiators – Part 1

1. Andabata: Blindfolded and tossed into the arena, these types of gladiators did not last long. Armed with a gladius, a scutum and a helmet,...

Top 5 Famous Swordsmen of the Middle Ages

1: Charlemagne Charlemagne or Charles the Great, is regarded as the father of Europe and of the French and German monarchies. In the short span...

Which Country Would be the Most Difficult to Invade?

An often-asked question in history is which country, from any time period, with its current or previous territorial hold and before, during or after...

Have You Wondered How Brutal and Savage Medieval Combat Was?

1) Raids / pillaging / marauding: Often seen as the staple of the European, North African and Middle Eastern trade routes, roads connecting towns and...

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The Mystery of the Boston Art Heist – $500m in Stolen Art

It was dubbed "heist of the century": A duo of thieves stole numerous classic pieces of art from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston.

The Red Baron – The World’s Greatest Pilot?

Was the Red Baron the greatest pilot that took to the skies? He is a known legend that fought for Germany in WW1.

The Rule of Pope Gregory IX

Pope Gregory IX had an amazing life and was responsible for a number of decrees that shaped European history.

Pharaoh Menes and the Unification of Egypt

The story of Pharaoh Menes is surrounded in folklore and mystery. Was he really the first pharaoh that united the country of Egypt?

The History of Typography – The Process of Creating Printed Materials

Typography was invented twice: once in China and Korea and in medieval Europe. In China, printing was invented, according to some data (Julien, "Documents...